Frontline Education

1. PBIS Tier 1 - Day 2 | Designing Lesson Plans

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Professionals only; by invitation only

Dates: 5/28/2025

Location: To be Determined

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. 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.

2. Literacy Leaders Network Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Attendees are designated by their district and could include administrators, coaches, reading specialists/lead teachers

Dates: 9/9/2025

Location: Hertz/Rohrbach

Literacy Leaders Network Meetings are a valuable opportunity for literacy leaders from across Berks County to come together in support of literacy excellence. Members of this network are determined by district administration. Each network meeting will offer: Key updates from PDE and professional organizations; Opportunities to collaborate, problem-solve, and share best practices; Space to engage with job-alike peers in meaningful conversation; Support for standards-aligned systems for English Language Arts. Whether you're looking to strengthen your district's literacy systems, connect with colleagues, or stay informed on current initiatives-this network is for you. If you have questions regarding the content of the session, please contact 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.

3. Autism Classroom Training Series (ACTS) Day 1, 2, 3

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Classroom teachers, internal coaches (current or new), paraprofessionals, related service providers, BCBA’s, and administrators.

Dates: 9/17/2025 to 10/29/2025

Location: Commonwealth AB

This three-day training series will provide training and guided practices in teaching skills, as they relate to applied behavior analytic interventions. This series will focus on skills related to teaching students with autism and related developmental disorders. The training will involve having participants demonstrate skills related to identifying the verbal operants and other concepts, developing classroom schedules and card sort systems for teaching, demonstrating procedures for intensive teaching (discrete trial instruction), and basic mand training skills.

The session includes a brief overview of guidelines for the student assessment tool and deriving student programs based on the assessment outcomes. Establishing instructional control and reducing problem behavior will also be discussed.

Registration for this series is for TEAMS only. Attendance for all three days is required, as each training builds upon the previously taught skills. Team members may include classroom teachers, internal coaches (current or new), paraprofessionals, related service providers, BCBA's, and administrators. Individual registrations will not be accepted.

- Teams should include the teacher and at least one other team member from the above list.

- Administration approval is required for team registration. A follow-up meeting with administrators will be scheduled before the first training day to discuss classroom material needs.

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

4. "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".

5. Building Accessible K-12 Digital Environments: A Workshop Series for Educators

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 10/1/2025 to 2/4/2026

Are you ready to create truly inclusive digital learning environments for all students? Digital accessibility is not just a best practice - it's a legal and ethical imperative. Join us for a transformative 3-day workshop series designed specifically for K-12 educators and administrators, where you'll gain the essential knowledge, practical skills, and actionable strategies to build a more accessible and equitable digital future for your classroom and school community.
Day 1: Foundations of Digital Accessibility in Education - October 1, 2025
Day 2: Applying WCAG to Real-World K-12 Content - December 11, 2025
Day 3: Sustaining Accessibility in Schools - February 4, 2026

For maximum benefit, it is recommended, but not required, to attend all 3 sessions.
All workshops will be held at BCIU Main Office from 8:30 am-3:30 pm.
K-12 Accessibility Event Flyer
SUBSCRIBER Price with no fee applies to K-12 Educators employed by Berks County public school Districts/CTCs as paid member districts under mandated services and BCIU employees. The REGULAR price applies to all other educators in nonpublic schools, out-of-county schools, local organizations, etc., who are not paid members.

6. School Attendance Training Session - Fall 2025

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 10/2/2025

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.

7. Keeping Kids Safe - Connected + Protected

Program: Safety & Operations

Audience: Educators, Administrators, School and District Safety Teams, Counselors, Mental Health and Law Enforcement professionals.

Dates: 10/8/2025

Location: Herts/Rohrbach

Building Digital Awareness and Emotional Resilience in a Hyperconnected World

8. "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".

9. Literacy Leaders Network Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Attendees are designated by their district and could include administrators, coaches, reading specialists/lead teachers

Dates: 10/21/2025

Location: George/Washington

Literacy Leaders Network Meetings are a valuable opportunity for literacy leaders from across Berks County to come together in support of literacy excellence. Members of this network are determined by district administration. Each network meeting will offer: Key updates from PDE and professional organizations; Opportunities to collaborate, problem-solve, and share best practices; Space to engage with job-alike peers in meaningful conversation; Support for standards-aligned systems for English Language Arts. Whether you're looking to strengthen your district's literacy systems, connect with colleagues, or stay informed on current initiatives-this network is for you. If you have questions regarding the content of the session, please contact 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. Big Emotions, Little Learners

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Audience: Pre-K Counts & HSSAP Teachers, Paraeducators, Support staff, and Administrators

Dates: 10/22/2025

Location: Oley Valley Elementary School, 3257 Friedensburg R

Join us for an engaging workshop and professional conversation focused on supporting young children's social and emotional development. This interactive session will provide practical strategies to strengthen classroom practices and instruction, while allowing participants to connect with fellow professionals. Our featured speakers include Mindful Roots and IECMH from the PA Keys, who will share insights and tools to help nurture emotional growth in early learners.

