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1. "Meeting Wise" Because... there is NOT enough TIME (3-hour micro-training)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: School /District Administrators, Teachers, Coaches

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25.

Location: Virtual/Google Classroom

This three-hour training is based on the work of Harvard Education Press, Kathryn Parker Boudett and Elizabeth A. City. Participants will learn simple and practical strategies to improve the quality of virtual and/or in-person meetings at every level: teacher-team meetings, meetings with parents/students, principal meetings with teachers and district leadership meetings. Suggested guidelines for restructuring meetings incorporate feedback from previous meetings, allocated time to each activity on the agenda and assigned roles such as the facilitator, timekeeper and note-taker. Act 48 hours will be uploaded to PDE at the conclusion of this training. (Non-Member Districts $20)
  • Hours: 3
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

2. Assessment Literacy Basics: Choosing and Using the Right Assessments (1.5 hours micro-training)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Teachers, School Administrators, Curriculum Coordinators

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25.

Location: Google Classroom

In this 1.5-hour virtual training, participants will build a clear understanding of the different types of assessments used in education -- summative, formative, diagnostic, and benchmark, and their specific purposes. Through practical examples, educators will explore how each type of assessment can inform instruction and support student learning. The session will also guide participants in evaluating how assessment data is used to make instructional decisions, monitor progress, and meet the diverse needs of learners. (Non-Member Districts $20)
  • Hours: 2
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

3. Book Study Part I: Teaching For Deeper Learning - Meaning Making I

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Educators, Curriculum Coordinators, Principals

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25 (Session 1 of 3).

Location: Virtual/Google Classroom

In Meaning Making I, participants will learn tools and strategies to empower students to be active meaning-makers and design lessons using these tools to help students achieve deep and lasting learning. The thinking skills include Conceptualizing, Note Making and Summarizing and Comparing. These skills cut across content areas and grade levels and are deeply embedded in the standards. The content of this training was taken from the seven thinking skills to help student achieved deep and lasting learning, identified by researchers Jay McTighe and Harvey Silver (2020). Participants will learn how to incorporate fifteen different tools and strategies into their lessons. Participants will create three lesson plans that incorporate tools and strategies to make the shift from providing students information to empowering students to make meaning for themselves. Seven Act 48 Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of the tasks embedded throughout the training and the feedback/evaluation form. (Non-Member Districts $40)
  • Hours: 7
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

4. Book Study Part II: Teaching For Deeper Learning - Meaning Making II

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Educators, Curriculum Coordinators, Principals

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with due date of 8/31/25 (Session 2 of 3).

Location: Virtual/Google Classroom

In Meaning Making II, participants will learn tools and strategies to empower students to be active meaning-makers and design lessons using these tools to help students achieve deep and lasting learning. The thinking skills include: Reading for Understanding, Predicting and Hypothesizing, Visualizing and Graphic Representation, Perspective-taking and Empathizing. These skills cut across content areas and grade levels and are deeply embedded in the standards. The content of this training was taken from the seven thinking skills to help student achieved deep and lasting learning, identified by researchers Jay McTighe and Harvey Silver (2020). Participants will learn how to incorporate fourteen different tools and strategies into their lessons. Participants will create three lesson plans that incorporate tools and strategies to make the shift from providing students information to empowering students to make meaning for themselves. Seven Act 48 Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of tasks embedded throughout the training and feedback/evaluation form. Act 48 hours will be uploaded to PDE at the conclusion of this training. (Non-Member Districts $40)
  • Hours: 7
  • Enrolled: 0/75
  • Wait: 0/0

5. Book Study Part III: Teaching for Deeper Learning - Curriculum Mapping Through Unit Design

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Educators, Curriculum Coordinators and Principals

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25 (Session 3 of 3).

Location: Virtual/Google Classroom

In Curriculum Mapping Through Unit Design, participants will learn how to map the curriculum by developing thoughtful instructional units that incorporate specific thinking skills and tools that engage students in meaning-making of the content. The content of this training was taken from the work of Jay McTighe and Harvey Silver (2020). Participants will learn about the approaches that will help them frame curriculum and instruction around important ideas: A Study In…, Concept Word Wall, and Essential Questions. Participants will create a plan to teach an instructional tool to students. Participants will create a unit of study, incorporating thinking skills and tools. Participants will design a draft template of a curriculum map. Seven Act 48 Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of tasks embedded throughout the training and feedback/evaluation form. Act 48 hours will be uploaded to PDE at the conclusion of this training. (Non-Member Districts $40)
  • Hours: 7
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

6. Building Blocks for TDA K-2

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Educators

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25.

Location: Virtual/Google Classroom

This training requires participants to dig deep into the ELA standards at grades K-2 and examine how the reading elements evident in these standards lay the groundwork for writing tasks in the upper elementary grades. The session also takes participants through discussion of best literacy practices at this grade span and asks participants to develop their own close reading/close text thinking lesson for their classroom. Seven Act 48 Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of tasks embedded throughout the training and the feedback/evaluation form. Act 48 hours will be uploaded to PDE at the conclusion of this training. (Non-Member Districts $40)
  • Hours: 7
  • Enrolled: 0/75
  • Wait: 0/0

7. Chronic Absenteeism: How do We Get Kids to Come to School?

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: All Educators, Administrators & Guidance Counselors

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25.

Location: Virtual/Google Classroom

In this training, we will review the problems and negative effects chronic absenteeism has on the students, classroom, school, family and community as well as the research findings. We will evaluate what works and does not work ultimately creating an outline of a multi-system of support plan for absenteeism. Participants will obtain a wide range of resources to support their plan including: possible approaches, motivations and parent/community supports. Four Act 48 Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of the tasks embedded throughout the training and the feedback/evaluation form. (Non-Member Districts $40)
  • Hours: 4
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

8. Content Area Reading Strategies

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: All Educators & Administrators

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25.

