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1. ACT 48 Workshop: LETRS Volume 2

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, English Language Teachers, Interventionists & Coaches, Reading Specialists, Speech Language Pathologists

Dates: 10/2/2025 to 4/16/2026

LETRS® is a flexible literacy professional development solution for preK-12 educators. LETRS earned the International Dyslexia Association's Accreditation and provides teachers with the skills they need to master the fundamentals of reading instruction-phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and language. Completion of Volume 1 and 2 course meets PA Structured Literacy Chapter 49 requirement. https://secure.smore.com/n/2u1pq

2. ACT 48 Workshop: Decoding the Science of Reading (Building Blocks for the Foundational Skills) - Session 2

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Reading Teachers K-5, including Special ed and ELE

Dates: 12/18/2025

Deepen your knowledge and application of teaching and assessing the foundational skills. Unpack the research and learn program agnostic strategies to develop accurate and automatic readers in whole and small group settings. This RAC series provides the content offered in other national training programs but delivered in a more efficient and flexible manner. Session 2 - All About the Sounds - Phonology and Sound Walls Cost $150

3. Structured Literacy Training: Administrators 2026-27

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Administrators who hold certificates that require structured literacy training

Dates: 7/14/2026

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Allegheny Intermediate Unit's Reading Achievement Center presents relevant professional development that meets Chapter 49 structured literacy requirements and is tailored to meet the literacy needs of different certificate holders' classrooms. This session is tailored to administrators who hold certificates that require structured literacy training and will focus on how administrators can support the components of structured literacy in their teachers' classrooms.

4. ACT 48 Reporting: Bridging Behavior, Communication, and Collaboration: Practical Strategies for Speech-Language Pathologists

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: AIU Speech/Language Support Program SLPs

Dates: 8/10/2026

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A key focus of this training is building confidence and clarity around Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Many professionals and teams express uncertainty about when to introduce AAC, how to implement it effectively, and whether it may hinder verbal speech. This training will directly address those concerns by emphasizing that AAC supports, enhances, and often increases verbal communication, rather than replacing it. Participants will leave with a stronger understanding of how to seamlessly embed AAC into daily routines and how to empower classroom teams to use AAC consistently and meaningfully. Participants will gain practical, real-world tools to better understand behavior as communication, implement effective intervention strategies, and collaborate seamlessly with multidisciplinary teams to support student success.

5. ACT 48 Workshop: Allegheny Intermediate Speech & Language Support Program 2026-27 Policies and Procedures

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: AIU Speech/Language Support Program SLPs

Dates: 8/11/2026

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Participants will examine program, organizational, local, state, and federal regulations relative to the provision of speech/language therapy in school settings to make informed decisions in guiding students, families and co-workers in the best practice relative to policies and procedures of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit Speech/Language Support Program. This course will also provide an overview of the procedures related to Act 13 and Educator Effectiveness. LEARNING OUTCOMES: 1. Explain policies and procedures as they relate to their role as an SLP in the AIU Speech & Language Support Program. 2. Consider implementation practices for students in Special Education settings. 3. Complete the program procedures related to Act 13 and Educator Effectiveness.

6. ACT 48 Reporting: School-Based SLP Collaborative Roundtable: Sharing Expertise, Resources, and Best Practice

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: AIU Speech/Language Support Program SLPs

Dates: 8/11/2026

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This interactive professional learning roundtable provides school-based Speech-Language Pathologists with an opportunity to engage in meaningful peer-to-peer reflection, and shared problem-solving. Participants will discuss topics related to current challenges, innovative practices, and effective service delivery models while exchanging resources and strategies that support student communication outcomes across educational settings. Topics will include Augmentative Communication Barriers and Accountability, Using AI in School-Based Speech-Language Pathology, and Stuttering Affirmation and Communication Confidence. Learning Outcomes: 1. Analyze common clinical and educational challenges and collaboratively develop practical solutions. 2. Strengthen professional collaboration skills through structured discussion and peer consultation. 3. Apply insights gained from colleagues to enhance service delivery and student outcomes.

7. ACT 48 Workshop: Using Speech and Language Assessment Tools and Reporting Results for Students with Special Needs

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: AIU Speech/Language Support Program SLPs

Dates: 8/12/2026

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This virtual training will explore the use of digital speech and language assessments available on Q-Interactive, a digital system used to administer and score assessments. The presenter will also outline the features of the Communication Matrix and describe how to apply its framework when assessing communication skills. An overview of the Special Education Evaluation Report will be shared with an emphasis on writing clear and comprehensive reports based on assessment results. Learner Outcomes 1. Explain the purpose and functionality of digital Speech and Language assessment tools. 2. Describe the key features of the Communication Matrix and apply its framework to assess communication skills. 3. Analyze the Evaluation Report and demonstrate the ability to write clear, comprehensive, and data-driven assessment results.

