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1. NEIU Induction MENTORS ONLY: Year One 2024-2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Mentors of NEIU Induction Program - Year ONE - 2024-2026

Dates: 10/1/2024 to 4/10/2025

This registration link is for mentors of inductees in the 2024-2026 (Year ONE) NEIU Induction Program.

2. 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.

3. NEIU 19: The Paraeducator Connection: Building Bridges for Classroom Success - Thursday, August 14, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 8/14/2025

Join us for an exciting day of professional learning explicitly designed for paraeducators. This full-day event will explore the core competencies, equipping participants with key knowledge and skills to excel. Participants will receive a total of six (6) hours towards the required competency hours during this full day of learning. Competencies:

• Professional Learning and Ethics

• Instructional Supports and Strategies

• Social, Emotional and Behavioral Strategies

4. 2025-2027 NEIU Induction Cohort (YEAR ONE): August 19, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Only open to the 2025-2027 Year ONE induction cohort

Dates: 8/19/2025

In our in-person Year One induction will include Educator Effectiveness, Trauma-Sensitive Classrooms, Professional Ethics, Financial Literacy, Level I-Level II requirements.

5. Unlocking IEPs: Empowering School Terms for Student Success - August 25, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 8/25/2025

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NEIU Learning Campus Staff

6. Ethical Dilemmas in Education

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 8/25/2025

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NEIU Learning Campus Staff

7. Act 89 Professional Learning In-Service (August 29, 2025)

Program: Community Services

Audience: Act 89 Teachers

Dates: 8/29/2025

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Professional Goals- 7 Mighty Moves Book Study, etc.

8. 2025-26 The Armature Arts Ambassador Project

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Educators interested in the arts and arts education

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

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

9. 2024-2026 NEIU Induction Cohort (YEAR TWO): September 9, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Only open to the 2024-2026 Year Two induction cohort

Dates: 9/9/2025

In our in-person Year Two induction session, participants will explore goal setting and differentiation, and engage with a panel of distinguished educators discussing current hot topics in education.

10. SSD - Business/Accounting Curriculum Writing (9/10/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 9/10/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

11. SSD - Communication Block Curriculum Writing (9/10/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 9/10/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: CPE

Dates: 9/15/2025 to 10/26/2025

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.
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.

14. PBIS Tier 2 Training - September 15-16, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 9/15/2025 to 9/16/2025

This training series is designed for new Tier 2 PBIS teams. Throughout this two-day workshop, teams will learn an overview of Tier 2 systems within Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS). Topics covered throughout the two days include but are not limited to: an overview of advanced tiers within PBIS, data-based decision making, universal screeners, evidence-based interventions and highlight the importance of fidelity throughout the workshop.

15. ER&D - Organizing the Environment for Learning Foundations 1 (SECTION 1)

Program: ER&D Scranton Personnel Only

Audience: Scranton School District

Dates: 9/16/2025 to 5/5/2026

This core course addresses the fundamental aspects of teaching and learning that are relevant for teachers and classroom paraprofessionals in all grade levels and subject areas. It examines proven practices for establishing and maintaining classroom management, maximizing use of learning time, questioning and feedback skills, homework, interactive guided instruction strategies, and scaffolding techniques. Covering core topics critical to successful classroom practice, Foundations of Effective Teaching I is recommended as the primary offering for all local sites. It is frequently used as the basis for induction, mentor, and peer assistance programs and is an essential part of local site coordinator training. (Only open to New SSD teachers, in need of PA New Teacher Induction, must have an Instructional I certificate, and preapproved by ER&D Coordinator)

16. School Nurse Professional Development - Virtual / 9-16-2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 9/16/2025

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Join us for a one-hour virtual session focused on Type 1 diabetes in the school setting. Sanofi Business Manager Kerri Pavone and a representative from the Community Outreach and Screening Education Department will review disease basics, screening considerations, and ready-to-use patient/parent materials, followed by Q&A. This program is designed to help school nurses implement Act 117, which adds parental education on Type 1 diabetes to the Public School Code for the 2025-26 school year. Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Format: Virtual via Zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82816076530?jst=3 Registration: Click here or visit www.iu19.org and select "Online Registration"

17. SSD - Professional Development Planning Committee (9/17/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Professional Deelopment Planning Committee

Dates: 9/17/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

18. SSD - Communication Block Curriculum Writing (9/25/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 9/25/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

19. Intensive Skills Training: For Students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders / September 26 - October 9 & November 6, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 9/26/2025 to 11/6/2025

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Calling all educators working with students with Emotional Behavioral Disorders! Join us for three days of learning at NEIU 19 - covering topics such as: environmental modifications, engagement, preventative, instructive and responsive strategies!

