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1. Wilson Reading System® (WRS) LEVEL I CERTIFICATION

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Target Audience: General and Special Education Teachers

Prerequisites:
WRS Introductory Course (completed within the last five years)

Dates: 4/1/2026 to 4/1/2027

Location: Virtual

Closed
**Window 4/1/2026-4/1/2027**

Target Audience: General and Special Ed Teachers

Prerequisites:
WRS Introductory Course (completed within the last 5 years)
Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Description: The WRS Level I Certification prepares teachers to effectively implement WRS Steps 1-6 (4th Edition) with students reading and spelling below grade level and those diagnosed with a language-based learning disability. Participants will demonstrate mastery of the WRS lesson plan, including multi-sensory techniques and effective strategies in a 1:1 setting. This course offers 270 CEU credit hours for PA Act 48 following completion

Course Format: Hybrid - participants can join in-person at DCIU or remotely. A combination of virtual meetings, asynchronous instruction, and in-person instruction (1 meeting) and observations

Requirements:
Complete a comprehensive online course: WRS Intensive Instruction for the Non-Responsive Reader (Steps 1-6).

Conduct 1:1 WRS instruction with a practicum student for a minimum of 65 lessons with a lesson plan written for each lesson. The student must meet selection criteria and be approved by the assigned Wilson® Credentialed Trainer.

Be observed five times teaching the practicum student. Each observation is scheduled with the Wilson® Credentialed Trainer and lasts approximately 60-75 minutes.

Complete Pre and Post testing & Teacher Binder of Resources

Registration Fee: $3450.00 payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or School PO, plus Wilson Teacher Kit - Ordered Separately by Participant.

**This course is expected to be completed within 15 months. On occasion, circumstances may necessitate an extension request to Wilson Language Training. In the case of a needed extension due to the participant, DCIU reserves the right to charge an additional $50 at the time of the extension to cover the WRS review and approval fee.*
  • Max Class Size: 5

2. DCIU Student Services Supervisors Meetings (DCIU Staff Only) - ALL MEETINGS 2026-2027

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: DCIU Student Services Supervisors

Dates: 6/30/2026 to 6/16/2027

THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR ALL MEETINGS, TOTAL HOURS FOR MEETINGS ATTENDED WILL BE REPORTED AFTER THE FINAL MEETING IN JUNE 2027

Target Audience: DCIU STAFF ONLY Student Services Supervisors

Description: Updates, share and meet to discuss Student Services.

**REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. POSSIBLE TOTAL HOURS FOR ALL MEETINGS: 59 hours. NO CREDIT PROVIDED IF NOT REGISTERED BEFORE THE LAST MEETING IN JUNE 2027**
  • Max Class Size: 30

3. Wilson Reading System® (WRS) LEVEL I CERTIFICATION

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Target Audience: General and Special Education Teachers

Prerequisites:
WRS Introductory Course (completed within the last five years)

Dates: 8/24/2026 to 2/29/2028

Location: Virtual

**Window 8/24/2026-2/29/2028**

Target Audience: General and Special Ed Teachers

Prerequisites:
WRS Introductory Course (completed within the last 5 years)
Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field

Description: The WRS Level I Certification prepares teachers to effectively implement WRS Steps 1-6 (4th Edition) with students reading and spelling below grade level and those diagnosed with a language-based learning disability. Participants will demonstrate mastery of the WRS lesson plan, including multi-sensory techniques and effective strategies in a 1:1 setting. This course offers 270 CEU credit hours for PA Act 48 following completion

Course Format: Hybrid - participants can join in-person at DCIU or remotely. A combination of virtual meetings, asynchronous instruction, and in-person instruction (1 meeting) and observations

Requirements:
Complete a comprehensive online course: WRS Intensive Instruction for the Non-Responsive Reader (Steps 1-6).

Conduct 1:1 WRS instruction with a practicum student for a minimum of 65 lessons with a lesson plan written for each lesson. The student must meet selection criteria and be approved by the assigned Wilson® Credentialed Trainer.

Be observed five times teaching the practicum student. Each observation is scheduled with the Wilson® Credentialed Trainer and lasts approximately 60-75 minutes.

Complete Pre and Post testing & Teacher Binder of Resources

Registration Fee: $3450.00 payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or School PO, plus Wilson Teacher Kit - Ordered Separately by Participant.

**This course is expected to be completed within 15 months. On occasion, circumstances may necessitate an extension request to Wilson Language Training. In the case of a needed extension due to the participant, DCIU reserves the right to charge an additional $50 at the time of the extension to cover the WRS review and approval fee
  • Max Class Size: 25

4. WRS (Wilson Reading System®) Group Mastery Practicum

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: General and Special Education Teachers
Prerequisites - please see description.

Dates: 8/24/2026 to 5/31/2028

Location: Asynchronous

***Window 8/24/2026-5/31/2028***

Target Audience: General and Special Education Teachers

Prerequisites:
Registrants must have earned their Wilson Level I Certification, completed the three-day WRS (Wilson Reading System®) Advanced Strategies for MSL Group Instruction Course, and receive instructor approval to commence the practicum.

Description: This practicum completes one of four requirements to earn Wilson Level II Certification. This completes the small group practicum portion working with an appropriate group of students starting level 1. All participants must have completed the Wilson Level I certification, have completed the Wilson Advanced Strategies three-day course, and be eligible for the Wilson Level II Certification process. Prior consultation with the instructor, Dolores Lippincott (dlippincott@dciu.org), or the department supervisor, Dr. Jill Vizza (jvizza@dciu.org), is advised if you have any questions.

Registration Fee: $1350.00 payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or school Purchase Order

**This practicum is expected to be completed within 15 months. On occasion, circumstances may necessitate an extension request to Wilson Language Training. In the case of a needed extension due to the practicum participant, DCIU reserves the right to charge an additional $50 at the time of the extension to cover the WRS review and approval fee.**
  • Max Class Size: 10

5. WRS (Wilson Reading System®) Steps 7-12 Practicum

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: General and Special Education Teachers. Prerequisites - please see description.

Dates: 8/24/2026 to 5/31/2028

Location: Asynchronous

***Window 8/24/2026-5/31/2028***

Target Audience: General and Special Education Teachers

Prerequisites:
Registrants must have earned their Wilson Level I Certification and receive instructor approval to commence the practicum.

Description: This practicum completes one of four requirements to earn Wilson Level II Certification. This completes the 1:1 practicum portion working with an appropriate student starting level 7. All participants must have completed the Wilson Level I certification and be eligible for the Wilson Level II Certification process. Prior consultation with the instructor, Dolores Lippincott (dlippincott@dciu.org), or the department supervisor, Dr. Jill Vizza (jvizza@dciu.org), is advised if you have any questions.

Registration Fee: $1350.00 payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or school Purchase Order

**This practicum is expected to be completed within 15 months. On occasion, circumstances may necessitate an extension request to Wilson Language Training. In the case of a needed extension due to the practicum participant, DCIU reserves the right to charge an additional $50 at the time of the extension to cover the WRS review and approval fee.**
  • Max Class Size: 10

6. Tune-in Tuesday

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: General Education Teachers

Dates: 9/8/2026 to 6/15/2027

Target Audience: General Education Teachers

Description: Start your Tuesday with ideas you can use the very same day. Tune-In Tuesday is a weekly, 30-minute virtual professional learning series designed for busy educators who want practical, high-impact strategies without spending hours in training.

Each month centers on a different instructional theme, while every session spotlights one or two high-leverage teaching strategies that can be implemented immediately in the classroom. Whether the focus is literacy, mathematics, science, classroom culture, assessment, student engagement, or another essential topic, every webinar provides ready-to-use tools, resources, and ideas that support effective teaching and improve student learning.

One annual membership provides access to the entire year of live sessions, a growing resource bank filled with classroom-ready materials, and the complete episode archive, allowing educators to revisit sessions or catch up whenever their schedule allows. Join live before school, leave with a strategy for the day, and build your instructional toolkit one Tuesday at a time.

All sessions 7:00am-7:30am. Sessions begin Tuesday, September 8, 2026 and run every Tuesday through June 2027. Act 48 will be reported after the last session in June 2027. Possible total Act 48 hours = 19.

Registration fee: $25.00 for the series, payable via credit card (Visa or Mastercard Only), or Purchase Order.
  • Max Class Size: 100

7. Delaware County Special Education and Pupil Services Stakeholders Meetings - ALL MEETINGS 2026-2027

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Special Education Directors and Supervisors

Dates: 9/23/2026 to 5/26/2027

THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR ALL EIGHT (8) MEETINGS, TOTAL HOURS FOR MEETINGS ATTENDED WILL BE REPORTED AFTER THE FINAL MEETING IN MAY 2027

Target Audience: Delaware County District Special Education Directors and Supervisors

Description: Updates, share and meet to discuss special education.

***REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. NO CREDIT PROVIDED IF NOT REGISTERED BEFORE THE LAST MEETING IN MAY 2027***
  • Max Class Size: 60

8. Building our STEM Toolkit

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, Special Area Teachers, School Psychologists, School Counselors, Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers, Nurses, Speech Language Pathologists, OTs/PTs, Librarians

Dates: 10/1/2026 to 5/6/2027

Audience: Building Administrators, District Administrators,Early Childhood Teachers, General Education Teachers, Librarians / Media Specialists, Paraprofessionals, Special Area Teachers,Special Education Teachers

Description: Wishing you had a community to dig into current issues in STEM education? Join our monthly gathering, where we'll choose topics that interest us and explore them using the STEM Teaching Tools as our primary resource.

Whether your interests lie in using AI in education, creating art to explore climate and environmental justice, or integrating argumentation from evidence into engineering design-chances are good there's a STEM Teaching Tool that can guide our conversation.

Interested in learning more about STEM Teaching Tools? Check out their website: STEM Teaching Tools

Please register by 5/6/2027 for credit
  • Max Class Size: 5

9. Math Interventionist PLC Network

Program: Content Areas

Audience: Mathematics Interventionist/Specialist

Dates: 10/2/2026 to 5/7/2027

Target Audience: Mathematics Interventionist/Specialist

Description: The Math Interventionist PLC Network is a collaborative, job-embedded work session, bringing together interventionists from across districts in the county. Participants engage in recurring cycles of collective inquiry and action research to improve student outcomes. The focus is on actively working together to plan, implement, and refine interventions. This cross-district collaboration strengthens instructional impact and supports more responsive, targeted math intervention.

Possible Total Act 48 hours: 16

Register by May 1, 2027 in order to receive credit following final meeting.
  • Max Class Size: 35

10. Monthly STEM PLC

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: STEM Teachers, General Education Teachers, Librarians, Media Specialists

Dates: 10/21/2026 to 4/20/2027

Target Audience: STEM Teachers, General Education Teachers, Librarians, Media Specialists

Description: Monthly STEM Professional Learning Community (PLC)

Join fellow STEM educators for a monthly one-hour Professional Learning Community designed to connect, collaborate, and grow together. Each session will provide opportunities to hear the latest updates and initiatives from the state, share classroom strategies and STEM resources, explore practical tips and tools, and collaborate with colleagues around current instructional challenges and opportunities. Whether you are looking for new ideas, troubleshooting a challenge, or simply want to connect with other STEM educators, this PLC is a space to learn from one another and strengthen STEM instruction across our schools.

Each session may include:


• State and STEM education updates


• Tips, tricks, tools, and classroom resources


• Sharing of successful lessons and instructional strategies


• Collaborative problem-solving and idea generation


• Short, practical professional learning sessions


• Opportunities to network and learn from fellow STEM educators

Register by 4/20/2027 (Possible total Act 48 hours: 7 )
  • Max Class Size: 25

11. DCIU New Supervisor Academy

Program: Leadership

Audience: DCIU STAFF ONLY Building Admins, Supervisors

Dates: 10/22/2026 to 5/28/2027

THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR ALL MEETINGS, TOTAL HOURS FOR MEETINGS ATTENDED WILL BE REPORTED AFTER THE FINAL MEETING IN MAY 2027

Target Audience: DCIU STAFF ONLY Building Admins, Supervisors

Description: New administrators at DCIU will be provided an opportunity for professional learning, networking, and information to support them in their roles in year one. Sessions are facilitated by Executive Council members.

**PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. POSSIBLE TOTAL HOURS FOR ALL MEETINGS 4. NO CREDIT PROVIDED IF NOT PREREGISTERED BEFORE THE LAST MEETING IN MAY 2027***
  • Max Class Size: 35

12. Non-public Workshop - Classroom Management and Building Relationships with Students - Cardinal O'Hara HS ONLY

Program: Non-Public Events

Audience: Cardinal O'Hara New Staff High School Staff Only

Dates: 10/28/2026

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Target Audience: Cardinal O'Hara High School Staff Only

Description: This professional development will focus on practical strategies for effective classroom management, with an emphasis on building positive relationships with students and fostering a strong sense of classroom community. When students feel connected and supported, mutual trust and respect can grow, creating a foundation for a positive and productive learning environment. Participants will leave with actionable strategies they can implement immediately to strengthen relationships, support classroom management, and build a connected classroom community.

Cardinal O'Hara high school staff only. Please register by 11/1/2026
  • Max Class Size: 10

13. PBIS Overview- Canvas

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: School staff that are PBIS team members-Building Administrators General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors School must be currently implementing PBIS for staff to participate in this course.

Dates: 11/1/2026 to 11/30/2026

Starting Soon
Target Audience: School staff that are a Delaware County School PBIS team member, coached by DCIU - Building Administrators General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors **School must be currently implementing PBIS for staff to participate in this course.

Description: This course provides an introduction to PBIS for building coaches, team members and administrators. An overview of the PBIS Framework is examined and the tools for implementation are reviewed. This course serves as a support to new coaches, administrators and team members, but DOES NOT take the place of core team, Tier 1 training. Course invite will be emailed seperately

Course window 11/1/2026-11/30/2026 (Register by 11/20/2026). Three (3) hours of Act 48 is provided for completing this course.
  • Max Class Size: 20

14. MTSS and Evaluation: From Prevention to Identification (School Psychologist Job-Alike Group)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: School Psychologists

Dates: 11/3/2026

NewStarting Soon
Target Audience: School Psychologists

Description: How can school psychologists use Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) data to strengthen evaluations, make more informed decisions, and better support students? School psychologists play a critical role in MTSS-not just when a student is referred for evaluation, but throughout the problem-solving process. This interactive workshop explores how school psychologists can become more meaningfully involved in prevention, intervention planning, progress monitoring, and data-based decision-making while strengthening the connection between Problem-Solving Teams (PST) and special education evaluations.

Participants will examine how academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and attendance data collected through MTSS can inform evaluation planning, guide assessment decisions, and support individualized student needs. The session will also address the distinction between intensive intervention and special education, including when a suspected disability warrants an evaluation.

Through practical examples, partner discussions, and real-world scenarios, participants will explore strategies to strengthen PST data collection, improve collaboration, and use existing information more effectively.

Participants will leave with:
A clearer understanding of the school psychologist's role across all three tiers of MTSS.
Strategies for earlier involvement in problem solving without accelerating students toward evaluation.
Practical approaches for using MTSS/PST data to guide evaluation planning and decision-making.
Actionable ideas for strengthening collaboration and connecting evaluation results back to student supports.

The goal: Strengthen the connection between MTSS and evaluation to support more informed decisions, meaningful evaluations, and better student outcomes. PST builds the story. The evaluation builds on it.

Register by 11/2/2026
  • Max Class Size: 50

15. Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Assessment and Intervention

Program: Inservices

Audience: Speech Language Pathologists

Dates: 11/3/2026

NewStarting Soon
Target Audience: Speech Language Pathologists

Description: This course is designed to help clinicians recognize and differentiate childhood apraxia of speech in children. Participants will review the characteristics of common pediatric motor speech disorders, explore assessment and diagnostic considerations, and discuss evidence-based treatment approaches to support effective intervention and improved communication outcomes.

Please register by 11/2/2026
  • Max Class Size: 60

16. TDA In Action (Gr 4-8 ELA Teachers)

Program: Inservices

Audience: Grades 4-8 ELA General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers

Dates: 11/3/2026

Starting Soon
Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers

Description: Grades 4-8 ELA teachers will strengthen their Text-Dependent Analysis (TDA) instruction by building a practical, classroom-ready toolkit. This session moves beyond simply "teaching the prompt” and instead focuses on developing strong, consistent writers through daily practice. Teachers will explore how to intentionally blend reading comprehension with structured writing techniques, using strategies grounded in Collins Writing.

Participants will engage in ready-to-use routines, scaffolds, and high-impact activities that support students in analyzing texts, developing clear claims, and writing with evidence. Teachers will leave with concrete strategies they can implement immediately to improve student writing outcomes.



Registration fee: $49 for Delaware County School Staffs, $64 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 10/28/26. Meals not provided.
  • Max Class Size: 30

17. Networking for District Coordinators of Multilingual Learners Programs

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Coordinators of Multilingual Learners Programs

Dates: 11/4/2026

Starting Soon
Target Audience: District Coordinators of Multilingual Learners Programs

Description: DCIU facilitates quarterly opportunities for district coordinators of programs for multilingual learners across the county to engage in discussion, collaboration, and problem solving around issues, initiatives, and trends affecting the education of multilingual learners and immigrants.

REGISTER BY 11/3/2026
  • Max Class Size: 10

18. PREPaRE Workshop 1, Third Edition, Comprehensive School Safety Planning: Prevention Through Recovery

Program: Safe Schools

Audience: Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Mental Health Professionals, Nurses, OTs/PTs, School Counselors, Social Workers, Special Area Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists

Dates: 11/9/2026

Target Audience: Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Mental Health Professionals, Nurses, OTs/PTs, School Counselors, Social Workers, Special Area Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists

Description: In this 1-day workshop participants will learn how to establish and sustain comprehensive school safety efforts that attend to both physical and psychological safety. The workshop addresses critical components needed to develop, exercise, and evaluate safety and crisis teams and plans and conduct building vulnerability assessments. The model also integrates school personnel and community provider roles in providing school-based crisis preparedness and response activities. Additional topics addressed also include media/social media, communication, reunification, students with special needs, culture, and memorials. After this workshop, participants will be better prepared to improve their school's climate, student resilience, and crisis response capabilities of school personnel. With updated research and strategies, this workshop makes a clear connection between ongoing crisis prevention, mitigation, protection, response, and recovery.

Registration fee: $98.00 Delaware County Schools Staff, $128.00 out of county, payable via credit card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order. (**DCIU Staff please register using Purchase Order option with DCIU Budget Code or other as PO Information**) Participants must arrive on time and stay for the entire session. Credit Provided: 7 Hours Act 48

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 11/1/2026
  • Max Class Size: 20

19. Non-public Workshop - Classroom Management and Building Relationships with Students - Bonner Prendie HS ONLY

Program: Non-Public Events

Audience: Bonner Prendergast HS Staff

Dates: 11/9/2026

Target Audience: Bonner Prendie HS Staff ONLY

Description: Description: This training will focus on practical classroom management strategies that establish structure, consistency, and a positive learning environment. Participants will explore relationship-building strategies that foster trust, connection, and student engagement, along with proactive approaches for establishing expectations, creating a sense of belonging, and supporting positive classroom behavior.

Bonner Prendie Staff. Register by 11/9/2026
  • Max Class Size: 20

20. ESL 2: Language Assessment

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Pennsylvania Educators holding a valid PA Teaching Certificate and accepted into the ESL Specialist Add-on Certificate Program

Dates: 11/11/2026 to 1/19/2027

Meeting Times: Course will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed one day prior to course start.

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: Current ESL Spec Cohort

Description: Designed to expand participants' knowledge of effective assessment & placement practices for ELL students. Purposes for assessment, multiple assessment models and use of evaluation techniques are addressed. Participants will expand knowledge of Core ESL programming, effective uses of PA English Language Proficiency Standards, PDE's SAS ELL Overlays, PDE's Common Core Standards, ESL curriculum, and instructional practices. Appropriate assessments in the content area and ELL classroom will be discussed. Will learn the availability of school support services to assist ELLs in language acquisition and content learning and ways to promote parental/family involvement with their children's educational program. Will gain hands-on experience in test administration, interpretation, and reporting. IEP's for ELLs identified as special education students will be discussed.

**Required Textbook (not included): "Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners: Research, Theory, Policy, and Practice”, 4th Edition by Wayne Wright (2025), available through Brookes Publishing Co. at this link: https://products.brookespublishing.com/Foundations-for-Teaching-English-Language-Learners-Fourth-Edition-P1650.aspx (Suggested purchasing site, please purchase where you wish.)**

Reg Fee: Visa or Mastercard -$675.00 prior to 1 week before start of course, $700.00 registering between 7 days and start of course (**DO NOT use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Grad credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. Counts for Level II Certification &Master's Equivalency.

Note: Graduate Credit available for course through Immaculata University for additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Immaculata Course number EDL 565. Form will be emailed to you. Act 48 through Immaculata with this option. Fee rates are set by the University, may be subject to change.(Non-refundable-REQUIRED FORM DUE BACK 5 DAYS PRIOR TO COURSE START)
  • Max Class Size: 12

21. ESL 4: Developing Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Pennsylvania Educators holding a valid PA Teaching Certificate participating in the current ESL Cohort

Dates: 11/11/2026 to 1/19/2027

Meeting Times: Courses will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed by 9AM on the course start date

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience:Current ESL Cohort

Description: This course is designed for teachers of English Language Learners. It is based upon knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes of a multicultural approach to learning. Teachers taking this course will develop an awareness of issues related to culture and their impact on the English Language Learner. The course will help learners develop an awareness of how culture affects language acquisition, develop strategies for working with cultural and linguistic diversity in the classroom as well as identify personal attitudes towards multicultural education. Cultural awareness from visible cultural traits to invisible cultural behaviors will be explored to promote staff understanding about other cultures. Course participants will be required to demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts and practices of English as a Second Language instruction as related to cultural awareness based on the following competencies.

REQUIRED TEXT: "Culturally Responsive Teaching for Multilingual Learners"​ by Sydney Snyder & Diane Staehr Fenner. https://us.corwin.com/en-us/nam/culturally-responsive-teaching-for-multilingual-learners/book270643 . Students also choose a novel.

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard -$675.00 registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $700.00 registering between 7 days and start of course (fees charged at registration) (**DO NOT use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. Counts towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency.

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Immaculata Course number EDL 559. Form will be emailed to you if you select this option. Act 48 offered through Immaculata University with this option. Fee rates are set by the University, may be subject to change.(Non-refundable-REQUIRED FORM DUE BACK 5 DAYS PRIOR TO COURSE START)
  • Max Class Size: 12

22. Check and Connect Mentor Training

Program: MTSS

Audience: Building Administrators,General Education Teachers,Mental Health Professionals,School Counselors,Social Workers,Special Area Teachers,Special Education Teachers

Dates: 11/11/2026

Target Audience: Building Administrators,General Education Teachers,Mental Health Professionals,School Counselors,Social Workers,Special Area Teachers,Special Education Teachers

**Prerequisite: For successful implementation, it is highly recommended that site leadership complete Preparation & Implementation training prior to prospective mentors completing Mentor Training

Check & Connect® Mentor Training is an in-depth, competency-based training designed to provide mentors with the information, competencies, and skills needed to effectively support students at their site.

Audience: Those assigned the role of Check & Connect® mentor, those interested in Check & Connect® mentoring principles and practices, Check & Connect® site coordinators who oversee the implementation

Learning Objectives:
Participants will learn about and understand…
Core components and elements of Check & Connect®
Role and expectations of the Check & Connect ®mentor
Population of students they are mentoring and how to best meet their needs
Implementation procedures for "Check" and "Connect" with fidelity
Competencies and skills needed to be an effective mentor, such as:Building relationships with students, families, and school personnel, Using data to determine interventions, Problem-solving, Engaging with families

Registration fee: $130 (Fee covers purchse of materials), payble via Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard) or Purchase Order. Register by November 4, 2026
  • Max Class Size: 15

23. Networking for Teachers of Multilingual Learners

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: This is a networking for teachers of English learners

Dates: 11/12/2026

Target Audience: This is a networking for teachers of English learners

Description: This is a networking for teachers of English learners, by teachers of English Learners. DCIU facilitates monthly meetings for teachers of English Learners countywide to seek and share expertise and to engage in collegial discussion around current research, initiatives, and trends affecting the teaching and learning of English Learners. This year the meetings will be led by zoom. Teachers who sign up will receive the zoom link for each meeting.

RREGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/11/26
  • Max Class Size: 15

24. Suicide Assessment

Program: Social Emotional Wellbeing

Audience: Building Administrators, District Administrators, Mental Health Professionals, School Counselors, Social Workers, School Psychologists

Dates: 11/17/2026

Target Audience: Building Administrators, District Administrators, Mental Health Professionals, School Counselors, Social Workers, School Psychologists

Description: Suicide is the second leading cause of death for those ages 15-24 years and risk becomes even greater in middle age. Nearly 50,000 individuals died by suicide in 2022, yet working with suicidal youth often presents as both a professional challenge and a personal fear. The ability to conduct an informed youth suicide risk assessment is a vital skill for clinicians. This session will focus on identifying often hidden warning signs and risk factors, building a therapeutic alliance, utilizing assessment tools, effectively conducting youth suicide risk assessment interviews, and determining level of suicide risk. Practitioners attending this workshop will gain an understanding of how to monitor suicidal behavior over time, plan upstream strategies, and protect oneself from vicarious traumatization. Attendees will leave this workshop with many specific strategies and skills that can be implemented immediately. This seminar will conclude with a comprehensive case review to ensure practical understanding of the material presented.

Credit Provided: 3 Hours Act 48

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 11/16/2026
  • Max Class Size: 40

25. Delco Check and Connect Network Meeting

Program: MTSS

Audience: * Participants must have formal training in Check and Connect, either the Preparation and Implementation training, the Mentor training or both - Building Administrators, District Administrators, General Education Teachers, School Counselors, Social Workers, Behavior and climate support staff.

Dates: 11/17/2026

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Target Audience: * Participants must have formal training in Check and Connect, either the Preparation and Implementation training, the Mentor training or both - Building Administrators, District Administrators, General Education Teachers, School Counselors, Social Workers, Behavior and climate support staff.

Description: This Check and Connect County-wide Network meeting will provide Check and Connect mentors and coordinators with support around implementing the intervention with fidelity.

The critical elements of Check and Connect will be analyzed and discussed, allowing time for questions and networking with others implementing across the county.

Zoom link to be provided 3 days prior to network sessions for those registered

Register by 11/14/2026
  • Max Class Size: 20

26. PBIS Overview of Tier 1

Program: MTSS

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Area Teachers, For PBIS team members who have not been previously trained and/or need a refresher

Dates: 11/17/2026

Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Area Teachers, For PBIS team members who have not been previously trained and/or need a refresher

Description: This session will closely examine the Positive Behavior Support framework for K-12 schools. Key components of PBIS implementation will be analyzed, models of best practice will be reviewed and time for Q & A will be provided.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $42 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 11/16/26
  • Max Class Size: 30

27. Addressing Learning Disabilities in Education

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: The course is designed for teachers K-12 in all subject areas and disciplines, for reading specialists, nurses, counselors, principals, psychologists, speech therapists, any support staff, parents or anyone interested in learning more about working with students with learning disabilities

Dates: 11/18/2026 to 12/8/2026

Meeting Times: Courses will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed by 9AM on the course start date

Location: ONLINE COURSE

PDE COURSE NUMBER 20120310
Audience: Teachers K-12, all subject areas and disciplines,reading specialists,nurses, counselors, principals, psychologists,speech therapists,any support staff,parents or anyone interested in learning more about working with students with learning disabilities.

Description: Participants will have the opportunity to further understand what learning disabilities are, how they are identified and how are managed in the educational setting. Through viewing videos, examination of research, discussions among colleagues, review of legal cases, assessment of student case studies and development of sample lesson plans, standards aligned IEP goals, accommodations and modifications, participants will have tools to implement strategies within their classroom to promote student achievement for all students with learning disabilities. Pennsylvania's Resiliency/Wellness Framework elements of high expectations for students with learning disabilities, meaningful student engagement among students with learning disabilities, connectivity and bonding with students with learning disabilities, skills for life for our students with learning disabilities, clear and consistent boundaries for our students with learning disabilities as well as unconditional support for these students will also be covered.

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 registering between 7 days and start of course (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. Counts towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency.

Note: Graduate Credit is available through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Form will be emailed to you. Act 48 also with this option. Immaculata University fee rates are set by the University and may be subject to change.(Non-refundable)
  • Max Class Size: 8

28. Adopting a Growth Mindset in Education

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: The course is designed for anyone interested in learning more about growth mindset including teachers K-12 in all subject areas and disciplines; for reading specialists; speech and language therapists; nurses; school counselors; parents; school and district administrators.

Dates: 11/18/2026 to 12/8/2026

Meeting Times: Courses will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed by 9AM on the course start date

Location: ONLINE COURSE

PDE COURSE NUMBER 20180072
Audience: The course is designed for anyone interested in learning more about growth mindset including teachers K-12 in all subject areas & disciplines;reading specialists;speech & language therapists; nurses;school counselors;parents;school & district administrators.

Description: A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence can be developed with effort. Students with a growth mindset understand they can get "smarter" through hard work, the use of effective strategies, and getting help from others when needed. A fixed mindset is the belief that intelligence is a fixed trait handed out at birth. Course participants will review the research about the brain and how the brain, like a muscle, changes and grows in response to challenge. Throughout the course we will explore how we, as educators, can praise students for effort and process rather than praising them for being "smart." Participants will take with them practical strategies to implement whether they are teachers, counselors, speech therapists, nurses, parents, or simply anyone who wants to learn more about fostering a growth mindset in themselves or others.

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. Applies to Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency

Note: Graduate Credit is available through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Forms will be emailed if selected. Act 48 by Immaculata University with this option. Immaculata University fee rates are set by the University and may be subject to change.(Non-refundable)
  • Max Class Size: 8

29. Autism in Education

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: The course is designed for teachers K-12 in all subject areas and disciplines, for reading specialists, nurses, counselors, principals, psychologists, speech therapists, any support staff, parents or anyone interested in learning more about working with students with Autism

Dates: 11/18/2026 to 12/8/2026

Meeting Times: Courses will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed by 9AM on the course start date

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: The course is designed for teachers K-12 in all subject areas and disciplines, for reading specialists, nurses, counselors, principals, psychologists, speech therapists, any support staff, parents or anyone interested in learning more about working with students with Autism.

PDE Course Number: 20120307
Description: This course will provide participants descriptions of disorders that fall under the autism spectrum. Participants will review the latest research in the autism field and legal aspects of having students with autism in the classroom. We will explore fostering social competence in students with autism, developing and implementing IEPs for students with autism, and how to best meet these students' needs while promoting acceptance from the other classmates. Participants will take with them practical educational and instructional strategies to implement within their classroom. Online. No textbook required.

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard $525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. Counts towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Form will be emailed to you if you select this option. Act 48 offered through Immaculata University with this option.Immaculata University fee rates are set by the University and may be subject to change.(Non-refundable-REQUIRED FORM DUE BACK 5 DAYS PRIOR TO COURSE START)

COURSES WILL NOT BE MARKED COMPLETED AND CREDIT WILL NOT BE AWARDED PRIOR TO A COURSE ENDING DATE.
  • Max Class Size: 8

30. Essentials for the 21st Century World Language Teacher

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Teachers of all modern world languages

Dates: 11/18/2026 to 12/8/2026

Meeting Times: Courses will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed by 9AM on the course start date

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: Teachers of all modern world languages

Description:PDE COURSE # 20210055 This course is intended to provide a strong framework to modern language teachers in the essential elements of 21st century world language pedagogy. Whether you are teaching from a text series or designing your own curriculum, knowing how to effectively reach today's language learners remains the key to success. You will be presented with the most significant teaching strategies as designated by ACTFL. The course content begins with the basics of communication and then segues to actual course and lesson design and delivery. The course culminates with the concepts of assessment so you can find the best ways to measure linguistic and cultural proficiency.

***Required text - Keys to planning for learning - Donna Clementi and Laura Terrill Available as an e-book from ACTFL website https://my.actfl.org/portal/ItemDetail?iProductCode=KEYSPLAN2-EPUB ***

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): $525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. May count towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency.

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Form will be emailed to you if you select this option. Act 48 offered through Immaculata University with this option. (Non-refundable-REQUIRED FORM DUE BACK 5 DAYS PRIOR TO COURSE START)
  • Max Class Size: 10

31. Innovative Teaching with AI: Transforming Education for the 21st Century

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: District and Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, Special Area Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Librarians

Dates: 11/18/2026 to 12/8/2026

Meeting Times: Courses will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed by 9AM on the course start date

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: District and Building Administrators,General Education,Special Education,Early Childhood, and Special Area Teachers,Paraprofessionals,Librarians

Description: PDE COURSE # 20230029 This three-credit course, offered with or without graduate credit, is designed to empower educators with the skills and insights needed to revolutionize traditional teaching methods using Artificial Intelligence. Dive into the latest advancements in AI-driven educational tools, curriculum personalization, and student engagement techniques. Participants will learn to integrate AI technologies into their teaching methods, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration among students. Explore ethical considerations and best practices for creating a safe and inclusive AI-enhanced learning environment. Participants will grasp the ethical considerations of AI implementation in education while harnessing its potential to create inclusive, adaptable, and data-driven learning environments. Whether you're a seasoned educator or new to the field, this course equips you with the expertise to navigate the evolving landscape of education, ultimately shaping a new era of impactful, AI-infused teaching practices. The course is delivered asynchronously over the course of three weeks.

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. Counts towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Form will be emailed to you if you select this option. Act 48 offered through Immaculata University with this option.(Non-refundable-REQUIRED FORM DUE BACK 5 DAYS PRIOR TO COURSE START)
  • Max Class Size: 8

32. Successful Literacy Strategies for Reading and the Content Areas

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: This course is especially designed for teachers instructing students in grades preK- 12 in any subject area to provide engaging literacy strategies in reading and subject areas that add variety, increase student motivation, enhance understanding and improve achievement.

Dates: 11/18/2026 to 12/8/2026

Meeting Times: Courses will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed by 9AM on the course start date

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: PreK-12 Teachers, any subject.

Description: PDE #20240252. Provide engaging literacy strategies in reading and subject areas that add variety, increase student motivation, enhance understanding and improve achievement.The much acclaimed resource,"50 Literacy Strategies: Step-by-Step" (3rd or 4th Edition) by Gail Tompkins is the required textbook for the course.The text will model for the teacher lessons that address successful literacy implementations that motivate students to learn.

Included in the course:

Applying strategies that simplify teaching literacy techniques in all subject areas
Gaining and practicing new tools for teaching literacy elements
Creating and sharing lessons with others in the class
Sharing reflections and comments through discussion with participants
Fostering the reading-writing connection
Viewing and responding to videos and powerpoints that strengthen the theoretical constructs presented
Creating materials and projects to use with students
Critiquing articles on literacy including those published in educational journals by the presenter of the class
Emphasizing and creating an alphabet book to teach skills in a self-selected area
Utilizing Readers Theatre and the AREA Approach which have been proven to enhance test results

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard $525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registered between 7 days and start of course (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. Counts for Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Form will be emailed to you for this option. Act 48 offered through Immaculata University with this option. Immaculata University fee is set by the University and may be subject to change.(Non-refundable)
  • Max Class Size: 8

33. The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, Special Area Teachers

Dates: 11/18/2026 to 12/8/2026

Meeting Times: Courses will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed by 9AM on the course start date

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience:Building Administrators,General Education Teachers,Special Education Teachers,Early Childhood Teachers,Special Area Teachers

Description: PDE COURSE NUMBER 20210029. This online class will be extremely helpful for the first time teacher just as much as for the seasoned professional! This course will provide an educator's goldmine to pertinent information to make not only the first day of school but every day run smoothly. Strategies for successfully addressing virtual and hybrid effective instruction will be presented. The book utilized, The First Days of School: How To Be An Effective Teacher (5th edition, 2018) by Harry Wong & Rosemary Wong, is the updated edition of a proven resource on successful teaching practices for both classroom management and student success. The course will feature many great, practical ideas to implement resulting in positive outcomes which will also include virtual teaching. Students' educational experiences will be so much better after having applied the book along with completing the other high-powered activities in the class.

The text for this class The First Days of School: How To Be An Effective Teacher (5th edition, 2018) by Harry Wong & Rosemary Wong ISBN-13: 978-0976423386 must be obtained prior to the start of the session.

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard - $525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. Counts towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Form will be emailed to you if you select this option. Act 48 offered through Immaculata University with this option. Immaculata University fee rates are set by the University and may be subject to change.(Non-refundable)
  • Max Class Size: 8

34. Safety-Care™Re-Certification Training

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: DELAWARE COUNTY DISTRICT OR DCIU ONLY (Administrators, Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Psychologists, Guidance Counselors, Behavior Specialists, Nurses, Bus Drivers/Aides) who have successfully completed the initial 2-day Safety-Care

Dates: 11/18/2026

Closed
Per QBS guidelines, DCIU may only provide Safety-Care training only to staff employed by Delaware County public school districts and ancillary staff who work under the district's direct oversight (contractors, volunteers, or consultants). Individuals not meeting these criteria will be released from the training.

