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1. DCIU Student Services Supervisors Meetings (DCIU Staff Only) - ALL MEETINGS 2024-2025

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: DCIU Student Services Supervisors

Dates: 7/16/2024 to 6/18/2025

THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR ALL MEETINGS, TOTAL HOURS FOR MEETINGS ATTENDED WILL BE REPORTED AFTER THE FINAL MEETING IN JUNE 2025

Target Audience: DCIU STAFF ONLY Student Services Supervisors

Description: Updates, share and meet to discuss Student Services. Lunch available 11:30-12:30 for those in attendance (optional).

**PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. POSSIBLE TOTAL HOURS FOR ALL MEETINGS 50.5. NO CREDIT PROVIDED IF NOT PREREGISTERED BEFORE THE LAST MEETING IN JUNE 2025***
  • Max Class Size: 30

2. Special Education and Pupil Services Stakeholders Meetings - ALL MEETINGS 2024-2025

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Special Education Directors and Supervisors

Dates: 9/25/2024 to 5/1/2025

THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR ALL NINE (9) MEETINGS, TOTAL HOURS FOR MEETINGS ATTENDED WILL BE REPORTED AFTER THE FINAL MEETING IN MAY 2025

Target Audience: Delaware County District Special Education Directors and Supervisors

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

***PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. NO CREDIT PROVIDED IF NOT PREREGISTERED BEFORE THE LAST MEETING IN MAY 2025***
  • Max Class Size: 60

3. CUSD Coaching PLC for Math Curriculum Implementation

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Chester Upland SD Instructional Support Teacher Leaders

Dates: 10/4/2024 to 5/16/2025

Target Audience: Chester Upland SD Instructional Support Teacher Leaders

Description: This PLC is tailored for the Chester Upland SD Instructional Support Teacher Leaders guiding teachers through the implementation of the new Mathematics curriculum. Participants will explore strategies for effectively supporting educators as they adjust to the new Mathematics scope and sequence, instructional practices and assessments. Through collaborative discussion and activities, coaches will: deepen their understanding of curriculum structure and standards based instruction, explore techniques to facilitate teacher planning, modeling lessons and co-teaching, and acquire skills in providing actionable feedback and using data to address challenges and celebrate successes. Possible total of 22.5 Act 48 hours provided.

Chester Upland SD Instructional Support Teacher Leaders
  • Max Class Size: 10

4. Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) Learning Collaborative (CHOP)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: **Open only to those schools through CHOP*** Building Administrators, School Psychologists, School Counselors, Mental Health Professionals

Dates: 10/8/2024 to 6/30/2025

Target Audience: **Open only to those schools through CHOP***, Links are provided by CHOP

Building Administrators, School Psychologists, School Counselors, Mental Health Professionals

Description: The Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) Learning Collaborative focuses on training and supporting school staff to implement IPT-AST, an evidence-based group-based prevention program that focuses on improving interpersonal problem solving and communication to improve mood. The Interpersonal Psychotherapy-Adolescent Skills Training (IPT-AST) Learning Collaborative is available for school teams who applied to participate in this initiative through the CHOP Tri-County School Mental Health Consortium.

25 total hrs Act 48 provided. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR CREDIT.

  • Max Class Size: 25

5. Leveraging Data Learning Collaborative (CHOP)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Building Administrators, School Psychologists, School Counselors, Mental Health Professionals

Dates: 10/8/2024 to 6/30/2025

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

Description: The Leveraging Data Learning Collaborative focuses on using data to improve Tier I and Tier II mental health programming, regardless of the specific programs that schools are using. Meetings will include professional development related to data-based decision making, with example topics such as identifying new sources of information, selecting or modifying Tier I and Tier II programs, understanding program effectiveness and sustaining practices over time. The Leveraging Data Learning Collaborative is available for school teams who applied to participate in this initiative through the CHOP Tri-County School Mental Health Consortium

18 total hrs Act 48 provided. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR CREDIT.