8. ONLINE Act 48 PD Series: Text-Dependent Analysis PART 2 2026-27

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: ELA teachers in grades 4-8

Dates: 9/15/2026 to 3/1/2027

This three-module series is open to participants who attended "TDA: Effective Instructional Practices” during a previous school year. In this series, participants will deepen their understanding of the reading, thinking, and writing processes necessary for TDA success, examine student work, and use the TDA Learning Progressions to make instructional decisions. Cost: $450 per participant. Districts will be invoiced after the first module opens. When registering, please select "Purchase Order” as your payment method if the district is to be invoiced for the cost of the workshop. By registering, you certify that you have obtained supervisor permission to participate in this workshop, and your supervisor is aware of the professional development fee.

9. ONLINE Act 48 PD Series: Text-Dependent Analysis: Effective Instructional Practices 2026-27

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: ELA teachers in grades 4-8

Dates: 9/15/2026 to 1/2/2027

This fully online four-module series focuses on effective teaching practices for helping students overcome some of the biggest struggles with the text dependent analysis (TDA) portion of the PSSA. Sessions will focus on teaching students how to understand the prompt, read and write for analysis, determine the best evidence, and craft the essay. Participants will engage in modeled research-based and classroom-tested activities to strengthen their own instruction. Cost: $600 per participant. Districts will be invoiced after the first module opens. When registering, please select "Purchase Order” as your payment method if the district is to be invoiced for the cost of the workshop. By registering, you certify that you have obtained supervisor permission to attend this workshop, and your supervisor is aware of the professional development fee.

10. ACT 48 Workshop - PD Series: K-3 Reading Apprenticeship 2026-27

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: ELA Teachers in Grades K-3

Dates: 9/16/2026 to 5/13/2027

The K-3 Reading Apprenticeship Model is a unique professional development model that supports primary reading teachers with the knowledge, skills, best practices and on-site support in teaching all students to be skilled readers and writers. This professional development opportunity consists of initial intensive, comprehensive training in reading history, pedagogy, theory, research and proven instructional practice and monthly follow-up trainings to build breadth and depth of professional knowledge in the English Language Arts. Teachers meet for 12 sessions at the AIU and additional technical support takes place at each site. Cost: $3,800 per participant (with onsite coaching and technical support) or $2,800 (no coaching and technical support). Districts will be invoiced after the first session. When registering, please select "Purchase Order” as your payment method if the district is to be invoiced for the cost of the workshop. By registering, you certify that you have obtained supervisor permission to participate in this workshop, and your supervisor is aware of the professional development fee.

11. Act 48 Workshop - PD Series: Text-Dependent Analysis: Effective Instructional Practices 2026-27

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: ELA Teachers in Grades 4-8

Dates: 9/16/2026 to 1/28/2027

This four-day series focuses on effective teaching practices for helping students overcome some of the biggest struggles with the text dependent analysis (TDA) portion of the PSSA. Sessions will focus on teaching students how to understand the prompt, read and write for analysis, determine the best evidence, and craft the essay. Participants will engage in modeled research-based and classroom-tested activities to strengthen their own instruction. Cost: $600 per participant. Districts will be invoiced after the first session. When registering, please select "Purchase Order” as your payment method if the district is to be invoiced for the cost of the workshop. By registering, you certify that you have obtained supervisor permission to attend this workshop, and your supervisor is aware of the professional development fee.

12. Act 48 Network Series: Reading Specialists' Network 2026-27

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: READING SPECIALISTS IN GRADES K-12

Dates: 9/18/2026 to 4/9/2027

Join the RAC Reading Specialists' Network for an opportunity to connect with other reading specialists in Allegheny County. Each session will feature research-based best practices and strategies that specialists need in order to be effective in their role as they work with students, teachers, and parents in all three tiers of literacy. Sessions will be held in a hybrid format, giving participants the option to join in person at the AIU or via Zoom. There is no charge for this network series.

13. ACT 48 Workshop - PD Series: Keys to Comprehension 2026-27

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Reading Teachers in Grades 3-8

Dates: 9/23/2026 to 2/11/2027

This professional development series consists of four sessions that focus exclusively on the literacy domain of reading comprehension. Targeted for teachers in grades 3 to 8, the content is directly aligned with the PA Core standards and state test expectations. Participants learn instructional techniques to unlock reading comprehension, applicable to both literature and informational text. Cost: $600 per participant. Districts will be invoiced after the first session. When registering, please select "Purchase Order” as your payment method if the district is to be invoiced for the cost of the workshop. By registering, you certify that you have obtained supervisor permission to participate in this workshop, and your supervisor is aware of the professional development fee.

