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1. SWPS Tier 1 Team Training (10/12/23,11/16/23,12/14/23)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: PBIS Tier 1 Teams

Dates: 10/12/2023 to 12/14/2023

1/2 hour lunch on your own

2. 2024 aieNEPA Arts Ambassador Project

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Educators interested in the arts and arts education

Dates: 3/30/2024 to 12/14/2024

Educators will participate in professional develoment 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. Mid Valley School District Act 55 Training - August 28, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 8/28/2024

Act 55 Safety Training on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 8:45 AM to 10:45 PM, focusing on Trauma-Informed Approaches and Situational Awareness. Training Details:

•Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2024

•Time: 8:45 AM to 10:45 PM

•Topic: Trauma-Informed Approaches and Situational Awareness

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

Program: CPE

Dates: 9/3/2024 to 10/13/2024

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.

5. ESL 6: English Learners, Family, Community, & Professionalism

Program: CPE

Dates: 9/3/2024 to 10/13/2024

This course is geared toward equipping ESL teachers with the necessary tools to give ESL students the support they need while they undergo the challenges of transition. Issues that may arise concerning the support of students in the classroom, school, and the community will be addressed. Become a policy advocate for the profession and their students, ESL teachers must be able to take full advantage of professional resources and relationships at local, regional, and national levels.

6. NEIU Teacher Induction Program 2024-2026 YEAR ONE Cohort (September 19, 2024)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Teachers participating in NEIU Induction program

Dates: 9/19/2024

YEAR ONE In-Person, Kick-off Session (required): Monday, August 19, 2024 or Thursday, September 19, 2024 (CHOOSE ONE DATE) Inductees are required to attend one, in-person, kick-off session. Session will include the following topics: trauma-informed practices, how to use data to drive induction, Act 13: Educator Effectiveness, how to develop a professional network, professional ethics, effective parent communication, and social emotional learning/self care for educators. One-Hour Virtual Workshops: Inductees are required to attend monthly, one-hour virtual workshops (October through April). Sessions will include the following topics: behavior management, strategies for working with diverse learners and cultural awareness, special education/implementing the IEP, English Language Learners, technology integration, formative assessment strategies, and educator wellness. It is required that mentors meet with inductees following each one-hour virtual workshop and complete the "Mentor/Inductee- Summary of Learning”. It is requested that mentors meet with the NEIU Induction Team for two, one-hour virtual check-in sessions (September and January). YEAR TWO In-Person, Kick-off Session (required): Dates/Times are to be determined Inductees are required to attend one, in-person, kick-off session. Sessions will include the following topics: Year 1 reflection and goal setting, participation in a Distinguished Educator Panel, and an overview of NEIU programming and networking. Inductees are required to participate in six or more hours of NEIU Networking sessions with mentors, if possible, to collaborate with job-alike groups.

7. 2-day Math Workshop as part of the 2024-2025 NEIU Math Network (Open Ended Item Writing and Scoring Math PSSA and Keystone )- September 25 and October 9, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: math teachers, math teachers within the eligible content areas, special education teachers, math supervisors, curriculum specialists, instructional coaches, and administrators.

Dates: 9/25/2024 to 10/9/2024

This two-day math workshop will focus on Open Ended Item Writing and Scoring for the Math PSSA and Keystone exams. Participants will be able to:

•Understand the writing criteria of open-ended questions.

•Understand and develop open-ended question rubrics based on the alignment to standards and Eligible Content.

•Understand the scoring process and score of open-ended questions.

•Develop a writing process for writing open-ended questions.

•Incorporate the Standards of Mathematical Practices in student questioning techniques.

