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1. Asynchronous Course - Mastering the PA STEELS Standards: A Guide to Three-Dimensional Learning

Program: Workshop

Audience: Non-formal educators, K-12 Educators

Dates: 8/1/2025 to 12/20/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous work.

Designed for both classroom and non-formal educators, this self-paced online course offers an in-depth exploration of the Pennsylvania STEELS Standards. Participants will dive into three-dimensional learning, gaining a thorough understanding of scientific practices and cross-cutting concepts. The course provides a detailed overview of the STEELS standards structure across grade levels and equips educators with tools, strategies, and resources to implement these standards effectively. Whether you teach in a traditional classroom or an informal learning setting, this course will help you create engaging, standards-aligned experiences that inspire curiosity and foster a deeper understanding of science.

Participants of this course will be enrolled the first week and last week of the month. You will receive email notification when you are enrolled.

Please email Dr. Diana Potts (dianap@ccciu.org) if you need to be immediately enrolled.

#STEELS
#Asynch
#3dimensional
#NGSS
  • Max Class Size: 30

2. Friend to Friend Learning Collaborative (By Invitation Only)

Program: Workshop

Audience: CHOP Learning Collaborative Participants

Dates: 9/1/2025 to 6/30/2026

Meeting Times: Multiple dates between 9/1/25 - 6/30/26

The Friend to Friend Learning Collaborative focuses on training and supporting school staff to implement Friend to Friend, a Tier II group prevention program for 3rd-5th grade students focused on aggression. The Friend to Friend Learning Collaborative is available for school teams who applied to participate in this initiative through the CHOP Tri-County School Mental Health Consortium.
  • Max Class Size: 100

3. Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) Learning Collaborative (By Invitation Only)

Program: Workshop

Audience: CHOP Learning Collaborative Particpants

Dates: 9/1/2025 to 6/30/2026

Meeting Times: Multiple dates between 9/1/2025 - 6/30/2025

The Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) Learning Collaborative focuses on training and supporting school staff to implement IPT-AST, an evidence-based group-based prevention program that focuses on improving interpersonal problem solving and communication to improve mood. The Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) Learning Collaborative is available for school teams who applied to participate in this initiative through the CHOP Tri-County School Mental Health Consortium
  • Max Class Size: 100

4. Leveraging Data Learning Collaborative (By Invitation Only)

Program: Workshop

Audience: CHOP Learning Collaborative Participants

Dates: 9/1/2025 to 6/30/2026

Meeting Times: Multiple dates between 9/1/25 and 6/30/26.

The Leveraging Data Learning Collaborative focuses on using data to improve Tier I and Tier II mental health programming, regardless of the specific programs that schools are using. Meetings will include professional development related to data-based decision making, with example topics such as identifying new sources of information, selecting or modifying Tier I and Tier II programs, understanding program effectiveness and sustaining practices over time. The Leveraging Data Learning Collaborative is available for school teams who applied to participate in this initiative through the CHOP Tri-County School Mental Health Consortium
  • Max Class Size: 100

5. TaC Day

Program: Workshop

Audience: TaC staff

Dates: 9/1/2025 to 6/1/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00am - 3:30pm on the following dates at United Way of Chester County:

09/08/25
10/20/25
11/24/25
12/22/25
01/12/26
02/09/26
03/09/26
04/06/26
05/04/26

TaC Day Collaboration at United Way of Chester County
  • Max Class Size: 40

6. TDA Boot Camp

Program: Workshop

Audience: BY INVITATION ONLY. Contact Janine Presloid at janinep@cciu.org to participate. One administrator must commit to attending the TDA Boot Camp series with their district team of at least six teachers, and complete a commitment form indicating the team members. Team members will register individually. The team must include at least one special educator and/or English Language Teacher. Districts may send multiple teams.

Dates: 9/25/2025 to 1/13/2026

Meeting Times: Meeting dates are 9/25/25, 10/21/25, 11/18/25, 12/2/25 and 1/13/26; 8:30am - 3:30pm each day

Location: We will be at CCIU on 9/25, 10/21 and 12/2, at the

The TDA Boot Camp series will be an in-depth look at the creation, scoring, and instructional practices related to the PSSA Text Dependent Analysis tasks. This series will contain train-the-trainer materials and will feature critical skills in responding to a PSSA TDA prompt, the PSSA item writing and hand scoring processes used by DRC, instructional implications for the TDA, and analysis of student work. This series includes and extends our previous PSSA item writing and hand scoring workshops and TDA Collaborative work, with additional resources, instructional materials, and implementation planning time for teams.

Note: We will be at CCIU on 9/25, 10/21, and 12/2, at the TESD Administration Building on 11/18 and at the United Way in Exton on 1/13.

#Literacy

  • Max Class Size: 60

7. 2025-26 Principal Study Council | Leading Deeper Learning, Act 45 Program

Program: Act 45 Synchronous Program

Audience: K-12 Principals

Dates: 10/8/2025 to 3/4/2026

Meeting Times: See description

Includes a self-paced course from Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Business School

This four-part ACT 45 professional learning series is designed to support school building leaders as they navigate instructional leadership and strive to meet students' evolving needs. This year's theme, Leading for Deeper Learning, guides both individual professional growth and collaborative networking. As part of the series, each participant will have the opportunity to complete Leading Learning, an online, self-paced course designed by Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) & Harvard Business School, and hosted on Harvard's portal. Key themes explored throughout the series include leading instruction for transformation, the foundations of deeper learning, and cultivating an culture that fosters deeper learning in every classroom for every student.

Session 1 Oct 8, 2025 8:30AM to 3:30PM @CCIU Educational Service Center
Harvard University's Executive Director of the Human Schools Project presents research on school leadership, deeper learning and sets the foundation for the Leading Learning course.

In lieu of Session 2, Self-paced, asynchronous coursework between Oct 15 to Nov 12, 2025
Participants complete the HGSE self-paced, online course Leading Learning.

Session 3 Dec 10, 2025 8:30AM to 2:30PM @CCIU Educational Service Center
Participants reflect on takeaways, action steps, and how to apply new insights.

Session 4 Mar 4, 2026 8:30AM to 2:30PM @CCIU Educational Service Center
Participants present implementation projects and exchange of ideas.

In the afternoon of session three and four, participants will have dedicated networking time ensuring opportunities for peer connection and shared problem-solving.

Cancellation/No-Show Policy: Full fee assessed for drops or no-shows after 9/23/25.

#Leadership #LeadingLearning #DeeperLearning
  • Max Class Size: 96

8. The Everyday Behaviors of Admired Leadership®, Act 45 Program

Program: Act 45 Synchronous Program

Audience: K-12 leaders

Dates: 11/19/2025 to 3/18/2026

Meeting Times: Nov 2025 thru Mar 2026, 4 to 6 PM, see description for specific dates.

Facilitated by Dr. John Sanville, Retired Superintendent of Unionville Chadds Ford School District and Managing Director, K-12 Education with CRA Admired Leadership

The Admired Leadership® program teaches senior leaders how to manage through challenges, care for critical relationships, guide teams and students, and motivate and inspire by exploring behavioral choices that work. The program is designed to create continuous self-reflection, learning, application of Admired Leader® behaviors, and dialogue among participants. Participants receive one-year of full access to the Admired Leadership® Digital platform, which includes Alex, your own virtual leadership coach!

Virtual Sessions via Zoom will be 4 to 6 PM
Wed November 19, 2025 Foundations and Making The Most of Admired Leadership®
Wed December 10, 2025 Making People Better® Through Feedback
Wed January 21, 2026 Why Should Anyone Follow You?®
Wed February 18, 2026 The Secret to Inspiring Others
Wed March 18, 2026 Elevating Performance and Holding Others Accountable
TBD What the Best Leaders Know About Relationships

Each month participants will:
Week 1: Watch behavior videos in one module
Week 2: Choose one or two behaviors to explore deeper.
Week 3: Implement chosen behaviors in personal and professional lives.
Week 4: Engage in facilitated dialogue sessions to discuss and share the stories of implementation.

Full fee invoiced in November 2025.

Cancellation/No-Show Policy: Full fee if dropped after 10/30/25 or no show the first day of the program.

#Leadership #act45
  • Max Class Size: 50

9. Act 13 Educator Effectiveness [By Invitation Only]

Program: Workshop

Audience: By Invitation Only - for IES Professional Staff

Dates: 12/5/2025

Meeting Times: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

NewStarting Soon
Act 13 of 2020, signed into law by Governor Tom Wolf on March 27, 2020, revises the Act 82 Educator Effectiveness (EE) process used to evaluate professional employees and temporary professional employees in PK-12 education across the commonwealth. The revised rating system applies to classroom teachers, nonteaching professionals, and principals as defined in Act 13. Classroom teacher is defined as a professional employee or temporary professional employee who provide direct instruction to students related to a specific subject or grade level. Nonteaching professional is defined as an educational specialist or a professional employee or temporary professional employee who provides services and who is not a classroom teacher. Principal is defined as a building principal, an assistant principal, a vice principal, a supervisor of special education or a director of career and technical education. This session is offered by invitation only.

#EducatorEffectiveness
  • Max Class Size: 50

10. CCIU PBIS Networking Day 2

Program: Workshop

Audience: PBIS Lead TeachersPBIS Team Members Administrators

Dates: 12/9/2025

Meeting Times: 8:00am - 11:00am

Starting Soon
This professional development event is designed to connect schools and districts that are implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to share best practices, celebrate successes, and tackle common challenges. Participants will engage in interactive discussions, learning, and networking.

Location: The United Way, 150 John Robert Thomas Drive, Exton, PA 19341

#PBIS
#Networking
  • Max Class Size: 50

11. December 2025 PIMS Fundamentals

Program: Workshop

Audience: New PIMS Administrators

Dates: 12/10/2025 to 12/11/2025

Meeting Times: 12/10/2025 - 12/11/2025. Meet via Zoom link from 8:00am - 4:00pm each day.
Zoom link will be sent the day before.

Starting Soon
The PIMS Fundamentals course will assist new PIMS Administrators in getting started on their PIMS journey. The course provides participants with an introduction to PIMS, an explanation of the PIMS manuals and calendars, uploading data to PIMS, PIMS Resources, PASecureID, PIMS Reports V2, Submitting ACSs, and Excel file guidance.

This course includes two days of live classroom instruction and one day of customized coaching. Classroom instruction includes interactive presentations, hands-on activities, and group discussions. Coaching includes 1-to-1 support with your LEAs PIMS data and Student Information System. Coaching can be broken down into three 2.5-hour sessions or five 1.5-hour sessions scheduled at your convenience. Coaching hours must be used within 90 days of classroom instruction.