Location: Virtual/Google Classroom

In this training, participants will become familiar with the shared literacy standards in the content areas. Participants will also become confident in implementing before, during and after reading strategies to scaffold reading comprehension for your students to access content area text. Seven Act 48 Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of tasks embedded throughout the training and feedback/evaluation form. Act 48 hours will be uploaded to PDE at the conclusion of this training. (Non-Member Districts $40)
  • Hours: 7
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

9. Curriculum Design #1: Know Thy Standards!

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Teachers, Curriculum Coordinators, Principals

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25.

Location: Virtual/Google Classroom

In this training participants explore a variety of topics including organization of the standards, depth of knowledge (DOK), shifts required by PA Core and unpacking the standards. The process of unpacking the standards helps participants recognize the importance of higher-level DOK and how the shifts frame rigorous instruction. Ultimately, participants evaluate the vertical alignment of the curriculum to ensure that their instruction is aligned to the standards. Seven Act 48 Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of the tasks embedded throughout the training and the feedback/evaluation form. (Non-Member Districts $40)
  • Hours: 7
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

10. Curriculum Design #2: The Written Curriculum

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Teachers, Curriculum Coordinators, Principals

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25.

Location: Virtual/Google Classroom

In this training, participants examine the multitude of resources available to guide them through the curriculum writing process including learning progressions, vertical viewer and standard appendices. Myths of the Common Core are also addressed, and participants take a deep dive into RIGOR. To conclude the learning session, participants evaluate curriculum and instruction for rigor to ensure that students can progress towards mastery of the skills they need for career and college readiness. Seven Act 48 Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of the tasks embedded throughout the training and the feedback/evaluation form. (Non-Member Districts $40)
  • Hours: 7
  • Enrolled: 0/75
  • Wait: 0/0

11. Curriculum Design #3: The Tested Curriculum

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Teachers, Curriculum Coordinators, Principals

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25.

Location: Virtual/Google Classroom

In this training, participants examine how to use the knowledge and resources they have to deconstruct the standards and determine learning targets. Once the learning targets are established, participants design and deliver opportunities for deep thinking and learning and are ready to measure the effectiveness of the instruction. Participants probe the "how" and "why" of formative assessments, create authentic performance tasks and design rubrics to assess for high levels of learning. Seven Act 48 Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of the tasks embedded throughout the training and the feedback/evaluation form. (Non-Member Districts $40)
  • Hours: 7
  • Enrolled: 0/75
  • Wait: 0/0

12. Curriculum Design #4: The TAUGHT Curriculum

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Teachers, Curriculum Coordinators, Principals

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25.

Location: Virtual/Google Classroom

In this training participants create units of study based on "Curriculum Mapping with Units" by Wiggins and McTighe. The training begins with creating an overarching Essential Question that guides a series of lessons, resulting in more rigor and opportunities for critical thinking. Hinge Questions are introduced and developed to gauge students' levels of understanding, depth of thinking and determine the next steps in the lesson. These units are made up of a sequence of lessons, problems, projects, presentations, assignments and assessments that result in students achieving the academic goals of the training. Seven Act 48 Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of the tasks embedded throughout the training and the feedback/evaluation form. (Non-Member Districts $40)
  • Hours: 7
  • Enrolled: 0/75
  • Wait: 0/0

13. Deep Dive into Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Educators and Administrators

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25.

Location: Virtual/Google Classroom

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success. People with strong social-emotional skills are better able to cope with everyday challenges and benefit academically, professionally, and socially. This course will give you knowledge in each area of social emotional learning and how to implement best practices of SEL within your classroom. Six (6) Act 48 Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of tasks embedded throughout the training and the feedback/evaluation form. (Non-Member Districts $40)
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

14. Depth of Knowledge (DOK) (1.5-hour micro-training)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: All Educators & Administrators

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25.

Location: Virtual

In this training, participants investigate the implications of DOK on classroom instruction and assessment. The learning intentions and targets demand rigor, not only in the design of learning opportunities but also in the delivery. All students can successfully engage in all four DOK levels. Find out how to structure cognitively, challenging lessons that invite students into significant, yet appropriate, learning experiences. One and one-half Act 48 Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of tasks embedded throughout the training and the feedback/evaluation form. (Non-Member Districts $20)
  • Hours: 1.5
  • Enrolled: 0/75
  • Wait: 0/0

15. Formative Assessment at its BEST

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Educators, Curriculum Coordinators and Principals

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25.

Location: Virtual/Google Classroom

When developing engaging lessons, educators incorporate formative assessments to determine where students are in the learning process and what supports can be provided to move the learning forward. In this training participants will learn how to effectively develop, administer and assess formative assessments in a virtual, blended or face-to-face classroom environment. Seven Act 48 Hours will be awarded and uploaded to PDE upon successful completion of tasks embedded throughout the training and the feedback/evaluation form. (Non-Member Districts $40)
  • Hours: 7
  • Enrolled: 0/75
  • Wait: 0/0

16. Google Basics 1

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Educators

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25.

Location: Virtual/Google Classroom

This training teaches participants the basics of using Google Drive, Docs, Slides and Forms. Participants listen to instructional videos, complete a skills challenge for each Google Application and reflect on each skills challenge. By the end of the training, participants will have a Google Doc, Google Slide and Google Form ready to use in their classroom. Seven Act 48 Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of tasks embedded throughout the training and feedback/evaluation form. (Non-Member Districts $40)
  • Hours: 7
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

17. Google Basics 2

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: All Educators & Administrators

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25.

Location: Virtual/Google Classroom

In this asynchronous training participants will learn how to operate the tools and features in Google Sheets to create spreadsheets, sort and analyze data collection, share the spreadsheet for collaboration purposes and consider how to use this application in their classroom. Learners will also create a Google Site, learn how to navigate the features in a Site and embed materials into a Site. The Gmail/Calendar portion of the learning experience will expose participants to organizational features in these applications to enhance workflow and collaboration. An introduction to Google Meet and some practical suggestions for successful synchronous lessons and meetings are included in this training, followed and concluded by a useful section on creating channels, playlists and using YouTube in a classroom. Seven Act 48 Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of tasks embedded throughout the training and the feedback/evaluation form. (Non-Member Districts $40)
  • Hours: 7
  • Enrolled: 0/75
  • Wait: 0/0

18. Google Classroom 1

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Educators

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25.