  • Max Class Size: 60

6. 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: 2/3/2025 to 8/31/2026

Location: Virtual

***Window 2/3/2025-8/31/2026***

Target Audience: General and Special Education Teachers

Prerequisites:
WRS Introductory Course (completed within the last five years)
Bachelor's Degree in Education or a 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 Wilson Reading System 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 program completion

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

Course Format: Hybrid - participants can join in-person at DCIU Marple Education Center, 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 Purchase Order, plus Wilson Teacher Kit - Ordered Separately by Participant.

If Grant Funded please use the PO option and enter "Grant" as the PO information
  • Max Class Size: 15

7. SE Delco Coaching PLC for Math Curriculum Implementation

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Southeast Delco Instructional Coaches only

Dates: 2/28/2025 to 6/5/2025

Target Audience: Southeast Delco Instructional Coaches only

Description: This PLC is tailored for the Southeast Delco instructional coaches guiding teachers through the implementation of the new Mathematics curriculum. Participants will explore strategies for effectively supporting educators as they adjust to the new Mathematics scope and sequence, instructional practices and assessments. Through collaborative discussion and activities, coaches will: deepen their understanding of curriculum structure and standards based instruction, explore techniques to facilitate teacher planning, modeling lessons and co-teaching, and acquire skills in providing actionable feedback and using data to address challenges and celebrate successes. Possible total of 10 Act 48 hours provided.

Southeast Delco Instructional Coaches only
  • Max Class Size: 15

8. 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: 4/1/2025 to 4/30/2025

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 window 4/1/2025-4/30/2025. Three (3) hours of Act 48 is provided for completing this course.
  • Max Class Size: 10

9. 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: 5/1/2025 to 5/31/2025

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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 window 5/1/2025-5/31/2025. Three (3) hours of Act 48 is provided for completing this course.
  • Max Class Size: 10

10. Social Emotional Wellness for School Communities

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 5/1/2025 to 8/31/2025

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

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

Prerequisites: Must have attended two-day in-person Restorative Practices, and the "Creating and Sustaining a Restorative Classroom Culture" CPE course.

Description: PDE COURSE # 20240513 Are you ready to transform your school environment into a more connected, compassionate, and thriving community? This course is engaging and comprehensive, designed to equip educators with tools and strategies to enhance trauma-informed practices (TIP), foster social-emotional wellness (SEW), and implement restorative practices (RP) within their classrooms and schools. By exploring the critical intersections of these approaches, this course provides participants with actionable insights to create environments that prioritize student and staff well-being, growth, and a sense of belonging.

Throughout the six modules, educators will dive deep into research-based frameworks like the Adverse Childhood Experiences Scale (ACES) and CASEL's Core Competencies while exploring practical applications such as restorative circles, inclusive classroom routines, engaging strategies, and optimistic closure activities.

Fee (CHARGED AT REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard $450.00. (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

**$450 Fee covered by STOP Grant for participating schools. If NOT electing Graduate Credit, register using Purchase Order option, enter "STOP" as PO. If electing Grad Credit you must enter Credit Card info.

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

Note: Graduate Credit is available through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit (NOT covered by grant). 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: 100

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

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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: 5/2/2025

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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: $95.00 Delaware County Schools Staff, $125.00 out of county, payable via credit card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order. Participants must arrive on time and stay for the entire session. Credit Provided: 7 Hours Act 48

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 4/27/2025
  • Max Class Size: 45

12. Gifted Bootcamp

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County Districts Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Special Area Teachers, School Psychologists, School Counselors

Dates: 5/6/2025

Target Audience: Delaware County Districts Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Special Area Teachers, School Psychologists, School Counselors

Description: This course will cover essential components of Gifted education, such as Chapter 16, acceleration, enrichment, and supporting students' unique needs. It is a perfect option for those with experience supporting Gifted learners in need of a refresher or those who will be new to the Gifted support role in the fall. Attending this course will give general and special area teachers great insight into best practices and compliance considerations for providing instruction to Gifted learners in their classrooms as well

Register by 5/1/2025

  • Max Class Size: 20

13. School Improvement Series for TSI & A-TSI Planning

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: This session is for building and district leaders of schools identified by PDE as A-TSI and/or TSI in Delaware County, PA.