#Fundamentals #PIMS
  • Max Class Size: 150

12. Microsoft & Accessibility: Creating Inclusive Learning Materials

Program: Workshop

Audience: teachers, technology and instructional coaches, technology and curriculum directors

Dates: 12/11/2025

Meeting Times: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Explore the powerful accessibility features built into Microsoft tools like Word, PowerPoint, and the Immersive Reader in this hands-on session. Participants will learn how to apply best practices to ensure digital content is inclusive, engaging, and aligned with the standards of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. **Note this session is part of the Accessibility Series. #InstructionalTech
  • Max Class Size: 25

13. School Psychology Hot Topics Training - Neuropsychological Evlauations

Program: Workshop

Audience: School Psychologists

Dates: 12/11/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 10:00am

This session will explore practical strategies for interpreting neuropsychological reports and translating findings into actionable school plans. Participants will also learn how to determine when a school neuropsychological evaluation may be warranted and common neuropsychological assessments utilized in evaluations.

#SchoolPsychology
#Neuropsychology
#Evaluation
  • Max Class Size: 80

14. CCIU Instructional Coaching Network

Program: Networking Community

Audience: Instructional coaches & teachers with dedicated coaching time

Dates: 12/12/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm

The Instructional Coaching Network is intended for instructional coaches and teachers who have dedicated instructional coaching time in their work day. The morning session is an opportunity to come together to network and engage in professional learning specific to coaching. In the afternoons, coaches may stay to work in district or topic specific teams or meet with the CCIU Instructional Coach Mentor. Act 48 hours are available for the morning session only.

#Coaching

  • Max Class Size: 60

15. Making Words Stick: A Four-Step Instructional Routine to Power Up Orthographic Mapping asynchronous book study!

Program: Workshop

Audience: The Making Words Stick book target audience are K-5 teachers, literacy coaches, and school leaders.

Dates: 12/12/2025 to 5/29/2026

Meeting Times: Asynchronous book club, bi-monthly S'more newsletters.

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Join this asynchronous book study that focuses on the book, Making Words Stick by Molly Ness and Katie Pace Miles. The average reader instantly recognizes 30,000 to 70,000 words-with not need to sound them out. How does that happen? Through a process called orthographic mapping. This book explains the process by which readers embed words into their long-term memories, and the instruction necessary to hep K-5 students do just that. Teachers will learn to connect decoding, encoding, and meaning through a four-step, research-based, classroom-tested routine that accelerates students' abilities to lift words off the page and capture them in reading and writing.

#MakingWordsStick
#AsynchronousBookClub
#Non-Pub
#Literacy
  • Max Class Size: 25

16. Chemical Management and Safety Training

Program: Workshop

Audience: Anyone who interacts with chemicals in schools, Chemistry Teachers, Food Sciences, Custodians and Maintenance Staff, Art teachers using chemical based supplies, CTE Instructors who use chemicals, those who interact with pools and their chemicals

Dates: 12/17/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 3:00pm One hour break for lunch; on your own

The Schools Chemical Cleanout Campaign is a Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)'s program focuses on the safe management of chemicals in schools.  The campaign aims to prevent future problems with mishandled chemicals by providing best practices training and encouraging responsible chemical management. The purpose of the campaign is to assist participating schools with cleanouts of excess, legacy, unused, and improperly stored chemicals.  This training is prerequisite to the Application for Assistance with cleanout of legacy hazardous chemicals in the classrooms. The assistance is depending on the availability of funds.

#chemicals
#chemicalmangement
  • Max Class Size: 35

17. Elementary Math Network

Program: Networking Community

Audience: Elementary educators, math specialist/interventionists, math/instructional coaches

Dates: 12/17/2025

Meeting Times: 1:00pm - 3:30pm

The CCIU Math Network represents a diverse group of passionate math educators that come together to cultivate a community that is rooted in best mathematical practices. This is a space where math educators engage with high quality professional development, expand their collaborative network, investigate new resources, and discuss the latest research in math education.

#Math
#MathNetwork

  • Max Class Size: 30

18. Secondary Math Network

Program: Networking Community

Audience: Secondary Math Educators and Leaders

Dates: 12/17/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30am - 11:00am

The CCIU Math Network represents a diverse group of passionate math educators that come together to cultivate a community that is rooted in best mathematical practices. This is a space where math educators engage with high quality professional development, expand their collaborative network, investigate new resources, and discuss the latest research in math education.

#Math
#MathNetwork

  • Max Class Size: 30

19. Restorative Practices for Educators

Program: Workshop

Audience: K-12 teachers, staff, administrators.

Dates: 1/7/2026 to 1/8/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm both days, with a one hour lunch

Building and strengthening relationships and community is a critical component of school culture. Restorative practices is an essential process for creating a positive learning environment, building social capital, and resolving relational issues.

During this two-day introductory experience, you will learn the fundamental theory and practices for engaging with students, staff, and parents in your school setting.

Topics include the importance of being explicit about practice, how to set high expectations while being supportive, and ways to build community in your setting. We will discuss giving direct feedback and asking questions that foster accountability, as well as utilizing effective methods to resolve common conflicts.

You will learn to apply the restorative practices continuum, understanding which restorative processes are best for achieving certain goals or responding to particular situations. We will focus specifically on facilitating circles, an essential process for creating a positive learning environment and school culture. Circles can be used both proactively and responsively to build social capital, sustain relationships, address social problems, and respond when harm occurs. Participants will spend time planning circles to use in their schools immediately.

#RestorativePractices
#SEL
  • Max Class Size: 25

20. CCIU Instructional Coaching Network

Program: Networking Community

Audience: Instructional coaches & teachers with dedicated coaching time

Dates: 1/9/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm

The Instructional Coaching Network is intended for instructional coaches and teachers who have dedicated instructional coaching time in their work day. The morning session is an opportunity to come together to network and engage in professional learning specific to coaching. In the afternoons, coaches may stay to work in district or topic specific teams or meet with the CCIU Instructional Coach Mentor. Act 48 hours are available for the morning session only.

#Coaching

  • Max Class Size: 60

21. Crafting Targeted Feedback with STEELS and Danielson

Program: Workshop

Audience: District Admin, Building Admin, Coaches, Teacher Leaders, Department Chairs

Dates: 1/12/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am-3:00pm

Join us for an engaging, hands-on workshop where you'll learn to provide meaningful feedback to science teachers using the STEELS standards and the Danielson Framework. The day begins with an exploration of what high-quality science instruction looks like, focusing on student engagement in authentic science practices and evidence-based reasoning. From there, we'll dive into strategies for observing classrooms, gathering data, and turning those observations into actionable, supportive feedback. You'll practice aligning your comments with STEELS criteria and Danielson's domains through role-playing exercises and collaborative discussions. These activities will refine your ability to provide feedback that motivates teachers and promotes continuous growth. By the end of the day, you'll walk away with practical tools and strategies to foster constructive conversations with teachers, build trust, and elevate science instruction in your school or district. Participants will receive a copy of "The Instructional Leader's Guide to Implementing K1/48 Science Practices"

#STEELS
#Science
#Danielson
#Observations

  • Max Class Size: 20

22. Gifted Teacher Network

Program: Networking Community

Audience: Gifted Teachers, Teachers of Gifted students

Dates: 1/13/2026

Meeting Times: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Unlock the power of collaboration within the Gifted Network, where educators converge to explore and strategize on the dynamic landscape of federal, state, and local policies shaping gifted services. Immerse yourself in a meeting format that seamlessly blends updates on crucial gifted issues and professional development insights. The majority of our time is dedicated to fostering an open dialogue, providing a platform for spirited discussions and collaborative GIEP development, all under the guidance and support of your fellow gifted educators. Join us as we elevate the discourse and empower each other to navigate the ever-evolving realm of gifted education.

#LDET
#Gifted

  • Max Class Size: 50

23. STEM Council

Program: Networking Community

Audience: District Leaders, District Administrators

Dates: 1/13/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00am-9:00am

Join us for a collaborative meeting designed for STEM district leaders to connect, share updates, and discuss key initiatives. This session will provide an opportunity to exchange best practices, explore challenges, and foster partnerships that enhance STEM education across our districts. Together we'll strategize on innovative solutions and ensure our students receive the highest quality of STEM learning experiences. Your insights and contributions are invaluable to driving our collective success!

#STEELS
#STEM

  • Max Class Size: 30

24. ADOS-2 Consensus Coding - Session 2

Program: Workshop

Audience: School Psychologists, Speech Language Pathologists

Dates: 1/14/2026

Meeting Times: 1:30pm - 3:30pm

ADOS-2 Consensus Coding sessions provide clinicians with hands-on practice in scoring and interpreting the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2). Participants will code a video in advance, then join a guided discussion to review results, compare coding, and refine their clinical judgment. These sessions are ideal for both new trainees and experienced clinicians seeking a skills refresher. These are three separate sessions with different data sets. You may register for one, two, or all three.

#ADOS
#Autism
#SchoolPsychologist
#Speech
#Lanaguage
  • Max Class Size: 80

25. Checkology®: Support for Infusing News and Media Literacy into Instruction - CCIU and the News Literacy Project webinar series  - Session 1

Program: Workshop

Audience: Educators, Administrators, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Directors

Dates: 1/14/2026

Meeting Times: Session 1: Jan 14, 2026; 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for a three-part webinar series centered on news and media literacy skills. The series is brought to you by CCIU and the News Literacy Project. Each webinar will include resources, lessons, guidance and frameworks from NLP.

    Session 1: Getting Started
  Wednesday, Jan. 14, 4-5 p.m. ET
  Discover strategies for infusing news and media literacy into your instruction. Our free educator resources, including the browser-based e-learning platform Checkology, lay the foundation for students to learn how to think independently and evaluate and interpret sources.

About NLP - The News Literacy Project is a nonpartisan nonprofit building a national movement to ensure that all students are skilled in news literacy before high school graduation, giving them the knowledge and ability to participate in civic society as well-informed, critical thinkers.

#Literacy
#NewsLiteracy
#SCLTeachingStrategies
  • Max Class Size: 50

26. Student Centered Learning Network Meetings

Program: Networking Community

Audience: K-12 administrators and other education leaders

Dates: 1/14/2026

Meeting Times: 10:00am - 11:00am

Members in the network will provide leadership for regional, local, and school planning by lending their input and their examples while receiving embedded professional learning. With a focus on shifting towards student-centered learning, members will establish common cooperative goals and aligned activities CCIU can support, share their experiences, lend their input, and participate in professional learning experiences. The focus of the meetings will be on participant needs and initiatives.