8. The TEAM: Building Leadership Success that Improves Student Learning Workshop- September 30, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: School and District Leaders, those seeking Act 45 PIL hours

Dates: 9/30/2024

This Act 45 course is designed for building and district level teams or individuals looking to improve their leadership skills regardless of position. The text for this course is The 360º Leader by John Maxwell. Beyond the author's excellent leadership advice, chapters focus on leading down if you are the boss, leading up if you are the assistant and leading across to members on your team. Learning Objectives:
•Review, discuss and improve upon the team relationship at the building level/district level to improve overall effectiveness and improve student learning.
• Establish routine opportunities for communication between the team and others.
• Assess trust at the building level/ district level and identify pitfalls and opportunities to improve the importance of trust.
• Assess and reflect upon their personal leadership style to maximize impact on the team.
• Develop strategies for leading up, leading down and leading across.
• Create daily, weekly, monthly and yearly opportunities to talk about building leadership, building culture and student learning.

9. Title III Consortium Meeting and Workshop - October 1, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: ESL Teachers and Administrators- Content-area teachers who instruct ELs

Dates: 10/1/2024

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
• Welcome Activity
• Goal Setting Session designed to meet Title III Consortium needs
• Consortium Business (MOU, funds, etc.) Hands-on Workshop: Book-in-a-Day 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Introduction by Dr. Andrea Honigsfeld, author of:
• Participants will be provided both books (K-8 and Secondary)
• Come prepared to actively participate with your colleagues Session Outcome: Creation of guides for content teachers who work with MLs

10. NEIU Teacher Induction Mentor Meeting #1: Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Program: Community Services

Audience: Mentors for the NEIU Teacher Induction Program

Dates: 10/1/2024

Participants will review the requirements of the 2024-2026 NEIU Induction Program.

11. University of Florida Literacy Institute (UFLI): New Users Workshop - Thursday, October 3, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

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

Dates: 10/3/2024

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.

12. School Nurse Development night- Virtual meeting - October 3, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 10/3/2024

Considerations for the Prevention and Treatment of Eating Disorders and the Ethical Treatment of all Bodies. This program will discuss factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of eating disorders and body image struggles. A relational overview of how unmet developmental needs and disconnection influence these complicated and pervasive disorders will be provided. Weight stigma and the harms of "diet culture” will be explored as well as considerations in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders. This program will be facilitated by April Rudat, MS Ed, RDN, LDN and Marlee Stefanelli, MS, LPC.

13. OF - Math Department Meetings - October 2024

Program: Inservice for OLD FORGE School District

Audience: Math Teachers

Dates: 10/4/2024

For Old Forge School District personnel only. Meeting Dates 10/4/2024, 10/18/2024 and 10/25/2024

14. Scranton SEL Training- October 7, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Members of the District-Level SEL Team- Scranton School District

Dates: 10/7/2024

New

Members of the Scranton School District SEL Team will meet to continue working to develop SEL programming within the district.

15. Advanced Placement (AP) Roundtable - Monday, October 7, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: District Curriculum Leaders, AP Coordinators, School Building Administrators

Dates: 10/7/2024

This roundtable session will provide you with the opportunity to connect with other educational leaders to talk about your shared work and to hear important updates from the College Board. Our conversations will focus on expanding access to advanced coursework for all students. Highlights from the Agenda:  How AP is Changing the Invitation for Students  Higher Education perspectives on Admissions  Hear from educators and leaders about their advanced coursework expansion efforts  Learn about how you can take advantage of AP incentives to receive free professional learning for your district  Share best practices with your colleagues at the Roundtable

16. NEPA School Mental Health Professionals Peer Support Network- October 9, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

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

Dates: 10/9/2024

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.

17. OF - ELA Department Meeting - October 2024

Program: Inservice for OLD FORGE School District

Audience: ELA Teachers

Dates: 10/9/2024

For Old Forge School District personnel only. Meeting Dates 10/9/2024, 10/16/2024 and 10/23/2024

18. SSD - K-12 Music Curriculum (10/10/2024)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 10/10/2024

NewStarting Today

For Scranton School District personnel only.

19. CA - Amplify CKLA Support / Behavior Interventions (10/11/2024)

Program: Inservice for CARBONDALE AREA School District

Audience: Elementary Teachers

Dates: 10/11/2024

NewStarting Soon

For Carbondale Area Elementary School personnel only.

20. SSD - In-Service - Professional Day - PDD-3 (10/11/2024)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 10/11/2024

Starting Soon

For Scranton School District personnel only.