Dates: 5/7/2025

Target Audience: A-TSI and TSI schools Building Administrators, District Administrators, School Improvement Teams

Description: The DCIU Continuous School Improvement team is hosting a series of sessions to support A-TSI and TSI schools through each step of the planning process. These sessions will offer school leaders valuable guidance, information, and support to successfully navigate and complete their improvement plans. Schools are encouraged to sign up for a session to meet either in person at the DCIU or virtually. We look forward to working with school leaders to foster continuous growth and success.

Register by 5/5/2025
  • Max Class Size: 20

14. Networking for District Coordinators of Multilingual Learner Programs

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators

Dates: 5/7/2025

Target Audience: District Administrators

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.

RREGISTRATION DEADLINE: 5/6/2025
  • Max Class Size: 10

15. Complex Learner Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 5/7/2025

Target Audience: Teachers and Administrators

Description: These network meetings are designed for special educators and administrators providing instruction to students with complex learning needs. Participants will be given the opportunity to learn and discuss research-based practices and resources. Each meeting will follow a consistent format that will include opportunities for information sharing amongst participants, problem-solving, and reflection on implementation and practice.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through IDEA funding), $62 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 5/6/25
  • Max Class Size: 50

16. Restorative Practices Day 1 Training: Implementing Restorative Practices

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 5/12/2025

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: 30

17. 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: 5/13/2025

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: 30

18. 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: 5/14/2025

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

Description: As 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 5/12/2025
  • Max Class Size: 10

19. Reading Specialists Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Reading Specialists

Dates: 5/16/2025

Target Audience: Reading Specialists

Description: Reading Specialists' Network 2024-2025 Over the 4 sessions this year, 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).

THEMES for the 4 Sessions in 2024-2025:

October 18, 2024: Assessment in a K-8 Comprehensive Literacy Program

December 13, 2024: Progression of Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Skills and Phonics Instruction for the Decoding of Multisyllabic Words

February 14, 2025: Techniques and Methods for Building Reading Fluency and Morphology Instruction for Development of Vocabulary

THIS SESSION May 16, 2025: Explicit Comprehension Strategy Instruction and Building Background Knowledge

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $62 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR CREDIT. Register by 5/15/25
  • Max Class Size: 50

20. PASA DLM: Building Capacity and Promoting Instruction and Assessment

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Special Education Teachers

Dates: 5/20/2025

Target Audience: District Administrators, Special Education Teachers

Description: This training session is to ensure all educational professionals supporting students with significant cognitive disabilities are providing standards aligned instruction using a comprehensive system of instruction, assessment, and resources. Educational professionals will understand how instruction in accessible content such as reading, writing, mathematics and science leads to meaningful post-secondary outcomes for students. Participants will be able to understand the transition to, and value of, Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) as an instructional resource and improve access to standards aligned instruction for students with significant cognitive disabilities.

**Prerequisite: Attendees must complete a 2-hour course on Canvas prior to this training. A link to that course will be forwarded upon registration.**

Registration in Frontline required for credit. Register by 5/15/2025. Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through PDE funding), $125 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Lunch on your own (30 min). (Meals not provided)
  • Max Class Size: 30

21. School Based Mental Health Worker In-service Day

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 5/20/2025

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

Description: School Based Mental Health Workers will engage in a day filled with learning and networking opportunities. Topics include: Drug and Social Media Trends, Vicarious Trauma and Delaware County Mental Health Resources.


Registration Fee: $42 Delaware County Districts Staff, $62 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard only), or Purchase Order. **DCIU Staff please register using Purchase Order option and provide a budget code from your program**. Lunch will be provided. Please Register by 5/18/25
  • Max Class Size: 50

22. Shared Waters: Curriculum Integrating Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEE) and Environmental Literacy and Sustainability (EL&S) Standards in Grades 3-5

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Building Administrators, District Administrators, General Education Teachers, Librarians / Media Specialists, Special Area Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Science Leads/Coordinators

Dates: 5/20/2025

Target Audience: Building Administrators, District Administrators, General Education Teachers, Librarians / Media Specialists, Special Area Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Science Leads/Coordinators

This full-day session will provide teachers with hands-on experience with all 10 lessons of the Shared Waters curriculum, including outdoor fieldwork that can be conducted on the school yard or at a local stream. Teachers will receive instruction on data analysis and guidance on how to lead students through the design and enactment of an action project to tackle a local environmental issue after investigating how they can make a positive impact on their watershed.