14. Act 48 Workshop - PD Series: Text-Dependent Analysis PART 2: Deepening Instructional Practices 2026-27

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: ELA Teachers in Grades 4-8

Dates: 9/24/2026 to 3/3/2027

This three-session series is open to participants who attended "TDA: Effective Instructional Practices” during a previous school year. In this series, participants will deepen their understanding of the reading, thinking, and writing processes necessary for TDA success, examine student work, and use the TDA Learning Progressions to make instructional decisions. Cost: $450 per participant. Districts will be invoiced after the first session. When registering, please select "Purchase Order” as your payment method if the district is to be invoiced for the cost of the workshop. By registering, you certify that you have obtained supervisor permission to attend this workshop, and your supervisor is aware of the professional development fee.

15. ACT 48 Workshop: PBIS District Coach Training

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: General education teachers, special education teachers, interventionists & coaches, school counselors, school psychologists, building principals, other building level administrators, special education liaisons, and other district level administrators

Dates: 9/28/2026

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Mature Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) systems maintain a level of district involvement and oversight. This includes the formation of a district-level PBIS team that supports district-wide implementation and acts as a conduit for family and community engagement. At the center of this team is a district coach who guides meetings and keeps systems functioning. This training will provide PBIS district coaches with the tools and resources needed to successfully lead a district team. Participants will also engage in a District Systems Fidelity Inventory (DSFI) meeting to be completed by the district PBIS team in the winter. https://app.smore.com/n/y1bg2

16. Structured Literacy Training: Upper Elementary & Secondary Teachers 2026-27

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Upper elementary and middle school educators

Dates: 9/29/2026

17. ACT 48 Workshop - PD Series: Adolescent Literacy Institute 2026-27

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: ELA Teachers in Middle and High School

Dates: 9/30/2026 to 2/25/2027

The Adolescent Literacy Institute is a series of workshops for middle and high school teachers focused on research-based literacy practices that support students as they become college and career ready. Specifically aligned with brain research on how adolescents learn, this workshop series engages participants in the research behind and modeling of effective reading and writing instruction for the secondary grades. Cost: $600 per participant. Districts will be invoiced after the first session. When registering, please select "Purchase Order” as your payment method if the district is to be invoiced for the cost of the workshop. By registering, you certify that you have obtained supervisor permission to participate in this workshop, and your supervisor is aware of the professional development fee.

18. ACT 48 Workshop: Teaching the Upper Strands of the Reading Rope

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Reading Teachers K-5, EL, Special Ed

Dates: 9/30/2026 to 2/18/2027

Session 6 - Unpacking Language Comprehension Session 7 - Vocabulary & Language Structures Session 8 - Developing Knowledge and Thinking Through Text Session 9 - Literacy Structure - Working with Fiction & Nonfiction Structures & Genres Move beyond the foundational skills to develop strategic thinkers, readers and writers ready to engage with complex text and academic vocabulary. This RAC series provides the content offered in other national training programs but delivered in a more efficient and flexible manner. Cost is $599 - Invoiced after first session. 20 Act 48 hours will be awarded.

19. ACT 48 Workshop: Teaching the Upper Strands of the Reading Rope - Session 1 - Unpacking Language Comprehension

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Reading Teachers K-5, including Special ed and ELE

Dates: 9/30/2026

Review upper strands of the reading rope, how they contribute to language comprehension and the relationship to text based reading comprehension. Learn research related to teaching and learning. This RAC series provides the content offered in other national training programs but delivered in a more efficient and flexible manner. Session 6 - Unpacking Language Comprehension Cost - $150

20. ONLINE Act 48 PD Series: Keys to Comprehension 2026-27

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Reading and ELA teachers in grades 3-8

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

This professional development series consists of four online modules that focus exclusively on the literacy domain of reading comprehension. Targeted for teachers in grades 3 to 8, the content is directly aligned with the PA Core standards and state test expectations. Participants learn instructional techniques to unlock reading comprehension, applicable to both literature and informational text. Cost: $600 per participant. Districts will be invoiced after the first module opens. When registering, please select "Purchase Order” as your payment method if the district is to be invoiced for the cost of the workshop. By registering, you certify that you have obtained supervisor permission to participate in this workshop, and your supervisor is aware of the professional development fee.