13. CPR / First Aid - (9:30am - 2:00pm)

Program: Safety & Operations

Audience: All

Dates: 11/5/2025

Location: Washington Room

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CPR / First aid training by the American Health & Safety Institute (Adult, Child, & AED) First Aid Training Completion card is good for 2 years. Any questions regarding this course, Please contact Rodney Good at 610-987-8615.

14. Berks County Transition Coordinating Council Meeting (BCTCC)

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Dates: 11/6/2025

Location: George/Washington

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Berks County Transition Coordinating Council (BCTCC) Meeting

If you have any questions, please contact Claribel Reyes at clarey@berksiu.org or 610-987-8425.

15. EI Safety-Care Initial

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 11/7/2025 to 11/14/2025

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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.

16. 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.

17. 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

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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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. McKinney-Vento Training Program: Special Populations

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 11/13/2025

This session provides an overview of three special populations often impacted by the McKinney-Vento Act, immigrant youth, LGBTQ youth, and early childhood-age children. For new and seasoned Homeless Liaisons, building-level liaisons, and any student support staff. To receive the Zoom link, you must also register at https://berksiu.zoom.us/meeting/register/v6UmWPFIRRei4vym4BcOYQ

21. McKinney-Vento Training Program: Transportation & Truancy

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 11/13/2025

This session provides an overview of two related McKinney-Vento topics: transportation provisions and truancy. Transportation and truancy rights, challenges, and solutions will be discussed. For new and seasoned Homeless Liaisons, building-level liaisons, and any student support staff. To receive the Zoom link, you must also register at https://berksiu.zoom.us/meeting/register/uHgZ2KDCQ3yE05_cXUaEhA

22. 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).

23. EI Teacher/Paraeducator Meeting

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 11/14/2025

Location: Hertz/Rohrbach

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Mandatory meeting for EI Classroom Teachers. Required training for Paraeducators within the EI program.

24. CPR / First Aid - (8:00am - 12:00pm)

Program: Safety & Operations

Audience: All

Dates: 11/15/2025

Location: Washington Room

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CPR / First aid training by American Health & Safety Institute (Adult, Child, & AED) First Aid Training Completion card is good for 2 years. Any questions regarding this course, Please contact Rodney Good at 610-987-8615.

25. IU14 Data Quality Network (DQN) Meeting - November 2025

Program: Information Technology

Audience: LEA Data Teams, Data Analysts, Data Personnel, PIMS Administrators

Dates: 11/19/2025

Location: Hohl

PIMS Data Quality Network (DQN) Meeting - November 2025. Visit https://www.padqn.com/ for agenda.

26. 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.

27. "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".

28. 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.

29. 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.

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

Program: Safety & Operations

Audience: All

Dates: 11/25/2025

Location: Washington Room

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.

31. 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.

32. 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.

33. Literacy Leaders Network Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Attendees are designated by their district and could include administrators, coaches, reading specialists/lead teachers

Dates: 12/4/2025

Location: Commonwealth AB

Literacy Leaders Network Meetings are a valuable opportunity for literacy leaders from across Berks County to come together in support of literacy excellence. Members of this network are determined by district administration. Each network meeting will offer: Key updates from PDE and professional organizations; Opportunities to collaborate, problem-solve, and share best practices; Space to engage with job-alike peers in meaningful conversation; Support for standards-aligned systems for English Language Arts. Whether you're looking to strengthen your district's literacy systems, connect with colleagues, or stay informed on current initiatives-this network is for you. If you have questions regarding the content of the session, please contact 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.

