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1. Art Educators Sessions, Common Inservice

Program: Common Inservice

Audience: Art Educators

Dates: 10/14/2024

Location: Reading Central MS

Join your fellow art educators at Reading School District's Central Middle School for a day of sharing and learning.

2. Understanding EL Interim Growth and Attainment Targets

Program: Professional Development

Audience: ELD coordinators/department leads and/or ELD teachers

Dates: 6/10/2025

Location: Washington

Join us for an introduction to PDE's EL Growth & Attainment Calculation Tool. The session will provide an overview of the tool, time for data input and analysis, and collaboration around using the data to write student or LIEP goals. Please bring along Student Data.

3. "Keep Current" Training - EI OT/PT/Speech/Psych

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 6/17/2025

Location: Zoom

Training for the new system called "Keep Current" which is replacing "Team Sync".

4. "Keep Current" Training - EI Itinerants

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 6/17/2025

Location: Zoom

Training for the new system called "Keep Current" which is replacing "Team Sync".

5. Pediatric First Aid w/ CPR - (8:00am - 12:30pm) Recommended for Early Intervention Providers

Program: Safety & Operations

Audience: All

Dates: 6/18/2025

Location: Washington Room

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American Health & Safety Institute - Pediatric First Aid with CPR. Includes instruction in Adult, Child, Infant and AED. Certification is good for 2 years. Any questions regarding this course, please contact Rodney Good at 610-987-8615.

6. Paraprofessional Summer Series #1 - Professional Boundaries, Trauma Informed Practices, & Tips & Tricks

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 6/25/2025

Location: Commonwealth A/B

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This training day will be divided into three separate topics, Professional Boundaries, Trauma Informed Practices, and Classroom Success Strategies. Topic 1 - Participants will explore the importance of clear boundaries to foster a safe, respectful, and effective learning environment. Topic 2 - Understanding how trauma impacts students' behavior, learning, and overall well-being. The goal is to create a supportive and empathetic environment where all students feel safe and capable of learning. Topic 3 - This training is designed to equip paraprofessionals with practical strategies for effective supporting students and teachers in the classroom.

Please note you can attend any or all Paraprofessional Summer Series trainings.

If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Webber at sanweb@berksiu.org or 610-987-8532.

Professional development sessions are offered for Berks County Intermediate Unit member district staff and staff from organizations supporting students from Berks County member districts. Additionally, sessions are offered for Pennsylvania districts per contracted work that falls under the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Statewide System of Support services. Fees will apply to all other participants as listed in the Frontline registration.

7. Paraprofessional Summer Series #2 - Modeling Language in Everyday Activities / Board & Buttons & iPad!

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 7/9/2025

Location: Commonwealth A/B

The training will consist of 1/2 day Modeling Language in Everyday Activities and 1/2 day Board & Buttons & iPad! Oh, my! Modeling Language in Everyday Activities- If you are supporting students with language difficulties in the general education classroom, this session is for you. Whether your student is a speaker or uses a communication device, how we talk with them makes a difference in how their language skills grow. We will review strategies for helping students to process language during daily activities and how to model language to help them express themselves. Boards and Buttons and iPads! Oh My!- We have many students who struggle to express themselves and have access to augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) systems. What is AAC? Is it only on an iPad? Why bother using a button with a recorded message? Is a communication board really helpful? These and other questions will be addressed as we demonstrate a variety of AAC systems and discuss their purpose.

Please note you can attend any or all Paraprofessional Summer Series trainings.

If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Webber at sanweb@berksiu.org or 610-987-8532.

Professional development sessions are offered for Berks County Intermediate Unit member district staff and staff from organizations supporting students from Berks County member districts. Additionally, sessions are offered for Pennsylvania districts per contracted work that falls under the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Statewide System of Support services. Fees will apply to all other participants as listed in the Frontline registration.

8. Safety Care RECERTIFICATION Behavioral Safety Training

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Berks County School District General and Special Education who hold CURRENT Safety-Care certification

Dates: 7/15/2025

Location: George/Washington

This one-day re-certification training is intended to refresh previously learned skills and maintain trainee compliance with Safety Care standards. Safety-Care training is intended to prepare staff to safely prevent and manage dangerous behavior. Staff learns to intervene professionally and therapeutically using a safe, effective approach designed to prevent or reverse escalation of problem behavior and avoid the use of restraint. Safety-Care de-escalation skills work with individuals who can communicate verbally and those who cannot. Safety-Care is based on an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) model and focuses on removing/reducing environmental consequences that reinforce problem behavior.

Any questions, please contact Claribel Reyes at clarey@berksiu.org or 610-987-8425.

9. Paraprofessional Summer Series #3: Verbal Behavior - What I Need to Know to Support My Students

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 7/16/2025

Location: Commonwealth A/B

This full-day training will focus on using evidence-based practices and behavior principles to support students with autism across grade levels. Participants will gain an understanding of vocabulary, behavior theory, and instructional practices commonly used in low-incidence classrooms.

Please note you can attend any or all Paraprofessional Summer Series trainings.

If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Webber at sanweb@berksiu.org or 610-987-8532.

Professional development sessions are offered for Berks County Intermediate Unit member district staff and staff from organizations supporting students from Berks County member districts. Additionally, sessions are offered for Pennsylvania districts per contracted work that falls under the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Statewide System of Support services. Fees will apply to all other participants as listed in the Frontline registration.

10. BLS CPR / First Aid for OVSD School Nurses

Program: Safety & Operations

Audience: School Nurses

Dates: 7/22/2025

Private class for School Nurses from Oley Valley School District. Should you or your district be in need of CPR / First Aid Training, Please Contact Rodney Good - rodgoo@berksiu.org or call 610-987-8615. AHA BLS CPR / First Aid Certification is good for 2 years

11. "Keep Current" Training - EI OT/PT/Speech/Psych

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 7/31/2025

Location: 173

Training for the new system called "Keep Current" which is replacing "Team Sync".

12. "Keep Current" Training - EI Itinerants

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 7/31/2025

Location: 173

Training for the new system called "Keep Current" which is replacing "Team Sync".

13. insideBerksbusiness (iBb) 2025

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Educators - MUST BE ACCEPTED INTO THE PROGRAM BY DISTRICT

Dates: 8/5/2025 to 8/7/2025

BCIU MUST RECEIVE DISTRICT APPROVAL BEFORE REGISTERING. insideBerksbusiness (iBb) is a 3-day summer learning experience for educators. It is a totally retooled version of the once popular Educator Internship Program. iBb brings members of the education and business communities together for activities designed to give educators an insider's look at local businesses. The end project will be a slideshow of the educator's experiences during their 3-day internship.

If you have any questions, please contact Jill Darlington, jildar@berksiu.org, 610-987-8649.

