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1. ER&D - Thinking Math K-2: Early Grades

Program: ER&D Scranton Personnel Only

Audience: Scranton School District

Dates: 9/17/2024 to 11/14/2024

Do you remember how you were taught to do math in your early school days? Thinking Mathematics K-2 focuses on the variety of ways that children are taught mathematics, particularly counting, addition and subtraction. The course takes a broad look at the importance of recognizing and using patterns and relationships throughout math, addresses the kind of questioning that promotes thinking in math class, and provides a framework for implementing curriculum and lessons. You will take away numerous strategies and activities that you can adapt for any age group!

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. Carbondale Area School District: CDT Review

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Teachers in grades 3-6 for Carbondale Area School District

Dates: 1/23/2025

CDT Review for Carbondale Area School District Grades 3-5

5. Educational Leaders Forum- January 27, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Educational Leaders

Dates: 1/27/2025

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.

6. Mark Weakland: Applying the Science of Reading for Grades K-3 (Phonology/Phonics)- Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Classroom Teachers, Administrators, School Psychologists, Reading Specialists, Literacy Leaders, Special Education Teachers

Dates: 1/29/2025

The NEIU is excited to host Mark Weakland, a renowned literacy consultant and national presenter, for "Applying the Science of Reading in Grades K-3." This workshop is designed to equip educators with the tools and strategies necessary to implement structured literacy in K-3 classrooms. Participants will delve into the fundamentals of reading, discover engaging phonological and spelling-phonics activities, and explore effective teaching techniques. Join us to gain valuable insights and empower your students to become lifelong readers.

7. Mark Weakland: Applying the Science of Reading for Grades 4-6 (Morphology/Vocabulary) - Thursday, January 30, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Classroom Teachers, Administrators, School Psychologists, Reading Specialists, Literacy Leaders, Special Education Teachers

Dates: 1/30/2025

The NEIU is excited to host Mark Weakland, a renowned literacy consultant and national presenter, for "Applying the Science of Reading in Grades 4-6." The second workshop is tailored specifically for grades 4-6 teachers and focuses on enhancing reading instruction. Participants will explore the foundations of reading and the reading circuit, gain insight into why reading difficulties arise, and learn vocabulary and morphology activities and routines for the classroom. The workshop will also cover how to integrate spelling/phonics with vocabulary and morphology, alongside effective instructional techniques. Join us to gain valuable insights and empower your students to become lifelong readers.

8. ECHOES & REFLECTIONS - Foundations of Teaching the Holocaust: History and Pedagogy / Friday, January 31, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Teachers interested in learning about the Holocaust

Dates: 1/31/2025

Foundations of Teaching the Holocaust: History and Pedagogy - Friday, January 31, 2025

9. District-Level SEL Training for Scranton School District- January 31, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

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

Dates: 1/31/2025

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

10. 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.

11. Empowering School Leaders to Develop a Comprehensive Literacy Plan

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, IU Executive Directors, Assistant IU Executive Directors, Administrators, Curriculum Directors

Dates: 2/5/2025 to 6/24/2025

This Act 45 Course is designed for educational leaders in Pennsylvania, providing them with the essential tools and strategies to foster literacy excellence across their schools. From PreK through grade 12, the course emphasizes improving literacy and reading achievement for all students, with a special focus on supporting those at risk of academic failure. Participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to lead and manage effective literacy initiatives, culminating in the creation of a tailored Literacy Plan for their district. Join us in shaping the future of education and ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. Participants will receive 50 Act 45 Hours.

12. NEIU School Counselor's Network Virtual Session

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: School Counselors, Administrators, Mental Health Professionals

Dates: 2/5/2025

New
NEIU School Counselor's Network Virtual Session

13. OF - Math Department Meetings - February 2025

Program: Inservice for OLD FORGE School District

Audience: Math Teachers

Dates: 2/7/2025

For Old Forge School District personnel only. Meeting Dates 2/7/2025, 2/21/2025 and 2/28/2025

14. CA - Reading Strategies and Data Analysis (2/10/2025)

Program: Inservice for CARBONDALE AREA School District

Audience: All Teachers

Dates: 2/10/2025

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For Carbondale Area School District personnel only.