20. SSD - Building Plan Meeting 1 - BP-1 (9/26/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 9/26/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

21. Indicator 13: Preparing for Cyclical Monitoring - September 29, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 9/29/2025

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Indicator 13: Preparing for Cyclical Monitoring

22. SSD - Strategic Planning Break Out Work (9/30/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Faculty / Administration

Dates: 9/30/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

23. 2025-2027 NEIU Induction Cohort (YEAR ONE): October 1, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Only open to the 2025-2027 Year ONE induction cohort

Dates: 10/1/2025

In our in-person Year One induction will include Educator Effectiveness, Trauma-Sensitive Classrooms, Professional Ethics, Financial Literacy, Level I-Level II requirements.

24. ER&D - Organizing the Environment for Learning Foundations 1 (SECTION 2)

Program: ER&D Scranton Personnel Only

Audience: Scranton School District

Dates: 10/7/2025 to 5/12/2026

This core course addresses the fundamental aspects of teaching and learning that are relevant for teachers and classroom paraprofessionals in all grade levels and subject areas. It examines proven practices for establishing and maintaining classroom management, maximizing use of learning time, questioning and feedback skills, homework, interactive guided instruction strategies, and scaffolding techniques. Covering core topics critical to successful classroom practice, Foundations of Effective Teaching I is recommended as the primary offering for all local sites. It is frequently used as the basis for induction, mentor, and peer assistance programs and is an essential part of local site coordinator training. (Only open to New SSD teachers, in need of PA New Teacher Induction, must have an Instructional I certificate, and preapproved by ER&D Coordinator)

25. Math Series PD / SAS Updates - October 7, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 10/7/2025

Rethinking the Math Classroom, utilizing the Standards of Mathematical Practices: What are current instructional strategies? What does research say about math instruction? How can math instruction change? - incorporating the Standards of Math Practices to get students to think mathematically. What can you do in your classroom? - small changes.

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

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

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

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

27. 2024-2026 NEIU Induction Cohort (YEAR TWO): October 8, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Only open to the 2024-2026 Year Two induction cohort

Dates: 10/8/2025

The in-person Year Two NEIU induction session, participants will explore goal setting and differentiation, and engage with a panel of distinguished educators discussing current hot topics in education.

28. SSD - Communication Block Curriculum Writing (10/9/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 10/9/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

29. SSD - Professional Development Day 3 - PDD-3 (10/10/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 10/10/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

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

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

31. OGAP (Ongoing Assessment Project): Additive Cohort: 2025-2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

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

Dates: 10/20/2025 to 2/23/2026

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OGAP Additive Professional Development for K-3 classroom teachers, special educators, math interventionists, and math instructional leaders. OOGAP Additive Reasoning professional development is organized around content, mathematics education research, and evidence in student work and instructional decision-making using formative assessment and learning progressions. Teachers will learn about increasing number sense, subitizing, counting, number comparison, number lines, addition, subtraction, and fact fluency. This 4-day professional development includes 2 days of follow-up coaching support at the NEIU with OGAP representatives.

32. SSD - Curriculum Council (10/20/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Curriculum Council

Dates: 10/20/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

33. OGAP (Ongoing Assessment Project): Multiplicative Reasoning Cohort: 2025-2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

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

Dates: 10/22/2025 to 2/24/2026

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.

34. SSD - Communication Block Curriculum Writing (10/22/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 10/22/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

35. SSD - Title I Research Based Best Literacy Practices and Data Drive (10/24/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 10/24/2025

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For Scranton School District personnel only.