14. Paraprofessional Summer Series #4 - Direct Instruction & IEP Basics

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Paraprofessionals

Dates: 8/5/2025

Location: George/Washington

The training will consist of 1/2 day Direct Instruction and 1/2 day IEP Basics ½ day Direct Instruction: Paraprofessionals will learn the importance of the components built into a direct instruction lesson. They will practice using a signal for choral responding, reading from a scripted lesson, and tips & tricks for specific programs. We will introduce Reading Mastery, Corrective Reading, and Connecting Math. Paraprofessionals will work together to practice delivering a lesson from each program. ½ day IEP Basics: Paraprofessionals will be introduced to a mock student's IEP. We will highlight the most important sections of the IEP from a Paraprofessional's perspective, including: Present levels of Performance, Annual goals, and Specially Designed Instruction. We will look at a variety of commonly seen SDIs and elaborate on each one. We will further discuss how to best support students in a least restrictive environment, using the noted SDIs.

Please note you can attend any or all Paraprofessional Summer Series trainings.

If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Webber at sanweb@berksiu.org or 610-987-8532.

Professional development sessions are offered for Berks County Intermediate Unit member district staff and staff from organizations supporting students from Berks County member districts. Additionally, sessions are offered for Pennsylvania districts per contracted work that falls under the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Statewide System of Support services. Fees will apply to all other participants as listed in the Frontline registration.

15. Safety Care INITIAL Behavioral Safety Training

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: A Staff Development Opportunity for Berks County School Districts’ employees including general and special education teachers, administrators and paraprofessionals

Dates: 8/5/2025 to 8/6/2025

Location: Commonwealth AB

This two day training is intended to prepare staff to safely prevent and manage dangerous behavior. Staff learns to intervene professionally and therapeutically using a safe, effective approach designed to prevent or reverse escalation of problem behavior and avoid the use of restraint. Safety Care de-escalation skills work with individuals who can communicate verbally and those who cannot. Safety Care is based on an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) model and focuses on removing/reducing environmental consequences that reinforce problem behavior.

Any questions, please contact Claribel Reyes at clarey@berksiu.org or 610-987-8425.

16. Administrators Conference 2025

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Berks County School District Administrators

Dates: 8/7/2025

Location: Muhlenberg High School

The mark of a great leader lies in their ability to "walk the talk." To lead by example means to guide others through your behavior as opposed to your words. Your intention is to inspire others to follow your example. The opposite of leading by example would be to "say one thing and do another." Dr. Brown humorously and insightfully demonstrates how leading by example can increase trust and team engagement. Participants will understand how individual leaders can positively influence the behavior and attitudes of others. Today's workforce wants to see that your actions mirror what you say.

Objectives:

1. Participants will learn alignment is at the heart of being an authentic and genuine leader, by correcting inconsistencies and contractions in their behavior.

2. Participants will understand the ultimate purpose of leadership, which is to be the change you want to see in your organization.

If you have any questions, please contact Briana Hicks at brihic@berksiu.org or 610-987-8494.

17. Getting Started with Proloquo2Go - 1/2 Day

Program: Summer Workshops

Audience: Active users of Proloquo2Go, Speech Language Pathologists, Special Education Teachers, Parents

Dates: 8/11/2025

Location: BCIU - 1111 Commons Blvd. - Reading, PA 19605

Proloquo2Go is the choice of many school district teams for students using an augmentative/alternative communication app. This three-hour session will cover features and customization of vocabulary within this app. Participants are encouraged to bring iPads with this app installed as there will be only a few iPads available for participants to share.

Participants will:

1. Develop an understanding of the way vocabulary is organized within Proloquo2Go. 2. Become familiar with shortcuts to find and add new words. 3. Demonstrate how to customize vocabulary sets using features of Proloquo2Go p>Please contact Sandy Webber, sanweb@berksiu.org, with questions.

Professional development sessions are offered for Berks County Intermediate Unit member district staff and staff from organizations supporting students from Berks County member districts. Additionally, sessions are offered for Pennsylvania districts per contracted work that falls under the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Statewide System of Support services. Fees will apply to all other participants as listed in the My Learning Plan registration.

18. Getting Started with GoTalk Now - 1/2 Day

Program: Summer Workshops

Audience: Active users of GoTalk Now, Speech Language Pathologists, Special Education teachers, Parents

Dates: 8/13/2025

Location: BCIU - 1111 Commons Blvd. - Reading, PA 19605

GoTalk Now is a beginning level iPad-based communication app. This three-hou session will cover features and customization of vocabulary within the app, including the importance of appropriate vocabulary selection and organization. Participants are encouraged to bring iPads with this app installed, as there will only be a limited number of iPads for participants to share.

Objectives: 1 -Participants will review strategies for selecting and organizing vocabulary. 2 -Participants will demonstrate how to add vocabulary and customize appearance using basic grid sizes and color coding systems.

Please contact Sandy Webber, sanweb@berksiu.org, with questions.

Professional development sessions are offered for Berks County Intermediate Unit member district staff and staff from organizations supporting students from Berks County member districts. Additionally, sessions are offered for Pennsylvania districts per contracted work that falls under the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Statewide System of Support services. Fees will apply to all other participants as listed in the My Learning Plan registration.

19. Getting Started with SymbolStix - 1/2 Day

Program: Summer Workshops

Audience: Active users of SymbolStix, Speech Language Pathologists, Special Education teachers

Dates: 8/14/2025

Location: BCIU - 1111 Commons Blvd. - Reading, PA 19605

SymbolStix is a subscription service that allows users to build static communication boards for multiple types of activities. This three-hour session will cover the features of the program and how to create basic activity boards, core boards, and other types of visual supports for receptive and expressive communication. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops and login information for this subscription.

Objectives:

1 - Participants will review strategies for selecting and organizing vocabulary when creating a static board or other type of visual support. 2 - Participants will demonstrate how to create a static board using basic grid sizes and color coding systems, as well as other types of visual supports for receptive and expressive communication.

Please contact Sandy Webber, sanweb@berksiu.org, with questions.

Professional development sessions are offered for Berks County Intermediate Unit member district staff and staff from organizations supporting students from Berks County member districts. Additionally, sessions are offered for Pennsylvania districts per contracted work that falls under the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Statewide System of Support services. Fees will apply to all other participants as listed in the My Learning Plan registration.

20. EI Start of the Year In-Service

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 8/20/2025

Location: Hertz/Rohrbach George/Washington

Mandatory in-service for all Early Intervention staff.

21. Paraprofessional Academy - DAY 1

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Special education paraprofessionals, instructional assistants, classroom assistants, and Title 1 assistants

Dates: 8/20/2025

Location: Hertz/Rohrbach

This is the first day of a 6 day training that will prepare paras to meet the rigorous federal and state standards and the Pennsylvania Paraeducator credential. Once the six days have been completed in their entirety, individual assessments are complete, and supervisory approval has been given, the paraprofessional will be able to apply for the PA Paraeducator credential. Participants must attend every one of the six sessions to meet the requirements.