The Shared Waters Curriculum was designed using the Meaningful Watershed Education Experience (MWEE) curricular framework and offers a comprehensive curriculum aligned with STEELS, specifically designed for students in grades 3-5.

Co-led by one of the developers of Shared Waters, Millersville University professor Dr. Nanette Marcum-Dietrich, and DCIU Teaching and Learning Specialist, Sara Jeffries, this professional learning session will ensure that educators are well-prepared to implement the Shared Waters curriculum effectively in their classroom.

This event is rain or shine. The temperatures both indoors and outdoors at this time of year can be unpredictable. Please wear clothes that are comfortable and that you do not mind getting dirty.

While the target audience for this workshop is those who work with students in grades 3-5, we welcome those who work with students in grades K-8 who are curious about ways to integrate the Environmental Literacy and Sustainability Standards into classrooms.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 5/15/2025(Meals not provided)
  • Max Class Size: 25

23. Joint Curriculum Director and Principal Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County Districts Curriculum Directors, Principals

Dates: 5/21/2025

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Target Audience: Delaware County Districts Curriculum Directors, Principals

Description: Join us for the Joint Curriculum Directors' and Principals' Meeting on Wednesday, May 21st from 8:30-10:30 AM DCIU Morton, with breakfast served at 8:00 AM.

This session will feature the Penn State Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Education Initiative, led by Dr. Danielle Butville and Karen Scher, who will guide participants through strategies for addressing complex issues in PK-12 settings through dialogue and interactive engagement.

Additional presentations include Everway's Nik Poulakidas introducing the Universal Protocol for Accommodations in Reading (uPar), a data-driven tool designed to support students through read-aloud accommodations, and the DCIU Assistive Technology team-Nora Connell, Marisa Giannini, and Jason Gonzalez-who will share accessibility tools, services, and lending library resources available to educators in Delaware County.

Register by 5/18/2025. Breakfast will be served from 8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
  • Max Class Size: 50

24. Literacy Leaders Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Building Administrators, District Administrators

Dates: 5/21/2025

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 5/20/2025
  • Max Class Size: 20

25. Mathematics Leaders Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators

Dates: 5/21/2025

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 5/21/25
  • Max Class Size: 50

26. Gifted Support Teacher Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Gifted Support Teachers

Dates: 5/21/2025

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 5/20/25

  • Max Class Size: 25

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

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 5/22/2025 to 5/27/2025

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

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: $190.00 Delaware County Schools Staff, $250.00 out of county, payable via credit card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order. Participants must arrive on time and stay for the entire sessions. Credit Provided: 14 Hours Act 48

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 5/16/2025
  • Max Class Size: 12

28. School Improvement Series for TSI & A-TSI Planning

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: This session is for building and district leaders of schools identified by PDE as A-TSI and/or TSI in Delaware County, PA.

Dates: 5/22/2025

Target Audience: A-TSI and TSI schools Building Administrators, District Administrators, School Improvement Teams

Description: The DCIU Continuous School Improvement team is hosting a series of sessions to support A-TSI and TSI schools through each step of the planning process. These sessions will offer school leaders valuable guidance, information, and support to successfully navigate and complete their improvement plans. Schools are encouraged to sign up for a session to meet either in person at the DCIU or virtually. We look forward to working with school leaders to foster continuous growth and success.