34. 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

35. 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

36. CS In Ed Week: CS Learning Lab

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 12/8/2025

Location: Virtual, Asynchronous via a shared Google Site and

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Experience a dynamic week of self-paced learning designed to empower educators with the knowledge and tools to confidently integrate artificial intelligence, computational thinking, and cybersecurity into their teaching practice. Each day offers engaging choice-based activities, videos, and challenges that allow you to explore emerging technologies at your own pace while building a personalized action plan tailored to your classroom and students. Join the CS Learning Lab and ignite your journey into the future of teaching and learning. This experience kicks off on Monday, December 8th via a website that will be emailed to you. This Learning Lab was designed to be 5 hours of content in which you complete one hour each day over the course of five days.

37. 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.

38. 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.

39. 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.

40. 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

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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.

41. Internship Coordinators' Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Internship Coordinators, Principals

Dates: 12/11/2025

Location: Hertz Room

Internship Coordinators' Meeting - PD, Sharing, Collaborating

42. Transition Coordinators Meeting (TC Meeting)

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Berks County Transition Coordinators

Dates: 12/11/2025

Location: Commonwealth AB

Berks County Transition Coordinators Meeting

If you have any questions, please contact V at clarey@berksiu.org or 610-987-8425.

43. "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".

44. 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.

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

Program: Safety & Operations

Audience: All

Dates: 12/19/2025

Location: Washington Room

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.

46. BSPA-Cultural Responsiveness in School Psychology

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.

47. 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

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.

48. BCIU Instructional Coach Collaborative (CMC) Network Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Instructional Coaches

Dates: 1/12/2026

Location: Commonwealth AB

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 Mentor, 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.

49. 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.

50. 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.

51. EI Speech Meeting

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 1/16/2026

Location: Room 173

Mandatory meeting for EI speech therapists.

52. 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.

53. Berks County Transition Coordinating Council Meeting (BCTCC)

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Dates: 1/20/2026

Location: Commonwealth AB

Berks County Transition Coordinating Council (BCTCC) Meeting

If you have any questions, please contact Claribel Reyes at clarey@berksiu.org or 610-987-8425.

54. 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.

55. PBIS Tier 1 - Day 1 | Overview

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Professionals only; by invitation only

Dates: 1/22/2026

Location: Muhlenberg Blue Center

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.
• 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

56. 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.

57. EI Itinerant Meeting

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 1/23/2026

Location: Virtual

Mandatory meeting for all itinerants (service delivery).

58. McKinney-Vento Training Program: Intersections of MKV, FERPA, IDEA, & Title I

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 2/3/2026

This session provides a brief overview of the intersection of the McKinney-Vento Act with three other relevant federal laws: the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and Title I Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Title I). For new and seasoned Homeless Liaisons, building-level liaisons, and any student support staff. To receive the Zoom link, you must also register at https://berksiu.zoom.us/meeting/register/uQ2V5XS5S4WagM_era4Eyg

59. 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.

60. Literacy Leaders Network Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Attendees are designated by their district and could include administrators, coaches, reading specialists/lead teachers

Dates: 2/11/2026

Location: 445 W. Barkley St. Topton, PA 19562

Literacy Leaders Network Meetings are a valuable opportunity for literacy leaders from across Berks County to come together in support of literacy excellence. Members of this network are determined by district administration. Each network meeting will offer: Key updates from PDE and professional organizations; Opportunities to collaborate, problem-solve, and share best practices; Space to engage with job-alike peers in meaningful conversation; Support for standards-aligned systems for English Language Arts. Whether you're looking to strengthen your district's literacy systems, connect with colleagues, or stay informed on current initiatives-this network is for you. If you have questions regarding the content of the session, please contact 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.

61. 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.

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

Program: Safety & Operations

Audience: All

Dates: 2/12/2026

Location: Commonwealth A Room

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.

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

Program: Safety & Operations

Audience: All

Dates: 2/16/2026

Location: Commonwealth A Room

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.

64. Transition Coordinators Meeting (TC Meeting)

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Berks County Transition Coordinators

Dates: 2/18/2026

Location: Commonwealth AB

Berks County Transition Coordinators Meeting

If you have any questions, please contact V at clarey@berksiu.org or 610-987-8425.

65. 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.

66. 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.

67. Regional Instructional Technology Collaboration- February Gathering

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12 Instructional/technology coaches and leaders

Dates: 2/20/2026

Location: Virtual- Zoom to be emailed

Join us for the Regional Instructional Technology Consultancy (RITC) - Show and Tell Edition, a virtual event where participants share tools, strategies, and success stories in an open-spaces format. This collaborative session is designed to spark innovation and strengthen connections among instructional technology leaders. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from your peers and contribute your own insights!