Professional development sessions are offered for Berks County Intermediate Unit member district staff and staff from organizations supporting students from Berks County member districts. Additionally, sessions are offered for Pennsylvania districts per contracted work that falls under the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Statewide System of Support services. Fees will apply to all other participants not part of a Berks County School.

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST ADHERE TO CDC GUIDELINES, PENNSYLVANIA GUIDELINES, AND THE BCIU HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN IN ORDER TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE IN THESE CLASSES.

Any questions, please contact Sandy Webber at sanweb@berksiu.org or 610-987-8532.

22. "Keep Current" Training - EI OT/PT/Speech/Psych

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 8/21/2025

Location: Pine Forge

Training for the new system called "Keep Current" which is replacing "Team Sync".

23. "Keep Current" Training - EI Itinerants

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 8/21/2025

Location: Pine Forge

Training for the new system called "Keep Current" which is replacing "Team Sync".

24. "Keep Current" Training - EI OT/PT/Speech/Psych

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 8/21/2025

Location: Pine Forge

Training for the new system called "Keep Current" which is replacing "Team Sync".

25. "Keep Current" Training - EI Itinerants

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 8/21/2025

Location: Pine Forge

Training for the new system called "Keep Current" which is replacing "Team Sync".

26. "Keep Current" Training - EI OT/PT/Speech/Psych

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 8/22/2025

Location: 174

Training for the new system called "Keep Current" which is replacing "Team Sync".

27. "Keep Current" Training - EI Itinerants

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 8/22/2025

Location: 174

Training for the new system called "Keep Current" which is replacing "Team Sync".

28. "Keep Current" Training - EI OT/PT/Speech/Psych

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 8/22/2025

Location: 174

Training for the new system called "Keep Current" which is replacing "Team Sync".

29. "Keep Current" Training - EI Itinerants

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 8/22/2025

Location: 174

Training for the new system called "Keep Current" which is replacing "Team Sync".

30. Emotional Support Classroom Series-Day 1

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: newer emotional support teachers, related service providers, and paraprofessionals who work with students who have emotional support needs

Dates: 9/10/2025

Location: Commonwealth AB

This training series is designed for new teachers and support staff who work in emotional support classrooms. Attendees will learn how to set up their classrooms for academic and behavioral success. Attendees will also learn skills to prevent and manage common behavioral issues, to use reinforcement procedures effectively, and to teach functional skills such as social skills and self-regulation. Participants are encouraged to, but not required to attend both days of training in order to receive training credits.

31. BECEC Annual Retreat

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 9/11/2025

Location: Hertz/Rohrbach

Learning through Routines: Embedding Instruction for Young Children in Child Care and Preschool Classrooms
Early Intervention in Pennsylvania promotes the use of coaching supports and collaborative services to meet the needs of infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children with disabilities and their families, caregivers, and early care and education providers. During this session, participants will be introduced to the evidenced-based frameworks for Early Intervention service delivery in Pennsylvania; namely, Family Guided Routines Based Intervention and Embedded Instruction for Early Learning. The rationale and key principles underlying these service delivery models will be discussed. Participants will then be guided through the steps of Embedded Instruction for Early Learning to increase their understanding of how Early Intervention and Early Care and Education professionals can work together to provide embedded learning opportunities to children with delays and disabilities in childcare and preschool settings and to support participants' confidence in sharing this information with families.

32. BCIU Instructional Coach Collaborative (CMC) Network Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Instructional Coaches

Dates: 9/16/2025

Location: Hertz/Rohrbach

The BCIU CMC Network provides instructional coaches throughout Berks County the opportunity to learn from and with job-alike peers, provide and receive support from other coaches and mentors, and share issues, concerns and solutions. Each meeting includes networking time, professional learning opportunities, time for reflection and planning, and IU updates. Act 48 credits will be awarded for each meeting attended upon completion of an evaluation in Frontline Education. If you have questions regarding the content of the session, please contact Instructional Coach Mentors, Carissa Noel (carnoe@berksiu.org) or Liz O'Brien (eliobr@berksiu.org). If you have questions regarding the registration process or Act 48 credits, please contact Claribel Reyes at clarey@berksiu.org.

33. Restorative Practices PD

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Wilson School District ONLY

Dates: 9/16/2025

Location: Commonwealth AB

Restorative practices is a transdisciplinary field of study that examines how to strengthen relationships between individuals and improve social connections within communities. Restorative practices are used in conflict resolution, creating dialogue, bridging gaps across divided groups, and building cultures where all members have a voice, work more effectively together, and become more innovative. In schools, restorative practices positively impact student behavior and school climate. They create a sense of belonging, minimize harm, and support student learning while cultivating students who are better equipped to navigate complex challenges, self-regulate, manage conflict, and become better citizens. They uncover the root causes of conflict and create a space to facilitate complex conversations to minimize harm, repair relationships, and identify solutions. THIS IS BY INVITATION ONLY

34. Para Academy-Day 2

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Paraprofessionals already in the Para Academy

Dates: 9/17/2025

Location: Hertz/Rohrbach

Day 2 of the Para Academy - registration is ONLY for those who are already in the program.

35. Internship Coordinators' Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Internship Coordinators, Principals

Dates: 9/18/2025

Location: Hertz Room

Internship Coordinators' Meeting - PD, Sharing, Collaborating

36. Virtual Academy Coordinators' Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Online Learning Network Group

Dates: 9/18/2025

Location: Virtual Meeting/Roosevelt Room

The virtual academy directors and coordinators in Berks County are meeting to discuss, share and compare each district's online program. The objective of the meeting is to collaborate and implement best practices for operating a successful online program. If you'd like to network with the group, please join us. Just be sure to register for each month you are planning to attend.

37. "Keep Current" Training - Open to all

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 9/19/2025

Location: 174

Training for the new system called "Keep Current" which is replacing "Team Sync".

38. BSPA-Welcome back/check in ASPP, PaTTAN updates?

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Berks School Psychologists

Dates: 9/19/2025

BSPA Meeting:

Presenters: BSPA Officers

This meeting is only available to those who hold a valid school psychologist certification/credential and/or are currently enrolled in a school psychology training program.

39. EI Itinerant Meeting

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 9/19/2025

Location: Hohl Room

Mandatory meeting for all itinerants (service delivery).

40. EI Speech Meeting

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 9/19/2025

Location: Hertz Room

Mandatory meeting for EI speech therapists.