Register by 5/20/2025
  • Max Class Size: 20

29. Networking for Teachers of Multilingual Learners

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: This is a networking for teachers of English learners

Dates: 5/22/2025

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: 5/21/25
  • Max Class Size: 20

30. 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 has successfully completed the initial 2-day Safety-Care"½½½½½½½½ors, Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Psychologists, Guidance Counselors, Behavior Specialists, Nurses, Bus Drivers/Aides who has successfully completed the initial 2-day Safety-Care™ Certification Tr

Dates: 5/29/2025

Per QBS requirements, DCIU is only able to provide Safety-Care trainings to staff working in Delaware County public school districts. Please note that this does NOT include employees contracted through other agencies. Those not employed directly by Delaware County public school districts 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 certification period, or within the 90-day grace period. Prior to the training, it is the responsibility of the individual to ensure that their certification has not lapsed. Those who attempt to attend with a lapsed certification will be turned away from the training and will need to participate in an initial certification instead. There will be no refunds for participants who attend the recertification training with lapsed certificates.


Registration Fee: $60.00 Visa/Mastercard, or PO. 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 THAT PARTICIPATION COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. PLEASE WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING AND STURDY SHOES.

Any questions, please contact (610) 938-9000.
  • Max Class Size: 16

31. 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: 6/4/2025 to 6/24/2025

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

32. 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: 6/4/2025 to 6/24/2025

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

33. Diversity Awareness in Education: A New Perspective for a Changing Classroom

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 6/4/2025 to 6/24/2025

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

PDE COURSE NUMBER 20050437
Target Audience: K-12 Teachers

Description: This course will help educators gain a greater awareness of the racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, gender and cultural diversity of their school community and beyond. Participants will be involved in insightful and interactive learning that will place a great emphasis on personal world view and the world view of others. In the end, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to create effective strategies for use in any curriculum relevant to your position.

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard - $525.00 (Late fee of $550.00 if registering one week or less prior to start of course) (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. 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.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

34. How to Develop Media Literacy Skills

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, Special Area Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Parents/Community, School Psychologists, School Counselors, Social Workers

Dates: 6/4/2025 to 6/24/2025

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 Admins,Teachers,Paras,Parents/Community,School Psychologists & Counselors, Social Workers

Description: PDE COURSE #202100026. In today's digitally saturated landscape, media permeates every aspect of students' lives, from television and radio to the vast expanse of the internet and social media platforms. Media is an influential force in the lives of students. However, when recognizing real news versus fake news that might appear on their feed, most students cannot tell the difference. To be an informed citizen, students must know how to access, analyze, evaluate, create, and act using all forms of media. Students must possess these skills to make informed decisions as adults.In this three-credit online course, educators will delve into emerging challenges in media literacy, including the rise of deepfake videos, the importance of lateral reading to verify information, and fact-checking techniques to combat misinformation. Additionally, educators will explore the impact of AI on media consumption and production, highlighting its role in shaping the information landscape.Educators will explore strategies for teaching students how to critically evaluate media content in an era of rapidly evolving technology to help students become media literate. By the end of the course, educators will possess practical approaches to teaching media literacy in an era defined by rapid technological evolution, that will prepare students to navigate the complexities of the digital age with confidence and clarity.

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

Note: Graduate Credit available through Immaculata University, additional fee $200.00 per credit (subject to change, non-refundable). Forms will be emailed to you.
  • Max Class Size: 8

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

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Pre-K to 12 Educators

Dates: 6/4/2025 to 6/24/2025

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: 8

36. 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: 6/4/2025 to 6/24/2025

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

37. Strategies for Challenging Student Behaviors

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: ALL

Dates: 6/4/2025 to 6/24/2025

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. This course aligns with the PA Student Interpersonal Skill Standards (SIS) and the Safe and Supportive Schools Model.

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

38. Writing Alive: Strategies, Techniques and Materials

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Kindergarten thru Grade 12 Teachers and Specialists

Dates: 6/4/2025 to 6/24/2025

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

39. 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: 6/5/2025 to 6/6/2025

Per QBS requirements, DCIU is only able to provide Safety-Care trainings to staff working in Delaware County public school districts. Please note that this does NOT include employees contracted through other agencies. Those not employed directly by Delaware County public school districts 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: $80.00 Visa, Mastercard, or Purchase Order, DCIU/Delaware County District Staffs 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: 10

40. Fundations® Level K Workshop (Kindergarten)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Nonpublic Teachers

Dates: 6/16/2025

Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Nonpublic Teachers

Description: Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants are able to:

Identify the skills taught in Fundations: print awareness; phonological awareness; phonemic awareness and the alphabetic principle; sound mastery; phonics; vocabulary; high frequency/Trick Words; fluency; comprehension strategies; handwriting, spelling, and punctuation.