#LDET
#SCL
#Network

  • Max Class Size: 50

27. Building Thinking Classrooms- Introduction (Mild)

Program: Workshop

Audience: Teachers, instructional coaches, interventionists, math supervisors

Dates: 1/15/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30am - 11:30am

Sparked by observing teachers struggle to implement rich mathematics tasks to engage students in deep thinking, Peter Liljedahl has translated his 15 years of research into a set of 14 optimal practices for thinking that create an ideal setting for deep mathematics learning to occur. When combined, these unique research-based practices create the optimal conditions for learner-centered, student-owned deep mathematical thinking and learning, and have the power to transform mathematics classrooms like never before. In this first introduction session, participants will learn more in depth about the first three practices: thinking tasks, forming visibly random groups, and use of vertical non-permanent surfaces. Participants will experience the practices themselves and have time to interact with resources for further application and action.

#BuildingThinkingClassrooms
#BTC
#Math
#Student-CenteredLearning

  • Max Class Size: 35

28. School Psychology Hot Topics Training - Language Deprivation

Program: Workshop

Audience: School Psychologists

Dates: 1/15/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 10:00am

This session will explore practical strategies for understanding language deprivation in schools. Participants will learn what language deprivation is, how to recognize when it may be present through history and everyday observations, and how to distinguish it from other disabilities. We will also cover helpful strategies to support students who have experienced language deprivation.

#SchoolPsychology
#LanguageDeprivation
#Accessibility
  • Max Class Size: 80

29. For the Love of Learning

Program: Workshop

Audience: K-12 gifted teachers, administrators and all staff who support gifted learners.

Dates: 1/20/2026

Meeting Times: 4:00 to 5:30 PM

Facilitated by Emily Kircher-Morris, M.A., M.Ed., LPC


Why do even the brightest students sometimes struggle to get motivated? In this dynamic session, Emily unpacks the three key ingredients-Autonomy, Competence, and Relatedness-that fuel self-directed motivation, drawing from Self-Determination Theory. Educators and parents will gain practical strategies to help learners harness their drive and take charge of their growth, so we can step back and watch them soar.

Educator Session 4:00 to 5:30 PM session: Best for K-12 gifted teachers, administrators and all staff who support gifted learners.
Parent Session 6:00 to 7:30 PM session: Best for parents of gifted learners/twice-exceptional learners and community members who support them.

Registration for Parents Session

A twice-exceptional (2e) learner herself, Emily Kircher-Morris is dedicated to helping gifted, 2e, and neurodivergent children thrive. A former gifted education teacher and school counselor, she now works in private practice, speaks internationally, and hosts The Neurodiversity Podcast. Emily is the author of multiple books, including Teaching Twice-Exceptional Learners in Today's Classroom, Raising Twice-Exceptional Children, and Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools. She also founded the Gifted Support Network and offers training through Neurodiversity University.

#Gifted #twice-exceptional
  • Max Class Size: 100

30. In the Loop: What's New in AI and Education

Program: Events

Audience: K-12 central office administrators, coaches and building leaders

Dates: 1/20/2026

Meeting Times: Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 1:30 to 3:30 PM

Facilitated by Matt Mervis, Director, Co-host of the ChatEDU Podcast

Join us for an interactive virtual workshop! We'll dive into the latest AI tools and strategies for educational leaders. 

We'll cover recent updates from Google and OpenAI, introduce new student-facing AI tools, and provide a deeper dive into AI media. You'll discover innovative tools for creating images, podcasts, video, slides, and infographics. Learn strategies for maintaining academic integrity and gain practical productivity hacks to save time and achieve impactful outcomes. 

Cancellation/No-Show Policy: Full fee assessed for drops after 1/6/2026 or no-shows. #AI #Leadership
  • Max Class Size: 50

31. MTSS Regional Network Opportunity

Program: Networking Community

Audience: District leaders, principals, MTSS coordinators, interventionists, coaches

Dates: 1/20/2026

Meeting Times: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Join leaders virtually from seven counties for a collaborative MTSS Regional Networking Opportunity designed for Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, Curriculum and Pupil Services Directors, Supervisors, School Principals, MTSS Coordinators, and Intervention Specialists. Participants will share ideas, challenges, and best practices, engage in a panel discussion with districts implementing MTSS, and take part in breakout sessions to discuss successes, challenges, and strategies. 

#MTSSNetwork
#MTSS
#MTSSElementary
#MTSSSecondary

  • Max Class Size: 150

32. AI Book Study: AI with Intention

Program: Workshop

Audience: Teachers, instructional coaches, and curriculum and technology leaders.

Dates: 1/22/2026 to 4/16/2026

Meeting Times: 1/22, 2/19, 3/19, and 4/16; 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Explore how to lead and teach with purpose in the age of AI through this insightful book study on AI with Intention. Grounded in guiding principles for both leadership and instruction, this study will help educators assess emerging AI tools, foster academic integrity, and maintain a strong focus on meaningful, student-centered learning. Together, we'll reflect on how to build shared understanding, use AI to support effective teaching, and empower students to engage with AI intentionally.

Please note: Required Materials - AI with Intention: Principles and Action Steps for Teachers and School Leaders. Can be purchased at Amazon or QEP Books.

#LDET
#AI
#Technology
#SCL
  • Max Class Size: 50

33. Chester County Mental Health Consortium Meeting (By Invitation Only)

Program: Workshop

Dates: 1/22/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm

The Chester County Mental Health Consortium works to support Chester County schools in developing and implementing strategic plans in the area of school-based mental health.  The focus of this year is on plan implementation.  Working closely with the CCIU TaC team, district leadership teams will plan professional development for staff that will support their schools in implementing aspects of their mental health strategic plan.  During bi-monthly sessions, district leadership teams will learn from experts in the field of mental health, spend time engaging in peer consultation and collaboration with other districts, and will work collaboratively as a team to monitor progress of implementation and make adjustments as necessary.

#Consortium
#MentalHealth
  
  • Max Class Size: 75

34. Fundations Level K Launch Workshop | Wilson Reading System ® (BY INVITATION ONLY)

Program: Workshop

Audience: elementary teachers, administrators, reading specialists, Kindergarten teachers

Dates: 1/22/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 3:00pm; Virtual

Location: United Way Building
150 John Robert Thomas Dr.<

New
**Course is non-refundable 7 days before start date, materials have been ordered**

Fundations Level K Launch Workshop provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Fundations Level K curriculum. This full day workshop is highly interactive and designed to allow for teacher input and active engagement via activities and discussions. The workshop covers an overview of the program, a dive into the materials and resources needed to teach Fundations Level K, a look at how to use the Teacher's Manual, practice planning a lesson, and wraps up with a chance to debrief and look at "next steps" that will help participants kickoff their Fundations instruction.

Materials: Workshop Activity Packet provided, Fundations Level K Teachers Kit, or at a minimum Level K Teacher's Manual(recommended)



#Fundations Level K
#Wilson Language Training
#Wilson
#Reading
#Literacy
  • Max Class Size: 25

35. NASP PREPaRE Workshop 1 - Third Edition

Program: Workshop

Audience: School Administrators, School Resource Officers, School Psychologists, Mental Health Counselors, School Counselors, School Social Workers.

Dates: 1/26/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00am - 3:30pm

PREPaRE trains school-employed mental health professionals and other educators how to best fill the roles and responsibilities generated by their membership on school crisis response teams. PREPaRE is the only comprehensive, nationally available training curriculum developed by educators (each with firsthand school crisis response experience and formal training) for educators.

This 1-day workshop focuses on crisis prevention and preparedness. Participants will learn how to establish and sustain comprehensive school safety and crisis teams, identify and mitigate potential risks, and strengthen their school's capacity to prevent and prepare for crises before they occur. Emphasis is placed on developing policies and procedures, fostering resilience, and promoting a safe, supportive learning environment for all students and staff.

The training provides an excellent foundation for administrators, safety teams, school resource officers, facilities and communications staff, and mental health professionals seeking to build a coordinated approach to school safety and crisis preparedness.

#SchoolAdministrators
#SchoolResourceOfficers
#SchoolPsychologists
#MentalHealthCounselors
#SchoolCounselors
#SchoolSocialWorkers
  • Max Class Size: 61

36. Charter School Meeting - BY INVITATION ONLY

Program: Workshop

Audience: Chester County Charter School Administrators

Dates: 1/28/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30am - 10:00am

Monthly meeting for Charter School Administrators
  • Max Class Size: 60

37. Leading with Empathy: A Shadow-a-Student Design Course for School Leaders - ACT 45

Program: Act 45 Synchronous Program

Audience: School leaders, Administrators, and teacher leaders

Dates: 1/28/2026 to 3/25/2026

Meeting Times: Meeting times vary - see above

This course is synchronous and virtual; aimed at preparing participants with empathy-driven leadership skills through the immersion in the student shadow challenge framework and tools designed by Stanford D School & IDEO. Participants will learn to design their own empathy shadow experiences to gain insights into the challenges students face, as well as challenge their own assumptions and biases. Join the national Shadow A Student movement and gain valuable insights and emerge inspired to design impactful changes to enhance student engagement and achievement.

Big Ideas:
* The Power of Empathy: Understanding the importance of experiencing school through a student's perspective to make informed leadership decisions.
* Challenging Assumptions: Identifying and reflecting on biases to view student needs with "beginner's eyes.”
* Observation as a Leadership Tool: Using structured frameworks to capture actionable insights about student learning and engagement.
* Design Thinking for Change: Applying empathy, ideation, and prototyping to create quick-win solutions ("hacks”) for school improvement.
* Data-Driven Reflection and Action: Turning observations into measurable, student-centered interventions that lead to growth and achievement.

Session 1: Wednesday, January 28th 4PM - 6PM (virtual)
Session 2: Wednesday, February 25th 4PM - 6PM (virtual)
Shadow Day*
Session 3: Wednesday, March 25th 4PM - 6PM (virtual)

30 ACT 45 Hours

Note: Participants will schedule their individual Shadow Day at a time that works for them.

Cancellation/No-Show Policy: Full fee assessed for drops or no-shows after 1/10/26.

#Leadership #DesignThinking
  • Max Class Size: 20

38. SEAC (Special Education Advisory Committee) - BY INVITATION ONLY

Program: Workshop

Audience: Chester County Special Education Administrators.

Dates: 1/28/2026

Meeting Times: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly meeting for Special Education Administrators in Chester County.
  • Max Class Size: 65

39. A Deeper Look into Grading and Reporting for Mastery Learning, Act 45

Program: Act 45 Asynchronous Program

Audience: See Description

Dates: 2/2/2026 to 5/31/2026

Meeting Times: Online

***Enroll now through Monday, May 1st and start the course when it fits your schedule!***

Administrators and Supervisors

This program is fully online, self-paced with limited facilitation.