68. BSPA-Supporting Students Experiencing Parental Military Deployment

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.

69. BCIU Instructional Coach Collaborative (CMC) Network Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Instructional Coaches

Dates: 2/24/2026

Location: Commonwealth A

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 Mentor, 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.

70. 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

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.

71. 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

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.

72. 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.

73. Exploring Our Environment: Local Issues, Lasting Lessons

Program: Professional Development

Audience: K-12

Dates: 2/27/2026

Location: 2910 New Holland Road Reading, PA 19607-9448

Join us at Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center for a hands-on workshop exploring environmental literacy and sustainability in Berks County. Educators will learn about key local environmental issues, and discover strategies for guiding students in identifying and investigating issues in their own communities. Participants will leave with practical ideas and resources to integrate environmental education into their classrooms. This workshop is designed to build confidence in helping students connect learning to real-world environmental challenges.

74. Internship Coordinators' Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Internship Coordinators, Principals

Dates: 3/5/2026

Location: Location TBD

Internship Coordinators' Meeting - PD, Sharing, Collaborating

75. 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.

76. Berks County Transition Coordinating Council Meeting (BCTCC)

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Dates: 3/12/2026

Location: Commonwealth AB

Berks County Transition Coordinating Council (BCTCC) Meeting

If you have any questions, please contact Claribel Reyes at clarey@berksiu.org or 610-987-8425.

77. EI Itinerant Meeting

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 3/13/2026

Location: Commonwealth A/B

Mandatory meeting for all itinerants (service delivery).

78. PBIS Tier 1 - Day 3 Training |Data & Discipline Procedures |Acknowledgement & Feedback Systems:

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

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

Dates: 3/17/2026

Location: Commonwealth AB

The purpose of this module is to introduce a process for responding to student behavior. Additionally, team members will establish the use of acknowledgment systems and the importance of feedback at the universal/classroom and individual student levels. 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 & 2 training must be completed prior to Day 3. Please contact Heather Wamsher, TaC Program Administrator, at heawam@berksiu.org with any questions or concerns. Goals for this Module: (current outcomes)
• Establish importance of data collection for progress-monitoring
• Define office vs. classroom handle problem behaviors and define how each type of behavior problem is managed in a flow chart display.
• Review and revise office discipline referral forms.
• Engage in action planning for implementation.
• Identify different types of feedback.
• Explain how acknowledgment systems are a critical feedback mechanism for students/adult.
• Develop acknowledgment systems at the school-wide, classroom level, and individual level.
• Develop feedback protocols based on systems data analysis. Any questions, please contact Claribel Reyes Lopez at clarey@berksiu.org or 610-987-8425.

79. 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: 3/17/2026 to 3/18/2026

Location: Location to be determined

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.

80. Para Academy-Day 5

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Paraprofessionals already in the Para Academy

Dates: 3/18/2026

Location: Hertz/Rohrbach

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

81. Virtual Academy Coordinators' Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Online Learning Network Group

Dates: 3/19/2026

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.

82. BSPA-Gifted/Twice-Exceptional Students

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Berks School Psychologists

Dates: 3/20/2026

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.

83. EI Speech Meeting

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 3/20/2026

Location: Virtual

Mandatory meeting for EI speech therapists.

84. ESL Network Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: ESL Teachers & Administrators

Dates: 3/25/2026

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.

85. Lunch & Learn - Turning Policy into Practice: Effective Support for Unaccompanied Youth

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 3/26/2026

Join ECYEH Region 2 along with Milton Hershey School for a Lunch and Learn focused on strategies for serving homeless unaccompanied youth. In-person only.

86. Lunch & Learn - Turning Policy into Practice: Effective Support for Unaccompanied Youth and the Regional Homeless Liaison and Foster Care Point of Contact Meeting

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 3/26/2026

Join ECYEH Region 2 along with Milton Hershey School for a Lunch and Learn focused on strategies for serving homeless unaccompanied youth. ECYEH Region 2's Spring Homeless Liaison and Foster Care POC meeting will also be held during this event. In-person only.