Description: 1 day training provides a complete overview of the initial Safety-Care™training curriculum. Participants must demonstrate competency in all areas of the curriculum and be tested for proficiency through the demonstrated competencies and a written test. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will maintain their certification for one full year.

**Prerequisites: Per QBS Safety-Care requirements, all staff attending recert trainings must be within their current cert period, or within the 90-day grace period. Prior to the training, it is the responsibility of the individual to ensure that their cert has not lapsed. Those who attempt to attend with a lapsed certification will be turned away from the training and participate in an initial certification instead. There will be no refunds for participants who attend the recertification training with lapsed certificates.


Registration Fee: $62.00 Visa/Mastercard, or PO. **NO REFUNDS IF YOU CANNOT ATTTEND AND DO NOT WITHDRAW AT LEAST 24 HRS PRIOR TO START TIME** DCIU STAFF MUST PROVIDE A PROGRAM BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

COURSE REQUIRES PHYSICAL EXERTION. PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ABLE TO EXERT THEMSELVES PHYSICALLY AND HAVE FLEXIBILITY OF MOVEMENT THAT INCLUDES KNEELING. A PARTICIPANT MAY OPT OUT OF ACTIVITIES AT ANY TIME IF NECESSARY, AND MUST NOTIFY THE TRAINER OF ANY INABILITY TO PARTICIPATE. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ASKED TO SIGN A WAIVER ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE TRAINING ACKNOWLEDGING PARTICIPATION COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. PLEASE WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING AND STURDY SHOES.
  • Max Class Size: 20

35. Curriculum Directors Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Those responsible for curriculum and instruction in their districts

Dates: 11/18/2026

Target Audience: Those responsible for curriculum and instruction in their districts

Description: Delaware County Intermediate Unit hosts monthly meetings to facilitate collaboration between colleagues across the county who are responsible for curriculum and instruction in their districts. Curriculum & Instruction administrators network with those in similar roles across the county discussing curricular, instructional, and assessment issues and comparing problem-solving approaches. IU staff keeps the group abreast of PDE initiatives and requirements, trends in instruction and assessment, and area professional development opportunities.

Register by 11/17/2026
  • Max Class Size: 40

36. Math Leaders Network

Program: Leadership

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators

Dates: 11/18/2026

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators

Description: The Math Leaders Network is designed for school leaders committed to enhancing mathematics teaching and learning in their schools or districts. This collaborative professional learning community focuses on sharing effective instructional strategies to improve math outcomes for all students.

Participants will engage in discussions on best practices and explore innovative approaches to math instruction. The network aims to support leaders in creating a culture of continuous improvement in mathematics education by providing opportunities for collaboration, reflection, and professional growth.

Register by 11/18/2026
  • Max Class Size: 30

37. Principals Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

Dates: 11/19/2026

Target Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

Description: DCIU coordinates meetings with Delaware County Principals multiple times during the school year to discuss topics geared to the principals' interests or concerns.

Register by 11/18/2026
  • Max Class Size: 50

38. A-TSI/TSI Requirements & Guidance Network

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Building Administrators, District Administrators. **Note: School principals and district administrators of A-TSI and TSI schools are the target audience of this hour. Reach out to the point of contact for this session if you are unsure if this is applicable for you. Contact Sydney Tassone with any questions.

Dates: 11/19/2026

Target Audience: Building Administrators, District Administrators. **Note: School principals and district administrators of A-TSI and TSI schools are the target audience of this hour. Reach out to the point of contact for this session if you are unsure if this is applicable for you. Contact Sydney Tassone with any questions.

Description: Immediately following the monthly principals' meetings we invite schools designated by the state as A-TSI and TSI for a one-hour hybrid (zoom and in-person) session.

The A-TSI/TSI Requirements & Support Network is a monthly session designed to help schools understand and meet state and federal improvement planning expectations. Each meeting will provide guidance, state updates, and practical resources to support the development, refinement, and implementation of required improvement plans while offering time for clarification and questions.

Register by 11/19/26
  • Max Class Size: 10

39. Paraeducator Workshop: Meeting Students Where They Are: Understanding and Supporting the Diverse Needs of Students

Program: Paraeducator Trainings

Audience: PARAEDUCATORS ONLY (MUST be a PARAEDUCATOR)
,DCIU STAFF Register Under Internal Catalog, NOT OPEN TO DCIU STAFF

Dates: 12/1/2026

Target Audience: PARAEDUCATORS ONLY (MUST be a PARAEDUCATOR)
DCIU STAFF Register Under Internal Catalog

Description: This training is designed for paraprofessionals who work with students in small groups or 1:1. The focus will be on engineering the environment for success and will include strategies for organization of materials, instructional techniques, and student engagement.

Register by 11/29/2026
  • Max Class Size: 15

40. PREPaRE Workshop 2, Third Edition, Mental Health Crisis Interventions: Responding to an Acute Traumatic Stressor in Schools

Program: Safe Schools

Audience: Mental Health Professionals

Dates: 12/3/2026 to 12/4/2026

Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals

Description: This 2-day workshop develops the knowledge and skill required to provide immediate mental health crisis interventions to the students, staff, and school community members who have been simultaneously exposed to an acute traumatic stressor. The knowledge and skill developed within this session also help to build a bridge to the psychotherapeutic and trauma-informed mental health response sometimes required to address challenges associated with trauma exposure. This workshop is an excellent course for all mental health professionals in your district who provide mental health crisis intervention services.

Registration fee: $196.00 Delaware County Schools Staff, $256.00 out of county, payable via credit card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order. (**DCIU Staff please register using Purchase Order option with DCIU Budget Code or other as PO Information**) Participants must arrive on time and stay for the entire sessions. Credit Provided: 13 Hours Act 48

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 11/25/2026
  • Max Class Size: 20

41. Workshop 2: Data Meetings Across the Tiers

Program: MTSS

Audience: Building Administrators, District Administrators, Special Education Teachers,Reading Specialists, Interventionists, Literacy/ Math/ Behavior Leaders, MTSS Leaders

Dates: 12/7/2026

Target Audience: Building Administrators, District Administrators, Special Education Teachers,Reading Specialists, Interventionists, Literacy/ Math/ Behavior Leaders, MTSS Leaders

Description: Effective data-based decision making - one of the four essential elements of MTSS - depends on structured, purposeful data meetings at every tier. This workshop unpacks what those meetings should look like across Tiers 1, 2, and 3 in literacy, math, and behavior. Teams then assess the quality and consistency of their current data meeting practices and build a plan for improvement.

Register by 12/4/26
  • Max Class Size: 40

42. School Counselors Network

Program: Social Emotional Wellbeing

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

Dates: 12/8/2026

Target Audience: School Psychologists, School Counselors, Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers

Description: This forum for school counselors provides the opportunity to discuss common issues, ask questions, determine best practices, and share program ideas among peers.

Register by 12/8/26
  • Max Class Size: 30

43. Write On! A Network for Supporting Student Writing and Communication

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, OTs/PTs, Special Education Teachers, Speech Langage Pathologists

Dates: 12/9/2026

Target Audience: District Administrators, OTs/PTs, Special Education Teachers, Speech Langage Pathologists

Description: Write On! A Network for Supporting Student Writing is a quarterly professional learning community designed to bring together special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, and administrators committed to expanding meaningful writing opportunities for students with complex needs. This collaborative network focuses on practical strategies, shared expertise, and innovative tools-including AAC, adapted writing supports, and assistive technology-to help all students access authentic, purposeful writing experiences. Participants will engage in idea sharing, problem-solving, and cross-disciplinary planning to strengthen inclusive practices and empower every student's voice.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $42 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 12/8/26
  • Max Class Size: 20

44. Restorative Practices Day 1 Training: Implementing Restorative Practices

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, STOP Grant School Leadership Teams

Dates: 12/10/2026

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, STOP Grant School Leadership Teams

Description: Participants will learn what Restorative Practices can bring to their communities by understanding he model along with practical strategies they can use every day to set high expectations while being supportive. The day will include opportunities to practice how to provide direct feedback and how to ask questions that foster accountability. Participants will also learn the most effective methods to resolve common conflicts and create trust and community in classroom and school settings.

REGISTRATION FEE: $225.00 Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order.
**For STOP grant participants, cost to be paid through grant funds - Register using the Purchase Order payment type and enter STOP as the PO Information.**

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES TWO DAYS PRIOR TO START DATE.

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT

  • Max Class Size: 25

45. Safety-Care™ Initial Two-Day Training

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: DELAWARE COUNTY DISTRICTS AND DCIU ONLY (School Staff: Administrators, Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Psychologists, Guidance Counselors, Behavior Specialists, Nurses, Bus Drivers/Aides).

Dates: 12/10/2026 to 12/11/2026

Closed
Per QBS guidelines, DCIU may only provide Safety-Care training only to staff employed by Delaware County public school districts and ancillary staff who work under the district's direct oversight, such as contractors, volunteers, or consultants. Individuals not meeting these criteria will be released from the training.

Description: two-day course that provides a broad set of methods and techniques for reducing the likelihood of behavioral crisis and improving staff safety. Staff will learn, practice, and demonstrate competency in differential reinforcement and basic preventative safety. They will learn how to safely cope with serious behavioral incidents that include: basic physical skills, releases, leadership during behavioral crises, and procedures for safe holding. Trainees who successfully pass the course will receive a Safety-Care™training certificate. Recertification is required annually through a recertification course.

Registration fee: $82.00 Visa, Mastercard, or Purchase Order, **NO REFUNDS IF YOU CANNOT ATTTEND AND DO NOT WITHDRAW AT LEAST 24 HRS PRIOR TO START TIME** DCIU STAFF MUST PROVIDE A PROGRAM BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER

THIS COURSE REQUIRES PHYSICAL EXERTION. PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ABLE TO EXERT THEMSELVES PHYSICALLY AND HAVE FLEXIBILITY OF MOVEMENT THAT INCLUDES KNEELING. A PARTICIPANT MAY OPT OUT OF ACTIVITIES AT ANY TIME IF NECESSARY, AND MUST NOTIFY THE TRAINER OF ANY INABILITY TO PARTICIPATE. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ASKED TO SIGN A WAIVER ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE TRAINING ACKNOWLEDGING THAT PARTICIPATION COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. PLEASE WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING AND STURDY SHOES. ATTENDANCE BOTH DAYS IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE TRAINING AND RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE.
Any questions, please contact Professional Development at (610) 938-9000
  • Max Class Size: 20

46. Safety-Care™Re-Certification Training

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: DELAWARE COUNTY DISTRICT OR DCIU ONLY (Administrators, Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Psychologists, Guidance Counselors, Behavior Specialists, Nurses, Bus Drivers/Aides) who have successfully completed the initial 2-day Safety-Care

Dates: 12/11/2026

Closed
Per QBS guidelines, DCIU may only provide Safety-Care training only to staff employed by Delaware County public school districts and ancillary staff who work under the district's direct oversight (contractors, volunteers, or consultants). Individuals not meeting these criteria will be released from the training.

Description: 1 day training provides a complete overview of the initial Safety-Care™training curriculum. Participants must demonstrate competency in all areas of the curriculum and be tested for proficiency through the demonstrated competencies and a written test. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will maintain their certification for one full year.

**Prerequisites: Per QBS Safety-Care requirements, all staff attending recert trainings must be within their current cert period, or within the 90-day grace period. Prior to the training, it is the responsibility of the individual to ensure that their cert has not lapsed. Those who attempt to attend with a lapsed certification will be turned away from the training and participate in an initial certification instead. There will be no refunds for participants who attend the recertification training with lapsed certificates.