41. Restorative Practices PD

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Wilson School District ONLY

Dates: 9/23/2025

Location: Commonwealth AB

Restorative practices is a transdisciplinary field of study that examines how to strengthen relationships between individuals and improve social connections within communities. Restorative practices are used in conflict resolution, creating dialogue, bridging gaps across divided groups, and building cultures where all members have a voice, work more effectively together, and become more innovative. In schools, restorative practices positively impact student behavior and school climate. They create a sense of belonging, minimize harm, and support student learning while cultivating students who are better equipped to navigate complex challenges, self-regulate, manage conflict, and become better citizens. They uncover the root causes of conflict and create a space to facilitate complex conversations to minimize harm, repair relationships, and identify solutions. THIS IS BY INVITATION ONLY

42. Para Academy-Day 2

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Paraprofessionals already in the Para Academy

Dates: 9/24/2025

Location: Hertz/Rohrbach

Day 2 of the Para Academy - registration is ONLY for those who are already in the program.

43. Evidence-Based Practices to Support Students with Autism: Part 1

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Low incidence classroom teachers, Administrators, Related service providers

Dates: 9/25/2025

Location: Commonwealth AB

This introductory workshop is designed for new low incidence classroom teachers, as well as administrators and related service providers. The focus of this workshop will be on autism, including the implications of the diagnosis, use of visual supports across educational environments, and instructional strategies. *Teams are encouraged, but not required. THIS IS A HALF DAY TRAINING. PLEASE CHOOSE AM OR PM SECTION.

44. EI OT/PT Meeting

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 9/26/2025

Location: Board Room

All Occupational and Physical Therapists, Austill's Representatives and EI Administrators. May include other staff from time to time.

45. STEELS Elementary Immersion AM Session Fall 2025

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-5 science and technology/engineering teachers, elementary principals, and administrators

Dates: 10/2/2025

Location: Hertz/Rohrbach

New
Participants will:

*Learn about the development of PA's new STEELS standards, influenced by the K-12 science framework and NGSS
*Unpack standards and understand the three-dimensional nature of performance expectations that include Science and Engineering Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Disciplinary Core Ideas
*Access the STEELS Hub and examine all standards documents for your grade levels/bands
*Work as school/grade level teams to discuss standards alignment across grade levels, explore the curriculum frameworks, and strategize implementation ideas moving forward
*Explore essential instructional shifts that will be required to implement the STEELS standards in a student-centered, phenomena-based, three dimensional learning approach

Time will be provided to teams for district-specific planning.
This session is an AM HALF DAY SESSION running 8:15-11:15 am. Recommended audience: Science and Technology & Engineering teachers in grades K-5; science leadership teams; instructional coaches; curriculum coordinators; building principals

NOTE: Fees may apply, see specifics on full registration page. Subscriber Price or no fee applies to K-12 Educators employed by Berks County Public School Districts/CTCs as paid member districts under mandated services. The general price applies to all other educators in nonpublic schools, out-of-county schools, local organizations, etc. that are not paid members.

46. STEELS Elementary Immersion PM Session Fall 2025

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-5 science and technology/engineering teachers, elementary principals, and administrators

Dates: 10/2/2025

Location: Hertz/Rohrbach

New
Participants will:

*Learn about the development of PA's new STEELS standards, influenced by the K-12 science framework and NGSS
*Unpack standards and understand the three-dimensional nature of performance expectations that include Science and Engineering Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Disciplinary Core Ideas
*Access the STEELS Hub and examine all standards documents for your grade levels/bands
*Work as school/grade level teams to discuss standards alignment across grade levels, explore the curriculum frameworks, and strategize implementation ideas moving forward
*Explore essential instructional shifts that will be required to implement the STEELS standards in a student-centered, phenomena-based, three dimensional learning approach

Time will be provided to teams for district-specific planning.
This session is a PM HALF DAY SESSION running 12:45-3:45 pm. Recommended audience: Science and Technology & Engineering teachers in grades K-5; science leadership teams; instructional coaches; curriculum coordinators; building principals

NOTE: Fees may apply, see specifics on full registration page. Subscriber Price or no fee applies to K-12 Educators employed by Berks County Public School Districts/CTCs as paid member districts under mandated services. The general price applies to all other educators in nonpublic schools, out-of-county schools, local organizations, etc. that are not paid members.

47. Safety Care RECERTIFICATION Behavioral Safety Training

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Berks County School District General and Special Education who hold CURRENT Safety-Care certification

Dates: 10/9/2025

Location: George/Washington

This one-day re-certification training is intended to refresh previously learned skills and maintain trainee compliance with Safety Care standards. Safety-Care training is intended to prepare staff to safely prevent and manage dangerous behavior. Staff learns to intervene professionally and therapeutically using a safe, effective approach designed to prevent or reverse escalation of problem behavior and avoid the use of restraint. Safety-Care de-escalation skills work with individuals who can communicate verbally and those who cannot. Safety-Care is based on an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) model and focuses on removing/reducing environmental consequences that reinforce problem behavior.

Any questions, please contact Claribel Reyes at clarey@berksiu.org or 610-987-8425.

48. Alternatives to Standardized Assessments and Eligibility for Speech and Language Services

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: speech language pathologists

Dates: 10/13/2025

Location: Commonwealth B

Participants will review and discuss non-standardized protocols to supplement an evaluation of a student for speech and language services in the educational setting.

Objectives: a. Review multiple options across areas of the practice.

b. Discuss documentation of non-standardized protocols based on their educational impact.

c. Discuss the importance of student self-advocacy in the evaluation process.

d. Discuss the importance of consistency with teacher input in the evaluation process.

e. Review eligibility criteria utilized in districts across Berks County.

Any questions, please contact Claribel Reyes Lopez at clarey@berksiu.org or 610-987-8425.

Professional development sessions are offered for Berks County Intermediate Unit member district staff and staff from organizations supporting students from Berks County member districts. Additionally, sessions are offered for Pennsylvania districts per contracted work that falls under the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Statewide System of Support services. Fees will apply to all other participants as listed in the Frontline registration.

49. ESL Network Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: ESL Teachers & Administrators

Dates: 10/13/2025

Location: George/Washington

New
ELD Teachers, Coordinators and Administrators you are invited to join us for an engaging session focused on collaboration, networking, and updates regarding English as a Second Language (ESL) education. Our meetings will offer valuable updates from state authorities on testing protocols and best practices, problem-solving sessions, and the development of English Language Development (ELD) strategies. This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with colleagues, share insights, and discuss common questions regarding the education of English Language Learners (ELLs). The session will be conducted in person, providing a conducive environment for discussions and networking. We look forward to your participation and meaningful contributions to our collective efforts in supporting the ELL population in Berks County. NOTE: Fees may apply, see specifics on full registration page. Subscriber Price or no fee applies to K-12 Educators employed by Berks County Public School Districts/CTCs as paid member districts under mandated services. The general price applies to all other educators in nonpublic schools, out-of-county schools, local organizations, etc. that are not paid members.