21. ONLINE Act 48 PD Series: Thinking Through the Pencil 2026-27

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Reading and ELA teachers in grades 3-8

Dates: 10/1/2026 to 1/2/2027

This professional development series consists of four online modules designed to build students' critical thinking skills through writing. Designed for practical application in grades 4-8 ELA classrooms, participants engage in instructional practices based on current research on what makes a difference in student writing. Topics include teaching academic form, increasing the frequency of writing opportunities, providing effective and timely feedback, incorporating writing into reading, incorporating grammar instruction into reading and writing, conducting document reviews of student work, and teaching mode-specific writing to meet the writing requirements of the PA Core Standards. Cost: $600 per participant. Districts will be invoiced after the first module opens. When registering, please select "Purchase Order” as your payment method if the district is to be invoiced for the cost of the workshop. By registering, you certify that you have obtained supervisor permission to participate in this workshop, and your supervisor is aware of the professional development fee.

22. ACT 48 Workshop: Gatekeeping America: Immigration Policy & the Limits of Refuge

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Grade 7-12 Social Studies, English, Library Media Specialists

Dates: 10/1/2026

This workshop traces the arc of discriminatory U.S. immigration policy from 19th-century nativist "Know-Nothing” hostility toward Irish immigrants, through the exclusion of Chinese laborers and restrictive quotas that barred Jews fleeing Nazi persecution. Participants will examine pivotal moments, including policies under Woodrow Wilson, Japanese-American incarceration, the MS St. Louis incident, and the Evian Conference, alongside key United States Supreme Court rulings that upheld exclusion. The session also explores shifts brought by reforms under Lyndon B. Johnson and debates during the era of Ronald Reagan. Through close analysis of primary sources, educators will engage the enduring tensions between national identity, humanitarian responsibility, and democratic ideals.

23. ACT 48 Workshop: Prevention Plus Instruction: The Formula for Behavior Change

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: General education teachers, special education teachers, interventionists & coaches, school psychologists, building principals, and special education liaisons

Dates: 10/1/2026

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Effective behavior support requires more than responding after a problem occurs. It requires understanding why behavior happens and intentionally designing conditions that promote student success. Teachers will learn to create environments that support learners' diverse needs in order to prevent or reduce the likelihood of interfering behaviors occurring. Using a functional lens, teachers will identify patterns related to stressors, unmet needs, and skill deficits that contribute to behavior. Additionally, time will be spent on learning how to select and teach replacement behaviors that are efficient, serve the same function as the interfering behavior, fit the context of the environment, and are socially appropriate. Smore Flier: Workshop Flier

24. Cursive Writing Training

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Dates: 10/2/2026

Act 2 of 2026 mandates cursive writing to be taught in every elementary public and private school in Pennsylvania. This half-day professional development session will provide teachers with an overview of the cognitive science supporting cursive writing, methodology for teaching cursive writing, a developmental scope and sequence for instruction, and ready-to-use free cursive writing resources. No cost to attend.

25. ACT 48 Workshops: Restorative Practices: Building an Effective Discipline Toolkit

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: General education teachers, special education teachers, interventionists & coaches, school counselors, school psychologists, school social workers, building principals, other building level administrators, and special education liaisons

Dates: 10/6/2026 to 11/2/2026

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In this training series, participants will gain a foundational understanding of restorative practices, with a particular focus on the use of community circles to build relationships and foster a sense of belonging. We will explore key concepts such as the Social Discipline Window, the logistics and structure of effective community circles, and the full continuum of restorative practices-from informal conversations to formal restorative conferencing. Additionally, participants will examine how restorative practices align with and enhance a PBIS framework to create a more supportive and inclusive school climate. Smore Flier: Workshop Flier

26. ACT 48 Workshop: Decoding the Science of Reading (Building Blocks for the Foundational Skills)

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Reading Teachers K-5, including Special ed and ELE

Dates: 10/6/2026 to 2/11/2027

Session 1 - How the Brain Learns to Read; Session 2 - All About the Sounds - Phonology and Sound Walls; Session 3 - Phonics Trifecta - Decoding, Encoding and Transfer to Text; Session 4 - Advanced Phonics, Spelling and Orthography; Session 5 - The Science of Writing: Syntax Writing and Developing Syntactic Awareness. Deepen your knowledge and application of teaching and assessing the foundational skills. Unpack the research and learn program agnostic strategies to develop accurate and automatic readers in whole and small group settings. This RAC series provides the content offered in other national training programs but delivered in a more efficient and flexible manner. Cost is $599 - Invoiced after first session. 25 Act 48 hours will be awarded.