21. Pick your Pathway (Mohegan Sun Conference Center) Program- Friday, October 11, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Educators from local K-12 schools

Dates: 10/11/2024

Starting Soon

Join us for an engaging day focused on workforce opportunities and educational innovation in NEPA. Panel discussions will discuss Lackawanna College's career readiness programs, including dual enrollment, job placement statistics, and pathways in STEM, Healthcare, Business, and more. Learn from industry leaders, school district representatives, and program participants about how these initiatives are shaping the future workforce. Discover practical strategies for integrating multi-dimensional learning in the classroom with insights from educators, the Chamber of Commerce, and Lackawanna College graduates. Explore hands-on exhibits in our Walk-About Sessions, featuring NEIU STEM Team, Coterra Mobile Lab, VR experiences, and more, all designed to connect education with real-world applications and career pathways.

22. Improving Leadership and Student Learning through Simulations: Act 45 Opportunity- Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: School and District Leaders, those seeking Act 45 PIL hours

Dates: 10/15/2024

Starting Soon

Program Purpose: Through the use of simulations, participants will sharpen their leadership skills of decision-making using real-life applications. Key Concepts: 4 Participants will know and understand that their everyday decisions have an effect on others. 4 Participants will know and understand that the decisions we make are largely based on our past experiences. 4 Participants will learn that simulations provide an opportunity for school leaders to make decisions and to play out those decisions in a safe environment. 4 The use of simulations will help school leaders hone their people skills. 4 The use of simulations will help school leaders practice "tough conversations.”

23. NEIU Literacy Network- October 15, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: READING SPECIALISTS, TITLE 1 TEACHERS, INTERVENTIONISTS. CURRICULUM COORDINATORS, ADMINISTRATORS, GRADE LEVEL LEADERS, CHILD STUDY COORDINATORS, ELA DEPARTMENT CHAIRS, SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS

Dates: 10/15/2024

Starting Soon

Goals of the NEIU Literacy Network: -Offer problem-solving opportunities and reflect on literacy systems to advocate literacy for ALL. -Support literacy practices to foster learning across content areas. Provide opportunities for new learning to promote student achievement. -Collaborate and bridge best practices in literacy instruction.

24. SSD - K-12 Music Curriculum (10/16/2024)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Tachers

Dates: 10/16/2024

NewStarting Soon

For Scranton School District personnel only.

25. Dunmore PASA DLM (10/17/2024)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 10/17/2024

8:30-2:30, 30 minute lunch

26. Flight Team- Virtual Meeting

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: NEIU Flight Team Members

Dates: 10/17/2024

New

Members of the NEIU Flight Team will meet virtually to review expectations and discuss Flight Team matters.

27. Howard Gardner PASA DLM (10/17/2024)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 10/17/2024

8:30-2:30, 30 minute lunch

28. Educator on Campus- Petroleum & Natural Gas Programs- October 18, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: All Educators are welcome to participate.

Dates: 10/18/2024

Spend the day at our Tunkhannock Center learning about Petroleum & Natural Gas programs. Learn about our region's fastest growing industries and post-secondary options that lead to local high-priority careers. Talk with faculty and staff about student opportunities and support

29. Intensive Skills Training for Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders (10/18/2024) (11/29/2024) (11/18/2024)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 10/18/2024 to 11/18/2024

Calling all educators working with students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders! Join us for three days of learning covering topics such as: environmental modifications, engagement, preventative, instructive and responsive strategies!

30. 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.

31. NEPA Safe Schools Network - October 18, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: school administration, safety leaders, and SROs & representatives who work in school safety

Dates: 10/18/2024

NEIU is pleased to announce that the first NEPA Safe Schools Network of the 2024-2025 school year will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the NEIU Administrative Office 1200 Line Street, Archbald, PA. Lunch will be provided starting at 12:30 PM.

32. OF - Social Studies Department Monthly Meeting (October 2024)

Program: Inservice for OLD FORGE School District

Audience: OFSD Social Studies Staff

Dates: 10/18/2024

For Old Forge School District personnel only.