50. Visuals, Regulation & Collaboration: Practical Strategies for Low-Incidence Classrooms

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Special Education Teachers in Low-Incidence Settings (including autism, intellectual disability, multi disabilities and other complex support needs.

Dates: 10/13/2025

Location: George Room

This targeted training is designed specifically for special education teachers supporting students with low-incidence disabilities. In complex learning environments, clarity, consistency, and calm are essential, and this session provides a toolbox of practical strategies to help create just that.

We'll explore Visual Systems That Work, co-regulation and vestibular Regulation, Functional Communication Tips and Tricks, Working with Paraprofessionals, and Schedules and Socials Stories that stick.

Please contact Sandy Webber at sanweb@berksiu.org, 610-987-8532 with questions. Professional development sessions are offered for Berks County Intermediate Unit member district staff and staff from organizations supporting students from Berks County member districts. Additionally, sessions are offered for Pennsylvania districts per contracted work that falls under the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Statewide System of Support services. Fees will apply to all other participants as listed in the My Learning Plan registration.

51. Para Academy-Day 3

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Paraprofessionals already in the Para Academy

Dates: 10/15/2025

Location: Hertz/Rohrbach

Day 3 of the Para Academy - registration is ONLY for those who are already in the program.

52. BCIU Instructional Coach Collaborative (CMC) Network Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Instructional Coaches

Dates: 10/16/2025

Location: Hertz/Rohrbach

The BCIU CMC Network provides instructional coaches throughout Berks County the opportunity to learn from and with job-alike peers, provide and receive support from other coaches and mentors, and share issues, concerns and solutions. Each meeting includes networking time, professional learning opportunities, time for reflection and planning, and IU updates. Act 48 credits will be awarded for each meeting attended upon completion of an evaluation in Frontline Education. If you have questions regarding the content of the session, please contact Instructional Coach Mentors, Carissa Noel (carnoe@berksiu.org) or Liz O'Brien (eliobr@berksiu.org). If you have questions regarding the registration process or Act 48 credits, please contact Claribel Reyes at clarey@berksiu.org.

53. PBIS Tier 1 - Day 1 Training | Overview

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Professionals Only - General Ed Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Administrators, School Counselors, Psychologists, BCBAs

Dates: 10/16/2025

Location: Commonwealth AB

This module aims to build the capacity of participants to serve on a Tier 1 Team by 1) providing definitions and components of SWPBIS and 2) positioning teams to engage in effective teaming and action planning with the use of fidelity tools. This module also ensures that all team members develop an in-depth understanding of the importance of establishing school-wide behavioral expectations. In addition to establishing positively stated expectations, this module will require team members to create a behavior matrix that defines the stated behavioral expectations across all settings of the school community. Team members will also work together to generate a plan for obtaining staff and student feedback on the expectations and matrix. This training is only open to invited teams and a building administrator is required to attend each session. All participants must sign up for all 3 days of PBIS training. If interested, please contact Heather Wamsher, TaC Program Administrator, at heawam@berksiu.org prior to attempting to register. Goals for this Module:



•Convey the evidence-based benefits of installing and implementing SWPBIS.



•Provide definitions, common language, and structures relevant to a SWPBIS that will encourage cohesive teaming.



•Identify team roles and responsibilities.



•Introduce the team to a problem-solving cycle and fidelity tools.



•Acquire an understanding of the importance of behavioral expectations.



•Develop behavioral expectations and matrix addressing all aspects of the school community.



•Create a plan for obtaining feedback related to expectations and matrix. Any questions, please contact Claribel Reyes Lopez at clareyb@berksiu.org or 610-987-8425.

54. STEM Educators Network Meeting - October 2025

Program: Professional Development

Audience: STEM Educators

Dates: 10/16/2025

Location: Weavers Orchard, 40 Fruit Lane, Morgantown, PA 195

This STEM Network Meeting will have a professional learning opportunity for learners of all levels. More details will be emailed to registrants. The purpose of the BCIU STEM Network Meetings is to give STEM leaders and educators an opportunity to: -Stay informed of the most current information from the PDE and professional organizations, and share that information with colleagues in their school or district -Engage in collegial professional development activities for the purpose of building their own capacity to strengthen standards-aligned systems at the classroom, building and district levels|-Serve as a collaborative resource for regional professional development activities -Network and engage in collegial dialogue with other "job alike" professionals

-Network and engage in collegial dialogue with other "job alike" professionals

55. Virtual Academy Coordinators' Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Online Learning Network Group

Dates: 10/16/2025

Location: Virtual Meeting/Roosevelt Room

The virtual academy directors and coordinators in Berks County are meeting to discuss, share and compare each district's online program. The objective of the meeting is to collaborate and implement best practices for operating a successful online program. If you'd like to network with the group, please join us. Just be sure to register for each month you are planning to attend.

56. "Keep Current" Training - Open to all

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 10/17/2025

Location: 173

Training for the new system called "Keep Current" which is replacing "Team Sync".

57. BSPA-Legal updates (tentative)

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Berks School Psychologists

Dates: 10/17/2025

BSPA Meeting:

Presenters: BSPA Officers

This meeting is only available to those who hold a valid school psychologist certification/credential and/or are currently enrolled in a school psychology training program.

58. PREPaRE Core Workshop 2 (WS2) Mental Health Crisis Interventions: Responding to an Acute Traumatic Stressor in Schools

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Audience: Workshop 2- Mental Health Crisis Interventions: Responding to an Acute Traumatic Stressor in Schools is for individuals who are school mental health professionals, including school psychologists, school counselors, school social workers, as well as behavior specialists, nurses, and local community mental health providers. Individuals should attend as part of a school or LEA team.

Dates: 10/21/2025 to 10/22/2025

Location: Rohrbach Room

The PREPaRE curriculum is a two-part training developed by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) that addresses both crisis prevention and response. Dependent upon an individual's role in the school/ LEA team, they may attend only one or both workshops. The PREPaRE Workshops are designed to be completed by school teams. PREPaRE Workshops provide a framework for schools or LEAS that require administrative support and a team approach to contextualize to their setting and implement with a team approach. PREPARE Core Workshop 2 (WS2) Mental Health Crisis Interventions: Responding to an Acute Traumatic Stressor in Schools is a two-day training focused on mental health intervention and recovery following any type of crisis. Participants will: 1. Report reduced anxiety and fear associated with the provision of school mental health crisis interventions; 2. Report increased knowledge and confidence associated with the provision of school mental health crisis interventions; 3. Identify variables that help to estimate the number of individuals traumatized by a crisis; 4. Recognize the difference between common crisis reactions and mental illness; 5. Identify the elements of school crisis preparedness specified by the PREPaRE acronym; 6. Recognize risk factors that predict psychological trauma; 7. Identify the warning signs that indicate psychological trauma; 8. Place PREPaRE mental health crisis interventions on a multitiered continuum ranging from least to most restrictive; and 9. Match the degree of psychological trauma risk to the appropriate school crisis interventions.