87. PBIS Tier 1 - Day 2 | Designing Lesson Plans

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Professionals only; by invitation only

Dates: 3/26/2026

Location: Muhlenberg Blue Center

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. 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

88. STEM Educators Network Meeting - March 2026

Program: Professional Development

Audience: STEM Educators

Dates: 3/26/2026

Location: Abilities In Motion, 755 Hiesters Lane, Reading, P

Join us for an engaging, hands-on session focused on Supporting ALL Learners in Your STEM Classroom, with a special emphasis on strategies and tools to support students with special needs. Participants will explore inclusive technologies such as VR, beginner-friendly Esports activities, and other innovative resources that can make STEM more accessible and meaningful for all learners. Designed for K-12 STEM educators, instructional coaches, and specialists, this session promises active learning, collaboration, and classroom-ready takeaways.

89. Lunch & Learn: Regional Homeless Liaison & Foster Care POC Meeting only

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 3/26/2026

Join us in person at the Milton-Hershey school or virtually for Region 2's Spring Homeless Liaison and Foster Care Point of Contact meeting.

90. PREPaRE Core Workshop 1 (WS1) Comprehensive School Safety Planning: Prevention Through Recovery

Program: Safety & Operations

Audience: School crisis teams, school mental health personnel, administrators, community liaisons, school resource officers, and any other professionals and support staff that will be involved in crisis planning/preparation.

Dates: 4/1/2026

Location: Commonwealth A

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 1 (WS1) Comprehensive School Safety Planning: Prevention Through Recovery is a one-day training focused on prevention and preparedness within a comprehensive school safety framework. Participants will: 1. Identify the mission phases of crisis management; 2. Describe the critical importance of and components necessary for a balanced approach to comprehensive school safety and crisis preparedness; 3. Identify how to evaluate and implement physical and psychological safety efforts; 4. Identify the purpose, functions, and guiding principles of developing comprehensive safety and crisis teams and plans to include prevention. mitigation, protection, and response; 5. Identify the critical components, including when developing specific functional and threat- or hazard-specific protocols; 6. Identify the major functions of the Incident Command System (ICS); 7. Articulate specific strategies to address challenges associated with media/social media, communication, reunification, and memorials; 8. Describe how to meet diverse needs, including various cultures and students with disabilities; and identify strategies for examining effectiveness of crisis prevention and preparedness.

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

Program: Safety & Operations

Audience: All

Dates: 4/10/2026

Location: TBD

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.

92. Literacy Leaders Network Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Attendees are designated by their district and could include administrators, coaches, reading specialists/lead teachers

Dates: 4/14/2026

Location: 801 N. Richmond Street, Fleetwood, PA 19522

Literacy Leaders Network Meetings are a valuable opportunity for literacy leaders from across Berks County to come together in support of literacy excellence. Members of this network are determined by district administration. Each network meeting will offer: Key updates from PDE and professional organizations; Opportunities to collaborate, problem-solve, and share best practices; Space to engage with job-alike peers in meaningful conversation; Support for standards-aligned systems for English Language Arts. Whether you're looking to strengthen your district's literacy systems, connect with colleagues, or stay informed on current initiatives-this network is for you. If you have questions regarding the content of the session, please contact 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.

93. 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: 4/14/2026

Location: Location to be determined

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.

94. 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: 4/15/2026

Location: Commonwealth AB

New

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.

95. PBIS Tier 1 - Day 1 | Overview

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Professionals only; by invitation only

Dates: 4/16/2026

Location: To be Determined

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.
• 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.

96. Teachers of the Gifted Network Meeting - April 2026

Program: Professional Development

Dates: 4/16/2026

Location: Location of this meeting is TBD

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.

97. BSPA-TBD

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Berks School Psychologists

Dates: 4/17/2026

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.

98. Transition Coordinators Meeting (TC Meeting)

Program: PD & C Educational Consultants' Events

Audience: Berks County Transition Coordinators

Dates: 4/21/2026

Location: Commonwealth AB

Berks County Transition Coordinators Meeting

If you have any questions, please contact V at clarey@berksiu.org or 610-987-8425.

99. Virtual Academy Coordinators' Meeting

Program: Professional Development

Audience: Online Learning Network Group

Dates: 4/23/2026

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.

100. EI AT Training

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 4/24/2026

Location: Room 173

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

101. McKinney-Vento Training Program: How to Provide MKV Training

Program: Early Childhood & Student Services (ECSS)

Dates: 4/28/2026

This session provides strategies and techniques for providing McKinney-Vento training and will help liaisons feel confident in communicating key information to school staff and community partners. For liaisons and building-level liaisons. To receive the Zoom link, you must also register at https://berksiu.zoom.us/meeting/register/64uCCOGDT6GjwalxDSEJNg

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Catalog: Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) - PG/WebReg

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