Description: The goal of this course is to increase academic achievement by creating grading practices and protocols that best reflect mastery learning and what students know and are able to do while also finding ways to effectively and accurately articulate student outcomes to all stakeholders. The effectiveness of this integration and its impact on student academic achievement is well researched and documented. Educational Administrators and Teacher Leaders will experience, learn, and explicitly implement mastery learning and best grading and reporting practices into their school buildings and districts.

- Earn 40 Act 45 hours

Drop policy Course fee is non-refundable once you have been invited to the course.

Disclaimer Please understand that if you enroll with less than 5 weeks to take the course, you will be working at an accelerated pace.

#Act45 #leadership
  • Max Class Size: 15

40. ABCs on Teaching Strategies for Pre-K - 3

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 2/2/2026 to 5/31/2026

Meeting Times: Online course, participant works on thier own time.

Online Course
3 CPE Credits
**Enroll now through May 1!**

This 3-credit online course is designed to focus on successful teaching instruction and strategies for preschool to grade 3. Subject areas include the strategies for promoting; a comfortable learning environment, positive reinforcement, icebreakers, learning and literacy centers, organization skills for teacher and student, bulletin boards, successful subject area lessons (math, language arts, social studies, science, art, music, physical education), and overall meaningful teaching and learning strategies. This course contains hundreds of activities and lessons that all teachers can access and illustrates ways all students can participate in them.

Graduate Credit: Graduate credit for this course is available through Immaculata University. Participants that choose the graduate credit option will also receive 3 CPE Credits.

Drop Policy: Course fee is non-refundable once you have been invited to the course.
  • Max Class Size: 10

41. Achieving Excellence - 14 Things That Matter Most

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 2/2/2026 to 5/31/2026

Meeting Times: Online course, participant works on thier own time.

Online Course
3 CPE Credits
**Enroll now through May 1!**

This 3-credit online course is designed to describe the beliefs, attitudes, and interactions that form an atmosphere conducive to learning in our best classrooms and schools. It focuses primarily on "specific things that great teachers, legendary teachers" do. The book "What Great Teachers Do Differently" is filled with strategies and ideas to motivate students. There are many meaningful websites to stimulate your students and simple suggestions that you can integrate into your current routine.

Required Text: You will need to purchase "What Great Teachers Do Differently/ 14-17 Things That Matter Most", by Todd Whitaker. You may purchase the 14 Things That Matter Most edition or the 17 Things That Matter Most. Your assignments will designate the appropriate page numbers to be read for each book.

Graduate Credit: Graduate credit for this course is available through Immaculata University. Participants that choose the graduate credit option will also receive 3 CPE Credits.

Drop Policy: Course fee is non-refundable once you have been invited to the course.
  • Max Class Size: 10

42. Anxiety & Stress: Teacher and Student Wellness

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 2/2/2026 to 5/31/2026

Meeting Times: Online course, participant works on their own time.

Online Course
3 CPE Credits
**Enroll now through May 1!**

This course guides participants in developing and implementing classroom strategies that cultivate teacher and student well-being. The ways in which teachers and students react to anxiety and stress will determine the growth (or lack thereof) and experiences in the classroom each day. Mental health is of great concern in the classroom (and the world) as educational, financial, social, mental and emotional pressures can seem overwhelming at times. Teacher and student well-being must first be addressed before teaching and learning can take place. Participants will explore curricula for how to best deal with their students anxiety and stress in the classroom. Participants will also explore scientific research, best practices and the holistic education of the mind and body that we strive to provide our 21st century students. Both teacher and student must maintain a level of self-care and awareness in order to make great academic and personal strides. Participants will develop an action plan to acknowledge and address anxiety and stressors in the classroom so that calmness, awareness, insightfulness and presence are established and academic goals can be met.

Required Text: Participants will need to purchase the interactive textbook (digital or paper) titled Stress Management for Teachers A ProActive Guide by Herman and Reinke, ISBN-13: 978-1462517985

CEUs: PA Licensed nurses will receive certificates for CEUs. Please identify your job title as School Nurse in order to receive your certificate.

Graduate Credit: Graduate credit for this course is available through Immaculata University. Participants that choose the graduate credit option will also receive 3 CPE Credits.

Drop Policy: Course fee is non-refundable once you have been invited to the course.
  • Max Class Size: 10

43. Beat The Bullying: A Look into Prevention and Intervention

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 2/2/2026 to 5/31/2026

Meeting Times: Online course, participant works on their own time.

Online Course
3 CPE Credits
**Enroll now through May 1!**

Beat The Bullying is an online course that will journey through the ongoing issue of bullying in classrooms. It will take an in depth look into the prevention of this growing problem, where teachers can learn many techniques to have a peaceful learning environment. We will analyze successful classroom crafts, projects, surveys, and books that have contributed to the decline of bullying in the classroom. We will also investigate many bullying programs that school districts currently use and evaluate their effectiveness. This course will also analyze intervention techniques to help with current bullies in the classroom. Teachers will analyze state legislation and policies on bullying as well as litigation and legal issues for all school personnel. Participants will establish a classroom Bullying Action Plan based on their grade level, in order to create a peaceful and successful learning environment, where students work together as one with self-confidence and respect for one another.

Graduate Credit: Graduate credit for this course is available through Immaculata University. Participants that choose the graduate credit option will also receive 3 CPE Credits.

Drop Policy: Course fee is non-refundable once you have been invited to the course.
  • Max Class Size: 10

44. Community Connections: Connecting Schools with their Community

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 2/2/2026 to 5/31/2026

Meeting Times: Online course, participant works on their own time.

**Enroll now through May 1!**

Participants will be challenged to provide necessary information for their students when collaborating within their community. They will learn the skills necessary to properly and successfully communicate with local businesses and create an established relationship to help provide services for students. This may include setting up field trips or bringing speakers to your classroom. The participant will learn many techniques and changes they can take back to their classroom from the experience they will get outside of the school building, in order to encourage children to be self-confident and be respectful of the people in their community, businesses, environment, and the importance of communication with parents, as well as providing opportunity for the student to grow in the real world.

Graduate Crecdit: Graduate credit for this course is available through Immaculata University. Participants that choose the graduate credit option will also receive 3 CPE Credits.

Drop Policy: Course fee is non-refundable once you have been invited to the course.
  • Max Class Size: 10

45. Coping Skills: Teacher and Student Wellness

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 2/2/2026 to 5/31/2026

Meeting Times: Online course, participant works on their own time.

Online Course
New
3 CPE Credits
**Enroll now through May 1!**

Coping Skills: Teacher and Student Wellness is an online course that allows participants to analyze how coping skills can be used to manage daily emotions and stress in the world of academia. There are coping skills that are proactive and others that are reactive. Participants will identify, differentiate, choose and be encouraged to engage in a variety of coping mechanisms. Basic needs must be met and mental health must be addressed before learning can take place. Participants will develop an action plan for both students and teachers (themselves) in order to implement appropriate coping skills so both academic and professional goals can be achieved.

CEUs: PA Licensed nurses will receive certificates for CEUs. Please identify your job title as School Nurse in order to receive your certificate.

Graduate Credit: Graduate credit for this course is available through Immaculata University. Participants that choose the graduate credit option will also receive 3 CPE Credits.

Drop Policy: Course fee is non-refundable once you have been invited to the course.
  • Max Class Size: 10

46. Cultivating Critical Wellness and Combatting Toxic Stress to Transform Schools, Act 45

Program: Act 45 Asynchronous Program

Audience: See Description

Dates: 2/2/2026 to 5/31/2026

Meeting Times: Online

***Enroll now through May 1st and start the course when it fits your schedule!***

Administrators and Supervisors

This program is fully online, self-paced with limited facilitation.

Required Text: All Students Must Thrive: Transforming Schools to Combat Toxic Stressors and Cultivate Critical Wellness ISBN-13 : 978-1328027047

Description:This course is designed to provide the school leader with the understanding that a school culture of equity is one where educators create a classroom, school, and system where excellence is achieved for every student, no matter who that student is or where that student comes from.

The major ideas of the course are:
- In an equitable school culture, diversity and excellence are standard for everyone.
- An equitable school supports and values every student's unique background, strengths, and challenges.
- Equity thrives in a safe environment where both students and adults can take risks and engage deeply, with faculty holding high expectations and responsibilities, and understanding racial and cultural differences.

- Earn 40 Act 45 hours

Drop policy Course fee is non-refundable once you have been invited to the course.

Disclaimer Please understand that if you enroll with less than 5 weeks to take the course, you will be working at an accelerated pace.

#Act45 #Leadership
  • Max Class Size: 15

47. Curriculum Best Practices: Quality Curriculum Alignment and Assessment, Act 45

Program: Act 45 Asynchronous Program

Audience: Administrators and Supervisors

Dates: 2/2/2026 to 5/31/2026

Meeting Times: Asynchronous Work

**Enroll now through November 5th and start the course when it fits your schedule!**

Administrators and Supervisors

This program is fully online, self-paced with limited facilitation.

Required Text: Ensuring High Quality Curriculum, ISBN-13: 978-1416622796

Participants will: Read and reflect on the Ensuring High Quality Curriculum text, explore the critical elements of a curriculum map, examine their organization's existing curriculum documents through the lens of the intended (written) curriculum, the enacted (taught) curriculum, and the assessed curriculum and apply the information learned creating a curriculum management plan.

Completion requirements: Create a curriculum management plan for your school or district that demonstrates achievement of the identified leadership standards.

Description: The goal of the Curriculum Best Practices: Quality Curriculum Alignment and Assessment course is to increase academic achievement by examining curriculum mapping and maintenance practices through the lens of the intended curriculum, the enacted curriculum, and the assessed curriculum. The effectiveness of this integration and its impact on student academic achievement is well researched and documented. Earn 40 Act 45 hours.

Drop policy Course fee is non-refundable once you have been invited to the course.

Disclaimer Please understand that if you enroll with less than 5 weeks to take the course, you will be working at an accelerated pace.

#Act45 #leadership
  • Max Class Size: 15

48. Discovering the Root Cause of Disruptive Classroom Behavior

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 2/2/2026 to 5/31/2026

Meeting Times: Online course, participant works on their own time.

Online Course
3 CPE Credit
**Enroll now through May 1!**

In this course, we will learn how to evaluate the underlying causes of many disruptive behaviors. We will receive an overview of various mental health disorders that may manifest in the classroom, along with effective strategies for how to respond to problem behavior. Throughout this course, we will review various social and emotional factors that may contribute to problematic behavior. We will cover topics such as, social skills, impairment and intervention, mental health disorders, anxiety and stress in children, self-injury and self-esteem, along with how to address violent behavior and students in crisis.

CEUs: PA Licensed nurses will receive certificates for CEUs. Please identify your job title as School Nurse in order to receive your certificate.