33. Educational Leaders Forum- October 21, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Educational Leaders

Dates: 10/21/2024

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.

34. SSD - Curriculum Council (10/21/2024)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Curriculum Council

Dates: 10/21/2024

For Scranton School District personnel only.

35. October 23 2024 Engineering and the New PA STEELS Standards

Program: STEM

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

Dates: 10/23/2024

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.

36. OGAP (Ongoing Assessment Project): Fractions Cohort: 2024-2025 / 10-23/24 12-11/12 2-4-25 3-7-25

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

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

Dates: 10/23/2024 to 3/7/2025

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.

37. SSD - K-12 Social Studies Curriculum (10/24/2024)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 10/24/2024

For Scranton School District personnel only.

38. 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.

39. Considerations for the Prevention and Treatment of Eating Disorders and the Ethical Treatment of all Bodies- October 25, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: School Counselors, School Mental Health Professionals, School Social Workers, School Nurses, School Psychologists, Administrators, Coaches, Athletic Directors, etc.

Dates: 10/25/2024

This program will discuss factors that contribute to the development and maintenance of eating disorders and body image struggles. A relational overview of how unmet developmental needs and disconnection influence these complicated and pervasive disorders will be provided. Weight stigma and the harms of "diet culture” will be explored as well as considerations in the prevention and treatment of eating disorders.

40. LEA Meeting (10/25/2024)

Program: Special Education

Audience: District LEAs

Dates: 10/25/2024

New

For district LEAs.

41. School Psychology Network (10/25/2024)

Program: Special Education

Audience: School Psychologists

Dates: 10/25/2024

New

Attendees planning to attend the morning PD session on Prevention and Treatment of Eating Disorders will receive Act 48 hours through that link.

42. SSD - In-Service - Building Plan Meeting - BP-1 (10/25/2024)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 10/25/2024

For Scranton School District personnel only.

43. Secondary Transition (10/28/2024)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 10/28/2024

This Transition Network will feature presentations from Emily Pettinato, Chamber of Commerce, and BT Lively, Educational Programs and Services. This time will also feature networking opportunities.

44. Structured Literacy Through Fundations® for Experienced Users- October 29, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Teachers who are experienced Fundations® Curriculum Users

Dates: 10/29/2024

We are excited to offer an opportunity to explore a structured literacy approach grounded in the science of reading to make learning to read fun. Enhancing your instructional practices by exploring the intricacies of Fundations to maximize its effectiveness in your classroom. Engage in hands-on activities and collaborative discussions that bring research-based strategies to life. Learn how to tailor Fundations lessons to meet your students' unique needs, ensuring every child achieves literacy success.

45. Transforming Disruption into Learning Series 2024: Strategies for Managing Challenging Behavior in the Classroom

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: K-12 General Education Teachers

Dates: 10/30/2024 to 1/8/2025

Strategies for Managing Challenging Behavior in the Classroom Do you have those students who are constantly calling out?Refusing to participate? students disrupting your lessons? During This 3-day series, general education teachers will discover strategies to add to their toolbox that will engage a variety of students. Proactive, Instructive and Responsive strategies will be introduced.

46. Bringing Mindfulness to your Classroom- Part 2 (November 1 and 15, 2024)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Individuals who have attended Bringing Mindfulness to the Classroom workshops at NEIU

Dates: 11/1/2024 to 11/15/2024

Modeling mindfulness practices in the classroom How the mind works- the neuroscience supporting mindfulness Learn about habit loops and how to shift them Communication styles and how to model them in the classroom HeartMath for students Inquiry process and how to facilitate student responses after conducting a meditation Deepen your personal practice through learning self-care and self-compassion

47. OF - Math Department Meetings - November 2024

Program: Inservice for OLD FORGE School District

Audience: Math Teachers

Dates: 11/1/2024

For Old Forge School District personnel only. Meeting Dates 11/1/2024, 11/8/2024 and 11/15/2024