27. ACT 48 Workshop: Decoding the Science of Reading (Building Blocks for the Foundational Skills) - Session 1 - How the Brain Learns to Read

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Reading Teachers K-5, including Special ed and ELE

Dates: 10/6/2026

28. ACT 48 Workshop: Building the Equation: Systems + Instruction = Math Success

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: General Education Teachers , Special Education Teachers, Interventionists & Coaches, Building Principals, Other Building Level Administrators

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

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Building the Equation: Systems + Instruction = Math Success equips teachers and administrators with a clear, actionable framework for implementing MTSS in mathematics by strengthening Tier 1 instruction, designing effective interventions, and using data to drive decisions. Over two days, participants move from understanding the system to building it-developing practical plans that align instruction, assessment, and support to improve outcomes for every learner. Smore Flier: Workshop Flier

29. ACT 48 Workshop: PD Series: Thinking Through the Pencil 2026-27

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: ELA and Writing Teachers in Grades 3-8

Dates: 10/8/2026 to 2/23/2027

Thinking Through the Pencil is a four-session workshop series designed to build students' critical thinking skills through writing. Designed for practical application in grades 4-8 ELA classrooms, participants engage in instructional practices based on current research on what makes a difference in student writing. Topics include teaching academic form, increasing the frequency of writing opportunities, providing effective and timely feedback, incorporating writing into reading, incorporating grammar instruction into reading and writing, conducting document reviews of student work, and teaching mode-specific writing to meet the writing requirements of the PA Core Standards. Cost: $600 per participant. Districts will be invoiced after the first session. When registering, please select "Purchase Order” as your payment method if the district is to be invoiced for the cost of the workshop. By registering, you certify that you have obtained supervisor permission to participate in this workshop, and your supervisor is aware of the professional development fee.

30. Structured Literacy Training: PreK and Primary K-2 Teachers 2026-27

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: PreK and Primary (grades K-2) teachers

Dates: 10/8/2026

31. ACT 45 Workshop - Leadership Course - Science of Reading for Administrators 2025-26

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Administrators - elementary

Dates: 10/9/2026 to 3/19/2027

A year-long course for administrators. Learn about structured literacy, the big ideas of each component, what systems should be in place, and classroom look fors. Network with other administrators and engage in job embedded assignments to apply learning. Participants earn 40 Act 45 credits. Synchronous Sessions: Meet on Zoom Fee $300.00

32. ACT 48 Workshop: 2026 Social Studies Symposium

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: K-12 Social Studies Educators, Curriculum Coordinators, Building Level Leaders

Dates: 10/12/2026

The biennial Social Studies conference returns this year with an emphasis on creating partnerships between teachers and museums, historians, publishers and other organizations that can assist in engaging and empowering students! Don't miss this opportunity to both attend a variety of Powertalk learning sessions and make connections for learning!

33. ACT 48 Workshop: Ready, Set, Regulate!

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: General education teachers, special education teachers, interventionists & coaches, school counselors, social workers, building principals, and special education liaisons

Dates: 10/15/2026

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Many students today experience challenges with regulation that impact behavior, learning, and social participation. Teachers will learn how to identify sensory and emotional regulation needs, understand the impact of dysregulation on student functioning, and implement classroom strategies that promote regulation, engagement, and positive behavior. Smore Flier: Workshop Flier

34. ACT 48 Workshop: Let's Play: Strategies for Child Centered Learning

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Special education teachers working with early learners who have higher support needs in the areas of communication, play, and social reciprocity.

Dates: 10/20/2026

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Play is self-chosen and self-directed; intrinsically motivated; guided by mental rules; imaginative; and conducted in an active, alert, but relatively non-stressed frame of mind. How neurodivergent students play may be different from their neurotypical peers, but it's not wrong and does not need to be fixed. This session will focus on how to find and nurture the strengths and interests of neurodivergent early learners, accept their play as valid by joining in, and use strategies such as modeling and social play chains to promote authentic connections and growth. We will explore Parten's 6 stages of play and learn new ways to promote interaction and language across each stage. Participants will gain a better understanding of what it means to "follow the child's lead" to ensure more positive and meaningful interactions. Smore Flier: Workshop Flier

35. ACT 48 Workshop - PD Series: Word Wizards 2026-27

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: ELA, Reading, and English Teachers in Grades 3-12

Dates: 10/22/2026 to 2/9/2027

Build your students into word wizards! This three-session professional development series presents teachers in grades 3-12 with research and practical strategies to strengthen students word knowledge, through both indirect vocabulary exposure and direct vocabulary instruction. Cost: $450 per participant. Districts will be invoiced after the first session. When registering, please select "Purchase Order” as your payment method if the district is to be invoiced for the cost of the workshop. By registering, you certify that you have obtained supervisor permission to participate in this workshop, and your supervisor is aware of the professional development fee.