Understand the principles of instruction: explicit, sequential, and cumulative instruction that engages multiple learning modalities with multisensory instruction, repetition, and immediate, specific feedback.

Identify and understand the use of all materials in the Fundations Teacher's Kit, and have a sense of how to find and use the many extended resources available in the Fundations® Learning Community (membership included with participation in this workshop).

Use the Teacher's Manual to prepare a daily learning plan and practice activity procedures.

Visualize the flow and pace of a full Fundations lesson completed with fidelity.

Materials:
Fundations Level K Launch Workshop Activity Packet (provided)
Fundations Level K Teacher's Kit, or at minimum Level K Teacher's Manual (recommended)

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AS OF 6/12/2025

Registration Fee: $299 payable via credit card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order.
  • Max Class Size: 25

41. Wilson Reading System® (WRS) Introductory Course

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: For candidates seeking their Wilson Reading System Level I Certification only

Dates: 6/16/2025 to 6/18/2025

Target Audience: For candidates seeking their Wilson Reading System Level I Certification only.

Course Description: For candidates seeking their Wilson Reading System Level I Certification only. This three-day course is the prerequisite toward participating in the WRS Level I certification course. DCIU's Wilson® Credentialed Trainer, Dee Lippincott, will assist you in your coursework toward certification attainment beginning with completion of the WRS Introductory Course. During the three-day course, participants will be introduced to the research components that define the structure of the Wilson® program, use of Wilson assessments and the significance of program fidelity in relationship to student success.

Registration Fee: Delaware County Schools $750, Out of County/Others $900 payable via credit card Visa or Mastercard -or school purchase order.

If your fee has been approved to be covered by a grant or Title II funds please use the Purchase Order option and enter the grant name or TTII funds as the PO information.

*DCIU STAFF USE PURCHASE ORDER OPTION AND INPUT PROGRAM PROVIDED BUDGET CODE FOR BILLING**

Registration Deadline: 6/11/2025
  • Max Class Size: 15

42. Fundations® Level 1 Workshop (1st grade)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Nonpublic Teachers

Dates: 6/17/2025

Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Nonpublic Teachers

Description: Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants are able to:

Identify the skills taught in Fundations: print awareness; phonological awareness; phonemic awareness and the alphabetic principle; sound mastery; phonics; vocabulary; high frequency/Trick Words; fluency; comprehension strategies; handwriting, spelling, and punctuation.

Understand the principles of instruction: explicit, sequential, and cumulative instruction that engages multiple learning modalities with multisensory instruction, repetition, and immediate, specific feedback.

Identify and understand the use of all materials in the Fundations Teacher's Kit, and have a sense of how to find and use the many extended resources available in the Fundations® Learning Community (membership included with participation in this workshop).

Use the Teacher's Manual to prepare a daily learning plan and practice activity procedures.

Visualize the flow and pace of a full Fundations lesson completed with fidelity.

Materials:
Fundations Level 1 Launch Workshop Activity Packet (provided)
Fundations Level 1 Teacher's Kit, or at minimum Level 1 Teacher's Manual (recommended)

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AS OF 6/13/2025

Registration Fee: $299 payable via credit card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order.
  • Max Class Size: 25

43. Fundations® Level 2 Workshop (2nd grade)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Nonpublic Teachers

Dates: 6/18/2025

Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Nonpublic Teachers

Description: Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants are able to:

Identify the skills taught in Fundations: print awareness; phonological awareness; phonemic awareness and the alphabetic principle; sound mastery; phonics; vocabulary; high frequency/Trick Words; fluency; comprehension strategies; handwriting, spelling, and punctuation.

Understand the principles of instruction: explicit, sequential, and cumulative instruction that engages multiple learning modalities with multisensory instruction, repetition, and immediate, specific feedback.