48. OGAP (Ongoing Assessment Project): Multiplicative Reasoning Cohort: 2024-2025 / 11-4/5 1-27/28-2025 2-24 3-10

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Grades 3-5 classroom teachers, special educators, math interventionists and math instructional leaders

Dates: 11/4/2024 to 3/10/2025

OGAP Multiplicative Reasoning Professional Development for 3-5 classroom teachers, special educators, math interventionists, and math instructional leaders. For students to become strong multiplicative reasoners they must interact with a range of problem contexts, contextual situations, and problem structures. The CCSSM specifically identifies problem contexts at targeted grades on a progression from equal groups and measures, and area situations at grades 2 and 3 to measurement conversions, area, volume, multiplicative patterns, and multiplicative comparison problem situations at grades 4 and 5, and unit rates at grade 6. This progression, among other things, is designed to prepare students to engage in proportional situations using multiplicative reasoning. This 4-day professional development includes 2 days of follow-up coaching support at the NEIU with OGAP representatives.

49. OGAP (Ongoing Assessment Project): Proportional Cohort: 2024-2025 / 11-6/7 1-29/30 2025 2-25 3-11

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

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

Dates: 11/6/2024 to 3/11/2025

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.

50. SSD - Title I Math Interventionists (11/6/2024)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Title I Math Teachers

Dates: 11/6/2024

New

For Scranton School District personnel only.

51. OF - ELA Department Meeting - November 2024

Program: Inservice for OLD FORGE School District

Audience: ELA Teachers

Dates: 11/6/2024

For Old Forge School District peronnel only. Meeting Dates 11/6/2024, 11/16/2024 and 11/20/2024

52. Data Network Meeting - November 7, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 11/7/2024

We'll be taking a deep dive into the new free Firefly benchmark assessment, which is fully aligned with Pennsylvania State Standards. Firefly reflects and measures the same student knowledge and skills assessed in the summative end-of-year course evaluations. During the session, we'll explore how CDT and Firefly can work together to meet day-to-day instructional needs while helping fulfill end-of-year performance targets.

53. SSD - K-12 Music Curriculum (11/7/2024)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 11/7/2024

New

For Scranton School District personnel only.

54. SSD - STEELS II: Applying the Phenomenon Based Approach to Learning (11/7/2024)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD K-12 Elementary and Science Teachers

Dates: 11/7/2024

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

55. Educator on Campus- Healthcare Careers & Programs- November 8, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: All Educators are Welcome!

Dates: 11/8/2024

Spend the day on campus and experience our cutting edge labs in Nursing, OTA, PTA, Sonography & Surgical Tech programs. Learn about our region's fastest growing industries and post-secondary options that lead to local high-priority careers. Talk with faculty and staff about student opportunities and support.

56. NEIU Social Studies Network- November 12, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Social Studies teachers, Curriculum Coordinators, Department Chairpersons, Middle School Teachers, etc.

Dates: 11/12/2024

The Social Studies Network fosters vibrant online communities for sharing best practices, curriculum resources, and innovative ideas. This network connects educators to strengthen social studies education and prepare students to be informed and engaged citizens.

57. NEIU - TACT2 Training (11/13, 11/14 and 11/18/2024)

Program: Special Education

Audience: NEIU Teachers, Paras, Mental Health Staff

Dates: 11/13/2024 to 11/18/2024

New

For NEIU Learning Campus personnel only. On Day 3 please wear comfortable clothes and sneakers.

58. Educational Support Group Facilitator Workshop- November 13, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Anyone interested in facilitating support groups in schools! SAP Team members, school counselors, SAP liaisons, school nurses, administrators, teachers, school mental health staff, agency personnel, prevention specialists

Dates: 11/13/2024

Participants will learn how to establish and facilitate educational support groups for children in grades kindergarten through twelve in a school setting. Why would schools consider Educational Support Groups? Students listen to other students. Educational Support groups are an effective and fun way to teach social and emotional skills to students. Educational support groups are different than therapy groups. These groups can be offered as a Tier 2 support for students in K-12. Groups can be facilitated by agency and school staff. Personnel will receive training to prepare them to effectively facilitate educational, skill-development groups in school.