59. Emotional Support Classroom Series-Day 2

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: newer emotional support teachers, related service providers, and paraprofessionals who work with students who have emotional support needs

Dates: 10/22/2025

Location: Commonwealth AB

This training series is designed for new teachers and support staff who work in emotional support classrooms. Attendees will learn how to set up their classrooms for academic and behavioral success. Attendees will also learn skills to prevent and manage common behavioral issues, to use reinforcement procedures effectively, and to teach functional skills such as social skills and self-regulation. Participants are encouraged to, but not required to attend both days of training in order to receive training credits.

60. Para Academy-Day 3

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Paraprofessionals already in the Para Academy

Dates: 10/22/2025

Location: Hertz/Rohrbach

Day 3 of the Para Academy - registration is ONLY for those who are already in the program.

61. EI AT Training

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 10/24/2025

Location: Virtual

1. AT Process (zoom) 2. Starting and Implementing AT in Community Settings 3. Beyond modeling: Explicit instruction with AT

62. Evidence-Based Practices to Support Students with Autism: Part 2

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Low incidence classroom teachers, Administrators, Related service providers

Dates: 11/11/2025

Location: Commonwealth AB

This workshop is designed for low incidence classroom teachers, as well as administrators and related service providers. The focus of this workshop will discuss more in-depth strategies related to behavioral self-regulation, as well as how to create and utilize social stories to support self-regulation. *Teams are encouraged, but not required. THIS IS A HALF DAY TRAINING. PLEASE CHOOSE AM OR PM SECTION.

63. Safety Care INITIAL Behavioral Safety Training

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: A Staff Development Opportunity for Berks County School Districts’ employees including general and special education teachers, administrators and paraprofessionals

Dates: 11/12/2025 to 11/13/2025

Location: George/Washington

This two day training is intended to prepare staff to safely prevent and manage dangerous behavior. Staff learns to intervene professionally and therapeutically using a safe, effective approach designed to prevent or reverse escalation of problem behavior and avoid the use of restraint. Safety Care de-escalation skills work with individuals who can communicate verbally and those who cannot. Safety Care is based on an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) model and focuses on removing/reducing environmental consequences that reinforce problem behavior.

Any questions, please contact Claribel Reyes at clarey@berksiu.org or 610-987-8425.

64. C-STAG Threat Assessment Training

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 11/12/2025

Location: Hertz/Rohrbach

The Virginia Student Threat Assessment Guidelines (V-STAG) is an evidence-based model for schools to use in conducting threat assessments in K-12 schools. The model provides a step-by-step process in the manual, Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines, for conducting a threat assessment when a student has made a threat or engaged in threatening behavior. The goal of this model is to prevent violence and return a student to school by understanding why a threat was made and resolving the conflict or problem that stimulated the threat. This model was developed by Dr. Dewey Cornell and colleagues at the University of Virginia and has been widely adopted by schools in Virginia and nationwide.

Workshop Learning Objectives:








• Learn the rationale for using a threat assessment model.








• Learn and apply Threat Assessment Guidelines in schools.








• Become familiar with legal and mental health issues in threat assessment.








• Practice using the model to address cases of threats made by students.

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

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: District Leaders & School Leaders, Teacher Leaders also welcome

Dates: 11/12/2025

Location: Commonwealth AB

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.

66. EI Speech/Itinerant Meeting

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 11/14/2025

Location: Hertz/Rohrbach

Mandatory meeting for all Itinerants and Speech Therapists (service delivery).

67. Virtual Academy Coordinators' Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Online Learning Network Group

Dates: 11/20/2025

Location: Virtual Meeting/Roosevelt Room

The virtual academy directors and coordinators in Berks County are meeting to discuss, share and compare each district's online program. The objective of the meeting is to collaborate and implement best practices for operating a successful online program. If you'd like to network with the group, please join us. Just be sure to register for each month you are planning to attend.

68. "Keep Current" Training - Open to all

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 11/21/2025

Location: 173

Training for the new system called "Keep Current" which is replacing "Team Sync".

69. BSPA-MTSS: Behavior

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Berks School Psychologists

Dates: 11/21/2025

BSPA Meeting:

Presenters: BSPA Officers

This meeting is only available to those who hold a valid school psychologist certification/credential and/or are currently enrolled in a school psychology training program.

70. EI Full Staff In-Service/Team Data Meeting

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 11/24/2025

Location: Hertz/Rohrbach & George/Washington

Mandatory meeting for all EI staff.

71. Youth Mental Health First Aide (Virtual)

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Counselors, Psychologists, Social Workers.

Dates: 12/3/2025

Location: Virtual

Mental Health First Aid for Youth is designed to teach school staff, teachers, health, and human services workers how to help an adolescent (age 12-18) who is experiencing a mental health or addiction challenge or is in crisis. The course introduces common mental health challenges for youth, reviews typical adolescent development, and teaches a 5-step action plan for how to help young people in both crisis and non-crisis situations. Topics covered include anxiety, depression, substance use, disorders in which psychosis may occur, disruptive behavior disorders (including AD/HD), and eating disorders. Participants will engage with the course asynchronously for approximately 4.5 hours prior to the 4.5 synchronous virtual training. Participants will be able to:



• Recognize the potential risk factors and warning signs for a range of mental health problems including depression, anxiety/trauma, psychosis and psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, and self-injury.



• Use a 5-step action plan to help an individual in crisis connect with appropriate professional help.



• Interpret the prevalence of various mental health disorders in the U.S. and the need for reduced negative attitudes in their communities.



• Apply knowledge of the appropriate professional, peer, social, and self-help resources available to help someone with a mental health problem treat and manage the problem and achieve recovery.

72. Teachers of the Gifted Network Meeting - December 2025

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 12/3/2025

Location: George/Washington Rooms

Gifted support teachers, principals, and gifted education supervisors are invited to join us for professional learning and networking and collaboration with peers.
NOTE: Fees may apply, see specifics on full registration page. Subscriber Price or no fee applies to K-12 Educators employed by Berks County Public School Districts/CTCs as paid member districts under mandated services. The general price applies to all other educators in nonpublic schools, out-of-county schools, local organizations, etc. that are not paid members.

73. STEM Educators Network Meeting - December 2025

Program: Professional Development

Audience: STEM Educators

Dates: 12/4/2025

Location: Conrad Weiser Area School District, West Elementar

This STEM Network Meeting will have a professional learning opportunity for learners of all levels, with a focus on drones. More details will be emailed to registrants.