Graduate Credit: Graduate credit for this course is available through Immaculata University. Participants that choose the graduate credit option will also receive 3 CPE Credits.

Drop Policy: Course fee is non-refundable once you have been invited to the course.
  • Max Class Size: 10

49. Empathy: Teacher and Student Wellness

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 2/2/2026 to 5/31/2026

Meeting Times: Online course, participant works on their own time.

**Enroll now through May 1!**

Empathy: Teacher and Student Wellness, is an online course that allows participants to analyze the role of empathy in the classroom and put new practices into place. Practicing empathy is key in successful leadership and reaching every student. Empathetic practices support Social Emotional Learning. This course encourages compassionate teaching and acceptance. It provides participants with an action plan and tools to use successfully in the classroom. One of the most important roles of an educator is to ensure student safety and connectedness to learning. Empathy allows for that. Participants will reflect, assess, and consider new practices to be sure that empathy is at the heart of the classroom environment.

Required Text: "Teaching with Empathy: How to Transform Your Practices by Understanding Your Learners" by Lisa Westman, ISBN# 978-1-4166-3048-7

Graduate Credit: Graduate Credit for this course is available through Immaculata University. Participants that choose the graduate credit option will also receive 3 CPE Credits.

Drop Policy: Course fee is non-refundable once you have been invited to the course.
  • Max Class Size: 10

50. Implementing Equitable Trauma Responsive School Practices

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 2/2/2026 to 5/31/2026

Meeting Times: Online course, participant works on their own time.

**Enroll now through May 1!**

This course examines equitable, trauma responsive classroom and schoolwide practices grounded in a neurobiological understanding of trauma's impact on students' physical, cognitive, social and emotional development. The course modules provide evidence-based system supports and targeted individual interventions to use in response to the physical health, emotional well-being, learning, social relationship, and behavioral concerns presented by students experiencing toxic stress reaction to trauma and strategies that foster resilience to buffer the impact of trauma exposure.

Required Texts: Shevron Venet, A. (2021). Equity-centered, trauma informed education. W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.

Graduate Credit: Graduate credit for this course is available through Immaculata University. Participants that choose the graduate credit option will also receive 3 CPE Credits.

Drop Policy: Course fee is non-refundable once you have been invited to the course.
  • Max Class Size: 10

51. Making an Impact: Building Positive Relationships with Your Students

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 2/2/2026 to 5/31/2026

Meeting Times: Online course, participant works on their own time.

Online Course
3 CPE Credits
**Enroll now through May 1!**

Making an Impact: Building Positive Relationships with Your Students" is designed for teachers K-12 to become familiar with different ways to create healthy student/teacher relationships through effective communication. Strong and healthy relationships can promote better student learning and increase their overall performance. This course will focus on how to communicate effectively, how to provide a friendly, successful, and productive learning environment, using your words to influence, effective questioning techniques, how to motivate students and give them a desire to learn, to ensure the right climate for learning, become more aware of your verbal and non-verbal cues, using your voice effectively, and most importantly to engage your students so they look forward to your classroom and want to work for you. It is extremely important that students want to listen to you. A bond between a teacher and student can go beyond the classroom and last a lifetime.

Required Text: The text will include the e-book "Effective Classroom Communication Pocketbook" by Richard Churches, to help further our understanding of the importance of student/teacher relationships. This can be purchased through Google Play, or at ebooks.com and vitalsource.com for $9.99 - $12.99.

Graduate Credit: Graduate credit for this course is available through Immaculata University. Participants that choose the graduate credit option will also receive 3 CPE Credits.

Drop Policy: Course fee is non-refundable once you have been invited to the course.
  • Max Class Size: 10

52. Maximizing Motivation for Students and Teachers

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 2/2/2026 to 5/31/2026

Meeting Times: Online course, participant works on their own time.

Online Course
3 CPE Credits
**Enroll now through May 1!**

Motivation plays a crucial role in student success, yet fostering and sustaining engagement in learning can be a challenge for educators. This three-credit online course explores the psychology of motivation, equipping educators with research-based strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Participants will examine key motivational theories, analyze the factors influencing student motivation, and explore practical techniques to create a supportive and inspiring classroom environment.

Beyond student motivation, this course also emphasizes the well-being of educators, recognizing that teacher engagement directly impacts student success. Educators will reflect on their own motivation, discover strategies to maintain enthusiasm for teaching, and develop actionable plans to foster a culture of motivation in their classrooms. Through asynchronous coursework, reflective activities, and optional coaching sessions, participants will leave with practical tools to cultivate a more engaged and motivated learning community.

Graduate Credit: Graduate credit for this course is available through Immaculata University. Participants that choose the graduate credit option will also receive 3 CPE Credits.

Drop Policy: Course fee is non-refundable once you have been invited to the course.
  • Max Class Size: 10

53. Mindfulness and its Benefits for Educators and Their Students

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 2/2/2026 to 5/31/2026

Meeting Times: Online course, participant works on thier own time.

Online Course
3 CPE Credits
**Enroll now through May 1!**

This course is designed to examine the theory and practice of mindfulness and how it can influence both the personal and professional life of a teacher. Basic mindfulness practices, neuroscience, identification of thoughts and emotions, and mindful communication practice will be explored, as well as applying these practices/concepts to both personal and professional situations. In addition, clear connections will be made between how personal practice can inform classroom management and interactions with students. Finally, participants will delve into how this same mindfulness practice can aid in the development of students of all ages. Teachers will be given strategies and techniques to introduce mindfulness appropriately into their classrooms and to begin a dialogue about mindfulness with other teachers and administration.

Required text: Mindfulness for Teachers by Patricia Jennings (ISBN 978-0393708073).

CEUS: PA Licensed nurses will receive certificates for CEUs. Please identify your job title as School Nurse in order to receive your certificate.

Graduate Credit: Graduate credit for this course is available through Immaculata University. Participants that choose the graduate credit option will also receive 3 CPE Credits.

Drop Policy: Course fee is non-refundable once you have been invited to the course.
  • Max Class Size: 10

54. Motivating and Inspiring Today's Students: Strategies, Methods and Materials to Awaken the Learner

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 2/2/2026 to 5/31/2026

Meeting Times: Online course, participants work on their own time.

**Enroll now through August 1!**

Motivating students is of paramount concern for all teachers. This class is intended to not only motivate students but also to inspire the teacher! The course will provide the needed stimulating tools for pre-K to 12 educators to create classrooms in which students are motivated and excited to learn. A comprehensive understanding of students' needs.the nature of motivation and how to enhance a desire for learning will be presented from recognized experts in the field. A special emphasis is placed on the work of Marzano.

The modules in the class will provide much variety through analyzing videos, power points, readings, applying strategies, responding to participants and motivational techniques along with creating materials that attract the learner. With these practical resources, participants will discover a results-driven framework based on student needs and goals along with practical applications of the concepts through employing effective strategies that welcome engagement.

The text for the class is Motivating and Inspiring Students: Strategies to Awaken the Learner (2017) by Marzano, Scott, Boogren and Newcomb ISBN 978-0-9913748-7-8.

  • Max Class Size: 10

55. MTSS Foundations and Instructional Mathematics Leadership

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 2/2/2026 to 5/31/2026

Meeting Times: Online course, participant works on their own time.

Online Course
3 CPE Credits
**Enroll now through May 1 and start the course when it fits in your schedule!**

This is the first of three courses in the Math Interventionist Micro-Credential

Course 1: MTSS Foundations and Instructional Mathematics Leadership
Course 2: Specialized Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics
Course 3: Evidence-Based Practices for Effective Mathematics Intervention

The Math Interventionist Micro-Credential is geared towards elementary math teachers those who do math intervention.

In the MTSS Foundations and Instructional Mathematics Leadership course, you will build the understanding and leadership habits that make multiple systems of support successful. This course introduces you to MTSS frameworks and Response to Intervention (RTI) methodologies and essential components including universal screening and assessments, tiered supports, progress monitoring, and data-informed decision-making. Grounded in research, with learning sciences, you will explore developmentally appropriate practices that leverage students' strengths, foster engagement, productive struggle, and meaningful discourse. You will also develop instructional leadership skills in understanding standards, curriculum resources, assessments, and professional collaboration.

This course is a prerequisite course for Specialized Knowledge for Teaching Mathematics. Both this course and Specialized Knowledge are prerequisite courses for Evidence-Based Practices.

  • Max Class Size: 20

56. MTSS Framework for Principals and School Leaders, Act 45

Program: Act 45 Asynchronous Program

Audience: See Description

Dates: 2/2/2026 to 5/31/2026

Meeting Times: Online

**Enroll now through May 1st and start the course when it fits in your schedule!**

Administrators and Supervisors

This program is fully online, self-paced with limited facilitation.

The MTSS Framework for Principals and School Leaders program is designed to provide principals and school leaders with an understanding of the Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) framework and how to set up appropriate action steps that will reduce barriers for student learning, growth, and success. Through course content, leaders will explore the MTSS framework through means of engagement, representation, action, and expression. This program will provide the opportunity for leaders to establish a framework that empowers all educators to meet goals with a tiered support to the right student at the right time.

Drop policy Course fee is non-refundable once you have been invited to the course.

Disclaimer Plese understand tha if you enroll with less than 5 weeks to take the course, you will be working at an excellerated pace.

#Act45
#MTSS
#Leadership
  • Max Class Size: 15

57. Teachers Building Resilience to Create Compassionate Classrooms

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 2/2/2026 to 5/31/2026

Meeting Times: Online course, participant works on thier own time.

Online Course
3 CPE Credits
**Enroll now through August 1!**

This online course is designed to examine the concept of resilience and how building teacher resilience can lead to more compassionate classrooms for both teachers and students. Specifically, the focus areas of developing mindful awareness, communicating effectively, building community, discovering personal strengths, and cultivating compassion will be explored through the course. The content of this course is relevant to most standards relating to adult professional learning, health and well-being, classroom management, social and emotional learning including developing student interpersonal skills.

Required Texts:
Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators by Elena Aguilar, ISBN: 1119364892
Onward Workbook: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators by Elena Aguilar, ISBN: 1119367387

Graduate Credit: Graduate credit for this course is available through Immaculata University. Participants that choose the graduate credit option will also receive 3 CPE Credits.

Drop Policy: Course fee is non-refundable once you have been invited to the course.
  • Max Class Size: 10

58. The Art of Civic Discourse: Using Debate Strategies to Create Meaningful Discussion in the Classroom

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 2/2/2026 to 5/31/2026

Meeting Times: Online course, participant works on their own time.