59. TACT2 Trainer Recertification - November 14, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 11/13/2024

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.

60. NEPA School Mental Health Professionals Peer Support Network- November 13, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

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

Dates: 11/13/2024

61. SSD - STEELS I: 3D Learning Routines for the Classroom (11/13/2024)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD K-12 Elementary and Science Teachers

Dates: 11/13/2024

For Scranton School District personnel only.

62. Enhancing Reading Instruction: The Feifer Assessment of Reading (FAR)- November 14, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Reading Specialists, Spec. Ed. Teachers, Title 1 teachers, Interventionists, Curriculum Coordinators

Dates: 11/14/2024

We are excited to offer an opportunity to discover the Feifer Assessment of Reading (FAR). The FAR is a comprehensive assessment tool designed to identify the underlying cognitive and linguistic processes that support proficient reading skills. Understanding how young children learn and acquire basic reading skills from a brain-based educational perspective provides the foundation for determining appropriate interventions. This workshop will provide an overview of the FAR assessment by exploring the basic components of administration, scoring, and alignment of the assessment findings to appropriate interventions.

63. Enhancing Math Instruction: The Feifer Assessment of Math (FAM) - November 14, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Math Specialists, Special Education Teachers, Title 1 teachers, Interventionists, Curriculum Coordinators

Dates: 11/14/2024

We are excited to offer an opportunity to discover the Feifer Assessment of Math (FAM). The FAM is a comprehensive assessment tool designed to examine the underlying neurodevelopmental processes that support the acquisition of proficient math skills. It is unique in that it helps to identify specific subtypes of dyscalculia. Understanding how young children learn and acquire basic mathematics skills from a brain-based educational perspective provides the foundation for determining appropriate interventions. This workshop will provide an overview of the FAM assessment by exploring the basic components of administration, scoring, and alignment of the assessment findings to appropriate interventions.

64. Reading Interventions 101 (Northside Location Option 2)

Program: ER&D Scranton Personnel Only

Audience: Scranton School Teachers

Dates: 11/16/2024

Northside Location: John Adams Elementary William Prescott, John Adams, Robert Morris, 1/2 Armstrong Saturday Training 8:00 am-12:00 pm November 16 Whole Course 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.

65. Reading Interventions 101 (Westside Location Option 2)

Program: ER&D Scranton Personnel Only

Audience: Scranton School Teachers

Dates: 11/16/2024

Westside Location: Isacc Tripp Elementary School Teachers from Isacc Tripp, Francis Williard, and Charles Sumner Elementary will be allowed to attend. SSD teachers will be paid hourly rate Saturday Training 8:00 am-12:00 pm November 16 Whole Course 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.

66. Reading Interventions 101 (Southside Location Option 2)

Program: ER&D Scranton Personnel Only

Audience: Scranton School Teachers

Dates: 11/16/2024

Southside Location: John F. Kennedy Elementary School John Kennedy, McNichols Plaza, John Whittier, 1/2 Armstrong, and Monticello will be allowed to attend SSD teachers will be paid an hourly rate November 16 Whole Course 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.

67. Educational Leaders Forum- November 18, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Educational Leaders

Dates: 11/18/2024

68. 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: 11/19/2024

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.

69. PA Educators: Your Ethical Codes & School Law Act- 45 Course (Tuesday, November 19, 2024 and Monday, December 16, 2024)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: School Administrators

Dates: 11/19/2024 to 12/16/2024

This course equips participants with knowledge of PDE's components of Professional Ethics: Model Code of Ethics for Educators; PA Code of Professional Practice & Conduct for Educators; Differences between a code of ethics and code of conduct; Educator Discipline Act; and PA Professional Standards & Practices Commission's history, membership and role in adjudicating Educator Misconduct Complaints filed by Office of Chief Counsel. Participants will earn 25 PIL hours at the completion of the culminating project.