Identify and understand the use of all materials in the Fundations Teacher's Kit, and have a sense of how to find and use the many extended resources available in the Fundations® Learning Community (membership included with participation in this workshop).

Use the Teacher's Manual to prepare a daily learning plan and practice activity procedures.

Visualize the flow and pace of a full Fundations lesson completed with fidelity.

Materials:
Fundations Level 2 Launch Workshop Activity Packet (provided)
Fundations Level 2 Teacher's Kit, or at minimum Level 2 Teacher's Manual (recommended)

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AS OF 6/14/25

Registration Fee: $299 payable via credit card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order.
  • Max Class Size: 25

44. Fundations® Level 3 Workshop (3rd grade)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Nonpublic Teachers

Dates: 6/20/2025

Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Nonpublic Teachers

Description: Identify and understand the use of all materials in the Fundations Teacher's Kit, and have a sense of how to find and use the many extended resources available in the Fundations® Learning Community (membership included with participation in this workshop).

Use the Teacher's Manual to prepare a daily learning plan and practice activity procedures.

Visualize the flow and pace of a full Fundations lesson completed with fidelity.

Materials:
Fundations Level 3 Launch Workshop Activity Packet (provided)
Fundations Level 3 Teacher's Kit, or at minimum Level 3 Teacher's Manual (recommended)

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AS OF 6/15/25

Registration Fee; $299 payable via credit card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order.
  • Max Class Size: 15

45. Just Words One-Day Launch Workshop

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Nonpublic Teachers

Dates: 6/24/2025

Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Reading specialists

Description: The Just Words® One-Dau Launch Workshop provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Just Words curriculum. This full-day workshop is highly interactive and designed to allow for teacher input and active engagement via activities and discussions throughout. The workshop covers an overview of the program, a dive into the materials and resources needed to teach Just Words, and a look at how to use the Instructor Manual, including practice planning a lesson. It wraps up with a chance to see Just Words in action, debrief, and look at what "next steps” will help participants kick off their Just Words instruction.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AS OF 6/19/2025

Registration Fee: $299 payable via credit card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order.
  • Max Class Size: 10

46. 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: 6/25/2025 to 7/15/2025

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

47. 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: 6/25/2025 to 7/15/2025

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

48. 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: 6/25/2025 to 7/15/2025

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

49. 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: 6/25/2025 to 7/15/2025

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

50. Diversity Awareness in Communication: Healthy Dialogue & Conflict Resolution

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 6/25/2025 to 7/15/2025

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.

PDE COURSE NUMBER 20030240
Target Audience: K-12 Teachers

Description: Fear of conflict, worry about saying the "wrong thing,"and not knowing what to say are all common reasons for the shortage or absence of diversity-related discussions in K-12 schools. Unfortunately, lack of discussion about this topic can actually increase negative bias, decrease understanding, and ultimately hinder academic achievement for students. This course will introduce participants to effective communication strategies that can reduce the discomfort of engaging in diversity-related discussions, increase their ability to build communication skills relating to the topic of diversity, and be applied upon returning to the workplace.

Registration Fee (Charged at time of registration): Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 (Late fee of $550.00 if registering one week or less prior to start of course)(**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. 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.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

51. ESL 5: Professionalism

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 6/25/2025 to 8/5/2025

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

52. 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: 6/25/2025 to 7/15/2025

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 in any subject.

Description: PDE COURSE NUMBER 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, 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 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 is set by the University and may be subject to change.(Non-refundable)
  • Max Class Size: 8

53. 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: 6/25/2025 to 7/15/2025

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

54. ESL Fieldwork Experience

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 6/25/2025 to 8/5/2025

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 6/23/25, YOU MUST BE PREREGISTERED.

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

55. Wilson Reading System® (WRS) Advanced Strategies for MSL Group Instruction Course

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Reading Specialists

Prerequisites:
WRS Level I Certification
Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field.

Dates: 6/25/2025 to 6/27/2025

Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Reading Specialists

Prerequisites:
WRS Level I Certification
Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field.