Online Course
3 CPE Credits
**Enroll now through May 1!**

In an increasingly divided world, the need for civil and open discourse is more apparent than ever. It is critically important that students learn how to meaningfully engage while learning how to analyze different perspectives and respectfully respond to dissenting opinions; however, it can be challenging for teachers to do so in a way that preserves a classroom space that remains safe and productive for all.

This four week course aims to help educators create more meaningful conversations by utilizing the tools typically found when preparing for competitive debate. While this course will review the theory and application of each topic within the world of debate, the primary focus is to identify specific strategies that can be used within a variety of classroom settings.

At the end of this course, participants will have a toolbox that they can use when unpacking complex, nuanced and (often) politically charged topics within the classroom. In addition, this course will review strategies for how teachers can build strategies for unpacking bias, exploring identity, and creating authentic engagement opportunities for students.

Note: Graduate credit for this course is available through Immaculata University. Participants that choose the graduate credit option will also receive 3 CPE Credits.

Drop Policy: Course fee is non-refundable once you have been invited to the course.
  • Max Class Size: 10

59. The Danielson Framework for Teaching: Calibration of Observation Skills, Act 45

Program: Act 45 Asynchronous Program

Audience: See Description

Dates: 2/2/2026 to 5/31/2026

Meeting Times: Online

**Enroll now through May 1st and start the course when it fits in your schedule!**

Administrators and Supervisors

This program is fully online, self-paced with limited facilitation.

Required Video Series: Enhancing Professional Practice Videos Series at the elementary, middle school or high school level.

Participants will: Increase leadership ability to accurately and effectively observe and evaluate teachers using the Danielson Framework for Teaching.

Description: The Framework for Teaching: Calibration of Observation Skills will include an overview of the Framework for Teaching, building a fair, accurate, reliable, and purposeful system for assuring quality and advancing practice. This course will build on participants' knowledge of The Danielson Framework and apply it to developing skills around a collaborative observation process.

Completion Requirements: Create a personal leadership action plan that demonstrates achievement of the identified leadership standards.
- Earn 30 Act 45 hours

Drop policy Course fee is non-refundable once you have been invited to the course.

Disclaimer Please understand that if you enroll with less than 5 weeks to take the course, you will be working at an accelerated pace.

#Act45
#Leadership
  • Max Class Size: 15

60. Just Words Virtual Launch Workshop | Wilson Reading System ®

Program: Workshop

Audience: Grades 4-12 teachers and especially education teacher, Reading Specialists and Interventionists

Dates: 2/3/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 2:00pm Virtual

**Course is non-refundable 7 days before start date, materials have been ordered**

The Just Words virtual launch workshop(instructor-led) provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Just Words curriculum.

Upon the completion of the course Participants are able to:

* Identify the skills taught in Just Words: phonics and word study(phonemic awareness, 6 basic syllable types in English, spelling rules, common Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes), vocabulary study, and high frequency words.

* Identify and understand the use of all materials in the Just Words Teacher's kit, and have a sense of how to find and use the many extended resources available in the Just Words Learning Community(membership included with participation in this workshop)

* Use the instructor manual to prepare a daily learning plan and practice lesson activity procedures.

*Understand the principals of instruction: explicit, sequential, and cumulative instruction that engages multiple learning modalities using multi-sensory instruction repetition and immediate specific feedback.

* Identify students who may be appropriate for Just Words class and understand how to assess students' progress in the class by using progress checks at the beginning of each Unit and with the Unit test at the end of each Unit.

#JustWords
#WilsonLanguageTraining
#Literacy
#Reading
#Spelling

  • Max Class Size: 25

61. NASP PREPaRE Workshop 2 - Third Edition (BY INVITATION ONLY)

Program: Workshop

Audience: School Psychologists, Mental Health Counselors, School Counselors, School Social Workers.

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

Meeting Times: 8:00am - 3:30pm both days

PREPaRE trains school-employed mental health professionals and other educators how to best fill the roles and responsibilities generated by their membership on school crisis response teams. PREPaRE is the only comprehensive, nationally available training curriculum developed by educators (each of whom have firsthand school crisis response experience and formal training) for educators. This 2-day workshop develops the knowledge and skill required to provide immediate mental health crisis interventions to the students, staff, and school community members who have been simultaneously exposed to an acute traumatic stressor. The knowledge and skill developed within this session also help to build a bridge to the psychotherapeutic and trauma-informed mental health response sometimes required to address challenges associated with trauma exposure. This workshop is an excellent course for all mental health professionals in your district who provide mental health crisis intervention services.

#PREPaRE
#CrisisResponse
  • Max Class Size: 38

62. Personal Finance PLC (Administrators)

Program: Networking Community

Audience: District leaders, curriculum supervisors, building level administrators

Dates: 2/3/2026

Meeting Times: 10:00am - 11:00am

This Professional Learning Community offers a collaborative platform for administrators to engage in meaningful discussions around the implementation of the new Personal Finance standards at a systems level. This community provides an invaluable opportunity for participants to network with peers, share best practices, and strategize on key considerations such as curriculum integration, scheduling, and staffing across the K-12 continuum. By fostering these connections, the group aims to support the seamless alignment of personal finance education with district goals, ensuring effective and sustainable implementation across all grade levels.

#PersonalFinance

  • Max Class Size: 35

63. STEM Council

Program: Networking Community

Audience: District Leaders, District Administrators

Dates: 2/3/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am-10:00am

Join us for a collaborative meeting designed for STEM district leaders to connect, share updates, and discuss key initiatives. This session will provide an opportunity to exchange best practices, explore challenges, and foster partnerships that enhance STEM education across our districts. Together we'll strategize on innovative solutions and ensure our students receive the highest quality of STEM learning experiences. Your insights and contributions are invaluable to driving our collective success!

#STEELS
#STEM

  • Max Class Size: 30

64. Fundations Level 1 Launch Workshop | Wilson Reading System ® (BY INVITATION ONLY)

Program: Workshop

Audience: First grade teachers, reading specialists, administrators, curriculum specialists

Dates: 2/5/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 3:00pm; Virtual

New
**Course is non-refundable 7 days before start date, materials have been ordered**

Fundations Level 1 Launch Workshop provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Fundations Level 1 curriculum. This full day workshop is highly interactive and designed to allow for teacher input and active engagement via activities and discussions. The workshop covers an overview of the program, a dive into the materials and resources needed to teach Fundations Level 1, a look at how to use the Teacher's Manual, practice planning a lesson, and wraps up with a chance to debrief and look at "next steps" that will help participants kick off their Fundations instruction.

#FundationsLevel1LaunchWorkshop
#Literacy
#Reading Instruction
#WilsonLanguageTraining
#Wilson
  • Max Class Size: 25

65. Transition Coordinator Session

Program: Workshop

Audience: Transition Coordinators

Dates: 2/5/2026

Meeting Times: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Join fellow Transition Coordinators for a dynamic and collaborative networking session designed to foster connection, share best practices, and strengthen support systems for individuals with disabilities preparing for life after high school. This session offers a unique opportunity to engage with colleagues from across districts, agencies, and organizations who are committed to improving postsecondary outcomes in education, employment, and independent living.

Participants will have the opportunity to:

Exchange tools, strategies, and resources for effective transition planning.

Discuss challenges and successes in implementing IDEA-aligned transition services.

Explore collaborative approaches to engage families, schools, and community partners.

Learn about regional and state-level initiatives, supports, and funding opportunities.

Create and grow a professional network dedicated to student-centered transition planning.

#Transition
#TransitionCoordinators

  • Max Class Size: 35

66. Transition Council

Program: Workshop

Audience: educators, agency representatives, families, and community stakeholders

Dates: 2/5/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 11:00am

The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) Transition Council is a collaborative network of educators, agency representatives, families, and community stakeholders dedicated to supporting successful postsecondary outcomes for students with disabilities. The council provides a forum to share resources, best practices, and current information related to transition planning, services, and supports.

Through quarterly meetings, guest speakers, and facilitated discussions, the CCIU Transition Council fosters partnerships between school districts and adult service providers, encourages student-centered planning, and promotes awareness of local and state transition initiatives. The council serves as a hub for collaboration and professional development aimed at empowering students with disabilities to achieve their goals in employment, education, independent living, and community participation.

#Educators
#AgencyRepresentatives
#Families
#CommunityStakeholders
  • Max Class Size: 75

67. CCIU PBIS Networking Day 3

Program: Workshop

Audience: PBIS Lead TeachersPBIS Team Members Administrators

Dates: 2/10/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00am - 11:00am

This professional development event is designed to connect schools and districts that are implementing Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) to share best practices, celebrate successes, and tackle common challenges. Participants will engage in interactive discussions, learning, and networking.

Location: The United Way, 150 John Robert Thomas Drive, Exton, PA 19341

#PBIS
#Networking
  • Max Class Size: 50

68. Checkology®: Support for Infusing News and Media Literacy into Instruction - CCIU and the News Literacy Project webinar series - Session 3

Program: Workshop

Audience: Educators, Administrators, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Directors

Dates: 2/11/2026

Meeting Times: 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Join us for a three-part webinar series centered on news and media literacy skills. The series is brought to you by CCIU and the News Literacy Project. Each webinar will include resources, lessons, guidance and frameworks from NLP.

Session 3 - Is it Legit?
Explore avenues to teach students how to evaluate news sources and determine their credibility.

About NLP - The News Literacy Project is a nonpartisan nonprofit building a national movement to ensure that all students are skilled in news literacy before high school graduation, giving them the knowledge and ability to participate in civic society as well-informed, critical thinkers.

#Literacy
#NewsLiteracy
#SCLTeachingStrategies
  • Max Class Size: 50

69. The Shift to Student-Led Book Study

Program: Workshop

Audience: Administrators, Coaches, Educators

Dates: 2/11/2026 to 3/25/2026

Meeting Times: 6:30pm - 7:15pm; 2/11/26, 2/25/26, 3/11/26 and 3/25/26

Join us this Spring for a dynamic virtual book study of The Shift to Student-Led by Catlin Tucker and Katie Novak! Together, we'll explore practical strategies to transform classrooms into student-centered learning environments that foster agency, engagement, and deeper learning. Through four interactive Wednesday evening sessions (6:30-7:15 PM in February and March), you'll reflect on the reading, exchange ideas with educators across the state, and leave each session inspired to make meaningful shifts in your practice. Don't miss this chance to connect, collaborate, and grow! 8 Act 48 hours upon completion of book study *Chester County School District Educators will receive a FREE copy of the book via interoffice mail!

#SCL
#StudentCenteredLearning
#TeachingStrategies
#UniversalDesign
  • Max Class Size: 20

70. School Psychology Hot Topics Training - Evaluating Students with Vision Needs

Program: Workshop

Audience: School Psychologists

Dates: 2/12/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 10:00am

In this training, we'll discuss how to plan and prepare a suitable assessment battery for students with visual impairments. We'll share evaluation tips, techniques, and strategies to help draw meaningful conclusions from these assessments.