The purpose of the BCIU STEM Network Meetings is to give STEM leaders and educators an opportunity to: -Stay informed of the most current information from the PDE and professional organizations, and share that information with colleagues in their school or district -Engage in collegial professional development activities for the purpose of building their own capacity to strengthen standards-aligned systems at the classroom, building and district levels|-Serve as a collaborative resource for regional professional development activities -Network and engage in collegial dialogue with other "job alike" professionals

-Network and engage in collegial dialogue with other "job alike" professionals

74. EI AT Training

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 12/5/2025

Location: Hohl Room

1. AT Process (zoom) 2. Starting and Implementing AT in Community Settings 3. Beyond modeling: Explicit instruction with AT

75. BCIU Instructional Coach Collaborative (CMC) Network Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Instructional Coaches

Dates: 12/9/2025

Location: Hertz/Rohrbach

The BCIU CMC Network provides instructional coaches throughout Berks County the opportunity to learn from and with job-alike peers, provide and receive support from other coaches and mentors, and share issues, concerns and solutions. Each meeting includes networking time, professional learning opportunities, time for reflection and planning, and IU updates. Act 48 credits will be awarded for each meeting attended upon completion of an evaluation in Frontline Education. If you have questions regarding the content of the session, please contact Instructional Coach Mentors, Carissa Noel (carnoe@berksiu.org) or Liz O'Brien (eliobr@berksiu.org). If you have questions regarding the registration process or Act 48 credits, please contact Claribel Reyes at clarey@berksiu.org.

76. ESL Network Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: ESL Teachers & Administrators

Dates: 12/9/2025

Location: Commonwealth A

ELD Teachers, Coordinators and Administrators you are invited to join us for an engaging session focused on collaboration, networking, and updates regarding English as a Second Language (ESL) education. Our meetings will offer valuable updates from state authorities on testing protocols and best practices, problem-solving sessions, and the development of English Language Development (ELD) strategies. This is an excellent opportunity to collaborate with colleagues, share insights, and discuss common questions regarding the education of English Language Learners (ELLs). The session will be conducted in person, providing a conducive environment for discussions and networking. We look forward to your participation and meaningful contributions to our collective efforts in supporting the ELL population in Berks County. NOTE: Fees may apply, see specifics on full registration page. Subscriber Price or no fee applies to K-12 Educators employed by Berks County Public School Districts/CTCs as paid member districts under mandated services. The general price applies to all other educators in nonpublic schools, out-of-county schools, local organizations, etc. that are not paid members.

77. PBIS Tier 1 - Day 2 Designing Lesson Plans:

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Professionals Only - General Ed Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Administrators, School Counselors, Psychologists, BCBAs

Dates: 12/10/2025

Location: Commonwealth AB

The purpose of this module is to prepare teams/schools to expand the development of establishing school-wide expectations and creating lesson plans to explicitly teach the expectations. This module will establish the importance of explicit instruction, determine a lesson plan format for the creation of the expectation, and develop a system to develop the lesson plan. This training is only open to invited teams and a building administrator is required to attend each session. All participants must sign up for all 3 days of PBIS training. Day 1 training must be completed prior to Days 2 & 3. Please contact Heather Wamsher, TaC Program Administrator, at heawam@berksiu.org with any questions or concerns. Goals for this Module:



• Understand why and how to teach appropriate behavior.



• Identify connections to the Danielson Model.



• Analyze the results of the Self-Assessment Survey



• Identify a format for lesson plans.



• Develop a plan to include teaching staff in the development of behavior lesson plans. Any questions, please contact Claribel Reyes Lopez at clarey@berksiu.org or 610-987-8425.

78. Safety Care RECERTIFICATION Behavioral Safety Training

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Berks County School District General and Special Education who hold CURRENT Safety-Care certification

Dates: 12/10/2025

Location: George/Washington

This one-day re-certification training is intended to refresh previously learned skills and maintain trainee compliance with Safety Care standards. Safety-Care training is intended to prepare staff to safely prevent and manage dangerous behavior. Staff learns to intervene professionally and therapeutically using a safe, effective approach designed to prevent or reverse escalation of problem behavior and avoid the use of restraint. Safety-Care de-escalation skills work with individuals who can communicate verbally and those who cannot. Safety-Care is based on an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) model and focuses on removing/reducing environmental consequences that reinforce problem behavior.

Any questions, please contact Claribel Reyes at clarey@berksiu.org or 610-987-8425.

79. Internship Coordinators' Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Internship Coordinators, Principals

Dates: 12/11/2025

Location: Hertz Room

Internship Coordinators' Meeting - PD, Sharing, Collaborating

80. "Keep Current" Training - Open to all

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 12/12/2025

Location: 173

Training for the new system called "Keep Current" which is replacing "Team Sync".

81. Virtual Academy Coordinators' Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Online Learning Network Group

Dates: 12/18/2025

Location: Virtual Meeting/Roosevelt Room

The virtual academy directors and coordinators in Berks County are meeting to discuss, share and compare each district's online program. The objective of the meeting is to collaborate and implement best practices for operating a successful online program. If you'd like to network with the group, please join us. Just be sure to register for each month you are planning to attend.

82. BSPA-

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Berks School Psychologists

Dates: 12/19/2025

BSPA Meeting:

Presenters: BSPA Officers

This meeting is only available to those who hold a valid school psychologist certification/credential and/or are currently enrolled in a school psychology training program.

83. Ready, SETT, Go! Using the SETT framework (½ day: Communication; ½ day: Academics)

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: special education administrators, special education teachers, speech language pathologists, school psychologists, BCBA

Dates: 1/8/2026

Location: Commonwealth AB

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Determining appropriate assistive technology can seem like a daunting task best left to the experts, but school teams are the experts in their student's needs. Team participation and responsibility are key factors in effective choice and sustained use of all forms of assistive technology. This training will cover how to use the SETT framework with a school team to gather information in determining if assistive technology is needed to support both academic and communication needs. We will also review how and where information can be included in an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to document assistive technology. Participants will Identify key staff roles needed for an effective assistive technology SETT meeting/input Identify the components of the SETT Identify sources of information and data for inclusion in a SETT Review sources of information to identify assistive technologies for trial Develop trial procedures and data collection systems to document the process Identify barriers to effective assistive technology implementation Review documentation of assistive technology in the IEP.

84. Para Academy-Day 4

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Paraprofessionals already in the Para Academy

Dates: 1/14/2026

Location: Hertz/Rohrbach

Day 4 of the Para Academy - registration is ONLY for those who are already in the program.

85. BSPA-Secondary Transition

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Berks School Psychologists

Dates: 1/16/2026

BSPA Meeting:

Presenters: BSPA Officers

This meeting is only available to those who hold a valid school psychologist certification/credential and/or are currently enrolled in a school psychology training program.