70. Reading Interventions 101 (Northside Location Option 1)

Program: ER&D Scranton Personnel Only

Audience: Scranton School Teachers

Dates: 11/19/2024 to 11/26/2024

Northside Location: John Adams Elementary William Prescott, John Adams, Robert Morris, 1/2 Armstrong SSD teachers will be paid an hourly rate Two after-school trainings: 2:45 pm -4:45 pm November 19, Part 1 November 26, Part 2 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.

71. Reading Interventions 101 (Southside Location Option 1)

Program: ER&D Scranton Personnel Only

Audience: Scranton School Teachers

Dates: 11/19/2024 to 11/26/2024

Southside Location: John F. Kennedy Elementary School John Kennedy, McNichols Plaza, John Whittier, 1/2 Armstrong, and Monticello will be allowed to attend SSD teachers will be paid an hourly rate Two after-school trainings: 2:45 pm -4:45 pm November 19, Part 1 November 26, Part 2 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.

72. Reading Interventions 101 (Westside Location Option 1)

Program: ER&D Scranton Personnel Only

Audience: Scranton School Teachers

Dates: 11/19/2024 to 11/26/2024

Westside Location: Isacc Tripp Elementary School Teachers from Isacc Tripp, Francis Williard, and Charles Sumner Elementary will be allowed to attend. SSD teachers will be paid an hourly rate Two after-school trainings: 2:45 pm -4:45 pm November 19, Part 1 November 26, Part 2 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.

73. Maslow before Bloom: Creating Safe and Supportive Schools Where LGBTQIA+ Students Can Thrive- Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: School Administrators, Title IX Coordinators, School Counselors, School Nurses, Teachers, etc.

Dates: 11/20/2024

In order for students to reach their full academic potential, they must first feel safe and connected to their school, teachers and peers. Bullying, harassment, and discrimination can undermine every school climate initiative undertaken by schools by creating an atmosphere that allows for the marginalization of LGBTQIA+ students, as well as any students whose identities are underrepresented within that school population. This session will explore the promise and limits of Title IX, the PA Human Relations Act and current case law in providing safe, supportive schools where LGBTQIA+ students can thrive. Participants will review data about LGBTQIA+ students' experiences in schools and examine best practices for creating and maintaining welcoming, supportive school environments. The session will conclude with a work session during which school teams will analyze their district's anti-bullying/harassment policy to determine its compliance with current state and federal law, as well as best practices.

74. OF - Social Studies Department Monthly Meeting (November 2024)

Program: Inservice for OLD FORGE School District

Audience: OFSD Social Studies Staff

Dates: 11/22/2024

For Old Forge School District personnel only.

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

Program: CPE

Dates: 11/25/2024 to 1/5/2025

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.

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

Program: CPE

Dates: 11/25/2024 to 1/5/2025

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.

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

Program: CPE

Dates: 11/25/2024 to 1/5/2025

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.

78. Secondary Transition: Building the Future (11/25/2024)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 11/25/2024

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!

79. ARC Seminar Series: Instruction Aligned to the Science of Reading (Lunch and Learn)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Superintendents, Administrators, Curriculum Directors, Teacher Leaders, Reading Specialists

Dates: 11/25/2024

Join the American Reading Company for a free Lunch-and-Learn dedicated to literacy! Accelerate student progress in reading and writing by aligning your instructional systems with the Science of Reading.
In this interactive seminar, participants will:
- Examine the Science of Reading research base
- Leverage the five literacy accelerators from Student Achievement Partners
- Apply knowledge to lesson planning, core instruction, and differentiation

80. Health Physical Education Workshop - November 26, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 11/26/2024

New

Led by Nick Slotterbock, Physical Education Coordinator at the Pennsylvania Department of Education, this workshop will focus on the new skills-based outcomes that align with current trends and best practices in health and physical education. Building on Our Successful Training Series: This workshop is part of ongoing efforts to enhance physical education instruction. The curriculum has been updated to reflect the latest advancements in the field, ensuring participants have access to relevant, practical information. Key Benefits:
• Explore the transition to skills-based standards.
• Learn how to apply these outcomes to your curriculum.
• Network with fellow educators in the region.