15. SSD - In-Service - Professional Day - PDD-4 (2/10/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 2/10/2025

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For Scranton School District personnel only.

16. Secondary Transition (02/10/2025)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 2/10/2025

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12:15-3:00

17. SSD - Social Studies Curriculum (2/11/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 2/11/2025

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For Scranton School District personnel only.

18. Children's Advocacy Center Presentation: Stewards of Children®- February 11, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Educators, Mandated Reporters, any adult interested in learning how to create safer spaces for children

Dates: 2/11/2025

Starting Soon
Stewards of Children® is an evidence-based training that empowers adults to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Participants will be taught what actions they can take to create prevention-oriented communities, methods to initiate and engage in conversations about child sexual abuse prevention, and the skills to recognize and respond to boundary violations and suspected child abuse. A focus on three foundational empowerment skills: Making choices that protect children, taking risks to minimize danger to children, and supporting each other.

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

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 2/11/2025

Starting Soon
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.

20. SSD - STEELS I: Combating the Challenges You Will Inevitably Face (2/12/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD K-12 Elementary and Science Teachers

Dates: 2/12/2025

Starting Soon
For Scranton School District personnel only.

21. 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

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Participants will review the connection between instructional coaching and mentoring.

22. Leading the Future: School Leaders Integrating AI for Success (February 18, 2025)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: School Administrators, Curriculum Coordinators, Technology Directors (this Summit is not intended for classroom teachers)

Dates: 2/18/2025

This intensive, one-day Summit empowers school leaders to harness the potential of AI in education. Through practical insights and strategies, leaders will explore how to integrate AI tools and foster a future-ready learning environment, enhancing stakeholder engagement, critical thinking, and career readiness. Join us to discover how to lead the transformation toward an AI-empowered school culture that prepares district leaders for the evolving demands of the 21st century.

23. 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.

24. NEIU Literacy Network - February 19, 2024

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Reading Specialists, Administrators, Classroom Teachers, Special Education Teachers

Dates: 2/19/2025

Join us for a FULL-DAY Literacy Network discussing Intentional Enrichment and MTSS Tier Alignment! In this session, Lisa Ussia, ELA/Literacy Supervisor and Federal Programs Coordinator, along with Structured Literacy Trainers, Angela Ey, Jessica Swenson, and Stephanie Campbell from the Wallenpaupack Area School District will take us through their journey of creating and implementing What I Need (WIN) Time in elementary and middle schools and their Advisory Block at the high school level. We'll explore how they developed these systems, hear about the process, and look at beginning- and mid-year data to see how these approaches are making an impact. This is a chance to gain practical insights and inspiration for supporting student success through intentional interventions and advisory practices tailored to meet diverse needs. Following the presentation from the Wallenpaupack Area School District, Jill Robbins and Rebecca Nagle from 95 Percent Group will share updates to Pennsylvania's legislation and literacy competencies. They will also discuss structured literacy strategies for aligning the tiers of your K-12 literacy system to maximize student growth. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about 95 Percent Group's philosophy and explore their wide range of resources which includes a comprehensive ecosystem promoting explicit instructional materials that work seamlessly to strengthen MTSS/RTI frameworks and ensure that students receive cohesive and systematic instruction across all tiers.

25. SSD - STEELS Curriculum Writing (2/19/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: By invitation

Dates: 2/19/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

26. OF - Title IX Training (2/20/2025)

Program: Inservice for OLD FORGE School District

Audience: All Staff

Dates: 2/20/2025

New
For Old Forge School District personnel only.

27. OF - Social Studies Department Monthly Meeting (February 2025)

Program: Inservice for OLD FORGE School District

Audience: OFSD Social Studies Staff

Dates: 2/20/2025

For Old Forge School District personnel only.

28. Educator on Campus- Social Science & Law Enforcement Programs- February 21, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: All Educators are Welcome!

Dates: 2/21/2025

Spend the day on campus and learn about post-secondary options that lead to local high-priority careers in Criminal Justice, Human Services or Law Enforcement.