#SchoolPsychology
#Vision
#Evaluation
  • Max Class Size: 80

71. CCIU Instructional Coaching Network

Program: Networking Community

Audience: Instructional coaches & teachers with dedicated coaching time

Dates: 2/13/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm

The Instructional Coaching Network is intended for instructional coaches and teachers who have dedicated instructional coaching time in their work day. The morning session is an opportunity to come together to network and engage in professional learning specific to coaching. In the afternoons, coaches may stay to work in district or topic specific teams or meet with the CCIU Instructional Coach Mentor. Act 48 hours are available for the morning session only.

#Coaching

  • Max Class Size: 60

72. Low Incidence Networking Community

Program: Workshop

Audience: Low Incidence Teachers, Administrators, and other staff who work with students in Low Incidence programs.

Dates: 2/13/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Please join the Chester County Low Incidence Networking Community (LINC) for a full day of collaboration and professional development tailored towards educators of individuals with low incidence disabilities.

#LINC
  • Max Class Size: 35

73. Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Governance for K-12 Leaders

Program: Workshop

Audience: K-12 Leaders: See Description

Dates: 2/17/2026 to 2/18/2026

Meeting Times: 9AM to 4PM, Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb 17 & 18, 2026

New
A Comprehensive 2-Day Professional Development Program

Facilitated by UnRavl Instructors

School systems today depend on Operational Technology (OT): HVAC controls, cameras, access systems, transportation, and smart classrooms, all of which are increasingly connected to IT networks. As attackers shift focus toward public sector and education systems, understanding how to govern and secure OT environments is critical. This 2-day immersive program empowers K1/412 technology and operations leaders to identify risks, apply governance frameworks like IEC 62443 and NIST CSF, and strengthen resilience across physical and digital systems, all without requiring prior OT cybersecurity experience.

Best for Superintendents, Business Officials, and Facilities Directors, IT Directors and Network Administrators in K-12, Security and Safety Coordinators, Municipal CIOs and Technology Leaders, Public Sector Risk and Compliance Officers

Note Breakfast/Lunch included

Cancellation/No-Show Policy Full fee assessed for drops after 2/3/2026 or no-shows.

#CyberSecurity, #Technology, #SafeSchools
  • Max Class Size: 40

74. February 2026 DQN Meeting

Program: Workshop

Audience: PIMS, Child Accounting, and Special Education

Dates: 2/18/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30am - 12:30pm; Including a 9:00am - 12:00pm Statewide Video Conference

The Data Quality Network meeting will feature presentations from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and Local Education Agencies (LEAs). Topics include updates on the Pennsylvania Information Management System (PIMS), Special Education, Child Accounting reporting requirements and best practices, and common data issues.

#PIMS
#DQN
  • Max Class Size: 50

75. Fundations Level 2 Launch Workshop | Wilson Reading System ® (BY INVITATION ONLY)

Program: Workshop

Audience: 2nd grade teachers, reading specialists, administrators, curriculum specialists

Dates: 2/19/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 3:00pm; Virtual

New
**Course is non-refundable 7 days before start date, materials have been ordered**

Fundations Level 2 Virtual Launch Workshop provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Fundations Level 2 curriculum. This full day workshop is highly interactive and designed to allow for teacher input and active engagement via activities and discussions. The workshop covers an overview of the program, a dive into the materials and resources needed to teach Fundations Level 2, a look at how to use the Teacher's Manual, practice planning a lesson, and wraps up with a chance to debrief and look at "next steps" that will help participants kick off their Fundations instruction.

Materials: Fundations Level 2 Launch Workshop Activity Packet provided, Fundations Level 2 Teacher's Kit, or at a minimum Level 2 Teacher's Manual recommended, Wilson Academy Fundations Learning Community membership provided after workshop registration.

Workshop Materials:
- Fundations Level 2 Launch Workshop Activity Packet (provided)
- Fundations Level 2 Teacher's Kit, or at minimum Level 2 Teacher's Manual (recommended)
- Wilson Academy® Fundations Learning Community membership provided after workshop registration

#FundationsLevel1LaunchWorkshop
#Reading Instruction
#Literacy
#Wilson Language Training
#Wilson
  • Max Class Size: 25

76. Elementary Math Network

Program: Networking Community

Audience: Elementary educators, math specialist/interventionists, math/instructional coaches

Dates: 2/24/2026

Meeting Times: 1:00pm to 3:30pm

The CCIU Math Network represents a diverse group of passionate math educators that come together to cultivate a community that is rooted in best mathematical practices. This is a space where math educators engage with high quality professional development, expand their collaborative network, investigate new resources, and discuss the latest research in math education.

#math
#mathnetwork
  • Max Class Size: 30

77. Fundations Level 3 Launch Workshop | Wilson Reading System ® (BY INVITATION ONLY)

Program: Workshop

Audience: 3rd grade teachers, reading specialists, administrators, curriculum specialists

Dates: 2/24/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 3:00pm; Virtually

New
**Course is non-refundable 7 days before start date, materials have been ordered**

Fundations Level 3 Virtual Launch Workshop provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Fundations Level 3 curriculum. This full day workshop is highly interactive and designed to allow for teacher input and active engagement via activities and discussions. The workshop covers an overview of the program, a dive into the materials and resources needed to teach Fundations Level 3, a look at how to use the Teacher's Manual, practice planning a lesson, and wraps up with a chance to debrief and look at "next steps" that will help participants kick off their Fundations instruction.

Materials: Fundations Level 3 Launch Workshop Activity Packet provided, Fundations Level 3 Teacher's Kit, or at a minimum Level 3 Teacher's Manual recommended, Wilson Academy Fundations Learning Community membership provided after workshop registration.

#FundationsLevel3LaunchWorkshop
#ReadingInstruction
#Literacy
#WilsonLanguageTraining
#Wilson
  • Max Class Size: 25

78. Secondary Math Network

Program: Networking Community

Audience: Secondary Math Educators and Leaders

Dates: 2/24/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30am - 11:00am

The CCIU Math Network represents a diverse group of passionate math educators that come together to cultivate a community that is rooted in best mathematical practices. This is a space where math educators engage with high quality professional development, expand their collaborative network, investigate new resources, and discuss the latest research in math education.

#Math
#MathNetwork

  • Max Class Size: 30

79. Charter School Meeting - BY INVITATION ONLY

Program: Workshop

Audience: Chester County Charter School Administrators

Dates: 2/25/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30am - 10:00am

Monthly meeting for Charter School Administrators
  • Max Class Size: 60

80. SEAC (Special Education Advisory Committee) - BY INVITATION ONLY

Program: Workshop

Audience: Chester County Special Education Administrators.

Dates: 2/25/2026

Meeting Times: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly meeting for Special Education Administrators in Chester County.
  • Max Class Size: 65

81. Multilingual Learner Council

Program: Networking Community

Audience: ESL teachers and supervisors

Dates: 2/26/2026

Meeting Times: 12:30pm - 3:00pm

The Multilingual Learner Council is a quarterly meeting for ML educators and leaders to discuss updates from PDE regarding Multilingual Learners, instructional strategies, and best practices for ELD programs. Each meeting also includes time for networking and asking questions.

#Multilingual
#ML

  • Max Class Size: 30

82. AI Teacher/Coach Network

Program: Networking Community

Audience: Teachers, instructional coaches

Dates: 3/3/2026

Meeting Times: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

The AI Teacher/Coach Network is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to use artificial intelligence (AI) in your classrooms. Over the course of the virtual collaborative sessions, participants will explore various facets of AI, including student use of AI, responsible AI practices, the transformation of teaching approaches, and future perspectives. Through interactive discussions, practical examples, and collaborative activities, educators will gain a deep understanding of how AI can enhance student learning, foster critical thinking, and promote innovation.

#ArtificialIntelligence
#Innovation
#InstructionalTechnology
#AI

  • Max Class Size: 25

83. Newcomer Success in STEM

Program: Workshop

Audience: Secondary science teachers, curriculum directors, EL teachers and leaders

Dates: 3/3/2026

Meeting Times: 12:00pm - 2:30pm

This SLIFE Solutions workgroup will be dedicated to exploring innovative strategies for seamlessly integrating English Language Development (ELD) and science instruction at the secondary level. The workgroup will provide a supportive space for teachers to share insights, co-create lessons, and refine practices that engage SLIFE students in both language and content learning, using the STEELS standards and English language development resources.

#Steels
#Multilingual

  • Max Class Size: 40

84. From Bricks to Breakthroughs: Engaging Hands-on Science Learning for Every Student

Program: Workshop

Audience: Educators, Coaches, STEM Teachers, Administrators

Dates: 3/4/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00am - 11:00am

Discover how LEGO® Education Science can transform your K-8 science instruction with engaging, hands-on lessons aligned to Pennsylvania's STEELS standards. Join this interactive session to explore how LEGO® Education Science brings scientific concepts to life through hands-on learning. Discover strategies to spark curiosity, inspire inquiry, and connect students to real-world science, all while fostering critical thinking. Walk away with insights to make science learning engaging, accessible, and memorable for every student.

#Innovation
#STEM
#STEELSTeachingStrategies
#Student-CenteredLearning
  • Max Class Size: 40

85. From Bricks to Breakthroughs: Engaging Hands-on Science Learning for Every Student

Program: Workshop

Audience: Educators, Instructional Coaches, STEM teachers, administrators

Dates: 3/4/2026

Meeting Times: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Discover how LEGO® Education Science can transform your K-8 science instruction with engaging, hands-on lessons aligned to Pennsylvania's STEELS standards. Join this interactive session to explore how LEGO® Education Science brings scientific concepts to life through hands-on learning. Discover strategies to spark curiosity, inspire inquiry, and connect students to real-world science, all while fostering critical thinking. Walk away with insights to make science learning engaging, accessible, and memorable for every student.

#Innovation
#STEM
#STEELSStudent-CenteredLearning
#TeachingStrategies
  • Max Class Size: 40

86. AI Bootcamp for Administrators Level 2

Program: Events

Audience: K-12 school and district administrators

Dates: 3/10/2026

Meeting Times: Tuesday, March 10, 2026; 8:30am to 3:30pm

Facilitated by Dr. Mike Peck, Director of Technology and Innovative Learning, Pen Argyl Area School District

Reboot & Reimagine: School Leadership in the Age of AI
Level 2 | A follow-up sprint that skips the basics and dives straight into implementation.