Location: Virtual/Google Classroom

This training teaches participants the basics of setting up a Google Classroom and assigning interactive work to their students. Participants complete assignments in Classroom using Docs, Slides, and Forms, then they listen to instructional videos explaining the creation and distribution of the assignments. Ultimately, participants create their own Google Classrooms and submit evidence of their created class. Four Act 48 Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of the tasks embedded throughout the training and the feedback/evaluation form. (Non-Member Districts $40)
  • Hours: 4
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

19. Gradual Release of Responsibility

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Educators, Curriculum Coordinators and Principals

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25.

Location: Virtual/Google Classroom

As instruction moves from face-to-face to blended or virtual, educators are evaluating instructional methods to effectively deliver lessons that engage students in the learning process. The Gradual Release of Responsibility is an instructional framework that shifts the cognitive load from the teacher as a model, to the joint responsibility of teacher and learner, to independent practice and application by the student. In this training participants will learn about and incorporate the components of the Gradual Release model into a lesson plan that checks for monitoring of learning. Objectives; Participants will be able to: ● describe the characteristics of the components of the Gradual Release of Responsibility Model, and ● create a lesson plan that incorporates the Gradual Release of Responsibility components and check for understanding. Seven Act 48 Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of tasks embedded throughout the training and the feedback/evaluation form. (Non-Member Districts $40)
  • Hours: 7
  • Enrolled: 0/75
  • Wait: 0/0

20. Learn Ed Tech Tools I

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: All Educators and Administrators

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25.

Location: Virtual/Google Classroom

This training takes participants through 30-minute instructional videos about various Ed Tech tools and resources: Flipgrid, Voxer, Kaizena, Microsoft Teams, Padlet Quizlet and Educreations. Participants learn, brainstorm and apply their new knowledge by creating lesson plans that integrate these innovative tools and resources. They will be asked to brainstorm and identify the application of these tools in their classroom. Seven Act 48 Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of tasks embedded throughout the training and the feedback/evaluation form. (Non-Member Districts $40)
  • Hours: 7
  • Enrolled: 0/100
  • Wait: 0/0

21. Learn Ed Tech Tools II

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: All Educators and Administrators

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25.

Location: Virtual/Google Classroom

This training engages participants in a variety of learning opportunities through 30-minute instructional videos about various Edtech tools and resources: Zoom, CK-12, Popplet, Hyperdocs, Screencastify, Discovery Education, StartSole and OER Commons. They will be asked to brainstorm and identify application of these tools in their classroom. Seven Act 48 Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of tasks embedded throughout the training and the feedback/evaluation form. (Non-Member Districts $40)
  • Hours: 7
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

22. Learning Progressions (1.5-hour micro-training)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: All Educators & Administrators

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25.

Location: Virtual/Google Classroom

Educational experts identify learning progressions as an impactful tool to help teachers plan and monitor their instruction and, as a result, enhance their students' learning. A learning progression is a carefully sequenced set of building blocks that students must master on their way to a more distant curricular target. In this training, participants will be introduced to Learning Progressions and how they can help teachers plan and provide effective, appropriately designed instruction. One and one-half 48 Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of tasks embedded throughout the training and the feedback/evaluation form. (Non-Member Districts $20)
  • Hours: 1.5
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

23. Notice and Note: Nonfiction

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Teachers of Grades 6-12

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date if 8/31/25.

Location: Virtual/Google Classroom

In this dynamic training, participants will explore an interconnected framework of strategies that every student can use to get beyond a superficial reading. The framework consists of: *Three big questions that set students up for attentive readings of nonfiction texts. *Five clues that cue students to apply the skills and processes used by sophisticated readers. *Seven proven strategies readers can use to clear up confusion when the text gets tough. Teachers learn to leverage complex, nonfiction texts to help students challenge the claims of nonfiction authors, be challenged by them and skillfully make up their own minds. Seven Act 48 Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of tasks embedded throughout the training and the feedback/evaluation form. (Non-Member Districts $40)
  • Hours: 7
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

24. PA Core ELA: Oh, SHIFT! (1.5-hour micro-training)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: All Educators (K-12) & Administrators

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25.

Location: Virtual/Google Classroom

In this training participants will view the vertical alignment of an ELA standard (K-12) to determine where the shifts occur and what changes or instructional enhancements are necessary to meet the high cognitive demands of the PA Core Standards. One and one-half Act 48 Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of tasks embedded throughout the training and the feedback/evaluation form. (Non-Member Districts $20)
  • Hours: 1.5
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

25. Project Based Learning (PBL): A How To (3.5-hour micro-training)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Educators, Administrators, Curriculum Coordinators

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25.

Location: Virtual

In this micro-training, participants will read about and discuss the characteristics of project-based learning (PBL) and evaluate a project using the design elements. Participants will reflect on their current practices and consider how they might integrate PBL into their existing curricula. The Act 48 hours will be uploaded to PDE at the conclusion of this training. (Non-Member Districts $20)
  • Hours: 3.5
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

26. Providing Students with Effective Feedback to Move the Learning Forward

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Educators

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25.

Location: Virtual

This training focused on developing a shared understanding of the characteristics of effective feedback and its role in supporting student learning and thinking. Participants defined feedback in the context of learning, engaged in practice activities to build skills in giving and receiving feedback, and discussed the benefits and challenges of providing it effectively. The session also encouraged educators to identify new strategies for offering feedback in their specific teaching contexts and to reflect on their current practices in order to plan for more impactful feedback moving forward. (Non-Member Districts $20/person)
  • Hours: 2
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

27. SEL and Trauma: Trauma Deep Dive (2-hour micro-training)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Educators and Administrators

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25.

Location: Virtual/Google Classroom

In this micro-training, participants will learn how trauma affects students and how to incorporate trauma-informed SEL into instruction. Two Act 48 Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of tasks embedded throughout the training and the feedback/evaluation form. (Non-Member Districts $20/person)
  • Hours: 2
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

28. Unpacking the Standards (1.5-hour micro-training)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: All Educators & Administrators

Dates: 6/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

Meeting Times: Asynchronous training to be completed at your own pace and time, with a due date of 8/31/25.