Registration Fee: $62.00 Visa/Mastercard, or PO. **NO REFUNDS IF YOU CANNOT ATTTEND AND DO NOT WITHDRAW AT LEAST 24 HRS PRIOR TO START TIME** DCIU STAFF MUST PROVIDE A PROGRAM BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

COURSE REQUIRES PHYSICAL EXERTION. PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ABLE TO EXERT THEMSELVES PHYSICALLY AND HAVE FLEXIBILITY OF MOVEMENT THAT INCLUDES KNEELING. A PARTICIPANT MAY OPT OUT OF ACTIVITIES AT ANY TIME IF NECESSARY, AND MUST NOTIFY THE TRAINER OF ANY INABILITY TO PARTICIPATE. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ASKED TO SIGN A WAIVER ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE TRAINING ACKNOWLEDGING PARTICIPATION COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. PLEASE WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING AND STURDY SHOES.
  • Max Class Size: 20

47. Restorative Practices Day 2 Training: Using Circles Effectively

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, STOP Grant School Leadership Team. **Participants should have completed Day 1 of Restorative Practices training prior to attending Day 2.**s

Dates: 12/11/2026

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, STOP Grant School Leadership Teams

**Participants should have completed Day 1 of Restorative Practices training prior to attending Day 2.**

Description: Day 2 of Restorative Practices training focuses entirely on teaching attendees to facilitate restorative circles. Circles are an essential process for building social capital, resolving social problems, and responding when harm occurs. Circles create a positive learning environment. Participants will learn by participating in circles with other attendees, taking turns to learn how to facilitate. By the end of the day, participants will be prepared to return to their setting and utilize circles in your school or classroom setting!

REGISTRATION FEE: $225.00 Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order.
**For STOP grant participants, cost to be paid through grant funds - Register using the Purchase Order payment type and enter STOP as the PO Information.**

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES TWO DAYS PRIOR TO START DATE.

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT

  • Max Class Size: 25

48. PBIS Drop-In Office Hour

Program: MTSS

Audience: Building Administrators,General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers

Dates: 12/15/2026

Target Audience: Building Administrators,General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers

Description: PBIS Office Hours provide an open, supportive space for team members, administrators, and coaches to connect and get help with anything PBIS-related. Participants can drop in to ask questions, troubleshoot challenges, share ideas, or get feedback on their school's current PBIS practices. Whether you're looking for guidance on implementation, systems, data, or team processes, this is an opportunity to receive real-time support and collaborate with others. Join for the full time or just stop by for a few minutes-whatever works best for you.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $42 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 12/14/26
  • Max Class Size: 30

49. Delaware County Secondary Transition Coordinators Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Secondary Transition Coordinators

Dates: 12/16/2026

Target Audience: Secondary Transition Coordinators

Description: A Professional Learning Community that meets quarterly to share expertise and work collaboratively to improve and increase secondary transition planning activities and services for students with disabilities.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through IDEA funding), $42 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 12/15/26
  • Max Class Size: 25

50. Delaware County Transition Coordinating Council

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Agency Representatives, Transition Coordinators, Parents/Guardians

Dates: 12/16/2026

Target Audience: District Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Agency Representatives, Transition Coordinators, Parents/Guardians

Description: The purpose of the Local transition Coordinating Council is to coordinate and enable communication between adult service providers, educators, parents and community business leaders in order to share information and develop collaborative working relationships to support the transition needs of high school students with disabilities and their families who are seeking post-secondary training or education, employment opportunities and independent access to community resources.

Registration Fee: No cost to Delaware County community members (supported through IDEA funding). Register by 12/15/26
  • Max Class Size: 25

51. Reading Specialists Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Reading Specialists

Dates: 12/16/2026

Target Audience: Reading Specialists

Description: Reading Specialists' Network 2025-2026 We will continue to grow this Professional Learning Community centered around the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy (A Professional Learning Community, or PLC, is a group of educators that meets regularly, shares expertise, and works collaboratively to improve teaching skills and the academic performance of students).

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $42 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR CREDIT. Register by 12/15/2026
  • Max Class Size: 25

52. DCIU Title III Consortium Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Title III Coordinators of Multilingual Learners Programs/ Title III

Dates: 1/6/2027

Target Audience: Title III Coordinators of Multilingual Learners Programs/ Title III

Description: DCIU serves as the Title III Consortium Lead for schools that receive Title III funds. As consortium fiscal lead and partner, DCIU coordinates the Title III activities for consortium members, ensuring that funds are spent on carrying out goals and benefiting all consortium members. Quarterly meetings are held to support collaboration and transparency. Participants will engage with member LEAs to identify consortium activities and facilitate planning. Federal and state updates and guidance related to Title III requirements will be shared. All meetings will be held via Zoom. Links will be provided.

Register by 1/5/2027
  • Max Class Size: 10

53. Restorative Practices Network

Program: Safe Schools

Audience: Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, School Counselors, Social Workers, Special Area Teachers,Special Education Teachers

Dates: 1/7/2027

Target Audience: Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, School Counselors, Social Workers, Special Area Teachers,Special Education Teachers

Description: A collaborative space for school teams at any stage of their Restorative Practices journey. Come ready to problem-solve, share what's working, and learn from colleagues across schools. Topics we will explore include:

-Integrating RP into school culture and daily routines
-Restorative circles - facilitation tips and adaptations
-Responding to conflict and harm restoratively
-Getting staff, students, and families on board
-Sustaining momentum beyond initial implementation

Registation fee: No fee for STOP grant schools (use PO optoin to register, and STOP as PO information), $42 all others payment by Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard only), or Purchase Order. Register by 1/5/27

  • Max Class Size: 25

54. School Counselors Network

Program: Social Emotional Wellbeing

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

Dates: 1/12/2027

Target Audience: School Psychologists, School Counselors, Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers

Description: This forum for school counselors provides the opportunity to discuss common issues, ask questions, determine best practices, and share program ideas among peers.

Register by 1/12/27
  • Max Class Size: 30

55. County-wide Secondary PBIS Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Secondary Building Administrators and coaches (Must be in a school system that is implementing PBIS or is interested in implementing PBIS )

Dates: 1/12/2027

Target Audience: Secondary Building Administrators and coaches (Must be in a school system that is implementing PBIS or is interested in implementing PBIS )

Description: These sessions for district/building administrators and coaches will allow districts implementing PBIS around the county to network regarding PBIS best practices in the secondary settings. Important information will be shared regarding the PA PBIS Network and the state behavior initiative. Administrators will present on key implementation topics. Participants will be able to ask questions and seek supports regarding PBIS.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $42 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 1/26/27 **Snow date of 1/26/27 for meeting if necessary**
  • Max Class Size: 25

56. Paraeducator Workshop: Strategies to Support Students Executive Functioning Skills

Program: Paraeducator Trainings

Audience: PARAEDUCATORS ONLY (MUST be a PARAEDUCATOR)
,DCIU STAFF Register Under Internal Catalog, NOT OPEN TO DCIU STAFF

Dates: 1/12/2027

Target Audience: PARAEDUCATORS ONLY (MUST be a PARAEDUCATOR)
***DCIU STAFF Register Under Internal Catalog***

Description: TAs the school year progresses, you may have noticed some of your students cannot get started on routine assignments. Others have emotional reactions to minor events that disrupt the rest of their day. You have tried every intervention you can think of, to no avail. This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of executive dysfunction based on current research and its role in students' classroom behavior and performance. Participants will learn how to support students' behavior with executive function problems and easy-to-implement strategies to improve their classroom success.

Register by 1/10/2027
  • Max Class Size: 10

57. A New Look at Working with Students with Autism

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Teachers K-12 in all subject areas and disciplines, for reading specialists, nurses, counselors, principals, psychologists, speech therapists, any support staff, parents or anyone interested in learning more about working with students with Autism.

Dates: 1/13/2027 to 2/2/2027

Meeting Times: Courses will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed by 9AM on the course start date

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience:Designed for teachers K-12, all subject areas and disciplines, reading specialists, nurses, counselors, principals, psychologists, speech therapists, any support staff, parents or anyone interested in learning more about working with students with Autism

Description: PDE COURSE NUMBER 20120306. With more and more students being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorders, it is important for educators to explore their perceptions and expand their knowledge base of this disability category in order to meet these students' needs. This course takes an inside look into what it is like to live with Autism. We will see and hear first hand accounts from people living with the disorder. Their inspirational and informative stories have motivated participants in the past to examine and reexamine how they work with students on the spectrum of autism. We will explore methods of motivation and classroom management in settings with learners with Autism. Given the information provided throughout the course, participants will also have the opportunity to more completely understand the many services that students with autism can benefit from and how educators can apply this learned information in their area of focus and provide effective instruction to students with mild to severe Autism.

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard $525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. Counts towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Form will be emailed to you if you select this option. Act 48 offered through Immaculata University with this option. Immaculata University fee rates are set by the University and may be subject to change.(Non-refundable)
  • Max Class Size: 8

58. ADHD in Education

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: The course is designed for teachers K-12 in all subject areas and disciplines, for reading specialists, nurses, counselors, principals, psychologists, speech therapists, any support staff, parents or anyone interested in learning more about working with students with ADHD.

Dates: 1/13/2027 to 2/2/2027

Meeting Times: Courses will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed by 9AM on the course start date

Location: ONLINE COURSE

PDE COURSE NUMBER 20120308
Audience: The course is designed for teachers K-12 in all subject areas and disciplines, for reading specialists, nurses, counselors, principals, psychologists, speech therapists, any support staff, parents or anyone interested in learning more about working with students with ADHD.

Description: With more and more students being diagnosed with ADHD, it is important for educators to examine their perceptions and expand their knowledge base of this disability category in order to meet these students' needs. Throughout the course, participants will explore the debate surrounding medication and the myths associated with ADHD. Furthermore, they will complete activities providing them with first-hand experience about what it is like to live with ADHD. With the information covered in the course, participants will take away practical strategies to implement across all school environments. Online. No textbook required.

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard $525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. Counts towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Form will be emailed to you if you select this option. Act 48 offered through Immaculata University with this option. Immaculata University fee rates are set by the University and may be subject to change.(Non-refundable-REQUIRED FORM DUE BACK 5 DAYS PRIOR TO COURSE START)
  • Max Class Size: 8

59. Culturally Responsive Teaching

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: District & Building Admins; General Ed, Special Ed, Early Childhood,and Special Area Teachers, School Counselors, Social Workers

Dates: 1/13/2027 to 2/2/2027

Meeting Times: Courses will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed by 9AM on the course start date

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: District & Building Admins; General Ed, Special Ed, Early Childhood,and Special Area Teachers, School Counselors, Social Workers

Description: PDE COURSE #20210074. Diversity in the classroom is increasing. For the first time in history, the majority of students are racial and ethnic minorities. Unfortunately, the teaching styles, materials, and classrooms do not reflect these diverse cultures and backgrounds, thus leaving the majority of students disconnected from the learning process. Students need to be exposed to authors and characters that look, sound, and act like them. Classrooms need to reflect diversity, not only on holidays but all the time. Spanish culture, achievements of minorities, and black history need to be embedded daily not taught only during a designated month or on a holiday. When students' backgrounds are not considered, problems such as language barriers, systemic discrimination, and lack of representation occur. In this three-credit online course, participants will explore the principles of culturally responsive teaching and examine teaching strategies that promote a culturally responsive classroom.

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course (**DO NOT use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. Counts towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Form will be emailed to you if you select this option. Act 48 offered through Immaculata University with this option. Immaculata University fee rates are set by the University and may be subject to change.(Non-refundable)
  • Max Class Size: 8

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

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Pre-K to 12 Educators

Dates: 1/13/2027 to 2/2/2027

Meeting Times: Courses will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed by 9AM on the course start date

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: Pre-K to 12 Educators

Description: PDE COURSE NUMBER 20250047. Motivating students is of paramount concern for all teachers. This class is intended to not only motivate students but also to inspire the teacher! The course will provide the needed stimulating tools for pre-K to 12 educators to create classrooms in which students are motivated and excited to learn. A comprehensive understanding of students' needs. the nature of motivation and how to enhance a desire for learning will be presented from recognized experts in the field. A special emphasis is placed on the work of Marzano.

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

The text for the class is "Motivating and Inspiring Students: Strategies to Awaken the Learner" (2017) by Marzano, Scott, Boogren and Newcomb, must be obtained prior to the start of the session.

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard - $525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. Counts towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Form will be emailed to you if you select this option. Act 48 offered through Immaculata University with this option. Immaculata University fee rates are set by the University and may be subject to change.(Non-refundable)
  • Max Class Size: 10

61. Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom: Strategies, Techniques, and Materials

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: General Education Teachers,Special Education Teachers,Early Childhood Teachers,Special Area Teachers, Paraprofessionals

Dates: 1/13/2027 to 2/2/2027

Meeting Times: Courses will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed by 9AM on the course start date

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: General, Special Education, Early Childhood and Special Area Teachers, Paraprofessionals

Description: This course will instill a thorough understanding of how to incorporate Howard Gardner's concept of multiple intelligences in your K-12 classroom. Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom (2018) by Dr. Thomas Armstrong will be studied, connections made to chapters, responses made to participants' posts, and a study guide completed for each chapter. Course is asynchronous and online; assignments to be completed by the end of each week on your own schedule.