36. Indicator 13: Preparing for Cyclical Monitoring - October 28, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 10/28/2025

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Indicator 13: Preparing for Cyclical Monitoring

37. SSD - State Mandate Fulfillment - SM-1 (10/31/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 10/31/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: CPE

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 11/3/2025 to 12/14/2025

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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.

39. Indicator 13: Preparing for Cyclical Monitoring

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 11/5/2025

New
Indicator 13: Preparing for Cyclical Monitoring

40. Helping Students Write Text Dependent Analysis using Collins Writing

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Classroom Teachers in grades 3-12, Interventionists, Administrators

Dates: 11/6/2025

This session focuses on how to use the Collins Writing Program to support students in crafting effective Text Dependent Analysis (TDA) responses. Participants will learn how the Five Types of Writing can be strategically applied to build students' analytical thinking, evidence-based writing, and command of text structure. Practical strategies and classroom-ready tools will be shared to help students move from surface-level responses to deeper, text-centered analysis.
NEIU19 will host a statewide PVAAS overview session on November 7, 2025, designed to enrich educators' and school leaders' current practices and deepen their understanding of the Pennsylvania Value-Added Assessment System (PVAAS). PVAAS in Action: New Insights. Expanded Impact, Empowered Educators. PVAAS is growing, and we're bringing the updates to you! Join the PDE PVAAS Statewide Team this fall at your local IU for an interactive, half-day (2 1/2 hour) session designed to spark conversation and deepen your understanding of PVAAS and its expanded reporting features. Discover how integrated teacher, school, and system-level growth data can illuminate the true impact of your curriculum, instruction, assessment, and organizational practices. Don't miss this hands-on opportunity for on-site collaboration, fresh ideas, and practical tools to enhance professional growth and student success.

42. Indicator 13: Preparing for Cyclical Monitoring

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 11/13/2025

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Indicator 13: Preparing for Cyclical Monitoring

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

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

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

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

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

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

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

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

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

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

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

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff - Grades 9-12

Dates: 12/2/2025

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

46. SSD - Title I Research Based Best Literacy Practices and Data Drive (12/15/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 12/15/2025

New
For Scranton School District personnel only.

47. PASA DLM Link (ongoing)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 12/31/2025

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

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

Program: CPE

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 1/12/2026 to 2/22/2026

New
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.

49. SSD - Curriculum Council (1/12/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Curriculum Council

Dates: 1/12/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Professional Development Planning Committee

Dates: 1/14/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 1/16/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 2/9/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

53. Math Series PD / SAS Udates - February 10, 2026

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 2/10/2026

Using Assessments to Support Math Instruction Reviewing the four types of Assessments and others. When is the appropriate assessment and how it is used. Using assessments to change instruction. Integrating SAS Assessments and AI A review of the SAS Assessments Center and SAS resources. What AI resources are out there? Harnessing the power of AI to create aligned assessments. Recreating a combined assessment to assess student knowledge.

54. SSD - Title I Research Based Best Literacy Practices and Data Drive (2/12/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 2/12/2026

New
For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: CPE

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 3/2/2026 to 4/12/2026

New
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.

56. SSD - Curriculum Council (3/9/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Curriculum Council

Dates: 3/9/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 3/13/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: CPE

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

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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.

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

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff - Grades K-8

Dates: 4/10/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only. Grades K-8 Only.

60. SSD - Title I Research Based Best Literacy Practices and Data Drive (4/17/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 4/17/2026

New
For Scranton School District personnel only.

61. SSD - Professional Developmnet Planning Committee (4/22/2026)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Professional Development Planning Committee

Dates: 4/22/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff - Grades 9-12

Dates: 5/1/2026

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

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

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Curriculum Council

Dates: 5/11/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 5/19/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: CPE

Audience: Teachers

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

New
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.

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

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 5/29/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Professional Development Planning Committee

Dates: 6/1/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 6/5/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 6/8/2026

For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: CPE

Audience: Teachers

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

New
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.

71. ESL 5: Assessment and Support

Program: CPE

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

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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.

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

Program: CPE

Dates: 9/7/2026 to 10/19/2026

New
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.