36. ACT 48 Workshop: Applying Person-Centered Planning: Developing High-Quality Transition-Age IEPs

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Special education teachers, occupational & physical therapists, speech language pathologists, transition coordinators, building principals, and special education liaisons

Dates: 10/23/2026

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Move beyond compliance with Indicator 13 and into meaningful, student-centered practice. This session provides insight to person-centered planning (PCP) methodologies and explores how PCP supports the development of high-quality, individualized transition-age IEPs aligned to students' strengths, preferences, interests, and postsecondary goals. Participants will engage in guided discussion and practical application to strengthen transition assessment, PLAAFPs, and the alignment of measurable postsecondary goals and services. Emphasis is placed on shifting to intentional planning that promotes student ownership and improved outcomes. Hosted by TaC experts, the afternoon session will feature an interactive discussion on assessment tools and resources to support youth with complex needs and autism to authentically identify interests, abilities, and attributes to live their best life. Smore Flier: Workshop Flier

37. ACT 458 Workshop: Dys- De-Mystified: Understanding Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, & Dyscalculia

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: General Education Teachers , Special Education Teachers, Interventionists & Coaches , Paraeducators , Reading Specialists , School Psychologists , Special Education Liaisons

Dates: 10/27/2026

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This session is intended as an introductory workshop to develop awareness of Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia. Participants will explore the characteristics of each condition and the related impacts on reading, writing, and mathematics. Time will be devoted to identifying myths and misconceptions and understanding the challenges experienced by students. Smore Flier: Workshop Flier

38. ONLINE Act 48 PD Series: Word Wizards 2026-27

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: ELA teachers in grades 3-12

Dates: 11/1/2026 to 1/2/2027

Build your students into word wizards! This three-module online professional development series presents teachers in grades 3-12 with research and practical strategies to strengthen students word knowledge, through both indirect vocabulary exposure and direct vocabulary instruction. Cost: $450 per participant. Districts will be invoiced after the first module opens. When registering, please select "Purchase Order” as your payment method if the district is to be invoiced for the cost of the workshop. By registering, you certify that you have obtained supervisor permission to participate in this workshop, and your supervisor is aware of the professional development fee.

39. ACT 48 Workshops: ELA Symposium: Movement in the ELA Classroom (Grades 3-5)

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: ELA Teachers in Grades 3-5, Administrators

Dates: 11/11/2026

The ELA Symposium is the Reading Achievement Center's annual workshop addressing a critical need for strengthening teacher practice that improves student achievement. This session, for ELA teachers in grades 3-5, will focus on literacy activities that allow for purposeful movement in the ELA classroom.

40. ACT 48 Workshop: The Reevaluation Process: Best Practices for Developing Effective and Compliant Reports

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Special Education Teachers

Dates: 11/12/2026

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This training provides school staff with a clear framework for developing Reevaluation Reports (RRs) that are both compliant and meaningful for instructional planning. Topics include distinguishing between compliance and purpose, managing timelines, selecting and interpreting assessments, determining the need for additional data, making actionable recommendations for IEP teams, and addressing specific requirements for students with learning disabilities. Participants will leave with practical tools to create RRs that support legal requirements and student-centered decision-making. Smore Flier: Workshop Flier

41. ACT 48 Workshop: History Near You: A Local Partnership

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: K-12 Social Studies Teachers, Library/Media Specialists

Dates: 11/18/2026

Experience the power of partnerships through a series of lessons developed from a collaboration between a local museum/history center and a social studies department. Join the staff of McKeesport at the McKeesport Regional History and Heritage Center and McKeesport High School teachers as they walk you through the steps they took to create meaningful instructional activities for their student utilizing the primary sources of their local museum. *This session will be held at McKeesport Regional History & Heritage Center

42. ACT 48 Workshop: Decoding the Science of Reading (Building Blocks for the Foundational Skills) - Session 2 - It's All About the Sounds: Phonology & Sound Walls

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Reading Teachers K-5, including Special ed and ELE

Dates: 11/19/2026

43. Structured Literacy Training: ESL Teachers 2026-27

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Teachers of English learners

Dates: 11/19/2026

44. Structured Literacy Training: Reading Specialists 2026-27

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Special educators and reading specialists

Dates: 11/20/2026

45. ACT 48 Workshop: MOVING BEYOND INDICATOR 13: Beyond compliance: Building Effective Transition Systems and Sustainable Practice for Postsecondary Success

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Other District Level Admin, Special Education Liaisons , Other Building Level Admin, Building Principals, Transition Coordinators, Special Education Teachers