Will emphasize what each student is attracted to, becomes comfortable with, and skilled in different ways of processing information. 3 lessons and hands-on or computer-generated projects will be developed to apply the theory of multiple intelligences. Instructor will provide sample lessons along with modeling of lessons. Participants will develop one artifact for each intelligence and create 3 lessons to share with the group.

Text for this class Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom (2018) by Dr. Thomas Armstrong, 4th edition,ISBN #978-1-4166-2509-4. Suggest buying used at Amazon for about $6.00. Questions, please contact Dr. William Yerger at william.yerger@eastern.edu or call 610-248-4737.

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 up to 1 week before start date, $550.00 if 7 days or less of start date

Credits: 3 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. Counts for Level II Cert and Master's Equivalency

Graduate Credit through Immaculata University for additional fee of $200.00/credit. Forms will be emailed if you select this option. Act 48 through Immaculata University with this option. Grad credit rates are set by the University and may be subject to change.(Non-refundable)
  • Max Class Size: 10

62. Strategies for Challenging Student Behaviors

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: ALL

Dates: 1/13/2027 to 2/2/2027

Meeting Times: Courses will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed by 9AM on the course start date

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: ALL

Description:PDE COURSE # 20120092 Strategies for Challenging Student Behaviors offers research-based interventions that educators can use to support K-12 students diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and Conduct Disorder (CD). The purpose of the course is to help educators identify behavioral indicators common to these disorders, and implement strategies in response to these behaviors to promote students' social and emotional skill-building and support academic success.

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course (**DO NOT use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. May count towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency.

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Form will be emailed to you if you select this option. Act 48 offered through Immaculata University with this option. (Non-refundable-REQUIRED FORM DUE BACK 5 DAYS PRIOR TO COURSE START)
  • Max Class Size: 8

63. Writing Alive: Strategies, Techniques and Materials

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Kindergarten thru Grade 12 Teachers and Specialists

Dates: 1/13/2027 to 2/2/2027

Meeting Times: Courses will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed by 9AM on the course start date

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: K-12 Teachers and Specialists

Description: This course is designed for teachers instructing K-12 students, any subject area. With new curriculum mandates, daily specials, pull-outs, virtual/hybrid instruction and precious time devoted to test preparation, finding time and energy to explore engaging writing strategies has never been so difficult. The need for a succinct resource like Craft Lessons has never been greater. Included in the course:

Receiving a packet of writing ideas

Utilizing opportunities to enrich your own writing

Viewing videos from experts in writing including Lucy Calkins

Reading and critiquing articles on writing including those published in educational journals by the presenter of this course

Gaining new thinking about teaching elements of writing craft and the reading-writing connection

Accessing opportunities to learn new strategies that simplify writing for students along with creating and sharing lessons with others in the course

Learning and implementing the AREA Approach, Readers' Theatre and RAFT that have been proven in classrooms to enhance writing ability

Developing materials to strengthen strategies

Required text needed to be purchased for this course, "Craft Lessons" by Ralph Fletcher and Joanne Portalupi (Second Edition, ISBN-13: 978-1571107060), presents 95 lessons and a wealth of information for teaching leads, character, endings, stronger verbs, and much more.

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard $525.00 up to 1 week before start date, $550.00 within 7 days of start date (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: 3 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. Counts for Level II Cert and Master's Equivalency

Graduate Credit through Immaculata University, additional fee of $200.00/credit. Forms will be emailed. Act 48 also offered with this option. Rates are set by the University and may be subject to change.(Non-refundable)
  • Max Class Size: 10

64. Gifted Support Teacher Network

Program: Gifted

Audience: Gifted Support Teachers

Dates: 1/13/2027

Target Audience: Gifted Support Teachers

Description: This network connects gifted educators with their peers and PDE/county liaisons regarding compliance and best practice in supporting gifted students throughout their education.

Register by 1/13/2027

  • Max Class Size: 20

65. Neurodiversity Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Building Administrators, Mental Health Professionals, School Counselors, Social Workers, Special Education Teachers

Dates: 1/13/2027

Target Audience: Building Administrators, Mental Health Professionals, School Counselors, Social Workers, Special Education Teachers

Description: This network is a combination of our former Emotional Support and Complex Learner Networks. The Neurodiversity Network is an opportunity for professionals who work with children with emotional disturbance and/or autism to collaborate with one another and learn new resources and tools to help in their daily work.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $42 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 1/12/27 **Snow date if needed will be 1/27/27)
  • Max Class Size: 30

66. Networking for Teachers of Multilingual Learners

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: This is a networking for teachers of English learners

Dates: 1/14/2027

Target Audience: This is a networking for teachers of English learners

Description: This is a networking for teachers of English learners, by teachers of English Learners. DCIU facilitates monthly meetings for teachers of English Learners countywide to seek and share expertise and to engage in collegial discussion around current research, initiatives, and trends affecting the teaching and learning of English Learners. This year the meetings will be led by zoom. Teachers who sign up will receive the zoom link for each meeting.

RREGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/13/27
  • Max Class Size: 15

67. Delaware County School Social Workers and Home and School Visitors Network

Program: Social Emotional Wellbeing

Audience: Delaware County School Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers

Dates: 1/19/2027

Target Audience: Delaware County School Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers

Description: The School Social Workers and Home and School Visitors Network will provide a collaborative space for professionals throughout the county to converse, share ideas, and engage in new learning. Updates from the Office of Safe Schools and Social Emotional Wellness Liaisons will be provided at each session. Information from local resources will also be presented to help support School Social Workers and Home and School Visitors in their roles.

Registration is required for Act 48 credit. Register by 1/19/2027
  • Max Class Size: 30

68. Delco Check and Connect Network Meeting

Program: MTSS

Audience: * Participants must have formal training in Check and Connect, either the Preparation and Implementation training, the Mentor training or both - Building Administrators, District Administrators, General Education Teachers, School Counselors, Social Workers, Behavior and climate support staff.

Dates: 1/19/2027

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Target Audience: * Participants must have formal training in Check and Connect, either the Preparation and Implementation training, the Mentor training or both - Building Administrators, District Administrators, General Education Teachers, School Counselors, Social Workers, Behavior and climate support staff.

Description: This Check and Connect County-wide Network meeting will provide Check and Connect mentors and coordinators with support around implementing the intervention with fidelity.

The critical elements of Check and Connect will be analyzed and discussed, allowing time for questions and networking with others implementing across the county.

Zoom link to be provided 3 days prior to network sessions for those registered

Register by 1/15/2027
  • Max Class Size: 20

69. Collecting and Using Data to Drive Tier 1 PBIS Practices and Systems

Program: MTSS

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Area Teachers, For PBIS team members who have not been previously trained and/or need a refresher

Dates: 1/19/2027

Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Area Teachers, For PBIS team members who have not been previously trained and/or need a refresher

Description: Addresses Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) - 1.10, 1.11, 1.12, 1.13, 1.14, 1.15

Tier 1 PBIS - School-wide PBIS teams should operate as problem-solving teams focused on addressing and modifying student behavior. This training will review a variety of possible data sources including but not limited to outcome data like attendance, academic achievement, and minor/major behavioral referral and fidelity data from SAS, or BOQ. This training will demonstrate methods of collecting and analyzing the data as well as possible Tier 1 interventions or modifications that could be implemented based on data. Attendees that have access to data are encouraged to bring/have access to it during this training for discussion (not required). This training will also cover communicating data to various stakeholders.

DCIU external coaches can schedule time following the training for building-specific questions not addressed during training.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $42 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 1/18/2027
  • Max Class Size: 30

70. Curriculum Directors Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Those responsible for curriculum and instruction in their districts

Dates: 1/20/2027

Target Audience: Those responsible for curriculum and instruction in their districts

Description: Delaware County Intermediate Unit hosts monthly meetings to facilitate collaboration between colleagues across the county who are responsible for curriculum and instruction in their districts. Curriculum & Instruction administrators network with those in similar roles across the county discussing curricular, instructional, and assessment issues and comparing problem-solving approaches. IU staff keeps the group abreast of PDE initiatives and requirements, trends in instruction and assessment, and area professional development opportunities.

Register by 1/19/2027
  • Max Class Size: 40

71. MTSS Foundations: Seeing the Full Picture

Program: MTSS

Audience: Building Administrators, District Administrators, Special Education Teachers

Dates: 1/20/2027

Target Audience: Building Administrators, District Administrators, Special Education Teachers

Description: A one-day foundational training for school and district teams.

This training builds shared understanding of the four essential elements of MTSS - screening, progress monitoring, the multi-level prevention system, and data-based decision making, across the domains of literacy, math and behavior. Participants will explore the infrastructure and support needed to implement them with fidelity. The day closes with a needs assessment to help teams honestly identify where they are on the implementation journey.

Register by 1/17/2027 (If necessary, session snow day makeup will be 1/27/2027)
  • Max Class Size: 40

72. Literacy Leaders

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Building Administrators, District Administrators

Dates: 1/20/2027

Target Audience: Building Administrators, District Administrators

Description: The Literacy Leaders Network convenes three times per year to keep educators, administrators and curriculum directors informed about state-level developments in literacy education. This collaborative platform facilitates the exchange of current information, research-based practices, and valuable resources to enhance literacy education in our communities

Register by 1/20/2027
  • Max Class Size: 20

73. Principals Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

Dates: 1/21/2027

Target Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

Description: DCIU coordinates meetings with Delaware County Principals multiple times during the school year to discuss topics geared to the principals' interests or concerns.

Register by 1/20/2027
  • Max Class Size: 50

74. A-TSI/TSI Requirements & Guidance Network

Program: School Improvement

Audience: Building Administrators, District Administrators. **Note: School principals and district administrators of A-TSI and TSI schools are the target audience of this hour. Reach out to the point of contact for this session if you are unsure if this is applicable for you. Contact Sydney Tassone with any questions.

Dates: 1/21/2027

Target Audience: Building Administrators, District Administrators. **Note: School principals and district administrators of A-TSI and TSI schools are the target audience of this hour. Reach out to the point of contact for this session if you are unsure if this is applicable for you. Contact Sydney Tassone with any questions.

Description: Immediately following the monthly principals' meetings we invite schools designated by the state as A-TSI and TSI for a one-hour hybrid (zoom and in-person) session.

The A-TSI/TSI Requirements & Support Network is a monthly session designed to help schools understand and meet state and federal improvement planning expectations. Each meeting will provide guidance, state updates, and practical resources to support the development, refinement, and implementation of required improvement plans while offering time for clarification and questions.

Register by 1/21/27
  • Max Class Size: 10

75. ESL 1: Language Acquisition

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Pennsylvania Educators holding a valid PA Teaching Certificate and accepted into the ESL Specialist Add-on Certificate Program

Dates: 1/27/2027 to 4/6/2027

Meeting Times: Course will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed one day prior to course start.

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: Educators holding a valid PA Teaching Certificate and accepted into the ESL Specialist Add-on Certificate Program.

Special Note: PLEASE REVIEW DCIU ESL SPECIALIST ADD-ON CERT GUIDELINES AT THE LINK BELOW, BEFORE REGISTERING:
(CLICK HERE)ESL SPECIALIST ADD-ON.

Description: This course is designed for teachers of English Language Learners. Educators taking this course will develop knowledge and skills in the areas of structure of the English language, grammar, and pronunciation, including lexical, morphological, syntax, phonological and pragmatic components. Language Acquisition is designed to develop participants' knowledge of the process of literacy development for second language learners and strategies to assist ELLs in different stages of second language acquisition.

**Required Textbook (not included): Foundations for Teaching English Language Learners: Research, Theory, Policy, and Practice”, 4th Edition by Wayne Wright (2025), available through Brookes Publishing Co. at this link: https://products.brookespublishing.com/Foundations-for-Teaching-English-Language-Learners-Fourth-Edition-P1650.aspx (Suggested purchasing site, please purchase where you wish.)**

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard -$675.00 registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $700.00 registering between 7 days and start of course (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. Counts towards Level II Cert and Masters Equivalency.

Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Immaculata Course number EDL 563. Form will be emailed to you if you select this option. Act 48 through Immaculata University with this option. Immaculata University fee rates are set by the University and may be subject to change.(Non-refundable)
  • Max Class Size: 10

76. ESL 3: Observing, Planning, Implementing and Managing Instruction

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Pennsylvania Educators holding a valid PA Teaching Certificate participating in the current ESL Cohort

Dates: 1/27/2027 to 4/6/2027

Meeting Times: Course will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed one day prior to course start.