Location: Virtual/Google Classroom

In this training, participants will UNPACK grade-level standards to determine the potential IMPACT of individual, content-specific learning standards. Learn how to sort and prioritize high-impact learning outcomes and determine how much time should be spent teaching each concept and skill. One and one-half Act 48 Hours will be awarded upon successful completion of the tasks embedded throughout the training and the feedback/evaluation form. (Non-Member Districts $20)
  • Hours: 1.5
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

29. Get in Touch with Assistive Technology: A Hands-On Exploration Workshop

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 8/5/2025

Location: Hickory/Hemlock

Participants will learn about various assistive technology devices/equipment: name, purpose, and how to use it. This will be followed by participants visiting a variety of stations to provide time for hands-on exploration with the assistive technology.
  • Hours: 3
  • Enrolled: 2/50
  • Wait: 0/0

30. WTF? (What's the Function?)...Understanding Behavior

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: General education teachers, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, administration

Dates: 8/5/2025

Location: Hickory & Hemlock

During this training, we will learn about the different types of functions of behavior and what they mean to us. We will then discuss ideas for dealing with problem behaviors once we understand certain functions.
  • Hours: 3
  • Enrolled: 2/25
  • Wait: 0/0

31. Engaging Students in Academics: Instructional Strategies for Paraprofessionals

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 8/6/2025

Location: Hickory/Hemlock rooms

This session will explore best practices for engaging students in academics. Participants will learn background information, strategies, and best practices for engaging all students in both small group and individualized settings.
  • Hours: 3
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

32. Overview of Competent Learner Model (CLM)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Any individuals implementing CLM in their assigned classroom for the 24-25 school year.

Dates: 8/11/2025

Location: Riverview IU#6 270 Mayfield Road Clarion, PA 162

This training will discuss the history of CLM and introduce participants to delivery standards, assessments, instruction, and data collection. Any new to implementation will benefit from attending this training.
  • Hours: 6.5
  • Enrolled: 0/20
  • Wait: 0/0

33. RIU6 SLP Institute: Learn. Collaborate. Grow

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Speech Language Pathologists

Dates: 8/22/2025

Location: Hickory, Hemlock, Walnut, Willow

Please join us for our first SLP Institute. Sessions will focus on everything for the busy SLP. Topics will focus on Artificial Intelligence for SLP planning and documentation, emergent communicators and transition planning through the lens of the SLP. There will also be time to explore AAC systems and ask your AT consultants any AAC questions you may have. ASHA Credits will be provided through PaTTAN.
  • Hours: 6
  • Enrolled: 24/75
  • Wait: 0/0

34. INVITATION ONLY: Enhanced Core Reading Instruction (ECRI) Foundational Skills (TWO DAY)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Teachers, Paraprofessionals currently using ECRI materials

Dates: 9/9/2025 to 9/23/2025

Location: IU6 Office

This course will present information and research about evidence-based reading instruction, and describe and model how to use instructional routines to enhance the delivery of core reading instruction in a multi-tiered system of Tier 1 and Tier 2 support. Systematic strategies and instructional routines designed to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of reading instruction in kindergarten, first and second grade will be described and practiced. By the end of this course, participants will understand how and why (a) using instructional routines can enhance current core reading instruction, and (b) how aligning Tier 1 and Tier 2 reading instruction can lead to high student reading outcomes. Topics will include incorporating explicit instructional elements, aligning intervention for at-risk readers with core instruction, using assessment data to inform and refine instruction, and implementing instructional routines that focus on the essential components of beginning reading instruction.
  • Hours: 12
  • Enrolled: 1/20
  • Wait: 0/0

35. Making Math Stick Workshop - Part 1

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Math Teachers

Dates: 9/9/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00am to 2:30pm (1 hr lunch on your own)

Location: Riverview IU6

Do you find yourself having to reteach what you taught over and over again? Are your students claiming to have never been taught this? In this workshop, participants will dive into the cognitive science behind how people learn and retain math knowledge. Teachers will learn instructional strategies including blocked practice, spaced learning over time, interleaved practice, and retrieval practice. These techniques are designed to make review more intentional, engaging, and effective in fostering both initial skill acquisition and long-term mathematical understanding and retention. This is part one of a two-part training.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

36. Curriculum Council and Principals Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 9/10/2025

Meeting Times: 9/10/25, 8:30-11:30am

Location: RIU6 Headquarters; Hemlock Room

District curriculum contacts and building principals meet to receive PDE updates in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Colleagues collaborate and discuss topics of interest.
  • Hours: 3
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/0

37. STEM Educator and Innovator Network

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Instructional coaches, STEAM Teachers, Tech/Media specialists, Former CFF coaches, KTIs, etc.

Dates: 9/22/2025

Meeting Times: September 22, 2025; 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: Walnut-Willow

Tech Integrators Group: Great for technology coaches, tech/media specialists, former CFF coaches, KTIs, or classroom teachers considered "instructional tech leads" by admin or other colleagues. - Be part of a list serve, have access to our Google folder of resources, and provides an opportunity for face-to-face networking five times a school year (every other month). - Used to promote upcoming tech trainings/workshops and initiatives (iPad Apps, Hour of Code, Augmented Reality, BYOD and AUP policies, etc.). - Helps IU gain knowledge about districts to plan future ed tech training/workshops.
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

38. Unlocking Understanding: Effective Strategies for Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Development

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 9/23/2025

Meeting Times: Sept. 23, 2025, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm with a 1 hour lunch on your own

Location: Hemlock

This training provides educators with practical, research-based strategies to strengthen students' reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. Participants will explore techniques to help students make meaning from text, build word knowledge, and apply strategies before, during, and after reading. The session focuses on engaging, classroom-ready tools that support all learners in becoming more confident, independent readers.
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/5

39. Trauma-Informed Classrooms

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 9/24/2025

Meeting Times: 9am-3pm

Location: Walnut

New
This training equips educators with foundational knowledge and practical tools for creating trauma-informed classrooms. Participants will explore the importance of adult regulation, trauma-sensitive classroom practices, and the power of routines to support regulation, relationships, and self-awareness. The training also introduces the 3 R's-Regulate, Relate, Reason-as a framework for effectively engaging with students impacted by trauma.
  • Enrolled: 0/32
  • Wait: 0/0