Dates: 12/1/2026 to 1/13/2027

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This two-part series supports school district teams and individual professionals with building a comprehensive, research-based transition system. Together, these sessions provide professional development to enhance practical tools, strategies, and planning structures to support districts in creating cohesive, effective transition systems that lead to improved outcomes for students. This series is ideal for school district teams involved in secondary transition planning, programming, and services. Teams should include a combination of special education administrators, transition coordinators, secondary educators, school counselors, vocational rehabilitation counselors, related service providers, and work-based learning coordinators. Participation by individuals who oversee compliance and data analysis, as well as those who foster community partnerships, will ensure a well-rounded and effective transition system development. Smore Flier: Workshop Flier

46. ACT 48 Workshop: Building Bridges: Collaborative & Proactive Solutions to Student Behavior

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: General education teachers, special education teachers, interventionists & coaches, school counselors, school psychologists, social workers, building principals, other building administrators, special education liaisons, and other district level administrators

Dates: 12/7/2026

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Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS), developed by Dr. Ross Greene and outlined in The Kids Who Aren't OK: The Urgent Case for Reimagining Support, Belonging, and Hope in Schools, is a practical, relationship-based approach to supporting students with challenging behavior. This session will explore how CPS can be used across all three tiers of a PBIS framework. Participants will learn simple, usable strategies and tools to identify the real problems behind student behavior and engage students in solving those problems together. Instead of focusing on changing behavior in the moment, CPS shifts the focus to understanding why the behavior is happening and working collaboratively with students to address those underlying challenges. The process is both proactive (addressing problems before they escalate) and collaborative (solving problems with students rather than doing things to them). Research shows that CPS not only reduces challenging behavior, but also builds important skills such as flexibility, frustration tolerance, and problem-solving. Participants will leave with practical strategies and resources they can immediately apply in classroom and school setting. Smore Flier: Workshop Flier

47. ACT 48 Workshop: Decoding the Science of Reading (Building Blocks for the Foundational Skills) - Session 3 - The Phonics Trifecta: Decoding, Encoding & Transfer to Text

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Reading Teachers K-5, including Special ed and ELE

Dates: 12/16/2026

Deepen your knowledge and application of teaching and assessing the foundational skills. Unpack the research and learn program agnostic strategies to develop accurate and automatic readers in whole and small group settings. This RAC series provides the content offered in other national training programs but delivered in a more efficient and flexible manner. Session 3 - Phonics Trifecta - Decoding, Encoding and Connected Text Cost $150

48. ACT 48 Workshop: Teaching the Upper Strands of the Reading Rope - Session 2 - Vocabulary & Language Structures

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Reading Teachers K-5, including Special ed and ELE

Dates: 12/17/2026

Explicit Teaching in Vocabulary & Syntax to support students with constructing meaning of complex text during read alouds, instructional or independent reading. This RAC series provides the content offered in other national training programs but delivered in a more efficient and flexible manner. Session 7 - Vocabulary & Language Structures Cost - $150

49. ACT 48 Workshops: ELA Symposium: Movement in the ELA Classroom (Grades 6-8)

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: ELA Teachers in Grades 3-5, Administrators

Dates: 1/13/2027

The ELA Symposium is the Reading Achievement Center's annual workshop addressing a critical need for strengthening teacher practice that improves student achievement. This session, for ELA teachers in grades 6-8, will focus on literacy activities that allow for purposeful movement in the ELA classroom.

50. ACT 48 Workshop: Classroom Management: Improving Your Learning Environment

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: General education teachers, special education teachers, English language teachers, interventionists & coaches, and reading specialists

Dates: 1/14/2027 to 1/28/2027

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This professional development series provides in-depth training on effective classroom management, grounded in evidence-based practices that reduce challenges and promote positive student behavior. Participants will explore six key evidence-based practices and gain practical strategies, tools, and procedures to design and implement a structured, engaging, and well-managed classroom environment. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to sign up for one-on-one classroom consultation supports. Smore Flier: Workshop Flier

51. ACT 48 Workshop: Decoding the Science of Reading (Building Blocks for the Foundational Skills) - Session 4 - Advanced Phonics, Spelling & Orthography

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Reading Teachers K-5, including Special ed and ELE

Dates: 1/14/2027

Deepen your knowledge and application of teaching and assessing the foundational skills. Unpack the research and learn program agnostic strategies to develop accurate and automatic readers in whole and small group settings. This RAC series provides the content offered in other national training programs but delivered in a more efficient and flexible manner. Session 4 - Advanced Phonics, Spelling and Orthography Cost $150

52. ACT 48 Workshop: Historical Thinking in the Middle Grades

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Grades 5-8 Social Studies Teachers, Curriculum Leaders, Library Media Specialists

Dates: 1/20/2027 to 3/16/2027

Geared toward teachers of history in the middle grades (5-8), this 3-session professional development workshop series provides participants with an in-depth experience in utilizing inquiry-based lessons. Through the incorporation of primary sources, the use of evidence, and other historical thinking concepts, this sequence of workshops guides teachers toward a more student and concept-centered pedagogy. Tuesday April 13, 2027 is the make-up day if needed.