86. EI Speech Meeting

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 1/16/2026

Location: Room 173

Mandatory meeting for EI speech therapists.

87. EI OT/PT Meeting

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 1/16/2026

Location: Virtual

All Occupational and Physical Therapists, Austill's Representatives and EI Administrators. May include other staff from time to time.

88. Para Academy-Day 4

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Paraprofessionals already in the Para Academy

Dates: 1/21/2026

Location: Hertz/Rohrbach

Day 4 of the Para Academy - registration is ONLY for those who are already in the program.

89. Virtual Academy Coordinators' Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Online Learning Network Group

Dates: 1/22/2026

Location: Virtual Meeting/Roosevelt Room

The virtual academy directors and coordinators in Berks County are meeting to discuss, share and compare each district's online program. The objective of the meeting is to collaborate and implement best practices for operating a successful online program. If you'd like to network with the group, please join us. Just be sure to register for each month you are planning to attend.

90. EI Itinerant Meeting

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 1/23/2026

Location: Virtual

Mandatory meeting for all itinerants (service delivery).

91. School Attendance Training Session - Winter 2026

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 2/3/2026

Location: George Washington

The purpose of this session is to provide school personnel who are new to the school attendance process (or would like a refresher) a basic understanding of the Pa Compulsory Attendance Law, the PDE BEC and the process that needs to be followed especially in Berks County and the resources available for assistance. The workshop will include information about holding a School Attendance Improvement Conference and completing the School Attendance Improvement Plan. The Berks County Protocol and the Advancing School Attendance Program will be reviewed.

Target Audience: Assistant Principals, Attendance Secretaries, School Social Workers, Home School Visitors, and anyone else with a primary responsibility for attendance letters, Student Attendance Improvement Conferences, referrals to ASAP and/or citations.

92. Untangling Executive Function Skills

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: General Education Educators, Special Education Educators, Related Service Providers, Administrators

Dates: 2/11/2026

Location: Commonwealth AB

This comprehensive training is designed for professionals aiming to deepen their understanding of executive function (EF) skills and their pivotal role in learning and development. Participants will explore the foundational aspects of EF, its impact on learning, and practical strategies to support skill development.

Objectives

- Define Executive Functioning and Its Impact on Learning

- Identify the Three Core Areas of Executive Functioning

- Explore Common Instructional Approaches and Resources

- Explore Techniques for Repetition and Practice through Hands On Activities

Any questions, please contact Sandy Webber at sanweb@berksiu.org or 610-987-8532.

Professional development sessions are offered for Berks County Intermediate Unit member district staff and staff from organizations supporting students from Berks County member districts. Additionally, sessions are offered for Pennsylvania districts per contracted work that falls under the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Statewide System of Support services. Fees will apply to all other participants as listed in the Frontline registration.

93. EI Full Staff In-Service/Team Data Meeting

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 2/19/2026

Location: TBD

Mandatory meeting for all EI staff.

94. Virtual Academy Coordinators' Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Online Learning Network Group

Dates: 2/19/2026

Location: Virtual Meeting/Roosevelt Room

The virtual academy directors and coordinators in Berks County are meeting to discuss, share and compare each district's online program. The objective of the meeting is to collaborate and implement best practices for operating a successful online program. If you'd like to network with the group, please join us. Just be sure to register for each month you are planning to attend.

95. BSPA-

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Berks School Psychologists

Dates: 2/20/2026

BSPA Meeting:

Presenters: BSPA Officers

This meeting is only available to those who hold a valid school psychologist certification/credential and/or are currently enrolled in a school psychology training program.

96. Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) - PROFESSIONALS ONLY

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Professionals Only: Designed for General Education and Special Education teachers

Dates: 2/25/2026

Location: Commonwealth AB

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This professional development session explores Universal Design for Learning (UDL), a framework aimed at improving teaching and learning for every student. Educators will discover how to create adaptable learning environments and resources that support diverse learning needs. The session offers practical strategies for applying UDL principles to build inclusive classrooms that promote multiple ways of engaging with content, representing information, and expressing learning-ensuring all students have equitable access to success.

Professional development sessions are offered for Berks County Intermediate Unit member district staff and staff from organizations supporting students from Berks County member districts. Additionally, sessions are offered for Pennsylvania districts per contracted work that falls under the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Statewide System of Support services. Fees will apply to all other participants as listed in the Frontline Education registration.

If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Webber at sanweb@berksiu.org or 610-987-8532.

97. Building you AAC Team

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Speech pathologists, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators

Dates: 2/26/2026

Location: Commonwealth B

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As the number of students using augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) systems continues to increase, implementation of these customized systems becomes more challenging. This full-day workshop will provide educators and administrators with ideas of "what to do next” when a student is beginning his or her journey with a dedicated system or is an established AAC system user. This workshop is designed as a team approach to implementing a communication system. Participants will Identify key staff needed for an effective AAC team and the strengths each brings to the team Review the assessment process that leads teams to choosing an AAC system Identify common barriers to successful AAC implementation and discuss strategies to address these challenges Highlight classroom wide resources that support all staff in implementing AAC Review a resource to support continued implementation as students move to new classroom settings.

98. Teaching Safety Skills to Reduce the Risk of Sexual Abuse for Diverse Learners

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Educators, School Counselors, School Psychologists, School Nurses, Social Workers, and Administrators

Dates: 2/26/2026

Location: Commonwealth A

According to the International Journal for Environmental Research and Public Health, "Individuals with severe intellectual disabilities exhibited the highest prevalence of sexual abuse at 67%, followed by those with moderate (34.3%) and mild (24.3%) disabilities. Through this training, participants will: -Identify high-priority functional skills related to the reduced risk of sexual assault. -Identify instruction and support models and resources. -Identify community partners and resources. The day will feature a panel of local experts, as well as support for action planning and networking for both first-time attendees and returning participants seeking to advance their background knowledge and practice.

Professional development sessions are offered for Berks County Intermediate Unit member district staff and staff from organizations supporting students from Berks County member districts. Additionally, sessions are offered for Pennsylvania districts per contracted work that falls under the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Statewide System of Support services. Fees will apply to all other participants as listed in the Frontline Education registration.

If you have any questions, please contact Sandy Webber at sanweb@berksiu.org or 610-987-8532.

99. Internship Coordinators' Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Internship Coordinators, Principals

Dates: 3/5/2026

Location: Hertz Room

Internship Coordinators' Meeting - PD, Sharing, Collaborating

100. Para Academy-Day 5

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Paraprofessionals already in the Para Academy

Dates: 3/10/2026

Location: Hertz/Rohrbach

Day 5 of the Para Academy - registration is ONLY for those who are already in the program.

101. EI Itinerant Meeting

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 3/13/2026

Location: Commonwealth A/B

Mandatory meeting for all itinerants (service delivery).