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: Pennsylvania Educators holding a valid PA Teaching Certificate

 Description: PDE COURSE # 20130073 Upon completion of this course, teachers will be expected to design and implement and ESL program tailored to meet the needs of each student. Participants will be able to identify appropriate materials and resources to be used with students at each level of English Proficiency. Students will be able to observe and plan standards-based ESL content instruction for students K-12. Participants will use performance-based measures to assess ELLs ability to use grammar, vocabulary, Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing to communicate.

REQUIRED TEXT: "EL Excellence Every Day: The Flip-To Guide for Differentiating Academic Literacy" by Tonya Ward Singer. https://www.amazon.com/Excellence-Every-Day-Flip-Differentiating/dp/1506377874

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard -$675.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $700.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. Counts towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency.

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Immaculata Course number EDL 565. Form will be emailed to you if you select this option. Act 48 offered through Immaculata University with this option. Immaculata University fee rates are set by the University and may be subject to change.(Non-refundable-REQUIRED FORM DUE BACK 5 DAYS PRIOR TO COURSE START)
  • Max Class Size: 10

77. ESL 5: Professionalism

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Pennsylvania Educators holding a valid PA Teaching Certificate participating in the current ESL Cohort

Dates: 1/27/2027 to 4/6/2027

Meeting Times: Course will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed one day prior to course start.

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience:Pennsylvania Educators holding a valid PA Teaching Certificate

This course is only open to ESL SPECIALIST ADD-ON Cohort

Description: This course is designed as a capstone course intended to show participants' knowledge and experience in the field of ESL. Participants will complete research, design professional development, create plans for their future ESL classrooms, and explore ways to involve parents in their child's education.

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard -$225.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $250.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course (fee charged at registration) (**DO NOT use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: One (1) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credit, 30 Act 48 Hours. Counts towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency.

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Immaculata Course number EDL 561. Form will be emailed to you if you.
  • Max Class Size: 12

78. ESL Fieldwork Experience

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Pennsylvania Educators holding a valid PA Teaching Certificate participating in the current ESL Cohort

Dates: 1/27/2027 to 4/6/2027

Target Audience: Open to DCIU ESL Cohort

Description: This course is required for ESL students completing the fieldwork portion of the cohort.

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard -$450.00 (Late fee of $475.00 if registering one week or less prior to start) Fees charged at registration. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 1/26/27, YOU MUST BE PREREGISTERED.

Credits: 90 Act 48 Hours. NOT ELIGIBLE FOR CPE CREDIT HOURS AND IMMACULATA CREDIT.
  • Max Class Size: 12

79. Addressing Learning Disabilities in Education

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: The course is designed for teachers K-12 in all subject areas and disciplines, for reading specialists, nurses, counselors, principals, psychologists, speech therapists, any support staff, parents or anyone interested in learning more about working with students with learning disabilities

Dates: 2/3/2027 to 2/23/2027

Meeting Times: Courses will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed by 9AM on the course start date

Location: ONLINE COURSE

PDE COURSE NUMBER 20120310
Audience: Teachers K-12, all subject areas and disciplines,reading specialists,nurses, counselors, principals, psychologists,speech therapists,any support staff,parents or anyone interested in learning more about working with students with learning disabilities.

Description: Participants will have the opportunity to further understand what learning disabilities are, how they are identified and how are managed in the educational setting. Through viewing videos, examination of research, discussions among colleagues, review of legal cases, assessment of student case studies and development of sample lesson plans, standards aligned IEP goals, accommodations and modifications, participants will have tools to implement strategies within their classroom to promote student achievement for all students with learning disabilities. Pennsylvania's Resiliency/Wellness Framework elements of high expectations for students with learning disabilities, meaningful student engagement among students with learning disabilities, connectivity and bonding with students with learning disabilities, skills for life for our students with learning disabilities, clear and consistent boundaries for our students with learning disabilities as well as unconditional support for these students will also be covered.

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 registering between 7 days and start of course (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. Counts towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency.

Note: Graduate Credit is available through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Form will be emailed to you. Act 48 also with this option. Immaculata University fee rates are set by the University and may be subject to change.(Non-refundable)
  • Max Class Size: 8

80. Adopting a Growth Mindset in Education

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: The course is designed for anyone interested in learning more about growth mindset including teachers K-12 in all subject areas and disciplines; for reading specialists; speech and language therapists; nurses; school counselors; parents; school and district administrators.

Dates: 2/3/2027 to 2/23/2027

Meeting Times: Courses will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed by 9AM on the course start date

Location: ONLINE COURSE

PDE COURSE NUMBER 20180072
Audience: The course is designed for anyone interested in learning more about growth mindset including teachers K-12 in all subject areas & disciplines;reading specialists;speech & language therapists; nurses;school counselors;parents;school & district administrators.

Description: A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence can be developed with effort. Students with a growth mindset understand they can get "smarter" through hard work, the use of effective strategies, and getting help from others when needed. A fixed mindset is the belief that intelligence is a fixed trait handed out at birth. Course participants will review the research about the brain and how the brain, like a muscle, changes and grows in response to challenge. Throughout the course we will explore how we, as educators, can praise students for effort and process rather than praising them for being "smart." Participants will take with them practical strategies to implement whether they are teachers, counselors, speech therapists, nurses, parents, or simply anyone who wants to learn more about fostering a growth mindset in themselves or others.

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. Applies to Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency

Note: Graduate Credit is available through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Forms will be emailed if selected. Act 48 by Immaculata University with this option. Immaculata University fee rates are set by the University and may be subject to change.(Non-refundable)
  • Max Class Size: 8

81. Autism in Education

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: The course is designed for teachers K-12 in all subject areas and disciplines, for reading specialists, nurses, counselors, principals, psychologists, speech therapists, any support staff, parents or anyone interested in learning more about working with students with Autism

Dates: 2/3/2027 to 2/23/2027

Meeting Times: Courses will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed by 9AM on the course start date

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: The course is designed for teachers K-12 in all subject areas and disciplines, for reading specialists, nurses, counselors, principals, psychologists, speech therapists, any support staff, parents or anyone interested in learning more about working with students with Autism.

PDE Course Number: 20120307
Description: This course will provide participants descriptions of disorders that fall under the autism spectrum. Participants will review the latest research in the autism field and legal aspects of having students with autism in the classroom. We will explore fostering social competence in students with autism, developing and implementing IEPs for students with autism, and how to best meet these students' needs while promoting acceptance from the other classmates. Participants will take with them practical educational and instructional strategies to implement within their classroom. Online. No textbook required.

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard $525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. Counts towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Form will be emailed to you if you select this option. Act 48 offered through Immaculata University with this option.Immaculata University fee rates are set by the University and may be subject to change.(Non-refundable-REQUIRED FORM DUE BACK 5 DAYS PRIOR TO COURSE START)

COURSES WILL NOT BE MARKED COMPLETED AND CREDIT WILL NOT BE AWARDED PRIOR TO A COURSE ENDING DATE.
  • Max Class Size: 8

82. Essentials for the 21st Century World Language Teacher

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Teachers of all modern world languages

Dates: 2/3/2027 to 2/23/2027

Meeting Times: Courses will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed by 9AM on the course start date

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: Teachers of all modern world languages

Description:PDE COURSE # 20210055 This course is intended to provide a strong framework to modern language teachers in the essential elements of 21st century world language pedagogy. Whether you are teaching from a text series or designing your own curriculum, knowing how to effectively reach today's language learners remains the key to success. You will be presented with the most significant teaching strategies as designated by ACTFL. The course content begins with the basics of communication and then segues to actual course and lesson design and delivery. The course culminates with the concepts of assessment so you can find the best ways to measure linguistic and cultural proficiency.

***Required text - Keys to planning for learning - Donna Clementi and Laura Terrill Available as an e-book from ACTFL website https://my.actfl.org/portal/ItemDetail?iProductCode=KEYSPLAN2-EPUB ***

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): $525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. May count towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency.

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Form will be emailed to you if you select this option. Act 48 offered through Immaculata University with this option. (Non-refundable-REQUIRED FORM DUE BACK 5 DAYS PRIOR TO COURSE START)
  • Max Class Size: 10

83. Innovative Teaching with AI: Transforming Education for the 21st Century

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: District and Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, Special Area Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Librarians

Dates: 2/3/2027 to 2/23/2027

Meeting Times: Courses will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed by 9AM on the course start date

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: District and Building Administrators,General Education,Special Education,Early Childhood, and Special Area Teachers,Paraprofessionals,Librarians

Description: PDE COURSE # 20230029 This three-credit course, offered with or without graduate credit, is designed to empower educators with the skills and insights needed to revolutionize traditional teaching methods using Artificial Intelligence. Dive into the latest advancements in AI-driven educational tools, curriculum personalization, and student engagement techniques. Participants will learn to integrate AI technologies into their teaching methods, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration among students. Explore ethical considerations and best practices for creating a safe and inclusive AI-enhanced learning environment. Participants will grasp the ethical considerations of AI implementation in education while harnessing its potential to create inclusive, adaptable, and data-driven learning environments. Whether you're a seasoned educator or new to the field, this course equips you with the expertise to navigate the evolving landscape of education, ultimately shaping a new era of impactful, AI-infused teaching practices. The course is delivered asynchronously over the course of three weeks.

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. Counts towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Form will be emailed to you if you select this option. Act 48 offered through Immaculata University with this option.(Non-refundable-REQUIRED FORM DUE BACK 5 DAYS PRIOR TO COURSE START)
  • Max Class Size: 8

84. Mindfulness for Educators and Their Students

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Designed for those who work with students. Information provided can be adapted to anyone working with students (including school counselors and nurses) at any grade level.

Dates: 2/3/2027 to 2/23/2027

Meeting Times: Courses will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed by 9AM on the course start date

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: Designed for those who work with students. Information provided can be adapted to anyone working with students (including school counselors and nurses) at any grade level.

Description: PDE COURSE NUMBER 20240531. This course is designed to examine the theory and practice of mindfulness and how it can influence both the personal and professional life of a teacher. Basic mindfulness practices, neuroscience, identification of thoughts and emotions, and mindful communication practice will be explored, as well as applying these practices/concepts to both personal and professional situations. In addition, clear connections will be made between how personal practice can inform classroom management and interactions with students. Finally, participants will delve into how this same mindfulness practice can aid in the development of students of all ages. Teachers will be given strategies and techniques to introduce mindfulness appropriately into their classrooms and to begin a dialogue about mindfulness with other teachers and administration.

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

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard $525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. Counts towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Forms will be emailed to you if you select this option. Act 48 offered through Immaculata University with this option. Immaculata University fee rates are set by the University and may be subject to change.(Non-refundable)
  • Max Class Size: 8

85. Successful Literacy Strategies for Reading and the Content Areas

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: This course is especially designed for teachers instructing students in grades preK- 12 in any subject area to provide engaging literacy strategies in reading and subject areas that add variety, increase student motivation, enhance understanding and improve achievement.

Dates: 2/3/2027 to 2/23/2027

Meeting Times: Courses will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed by 9AM on the course start date

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: PreK-12 Teachers, any subject.

Description: PDE #20240252. Provide engaging literacy strategies in reading and subject areas that add variety, increase student motivation, enhance understanding and improve achievement.The much acclaimed resource,"50 Literacy Strategies: Step-by-Step" (3rd or 4th Edition) by Gail Tompkins is the required textbook for the course.The text will model for the teacher lessons that address successful literacy implementations that motivate students to learn.

Included in the course:

Applying strategies that simplify teaching literacy techniques in all subject areas
Gaining and practicing new tools for teaching literacy elements
Creating and sharing lessons with others in the class
Sharing reflections and comments through discussion with participants
Fostering the reading-writing connection
Viewing and responding to videos and powerpoints that strengthen the theoretical constructs presented
Creating materials and projects to use with students
Critiquing articles on literacy including those published in educational journals by the presenter of the class
Emphasizing and creating an alphabet book to teach skills in a self-selected area
Utilizing Readers Theatre and the AREA Approach which have been proven to enhance test results

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard $525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registered between 7 days and start of course (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. Counts for Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Form will be emailed to you for this option. Act 48 offered through Immaculata University with this option. Immaculata University fee is set by the University and may be subject to change.(Non-refundable)
  • Max Class Size: 8

86. The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, Special Area Teachers

Dates: 2/3/2027 to 2/23/2027

Meeting Times: Courses will be available 24 hours a day online during that time, login info will be emailed by 9AM on the course start date

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience:Building Administrators,General Education Teachers,Special Education Teachers,Early Childhood Teachers,Special Area Teachers

Description: PDE COURSE NUMBER 20210029. This online class will be extremely helpful for the first time teacher just as much as for the seasoned professional! This course will provide an educator's goldmine to pertinent information to make not only the first day of school but every day run smoothly. Strategies for successfully addressing virtual and hybrid effective instruction will be presented. The book utilized, The First Days of School: How To Be An Effective Teacher (5th edition, 2018) by Harry Wong & Rosemary Wong, is the updated edition of a proven resource on successful teaching practices for both classroom management and student success. The course will feature many great, practical ideas to implement resulting in positive outcomes which will also include virtual teaching. Students' educational experiences will be so much better after having applied the book along with completing the other high-powered activities in the class.