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

Program: STEM

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

Dates: 11/26/2024

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.

82. SSD - In-Service - Keystone Exam - Building Plan / Certificate Training - 9-12 Only (12/3/2024)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 12/3/2024

For Scranton School District personnel only.

83. Creating Context for Teaching the Holocaust through Literature - December 4, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 12/4/2024

In this program, educators learn instructional strategies for teaching the Holocaust through literary selections. This could include a focus on Elie Wiesel's Night, The Diary of Anne Frank, and/or Maus, or can be adapted to include other works of literature for the classroom by request. In all cases, participants explore Echoes & Reflections resources to provide essential, larger historical framework of the Holocaust to integrate into their classroom instruction. This approach will help build historical understanding, create empathy, and provoke compassion with students.

84. OF - ELA Department Meeting - December

Program: Inservice for OLD FORGE School District

Audience: ELA Teachers

Dates: 12/4/2024

For Old Forge School District personnel only. Meeting Dates 12/4/2024, 12/11/2024 and 12/18/2024

85. SSD - STEELS II: Navigation and Investigation Routines for the Classroom (12/5/2024)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD K-12 Elementary and Science Teachers

Dates: 12/5/2024

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

86. Optimizing Math Interventions: Analyzing the Feifer Assessment of MATH (FAM) - Friday, December 6, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Math Specialists, Special Education Teachers, Title 1 teachers, Interventionists, School Psychologists

Dates: 12/6/2024

We are excited to offer an advanced opportunity for experienced users to deepen their understanding of the Feifer Assessment of Math (FAM). As a comprehensive tool, the FAM goes beyond basic assessment, delving into the neurodevelopmental processes that influence math learning. Its unique ability to identify specific subtypes of dyscalculia provides a nuanced understanding of students' math-related challenges. This Level II workshop is designed for those already familiar with the FAM. It focuses on developing targeted, data-driven interventions based on assessment results. Participants will expand their expertise in interpreting FAM findings and applying a brain-based educational perspective to refine their intervention strategies. The workshop will emphasize advanced techniques in aligning assessment outcomes with effective interventions, ensuring that participants can support students' math success at a deeper level.

87. Optimizing Reading Interventions: Analyzing Feifer Assessment of Reading Results: Friday, December 6, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Reading Specialists, Special Education Teachers, Title 1 teachers, Interventionists, School Psychologists

Dates: 12/6/2024

We are excited to offer an opportunity to delve into the Feifer Assessment of Reading (FAR). The FAR is a comprehensive assessment tool designed to examine the underlying neurodevelopmental processes that support the acquisition of proficient reading skills. It is unique in that it helps to identify specific subtypes of reading disorders, including dyslexia. Understanding how children learn and acquire reading skills from a brain-based educational perspective provides the foundation for determining appropriate interventions. This Level II workshop will briefly explore the FAR assessment, including the components of administration, scoring, and the critical alignment of assessment findings to targeted interventions. By focusing on matching interventions with students' specific reading needs, participants will gain the expertise to address reading challenges more effectively.

88. OF - Math Department Meetings - December 2024

Program: Inservice for OLD FORGE School District

Audience: Math Teachers

Dates: 12/6/2024

For Old Forge School District personnel only. Meeting Dates 12/6/2024, 12/13/2024 and 12/20/2024

89. SSD - K-12 Social Studies Curriculum (12/10/2024)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 12/10/2024

For Scranton School District personnel only.

90. SSD - STEELS I: Q & A Session (12/11/2024)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD K-12 Elementary and Science Teachers

Dates: 12/11/2024

For Scranton School District personnel only.

91. OF - Social Studies Department Monthly Meeting (December 2024)

Program: Inservice for OLD FORGE School District

Audience: OFSD Social Studies Staff

Dates: 12/20/2024

For Old Forge School District personnel only.

92. SSD - STEELS II: Developing Student Explanations (1/2/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD K-12 Elementary and Science Teachers

Dates: 1/2/2025

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

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

Program: CPE

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 1/6/2025 to 2/16/2025

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.