40. School Counselor Job-Alike Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 9/25/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30-11:30 am Hemlock/Hickory

Location: RIU6 Headquarters, Hemlock-Hickory Room

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This is an opportunity for school counselors around the region to learn from one another. Guest speakers on relevant topics will present, and hot topics will be discussed.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

41. School Counselor Job-Alike Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 9/25/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30-11:30 am Hemlock/Hickory

Location: RIU6 Headquarters, Hemlock-Hickory Room

New
This is an opportunity for school counselors around the region to learn from one another. Guest speakers on relevant topics will present, and hot topics will be discussed.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

42. Deep Dive into Social Emotional Learning

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 10/7/2025

Meeting Times: 9am-3pm

Location: Hemlock

New
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success. People with strong social-emotional skills are better able to cope with everyday challenges and benefit academically, professionally, and socially. This course will give you knowledge in each area of social emotional learning and how to implement best practices of SEL within your classroom.
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

43. Curriculum Council and Principals Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 10/8/2025

Meeting Times: 10/8/25, 8:30-11:30am

Location: RIU6 Headquarters; Hemlock Room

District curriculum contacts and building principals meet to receive PDE updates in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Colleagues collaborate and discuss topics of interest.
  • Hours: 3
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/0

44. ELA/TDA Bootcamp

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: ELA Educators, NEW to teaching or NEW to PA

Dates: 10/9/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00 am - 2:30 pm with a 1 hr. lunch on your own

Location: RIU6 Hickory Hemlock

This bootcamp is designed for educators new to the field or new to PA. The training equips educators with the essential tools and strategies to support student success on the PSSA and Keystone exams. Participants will gain a clear understanding of test structure and expectations, explore points by anchor, and learn how open-ended responses are scored. The session also includes practical, classroom-ready strategies to effectively teach and reinforce Text-Dependent Analysis (TDA) skills.
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/5

45. School Counselor Job-Alike Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 10/9/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30-11:30 am Hemlock/Hickory

Location: RIU6 Headquarters, Hemlock-Hickory Room

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This is an opportunity for school counselors around the region to learn from one another. Guest speakers on relevant topics will present, and hot topics will be discussed.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

46. Making Math Stick Workshop - Part 2

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Math Teachers

Dates: 10/15/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00am to 2:30pm (1 hr lunch on your own)

Location: Riverview IU6

Do you find yourself having to reteach what you taught over and over again? Are your students claiming to have never been taught this? In this workshop, participants will dive into the cognitive science behind how people learn and retain math knowledge. Teachers will learn instructional strategies including blocked practice, spaced learning over time, interleaved practice, and retrieval practice. These techniques are designed to make review more intentional, engaging, and effective in fostering both initial skill acquisition and long-term mathematical understanding and retention. This is part two of a two-part training.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

47. AI for Educators: Unleashing the Power of AI for Educators

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Educators, Paraprofessionals, Pre-Service Educators, Curriculum Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, etc.

Dates: 10/16/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30AM-3:00PM

Location: Willow

An introductory session on what AI is and how it works, some misconceptions of AI, and best practices when engaging with AI tools. We will also learn the potential benefits and challenges of AI in K-12 education, as well as the ethical implications. We will explore specific examples of how AI can be used by students, teachers, and administrators.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/5

48. Social Worker Job Alike Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 10/16/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30-11:30am in-person and virtual is an option

Location: Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 Room: Hemlock/Hickor

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This is an opportunity for school social workers around the region to learn from one another. Social workers will discuss relevant topics, collaborate and share resources.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

49. Mt. Everest Immersive Experience - Introduction to the PA STEELS Standards

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Science Teachers

Dates: 10/23/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00am to 3:00pm (1 hr lunch on your own)

Location: Riverview IU6

This one-day immersive professional learning experience for K-12 science teachers is designed for educators to build a foundational understanding of what phenomena-based, three-dimensional teaching and learning looks like. Participants will leave this session understanding how to incorporate the Science & Engineering Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Disciplinary Core Ideas into their own science programs.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/5

50. School Nurses Job Alike Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 10/24/2025

Meeting Times: 12pm-3pm in-person and virtual offering

Location: Riverview Intermediate Unit

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This is an opportunity for school nurses around the region to learn from one another. Nurses will discuss relevant topics, collaborate, and share resources. Listening Sessions for Training-Mental Health Video Part 2
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

51. Why is Building Relationships and Trauma-Informed Best Practices So Important?

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 11/4/2025

Meeting Times: 9am-1pm

Location: Hemlock

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This training helps educators understand the powerful role relationships play in supporting student success. Participants will reflect on their SEL strengths and challenges, explore the impact of trauma on brain development and learning, and gain effective trauma-informed teaching strategies to create safe, supportive classrooms for all learners.
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

52. STEM Educator and Innovator Network

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Instructional coaches, STEAM Teachers, Tech/Media specialists, Former CFF coaches, KTIs, etc.

Dates: 11/5/2025

Meeting Times: November 5, 2025; 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: Walnut-Willow

Tech Integrators Group: Great for technology coaches, tech/media specialists, former CFF coaches, KTIs, or classroom teachers considered "instructional tech leads" by admin or other colleagues. - Be part of a list serve, have access to our Google folder of resources, and provides an opportunity for face-to-face networking five times a school year (every other month). - Used to promote upcoming tech trainings/workshops and initiatives (iPad Apps, Hour of Code, Augmented Reality, BYOD and AUP policies, etc.). - Helps IU gain knowledge about districts to plan future ed tech training/workshops.
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

53. Elevate and Challenge: Infusing Rigor Into Your Teaching Practice

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 11/6/2025

Meeting Times: 11/6/2025, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

Location: RIU6, Hemlock Room, 1 hr. lunch on your own

This training empowers educators to elevate their instructional practices by understanding how the brain processes information and why engaging students in deeper thinking is essential for meaningful learning. Participants will define feedback in the context of learning, engage in practice activities to build skills in giving and receiving feedback, and discuss the benefits and challenges of providing it effectively. The session also encourages educators to identify new strategies for offering feedback in their specific teaching contexts and to reflect on current practices in order to plan for more impactful feedback moving forward.
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/5

54. Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics: A Comprehensive Guide

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Math Teachers

Dates: 11/11/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00am to 2:30pm (1 hr lunch on your own)

Location: Riverview IU6

Have you heard about Peter Liljedahl's popular book Building Thinking Classrooms in Math and are interested in learning more? Have you read it, but need more ideas for implementing it in the classroom? This session is designed for any teacher interested in empowering their students to be better problem solvers. Teachers are not required to have read the book beforehand, but will leave the session with a solid foundation of the 14 key principles layed out in the book. This session will also be beneficial for teachers who have read the book and want to learn more.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/2

55. Curriculum Council and Principals Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 11/11/2025

Meeting Times: 11/11/25, 8:30-11:30am

Location: RIU6 Headquarters; Walnut-Willow Rooms

District curriculum contacts and building principals meet to receive PDE updates in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Colleagues collaborate and discuss topics of interest.
  • Hours: 3
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/0

56. PVAAS in Action: New Insights. Expanded Impact. Empowered Educators

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: District Leaders, School Leaders, Teacher Leaders

Dates: 11/17/2025

Meeting Times: November 17, 2025: Registration 8:30-9:00am, Session 9:00-11:30am.

Location: Riverview IU6 270 Mayfield Rd, Clarion PA 16214

PVAAS is growing, and we're bringing the updates to you! Join the PDE PVAAS Statewide Team this fall at your local IU for an interactive, half-day session designed to spark conversation and deepen your understanding of PVAAS and its expanded reporting features. Discover how integrated teacher, school, and system-level growth data can illuminate the true impact of your curriculum, instruction, assessment, and organizational practices. Learn how to explore new data views for your currently enrolled students, giving you the power to tailor instruction based on meaningful, real-time insights. We'll also share how maximizing your PIMS collections can unlock richer, more timely data all year long. Don't miss this hands-on opportunity for on-site collaboration, fresh ideas, and practical tools to enhance professional growth and student success. What to Bring: Participants should bring a laptop with their PVAAS username and password for a productive session.
  • Enrolled: 0/32
  • Wait: 0/3

57. TDA Refresh: Revitalize Your Approach to Text-Dependent Analysis

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Educators

Dates: 11/17/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30AM-3:00PM

Location: Willow/Walnut

This TDA Training is designed to refocus and remind teachers who have been working with rigorous instruction of text dependent analysis that preparation for the state assessment occurs daily in our instruction. Participants will revisit the three underlying components of TDA instruction and carefully consider the development of TDA prompts in correlation with the reading elements of the ELA standards. Participants will be introduced to close reading components and learning progressions to help understand how to push all students forward in ELA reading, speaking, listening, and writing skills. Teachers will dive into additional resources available for guiding TDA instruction in their classrooms.
  • Hours: 7
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/5

58. STEM Powered Classrooms: Integrating Ed Tech & Innovation from the Lending Library

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 General and Special Educators, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Specialists, etc.

Dates: 11/20/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30AM-3:00PM

Location: Hickory/Hemlock

Ready to energize your classroom with hands-on STEM tools and educational technology? In this interactive session, you'll explore how to bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life using resources from our STEM Lending Library. Whether you're looking to support early literacy, build foundational math skills, or spark curiosity through science and engineering challenges, we've got tools that align with your curriculum and engage learners. This session will be personalized and tailored to the needs and grade levels of the participants who register. You'll get practical ideas, lesson integration tips, and time to explore and try out the tools that interest you most. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies and the confidence to make STEM and ed tech part of your everyday teaching.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

59. Deep Dive into Social Emotional Learning

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 12/3/2025

Meeting Times: 9am-3pm

Location: Hemlock

New
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success. People with strong social-emotional skills are better able to cope with everyday challenges and benefit academically, professionally, and socially. This course will give you knowledge in each area of social emotional learning and how to implement best practices of SEL within your classroom.
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

60. AI for Educators: Unleashing the Power of AI for Educators

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Educators, Paraprofessionals, Pre-Service Educators, Curriculum Coordinators, Instructional Coaches, etc.

Dates: 12/4/2025

Meeting Times: 8:30AM-3:00PM

Location: Willow

An introductory session on what AI is and how it works, some misconceptions of AI, and best practices when engaging with AI tools. We will also learn the potential benefits and challenges of AI in K-12 education, as well as the ethical implications. We will explore specific examples of how AI can be used by students, teachers, and administrators.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/5

61. Librarian and Youth Services Network Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 School Librarians and Library Aides, Public Librarians and District Coordinators, etc.

Dates: 12/16/2025

Meeting Times: December 16, 2025; 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: Willow/Walnut

This is an opportunity for school librarians and public librarians from around the region to learn through and with others. Discussions will focus around Career Ready and SEL in the School Library, STEAM & Makerspace Projects, etc. There are two meetings scheduled for the 2025-26 school year (today and Thursday, 3/20/25).
  • Hours: 5
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

62. PSSA & Keystone Math Open-Ended Task Bootcamp

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Math Teachers - Grades 3-8 + Algebra

Dates: 12/16/2025

Meeting Times: 9:00am to 2:30pm (1 hr lunch on your own)

Location: Riverview IU6

During this training, participants will review the PSSA Math Grades 3-8 and Algebra Keystone Test Blueprints. We will also look at the resources from PDESAS and experience the new training sets of open-ended questions for specific grade levels. Participants will leave this training with a deeper understanding of how to prepare students for open-ended math problems on the PSSA and Keystone exams.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/2

63. Social Worker Job Alike Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 1/6/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30-11:30am in-person and virtual is an option

Location: Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 Room: Hemlock/Hickor

New
This is an opportunity for school social workers around the region to learn from one another. Social workers will discuss relevant topics, collaborate and share resources.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

64. Curriculum Council and Principals Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 1/7/2026

Meeting Times: 1/7/26, 8:30-11:30am

Location: RIU6 Headquarters; Hemlock Room

District curriculum contacts and building principals meet to receive PDE updates in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Colleagues collaborate and discuss topics of interest.
  • Hours: 3
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/0

65. School Nurses Job Alike Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 1/8/2026

Meeting Times: 12pm-3pm in-person and virtual offering

Location: Riverview Intermediate Unit

New
This is an opportunity for school nurses around the region to learn from one another. Nurses will discuss relevant topics, collaborate, and share resources. Listening Sessions for Training-Mental Health Video Part 2
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

66. STEM Educator and Innovator Network

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Instructional coaches, STEAM Teachers, Tech/Media specialists, Former CFF coaches, KTIs, etc.