The text for this class The First Days of School: How To Be An Effective Teacher (5th edition, 2018) by Harry Wong & Rosemary Wong ISBN-13: 978-0976423386 must be obtained prior to the start of the session.

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard - $525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. Counts towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Form will be emailed to you if you select this option. Act 48 offered through Immaculata University with this option. Immaculata University fee rates are set by the University and may be subject to change.(Non-refundable)
  • Max Class Size: 8

87. Networking for District Coordinators of Multilingual Learners Programs

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Coordinators of Multilingual Learners Programs

Dates: 2/3/2027

Target Audience: District Coordinators of Multilingual Learners Programs

Description: DCIU facilitates quarterly opportunities for district coordinators of programs for multilingual learners across the county to engage in discussion, collaboration, and problem solving around issues, initiatives, and trends affecting the education of multilingual learners and immigrants.

REGISTER BY 2/2/2027
  • Max Class Size: 10

88. Safety-Care™Re-Certification Training

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: DELAWARE COUNTY DISTRICT OR DCIU ONLY (Administrators, Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Psychologists, Guidance Counselors, Behavior Specialists, Nurses, Bus Drivers/Aides) who have successfully completed the initial 2-day Safety-Care

Dates: 2/4/2027

Per QBS guidelines, DCIU may only provide Safety-Care training only to staff employed by Delaware County public school districts and ancillary staff who work under the district's direct oversight (contractors, volunteers, or consultants). Individuals not meeting these criteria will be released from the training.

Description: 1 day training provides a complete overview of the initial Safety-Care™training curriculum. Participants must demonstrate competency in all areas of the curriculum and be tested for proficiency through the demonstrated competencies and a written test. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will maintain their certification for one full year.

**Prerequisites: Per QBS Safety-Care requirements, all staff attending recert trainings must be within their current cert period, or within the 90-day grace period. Prior to the training, it is the responsibility of the individual to ensure that their cert has not lapsed. Those who attempt to attend with a lapsed certification will be turned away from the training and participate in an initial certification instead. There will be no refunds for participants who attend the recertification training with lapsed certificates.


Registration Fee: $62.00 Visa/Mastercard, or PO. **NO REFUNDS IF YOU CANNOT ATTTEND AND DO NOT WITHDRAW AT LEAST 24 HRS PRIOR TO START TIME** DCIU STAFF MUST PROVIDE A PROGRAM BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

COURSE REQUIRES PHYSICAL EXERTION. PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ABLE TO EXERT THEMSELVES PHYSICALLY AND HAVE FLEXIBILITY OF MOVEMENT THAT INCLUDES KNEELING. A PARTICIPANT MAY OPT OUT OF ACTIVITIES AT ANY TIME IF NECESSARY, AND MUST NOTIFY THE TRAINER OF ANY INABILITY TO PARTICIPATE. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ASKED TO SIGN A WAIVER ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE TRAINING ACKNOWLEDGING PARTICIPATION COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. PLEASE WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING AND STURDY SHOES.
  • Max Class Size: 20

89. Workshop 3: MTSS Progress Monitoring and Goal Setting

Program: MTSS

Audience: Building Administrators, District Administrators, Reading Specialists, Interventionists, Literacy/ Math/ Behavior Leaders, MTSS Leaders

Dates: 2/8/2027

Target Audience: Building Administrators, District Administrators, Reading Specialists, Interventionists, Literacy/ Math/ Behavior Leaders, MTSS Leaders

Description: Progress monitoring is only as powerful as the goals driving it. This workshop connects screening and progress monitoring - two of MTSS's four essential elements - to meaningful, measurable goal setting across literacy, math, and behavior. Teams will evaluate their current progress monitoring tools and cycles, then work with DCIU specialists to sharpen their goal-setting practices and next steps.

Register by 2/5/2027
  • Max Class Size: 40

90. Write On! A Network for Supporting Student Writing and Communication

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, OTs/PTs, Special Education Teachers, Speech Langage Pathologists

Dates: 2/10/2027

Target Audience: District Administrators, OTs/PTs, Special Education Teachers, Speech Langage Pathologists

Description: Write On! A Network for Supporting Student Writing is a quarterly professional learning community designed to bring together special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational and physical therapists, and administrators committed to expanding meaningful writing opportunities for students with complex needs. This collaborative network focuses on practical strategies, shared expertise, and innovative tools-including AAC, adapted writing supports, and assistive technology-to help all students access authentic, purposeful writing experiences. Participants will engage in idea sharing, problem-solving, and cross-disciplinary planning to strengthen inclusive practices and empower every student's voice.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $42 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/9/27
  • Max Class Size: 20

91. Networking for Teachers of Multilingual Learners

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: This is a networking for teachers of English learners

Dates: 2/11/2027

Target Audience: This is a networking for teachers of English learners

Description: This is a networking for teachers of English learners, by teachers of English Learners. DCIU facilitates monthly meetings for teachers of English Learners countywide to seek and share expertise and to engage in collegial discussion around current research, initiatives, and trends affecting the teaching and learning of English Learners. This year the meetings will be led by zoom. Teachers who sign up will receive the zoom link for each meeting.

RREGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/10/27
  • Max Class Size: 15

92. Empowering Peers to Nurture Belonging in Students with Complex Needs : A Two-Part Related Services Collaborative Workshop

Program: Inservices

Audience: Mental Health Professionals, OTs/PTs, School Counselors, Social Workers, Speech Langage Pathologists **Participants must have attended Part 1 on November 3rd in order to attend Part 2 on February 12th**

Dates: 2/12/2027

Target Audience: Mental Health Professionals, OTs/PTs, School Counselors, Social Workers, Speech Langage Pathologists

**Participants must have attended Part 1 on November 3rd in order to attend Part 2 on February 12th**

Description:Join us for an informative and valuable professional development opportunity designed specifically for school counselors, school social workers, speech language professionals, and gifted support teachers. This workshop centers around fostering friendship and belonging among students with varying social, emotional and physical needs. Participants will walk away with tools for enhancing social skills while concurrently fostering empathy and leadership skills among peers of differing levels of ability. This is a two part training - the first half will be November 3rd from 9-12 and second half will be February 12th from 8:30-11:30.

Registration fee: No Fee (IDEA Funded) Delaware County Districts Staff, $64 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard Only) or Puchase Order.

Registration required. Register by 2/9/2027. Meals not provided.
  • Max Class Size: 30

93. Paraeducator Workshop: Supporting Self-Advocacy in Secondary Transition Aged Students

Program: Inservices

Audience: PARAEDUCATORS ONLY (MUST be a PARAEDUCATOR)

Dates: 2/12/2027

Target Audience: PARAEDUCATORS ONLY (MUST be a PARAEDUCATOR)

Description: This training equips paraprofessionals with the knowledge and strategies needed to help students with disabilities ages 14-22 build strong self advocacy and transition skills. Participants will learn practical ways to support students in identifying their strengths, communicating their needs, and taking an active role in planning for their futures. The session emphasizes how paraprofessionals can foster independence across postsecondary pathways-including education and training, employment, and independent living with meaningful community access-while promoting student voice, confidence, and autonomy.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools staffs (supported by IDEA funding), $64 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/8/2027. Meals not provided.
  • Max Class Size: 30

94. Supporting Twice-Exceptional Learners: Strategies for Academic, Social, and Emotional Success

Program: Inservices

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Area Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Other: Gifted Teachers

Dates: 2/12/2027

Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Area Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Other: Gifted Teachers

Description: This workshop is designed for K-12 educators supporting students dually identified under Pennsylvania's Chapters 14 (Special Education) and 16 (Gifted Education). Participants will gain practical strategies to meet the academic, social and emotional needs of twice-exceptional (2E) students through strengths based instruction and inclusive classroom environments.

Register by 2/10/2027, *Meals are not provided.

  • Max Class Size: 20

95. Paraeducator Workshop: The Paraprofessional's Role in Implementing Behavior Plans

Program: Inservices

Audience: PARAEDUCATORS ONLY (MUST be a PARAEDUCATOR)

Dates: 2/12/2027

Target Audience: PARAEDUCATORS ONLY (MUST be a PARAEDUCATOR)

Description: Participants will learn the importance of consistency with implementation of the plan, how to develop a guiding checklist to ensure fidelity and have opportunities to practice strategies commonly seen in positive behavior support plans.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools staffs (supported by IDEA funding), $64 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/8/2027. Meals not provided.
  • Max Class Size: 30

96. Running PBIS Team Meetings

Program: MTSS

Audience: General Education Teachers, School Counselors, Special Education Teachers

Dates: 2/16/2027

Target Audience: General Education Teachers, School Counselors, Special Education Teachers

Description: This training will address Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) Tier 1 - 1.2, 1.12, 1.13, 1.14, and in part 1.15

The responsibilities of the school or building-level PBIS team are to: (a) develop a school-wide PBIS action plan; (b) hold regular team meetings (monthly, optimally) where they monitor and evaluate behavior data, develop month to month action plans based on school level data (major/minor referrals, attendance, other), and monitor and evaluate progress; (c) maintain communication with staff and the coach; and (d) report outcomes to stakeholders (staff, students, parents, community, district, school board, etc.). To do this you must ensure the right team members, meeting protocols/agendas, and strategic team member roles in every monthly meeting, so meetings are efficient and productive.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $42 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/15/27
  • Max Class Size: 30

97. Curriculum Directors Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Those responsible for curriculum and instruction in their districts

Dates: 2/17/2027

Target Audience: Those responsible for curriculum and instruction in their districts

Description: Delaware County Intermediate Unit hosts monthly meetings to facilitate collaboration between colleagues across the county who are responsible for curriculum and instruction in their districts. Curriculum & Instruction administrators network with those in similar roles across the county discussing curricular, instructional, and assessment issues and comparing problem-solving approaches. IU staff keeps the group abreast of PDE initiatives and requirements, trends in instruction and assessment, and area professional development opportunities.

Register by 2/16/2027
  • Max Class Size: 40

98. Delaware County Secondary Transition Coordinators Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Secondary Transition Coordinators

Dates: 2/17/2027

Target Audience: Secondary Transition Coordinators

Description: A Professional Learning Community that meets quarterly to share expertise and work collaboratively to improve and increase secondary transition planning activities and services for students with disabilities.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through IDEA funding), $42 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/16/27
  • Max Class Size: 25

99. Math Leaders Network

Program: Leadership

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators

Dates: 2/17/2027

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators

Description: The Math Leaders Network is designed for school leaders committed to enhancing mathematics teaching and learning in their schools or districts. This collaborative professional learning community focuses on sharing effective instructional strategies to improve math outcomes for all students.

Participants will engage in discussions on best practices and explore innovative approaches to math instruction. The network aims to support leaders in creating a culture of continuous improvement in mathematics education by providing opportunities for collaboration, reflection, and professional growth.

Register by 2/17/2027
  • Max Class Size: 30

100. Delaware County Transition Coordinating Council

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Agency Representatives, Transition Coordinators, Parents/Guardians

Dates: 2/17/2027

Target Audience: District Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Agency Representatives, Transition Coordinators, Parents/Guardians

Description: The purpose of the Local transition Coordinating Council is to coordinate and enable communication between adult service providers, educators, parents and community business leaders in order to share information and develop collaborative working relationships to support the transition needs of high school students with disabilities and their families who are seeking post-secondary training or education, employment opportunities and independent access to community resources.

Registration Fee: No cost to Delaware County community members (supported through IDEA funding). Register by 2/16/27
  • Max Class Size: 25

101. Principals Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

Dates: 2/18/2027

Target Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

Description: DCIU coordinates meetings with Delaware County Principals multiple times during the school year to discuss topics geared to the principals' interests or concerns.

Register by 2/17/2027
  • Max Class Size: 50