29. NEPA Safe Schools Network - February 21, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 2/21/2025

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The next Safe Schools Network meeting will be held on February 21, 2025, at the NEIU19 Administration Building (1200 Line Street, Archbald, PA). Lunch and networking will begin at 12:00 PM, with the meeting starting at 12:45 PM. This session will focus on: -Recent state updates on school safety -A review of current ICE procedures and their impact on Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) -An introduction to a new partnership between RSM and IU19 to support districts in updating and implementing EOPs -Group Table Top Exercises

30. AT and State Assessments (02/24/2025)

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 2/24/2025

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Participants will be introduced to best practices for supporting students who use AT on state Assessments, including PSSA, Keystone, and PASA.  Team decision-making considerations include distinguishing test features from accommodations for documentation in the IEP. Discussion will include AT as Unique Accommodations.

31. Educational Leaders Forum- February 24, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Educational Leaders

Dates: 2/24/2025

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.

32. NEPA Data Network: February 25, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Curriculum Coordinators

Dates: 2/25/2025

Data-Driven Success: Curriculum Mapping and Planning for All Educators This session is designed for teachers and administrators, regardless of their experience with data. The focus will be on data-driven planning and curriculum mapping, providing practical strategies to help classroom teachers effectively utilize data to align instruction with curriculum goals and meet student needs.

33. 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.

34. SSD STEELS Immersion 2/26/25

Program: STEM

Audience: Scranton School District Teachers

Dates: 2/26/2025

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.

35. SSD - Art Curriculum - Grades 6-8 (2/27/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 2/27/2025

New
For Scranton School District personnel only.

36. Back to Basics: Supports for Communication (02/27/2025): AM Session

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 2/27/2025

The majority of students in self-contained classrooms have communication needs. How can school staff better support autonomous communication in these settings? Modeling, wait time, the least dangerous assumption, and communication aids are a few of the concepts highlighted in this training. Pull up a chair for the AM or PM session and add a few more skills to your set.

37. /Back to Basics: Supports for Communication (02/27/2025): PM Session

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 2/27/2025

The majority of students in self-contained classrooms have communication needs. How can school staff better support autonomous communication in these settings? Modeling, wait time, the least dangerous assumption, and communication aids are a few of the concepts highlighted in this training. Pull up a chair for the AM or PM session and add a few more skills to your set.
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.

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

Program: CPE

Dates: 3/3/2025 to 4/13/2025

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.

41. 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.

42. SSD - Pre-K Curriculum (3/5/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 3/5/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

43. SSD - STEELS Curriculum Writing (3/5/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: By invitation

Dates: 3/5/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

44. 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.

45. 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

46. SSD STEELS Immersion 3/6/25

Program: STEM

Audience: Scranton School District Teachers

Dates: 3/6/2025

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.

47. 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

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We are pleased to host a presentation by Shawn Noonan, Regional DUI Program Administrator, Pennsylvania DUI Association. Mr. Noonan trains Criminal Justice Professionals and community members statewide since 2021. A Drug Recognition Expert since 2013 and one of eight Law Enforcement Phlebotomists in Pennsylvania, he also serves as a municipal police officer in Luzerne County. A 25-year veteran of the Pennsylvania State Police, Shawn worked in criminal investigations and patrol, earning recognition for multi-state homicide investigations, child abuse cases, and DUI enforcement, including national honors for removing drug-impaired drivers from the road. Mr. Noonan will cover key topics, including:
•Recognizing signs of drug impairment and commonly abused substances.
•Understanding medical and recreational marijuana laws in Pennsylvania.
•Examining the impact of parental drug use on children. This session will be an invaluable opportunity to enhance awareness and response strategies for substance-related concerns in our schools. We encourage your attendance and look forward to an engaging discussion.

48. 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.

49. SSD - STEELS II: 3D Assessment Creation and Analysis (3/6/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD K-12 Elementary and Science Teachers

Dates: 3/6/2025

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

50. SSD - Art Curriculum - Grades 6-8 (3/7/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 3/7/2025

New
For Scranton School District personnel only.

51. 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

52. SSD - Curriculum Council (3/10/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Curriculum Council

Dates: 3/10/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.
Educators learn strategies to integrate multiple primary sources into Holocaust instruction with a focus on the human experience. Programs can examine a range of sources or be narrowed to focus on a specific type of source including specific programs on The Auschwitz Album, Photography as Resistance, etc.