Dates: 1/15/2026

Meeting Times: January 15, 2026; 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: Walnut-Willow

Tech Integrators Group: Great for technology coaches, tech/media specialists, former CFF coaches, KTIs, or classroom teachers considered "instructional tech leads" by admin or other colleagues. - Be part of a list serve, have access to our Google folder of resources, and provides an opportunity for face-to-face networking five times a school year (every other month). - Used to promote upcoming tech trainings/workshops and initiatives (iPad Apps, Hour of Code, Augmented Reality, BYOD and AUP policies, etc.). - Helps IU gain knowledge about districts to plan future ed tech training/workshops.
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

67. Reading Between the (Digital) Lines: Media Literacy, Misinformation, and AI

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 1/20/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30AM-3:00PM

Location: Willow/Walnut

In today's digital world, students are bombarded with information-some credible, some not. This interactive workshop equips educators with practical strategies to teach media literacy and critical reading skills, helping students analyze online content, identify bias, and navigate misinformation. Participants will explore tools, techniques, and lesson ideas to foster thoughtful, informed media consumers in any classroom.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

68. Mt. Everest Immersive Experience - Introduction to the PA STEELS Standards

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Science Teachers

Dates: 1/22/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am to 3:00pm (1 hr lunch on your own)

Location: Riverview IU6

This one-day immersive professional learning experience for K-12 science teachers is designed for educators to build a foundational understanding of what phenomena-based, three-dimensional teaching and learning looks like. Participants will leave this session understanding how to incorporate the Science & Engineering Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Disciplinary Core Ideas into their own science programs.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/5

69. Understanding Adolescent Behavior: Developmental Insights, Trauma-Informed
and De-Escalation Strategies for Educators

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 1/27/2026

Meeting Times: 9am-2pm

Location: Hemlock

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In this training, educators will explore how trauma and adolescent brain development impact student behavior and learning. Participants will gain practical strategies to support all learners through trauma-informed teaching, universal support, preventative measures, and effective de-escalation techniques.
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

70. Desmos for Beginners

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Grades K-12 Math Educators

Dates: 1/28/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am to 2:30pm (1 hr lunch on your own)

Location: Riverview IU6

The Desmos graphing calculator and activity builder are a powerful tools for learning mathematics that can help students build a deeper conceptual understanding of what they are learning. The Desmos calculators are also available for students to use when taking the PSSA and Keystone exams online. This session will focus on using the Graphing Calculator and also provide an introduction to using the Desmos Activity Builder to facilitate and design lessons.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/2

71. School Counselor Job-Alike Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 1/29/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30-11:30 am Hemlock/Hickory

Location: RIU6 Headquarters, Hemlock-Hickory Room

New
This is an opportunity for school counselors around the region to learn from one another. Guest speakers on relevant topics will present, and hot topics will be discussed.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

72. K-12 Project-Based Learning from Planning to Practice

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 educators

Dates: 2/4/2026

Meeting Times: Feb. 4, 2026, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm, 1 hour lunch on you own

Location: RIU6, Hemlock Room

Dive into the world of PBL and learn how to design and implement captivating projects that inspire curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration in your classroom. Discover proven strategies and best practices for creating meaningful, real-world learning experiences that leave a lasting impact.
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/5

73. Effective Literacy Block Management

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 2/10/2026

Meeting Times: 9am-11:30am

Location: Hemlock Room

New
Effective literacy block management is essential for maximizing student literacy outcomes. This professional development session equips educators with strategies to design and deliver well-structured literacy blocks that promote engagement, differentiation, and instructional efficiency. Participants will explore best practices for organizing time, grouping students, integrating literacy components, and using data to inform
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

74. Curriculum Council and Principals Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 2/11/2026

Meeting Times: 2/11/26, 8:30-11:30am

Location: RIU6 Headquarters; Hemlock Room

District curriculum contacts and building principals meet to receive PDE updates in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Colleagues collaborate and discuss topics of interest.
  • Hours: 3
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/0

75. STEM Powered Classrooms: Integrating Ed Tech & Innovation from the Lending Library

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 General and Special Educators, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Specialists, etc.

Dates: 2/12/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30AM-3:00PM

Location: Hickory/Hemlock

Ready to energize your classroom with hands-on STEM tools and educational technology? In this interactive session, you'll explore how to bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life using resources from our STEM Lending Library. Whether you're looking to support early literacy, build foundational math skills, or spark curiosity through science and engineering challenges, we've got tools that align with your curriculum and engage learners. This session will be personalized and tailored to the needs and grade levels of the participants who register. You'll get practical ideas, lesson integration tips, and time to explore and try out the tools that interest you most. Walk away with ready-to-use strategies and the confidence to make STEM and ed tech part of your everyday teaching.
  • Enrolled: 0/25
  • Wait: 0/0

76. Digging Deeper into Desmos (Intermediate / Advanced)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Grades K-12 Math Educators

Dates: 2/25/2026

Meeting Times: 9:00am to 2:30pm (1 hr lunch on your own)

Location: Riverview IU6

The Desmos Activity Builder is a powerful tool for delivering interactive math lessons. It can help make math less abstract by giving teachers the tools to make math visible for students. This session will focus on using pre-made activities, effectively using the teacher dashboard, and provide an introduction to creating your own activities within the activity builder.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/2

77. Activating Young Minds: Strategies for Encouraging Elementary Students to Think Critically

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 3/4/2026

Meeting Times: March 9, 2026, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm, 1 hour lunch on your own