53. ACT 48 Workshop: Teaching the Upper Strands of the Reading Rope - Session 3 - Developing Knowledge and Thinking Through Text

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Reading Teachers K-5, including Special ed and ELE

Dates: 1/21/2027

Explore the importance of Background Knowledge & Verbal Reasoning and learn strategies to support students with developing knowledge and inferencing skills through text sets and rereading opportunities using discussion protocols, text dependent writing and questioning. This RAC series provides the content offered in other national training programs but delivered in a more efficient and flexible manner. Session 8 - Developing Knowledge and Thinking Through Text Cost - $150

54. ONLINE Act 48 PD Series: Laying the Foundation K-2: Comprehension, Close Reading, and Complex Text 2026-27

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Reading and ELA teachers in grades K-2

Dates: 2/1/2027 to 5/1/2027

Transitioning students to the demands of the PA Core Standards is not a job just for teachers in the tested grades! This four-module series will support teachers in the primary grades in aligning their instructional practices to the PA Core. Participants will engage with teaching informational text, text dependent questions, close reading, scaffolding instruction using complex text, annotating text, designing rigorous tasks, and incorporating academic vocabulary into students' vocabularies, specifically focusing on how to implement these concepts into everyday practice. Cost: $600 per participant. Districts will be invoiced after the first module opens. When registering, please select "Purchase Order” as your payment method if the district is to be invoiced for the cost of the workshop. By registering, you certify that you have obtained supervisor permission to participate in this workshop, and your supervisor is aware of the professional development fee.

55. ACT 48 Workshop: Functional Behavior Assessment to Positive Behavior Support Plans: Assessing Behavior & Designing Effective Interventions

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Dates: 2/1/2027 to 3/15/2027

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This three-day training series is designed to build school-based capacity for conducting Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and developing Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs). Participants will engage in all components of the FBA and PBSP process, including data collection, hypothesis development, function-based intervention design, crisis planning, and implementation fidelity. Because each session builds upon previous content, participants are expected to attend all in-person training days. Optional follow-up Zoom sessions will be offered after each training day for participants seeking access to Training of Trainers (TOT) materials. These sessions will provide opportunities to review content, ask questions, and prepare to facilitate learning within their own schools and districts.

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56. Cursive Writing Training

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Dates: 2/4/2027

**NOTE: This is a repeat session of the same PD offered in October 2026.** Act 2 of 2026 mandates cursive writing to be taught in every elementary public and private school in Pennsylvania. This half-day professional development session will provide teachers with an overview of the cognitive science supporting cursive writing, methodology for teaching cursive writing, a developmental scope and sequence for instruction, and ready-to-use free cursive writing resources. No cost to attend.

57. ACT 48 Workshop: Decoding the Science of Reading (Building Blocks for the Foundational Skills) - Session 5 - Developing Syntactic Awareness

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Reading Teachers K-5, including Special ed and ELE

Dates: 2/11/2027

Deepen your knowledge and application of teaching and assessing the foundational skills. Unpack the research and learn program agnostic strategies to develop accurate and automatic readers in whole and small group settings. This RAC series provides the content offered in other national training programs but delivered in a more efficient and flexible manner. Session 5 - The Science of Writing: Syntax Writing and Developing Syntactic Awareness Cost $150

58. ACT 48 Workshop: Teaching the Upper Strands of the Reading Rope - Session 4 - Literacy Structure - Working with Fiction & Nonfiction Structures & Genres

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: Reading Teachers K-5, including Special ed and ELE

Dates: 2/18/2027

Learn routines and strategies for navigating the various text structures and genres and analyze model lessons. Use a framework to plan your own lesson using all of the components of the upper strands. This RAC series provides the content offered in other national training programs but delivered in a more efficient and flexible manner. Session 8 - Working with Fiction & Nonfiction Structures & Genres Cost - $150

59. ACT 48 Workshop: Because the Future Depends on It: Innovating Classroom Curriculum to Prepare Students for a Global Workforce

Program: ACT 48 Workshops

Audience: K-12 Social Studies Teachers. Library/Media Specialists

Dates: 2/26/2027

Fostering global competencies in K-12 education is one of the most important challenges facing 21st century pedagogical best practices. Join experts from the University Center for Internation Studies (UCIS) from Pitt for this workshop which will provide you with strategies and resources to innovate your classroom curriculum so your students are better equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to address global challenges in the 21st century workforce.

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