This full-day, hands-on bootcamp for K-12 tech leaders ready to move beyond AI awareness into action. Led by Dr. Mike Peck, this session builds on our first AI Bootcamp and focuses on launching pilots, writing policy, and leading change. Using the "Manage the Present → Vision the Future → Selectively Let Go" model, participants will audit current AI use, explore future-ready practices, and design responsible, ready-to-launch pilots. Walk away with tools, timelines, and strategies to lead real change-starting now.

Attendees will be able to:
- A ready-to-run AI Pilot Playbook
- Draft AI Ethics & Use Guidelines
- A Present-to-Future Action Map
- Hands-on experience with top free AI tools
- A peer network for ongoing support and sharing

Cancellation/No-Show Policy: Full fee assessed for drops after 2/28/2026 or no-shows.

#Leadership #AI
  • Max Class Size: 50

87. IEP institute

Program: Workshop

Audience: Certified Special Education Teachers

Dates: 3/10/2026 to 5/12/2026

Meeting Times: March 10, 2026, April 14th, 2026, and May 12th, 2026
8:30am to 3:00pm

This professional learning opportunity is for certified special education teachers. It entails 3 full days of content to prepare staff to develop legally defensible practices in the 5 key areas of IEP Development with further opportunities for coaching sessions.

#IEP Development
#IEPWriting
  • Max Class Size: 40

88. STEM Council

Program: Networking Community

Audience: District Leaders, District Administrators

Dates: 3/10/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am-10:00am

Join us for a collaborative meeting designed for STEM district leaders to connect, share updates, and discuss key initiatives. This session will provide an opportunity to exchange best practices, explore challenges, and foster partnerships that enhance STEM education across our districts. Together we'll strategize on innovative solutions and ensure our students receive the highest quality of STEM learning experiences. Your insights and contributions are invaluable to driving our collective success!

#STEELS
#STEM

  • Max Class Size: 30

89. Wilson Reading System ® 3-Day Introductory Course - (VIRTUAL)

Program: Workshop

Audience: nonpublic School professional staff, credentialed, administration

Dates: 3/10/2026 to 3/12/2026

Meeting Times: 03/10/26, 03/11/26, 03/12/26; 8:30am - 3:00pm each day

**Course is non-refundable 7 days before start date, materials have been ordered**

This course provides participants with an overview of the Wilson Reading System (WRS) and serves as the prerequisite for WRS Level I Certification Training. This course examines the intensive intervention reading instruction necessary for students in grade two and above with persistent and significant phonological-coding deficits. Participants learn about dyslexia (indicators, misconceptions, neurobiological aspects, and prevalence), typical versus atypical reading acquisition, appropriate student identification and placement, and key components and principles of instruction, including the factors necessary for high-quality program implementation. How to teach phonology (including phonemic awareness), morphology, and orthography in an integrated, explicit, systematic, and multisensory way is demonstrated and practiced during the course. Participants explore the standard ten-part WRS Lesson Plan and practice planning, delivering, and individualizing a WRS Lesson while receiving modeling and feedback from a Wilson Credentialed Trainer.
  • Max Class Size: 25

90. Learning By Design Conference

Program: Events

Dates: 3/11/2026

Meeting Times: Wednesday, March 11, 2026; 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

The Learning by Design Conference is an opportunity for Secondary educators to come together to share how they're using Game-Based and Scenario-Based Learning to engage students, enhance critical thinking, and reimagine classroom experiences. Presenters will spotlight innovative practices, classroom-tested strategies, or student-designed games to inspire and empower fellow teachers across content areas.Sponsors will demonstrate game-based and scenario-based learning solutions.

Call for Proposals Are you using game-based learning, scenario-based activities, or student-centered approaches in your classroom? We want to hear from you!

Web-Post check out the event page!

Agenda
8:30 - 8:45 Welcome and Intro
8:45 - 10:00 Keynote Speaker
10:00-11:00 Break Outs
11:00-12:00 Lunch
12:00-1:00 Break Outs
1:15 - 2:15 Design and Build Activity
2:30 - 3:30 Showcase and Share Out

Cancellation/No-Show Policy: Full fee if dropped after 3/1/2026 or no-show day of event.

#SCL
  • Max Class Size: 125

91. Student Centered learning Network Meetings

Program: Networking Community

Audience: K-12 administrators and other education leaders

Dates: 3/11/2026

Meeting Times: 10:00am - 11:00am

Members in the network will provide leadership for regional, local, and school planning by lending their input and their examples while receiving embedded professional learning. With a focus on shifting towards student-centered learning, members will establish common cooperative goals and aligned activities CCIU can support, share their experiences, lend their input, and participate in professional learning experiences. The focus of the meetings will be on participant needs and initiatives.

#LDET
#SCL
#Network

  • Max Class Size: 50

92. School Psychology Hot Topics Training - Cortical Visual Impairment

Program: Workshop

Audience: School Psychologists, Vision Teachers

Dates: 3/12/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 10:00am

This session will cover what CVI is, how it's defined, and how it may present in school settings. We'll also look at key signs for school psychologists and how to collaborate with teachers of the visually impaired to support students with CVI.

#SchoolPsychology
#Vision
#CorticalVisualImpairment
#CVI
  • Max Class Size: 80

93. CCIU Instructional Coaching Network

Program: Networking Community

Audience: Instructional coaches & teachers with dedicated coaching time

Dates: 3/13/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm

The Instructional Coaching Network is intended for instructional coaches and teachers who have dedicated instructional coaching time in their work day. The morning session is an opportunity to come together to network and engage in professional learning specific to coaching. In the afternoons, coaches may stay to work in district or topic specific teams or meet with the CCIU Instructional Coach Mentor. Act 48 hours are available for the morning session only.

#Coaching

  • Max Class Size: 60

94. Unpacking the Personal Finance Standards K-12

Program: Workshop

Audience: Elementary Educators, Instructional/Math Coaches, & District Leaders

Dates: 3/13/2026

Meeting Times: 8:00am - 11:00am

This professional learning session is designed for educators preparing to teach the new personal finance standards. This session will provide an in-depth overview of the standards, along with guidance to help teachers unpack and prepare for implementation.

From this session participants will receive:
*Instruction on how to unpack standards, specific to Personal Finance
*Networking time to engage in cross district/county conversation with other educators
*Time to collaborate with their home teams, plan lessons, and align their curriculum to meet the new expectations.
*Support from consultants to help guide and support action planning
*Resources to help support a successful implementation

#PersonalFinance

  • Max Class Size: 30

95. Gifted Teacher Network

Program: Networking Community

Audience: Gifted Teachers, Teachers of Gifted students

Dates: 3/16/2026

Meeting Times: 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Unlock the power of collaboration within the Gifted Network, where educators converge to explore and strategize on the dynamic landscape of federal, state, and local policies shaping gifted services. Immerse yourself in a meeting format that seamlessly blends updates on crucial gifted issues and professional development insights. The majority of our time is dedicated to fostering an open dialogue, providing a platform for spirited discussions and collaborative GIEP development, all under the guidance and support of your fellow gifted educators. Join us as we elevate the discourse and empower each other to navigate the ever-evolving realm of gifted education.

#LDET
#Gifted

  • Max Class Size: 50

96. Foundational Literacy for Secondary MLs

Program: Workshop

Audience: Secondary ML teachers, secondary content teachers, reading specialists, special ed teachers, curriculum specialists

Dates: 3/18/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30am - 3:30pm

This one-day workshop is designed to equip educators with practical strategies to support foundational literacy development in Multilingual Learners. Participants will explore evidence-based approaches tailored to the unique linguistic and cultural strengths of students learning in multiple languages.

#Multilingual
#StructuredLiteracy

  • Max Class Size: 30

97. Chester County Mental Health Consortium Meeting (By Invitation Only)

Program: Workshop

Dates: 3/19/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 12:00pm

The Chester County Mental Health Consortium works to support Chester County schools in developing and implementing strategic plans in the area of school-based mental health.  The focus of this year is on plan implementation.  Working closely with the CCIU TaC team, district leadership teams will plan professional development for staff that will support their schools in implementing aspects of their mental health strategic plan.  During bi-monthly sessions, district leadership teams will learn from experts in the field of mental health, spend time engaging in peer consultation and collaboration with other districts, and will work collaboratively as a team to monitor progress of implementation and make adjustments as necessary.

#Consortium
#MentalHealth
  
  • Max Class Size: 75

98. Wilson Reading System ® 3-Day Introductory Course - (BY INVITATION ONLY)

Program: Workshop

Audience: nonpublic School professional staff, credentialed, administration

Dates: 3/24/2026 to 3/26/2026

Meeting Times: 3/24/2026, 3/25/2026, and 3/26/2026; 8:30am - 3:00pm each day

New
**Course is non-refundable 7 days before start date, materials have been ordered**

This course provides participants with an overview of the Wilson Reading System (WRS) and serves as the prerequisite for WRS Level I Certification Training. This course examines the intensive intervention reading instruction necessary for students in grade two and above with persistent and significant phonological-coding deficits. Participants learn about dyslexia (indicators, misconceptions, neurobiological aspects, and prevalence), typical versus atypical reading acquisition, appropriate student identification and placement, and key components and principles of instruction, including the factors necessary for high-quality program implementation. How to teach phonology (including phonemic awareness), morphology, and orthography in an integrated, explicit, systematic, and multisensory way is demonstrated and practiced during the course. Participants explore the standard ten-part WRS Lesson Plan and practice planning, delivering, and individualizing a WRS Lesson while receiving modeling and feedback from a Wilson Credentialed Trainer. #Literacy
  • Max Class Size: 25

99. AODS-2 Consensus Coding- Session 3

Program: Workshop

Audience: School Psychologists, Speech Language Pathologists

Dates: 3/25/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am - 1:00pm

ADOS-2 Consensus Coding sessions provide clinicians with hands-on practice in scoring and interpreting the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule, Second Edition (ADOS-2). Participants will code a video in advance, then join a guided discussion to review results, compare coding, and refine their clinical judgment. These sessions are ideal for both new trainees and experienced clinicians seeking a skills refresher. These are three separate sessions with different data sets. You may register for one, two, or all three.

#ADOS
#Autism
#SchoolPsychologist
#Speech
#Lanaguage
  • Max Class Size: 80

100. Charter School Meeting - BY INVITATION ONLY

Program: Workshop

Audience: Chester County Charter School Administrators

Dates: 3/26/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30am - 10:00am

Monthly meeting for Charter School Administrators
  • Max Class Size: 60

101. SEAC (Special Education Advisory Committee) - BY INVITATION ONLY

Program: Workshop

Audience: Chester County Special Education Administrators.

Dates: 3/26/2026

Meeting Times: 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Monthly meeting for Special Education Administrators in Chester County.
  • Max Class Size: 65