54. SSD - STEELS I: 3D Assessments (3/12/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD K-12 Elementary and Science Teachers

Dates: 3/12/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

55. SSD - In-Service - Building Plan Meeting - BP-3 (3/14/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: Scranton School District Staff

Dates: 3/14/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

56. Open Sci Ed Educator 2-Day Professional Development

Program: STEM

Audience: K-12 Educators, Administrators, Curriculum Coordinators, Academic Coaches, STEM Coordinators

Dates: 3/17/2025 to 3/18/2025

Learn about a curricular resource that allows students to approach the new PA STEELS Standards. Are you ready to learn about OpenSciEd Units? Join us! Learn and teach in 3 dimensions! You'll leave with everything you need to get started, including a comprehensive understanding of the curriculum and how to implement it in your classroom. Learn about the tools and professional learning needed to help you make OpenSciEd come alive in your classroom or school district. Districts interested in piloting this curricular resource to support their STEELS transition should consider sending a team. In this 2-day training, educators will experience the curricular approach the same way your future students will with a focus on teaching and learning driven by students making sense of phenomena and developing solutions to problems. By the end of our time together, you will be prepared to utilize this curricular resource on your own, with confidence and expertise. Act 48 hours will be awarded for completion of both days of PD Important Details: - This is a 2-day experience. Participants should plan to attend both dates to complete their professional development - Lunch will be provided -Act 48 hours will be available for participants. Please share your PPID in the question below if you desire Act 48 hours

57. SSD - Social Studies Curriculum (3/19/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 3/19/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

58. 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.

59. SSD - Pre-K Curriculum (3/21/2025)

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 3/21/2025

For Scranton School District personnel only.

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

Program: STEM

Audience: K-12 Teachers, Administrators and Coaches

Dates: 3/25/2025

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.

61. NEIU Flight Team Training- March 26, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Audience: NEIU Flight Team Members who were trained in the 2023-2024 School Year

Dates: 3/26/2025

The NEIU Flight Team provides a coordinated, supportive response to our member school districts during times of tragedy or trauma. This session will continue to provide training and resources to the NEIU Flight Team members from our 20 school districts, 2 CTCs, and 2 charter schools.

62. SSD STEELS Immersion 3/26/25

Program: STEM

Audience: Scranton School District Teachers

Dates: 3/26/2025

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.

63. NEPA School Mental Health Professionals Peer Support Network- March 26, 2025

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

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.

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

Program: Inservice for SCRANTON School District

Audience: SSD Teachers

Dates: 3/28/2025

New
For Scranton School District personnel only.

65. March 31, 2025 Shared Waters Educator 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

New
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.

66. NEIU Flight Team - March 31, 2025

Program: Training Consultation and Professional Development

Dates: 3/31/2025

New
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.

67. 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.

68. 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.

69. 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!

70. 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.

71. 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.

72. 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

73. 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.
This course will examine the theories, principals, and practices that assist English learners in achieving academic proficiency in the content area. Planning standards-based instruction and adapting instruction in the content area is emphasized. Teachers will be able to demonstrate knowledge of their ELs and the role of individual characteristics in the process and outcome of language learning. Drawing upon this knowledge performance-based measures to assess ELs discrete and integrated ability to use grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing to communicate.

75. 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.

76. 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.

77. 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.

78. 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.

79. 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

80. 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.

81. 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.

82. 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.

83. 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.
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.

85. 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.
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.

87. 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.

88. 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.

89. 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.

90. 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.

91. 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.

92. 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.

93. 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.

94. May 5 2025 The Everest Experience: Immerse Yourself in 3D Teaching and Learning

Program: STEM

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

Dates: 5/5/2025

Immerse yourself in 3 Dimensional Teaching and Learning with the Everest Experience! 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. 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 is changing, as well as develop an appreciation for the improvements it will bring to the classroom. Please bring your lunch with you. Please bring a laptop and/or tablet to access online resources.

95. 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.

96. 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.

97. 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.

98. 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

99. 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.

100. 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.

101. 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.