Location: RIU6, Hemlock

This training equips elementary educators with developmentally appropriate strategies to build critical thinking skills in young learners. Participants will explore the use of Depth of Knowledge (DOK) to challenge students, provide specific feedback that moves learning forward, and set clear learning targets and success criteria. The session also emphasizes fostering cognitive engagement and nurturing metacognitive skills to help students reflect on their thinking and become more independent, strategic learners.
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/5

78. Social Worker Job Alike Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 3/4/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30-11:30am in-person and virtual is an option

Location: Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 Room: Hemlock/Hickor

New
This is an opportunity for school social workers around the region to learn from one another. Social workers will discuss relevant topics, collaborate and share resources.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

79. School Nurses Job Alike Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 3/7/2026

Meeting Times: 12pm-3pm in-person and virtual offering

Location: Riverview Intermediate Unit

New
This is an opportunity for school nurses around the region to learn from one another. Nurses will discuss relevant topics, collaborate, and share resources. Listening Sessions for Training-Mental Health Video Part 2
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

80. STEM Educator and Innovator Network

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Instructional coaches, STEAM Teachers, Tech/Media specialists, Former CFF coaches, KTIs, etc.

Dates: 3/10/2026

Meeting Times: March 10, 2026; 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: Walnut-Willow

Tech Integrators Group: Great for technology coaches, tech/media specialists, former CFF coaches, KTIs, or classroom teachers considered "instructional tech leads" by admin or other colleagues. - Be part of a list serve, have access to our Google folder of resources, and provides an opportunity for face-to-face networking five times a school year (every other month). - Used to promote upcoming tech trainings/workshops and initiatives (iPad Apps, Hour of Code, Augmented Reality, BYOD and AUP policies, etc.). - Helps IU gain knowledge about districts to plan future ed tech training/workshops.
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/0

81. Curriculum Council and Principals Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 3/11/2026

Meeting Times: 3/11/26, 8:30-11:30am

Location: RIU6 Headquarters; Hemlock Room

District curriculum contacts and building principals meet to receive PDE updates in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Colleagues collaborate and discuss topics of interest.
  • Hours: 3
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/0

82. Empowering Teens: Techniques for Enhancing Critical Thinking and Engagement

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: MS and HS Educators

Dates: 3/24/2026

Meeting Times: March 23, 2026, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm, 1 hour lunch on your own

Location: RIU6, Hemlock Room

This training focuses on practical strategies to foster deeper thinking and active engagement in secondary students. Educators will explore how to use Depth of Knowledge (DOK) levels, specific feedback, clear learning targets, and success criteria to move learning forward. The session also highlights techniques to boost cognitive engagement and promote metacognitive awareness, empowering teens to take ownership of their learning and think more critically across content areas.
  • Enrolled: 0/40
  • Wait: 0/5

83. School Counselor Job-Alike Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 3/25/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30-11:30 am Hemlock/Hickory

Location: RIU6 Headquarters, Hemlock-Hickory Room

New
This is an opportunity for school counselors around the region to learn from one another. Guest speakers on relevant topics will present, and hot topics will be discussed.
  • Enrolled: 0/30
  • Wait: 0/0

84. Librarian and Youth Services Network Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 School Librarians and Library Aides, Public Librarians and District Coordinators, etc.

Dates: 3/26/2026

Meeting Times: March 26, 2026; 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: Willow/Walnut

This is an opportunity for school librarians and public librarians from around the region to learn through and with others. Discussions will focus around Career Ready and SEL in the School Library, STEAM & Makerspace Projects, etc. There are two meetings scheduled for the 2025-26 school year (today and Thursday, 3/20/25).
  • Hours: 5
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85. Why is Building Relationships and Trauma-Informed Best Practices So Important?

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 3/26/2026

Meeting Times: 9am-1pm

Location: Hemlock

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This training helps educators understand the powerful role relationships play in supporting student success. Participants will reflect on their SEL strengths and challenges, explore the impact of trauma on brain development and learning, and gain effective trauma-informed teaching strategies to create safe, supportive classrooms for all learners.
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86. Deep Dive into Social Emotional Learning

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 4/1/2026

Meeting Times: 9am-3pm

Location: Hemlock

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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success. People with strong social-emotional skills are better able to cope with everyday challenges and benefit academically, professionally, and socially. This course will give you knowledge in each area of social emotional learning and how to implement best practices of SEL within your classroom.
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87. Curriculum Council and Principals Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 4/8/2026

Meeting Times: 4/8/26, 8:30-11:30am

Location: RIU6 Headquarters; Hemlock Room

District curriculum contacts and building principals meet to receive PDE updates in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Colleagues collaborate and discuss topics of interest.
  • Hours: 3
  • Enrolled: 3/50
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88. School Nurses Job Alike Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 4/21/2026

Meeting Times: 12pm-3pm in-person and virtual offering

Location: Riverview Intermediate Unit

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This is an opportunity for school nurses around the region to learn from one another. Nurses will discuss relevant topics, collaborate, and share resources. Listening Sessions for Training-Mental Health Video Part 2
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89. Social Worker Job Alike Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 4/23/2026

Meeting Times: 8:30-11:30am in-person and virtual is an option

Location: Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 Room: Hemlock/Hickor

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This is an opportunity for school social workers around the region to learn from one another. Social workers will discuss relevant topics, collaborate and share resources.
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90. STEM Educator and Innovator Network

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Instructional coaches, STEAM Teachers, Tech/Media specialists, Former CFF coaches, KTIs, etc.

Dates: 5/13/2026

Meeting Times: May 13, 2026; 9:00am-3:00pm

Location: Walnut-Willow

Tech Integrators Group: Great for technology coaches, tech/media specialists, former CFF coaches, KTIs, or classroom teachers considered "instructional tech leads" by admin or other colleagues. - Be part of a list serve, have access to our Google folder of resources, and provides an opportunity for face-to-face networking five times a school year (every other month). - Used to promote upcoming tech trainings/workshops and initiatives (iPad Apps, Hour of Code, Augmented Reality, BYOD and AUP policies, etc.). - Helps IU gain knowledge about districts to plan future ed tech training/workshops.
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