Course Description: The 3 consecutive day WRS Advanced Strategies for MSL Group Instruction Course provides strategies to improve all aspects of WRS group instruction through hands-on practice and discussion, and is a requirement for individuals to participate in the WRS Group Mastery Practicum. The workshop examines the specifics of each WRS Block, with an increased focus on vocabulary, comprehension and fluency instruction. This course offers 16.5 CEU credit hours for PA Act 48.

Registration Fee: $750 payable via credit card Visa or Mastercard -or school purchase order.

If your fee has been approved to be covered by a grant or Title II funds please use the Purchase Order option and enter the grant name or TTII funds as the PO information.

*DCIU STAFF USE PURCHASE ORDER OPTION AND INPUT PROGRAM PROVIDED BUDGET CODE FOR BILLING**

Registration Deadline: 6/20/2025
  • Max Class Size: 15

56. Creating and Sustaining a Restorative Classroom Culture

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 10/31/2025

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

Prerequisites: Participants must complete the in-person two-day Restorative Practices prior to this course.

Description: PDE COURSE # 20240530 This comprehensive prof dev course equips educators with tools to implement restorative practices (RP) effectively in classrooms, fostering a positive and equitable learning environment. Across seven structured modules, you will delve into the core principles of RP-respect, accountability, and repair-learning how to integrate these into daily classroom interactions, promoting a supportive and inclusive culture. From understanding the distinction between traditional and restorative approaches to building meaningful relationships and evaluating outcomes through data, we emphasizes actionable strategies for transforming classroom dynamics. You will reflect on your own biases, explore equity-focused teaching standards, and engage in real-world applications through job-embedded activities and collab planning.

Designed to empower educators at all levels, the course ensures participants leave with a clear, data-driven action plan to sustain RP.

Fee (CHARGED AT REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard $450.00. (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

**$450 Fee covered by STOP Grant for participating schools. If NOT electing Graduate Credit, register using Purchase Order option, enter "STOP" as PO. If electing Grad Credit you must enter Credit Card info.

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

Note: Graduate Credit is available through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. (Graduate Credit is NOT covered by grant). 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: 100

57. Restorative Practices Day 1 Training: Implementing Restorative Practices

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 7/22/2025

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: 30

58. 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: 7/23/2025 to 8/12/2025

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

59. 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: 7/23/2025 to 8/12/2025

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

60. Diversity Awareness in Education: A New Perspective for a Changing Classroom

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 7/23/2025 to 8/12/2025

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

PDE COURSE NUMBER 20050437
Target Audience: K-12 Teachers

Description: This course will help educators gain a greater awareness of the racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, gender and cultural diversity of their school community and beyond. Participants will be involved in insightful and interactive learning that will place a great emphasis on personal world view and the world view of others. In the end, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to create effective strategies for use in any curriculum relevant to your position.

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard - $525.00 (Late fee of $550.00 if registering one week or less prior to start of course) (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. 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.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

61. Implementing Equitable Trauma Responsive School Practices

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: ALL

Dates: 7/23/2025 to 8/12/2025

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 # 20230004 This course examines equitable, trauma responsive classroom and schoolwide practices grounded in a neurobiological understanding of trauma's impact on students' physical, cognitive, social and emotional development. The course modules provide evidence-based system supports and targeted individual interventions to use in response to the physical health, emotional well-being, learning, social relationship, and behavioral concerns presented by students experiencing toxic stress reaction to trauma and strategies that foster resilience to buffer the impact of trauma exposure.

Required Text: Shevrin Venet, A. (2023). Equity-centered, trauma informed education. Routledge. ISBN: 978-1032597133 (pbk) ISBN-13: 978-1032677989 (eBook). Please acquire prior to course. Not included in course fees.

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard $525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550 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

62. 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: 7/23/2025 to 8/12/2025

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

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

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Pre-K to 12 Educators

Dates: 7/23/2025 to 8/12/2025

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: 8

64. 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: 7/23/2025 to 8/12/2025

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

65. Social Emotional Learning

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 7/23/2025 to 8/12/2025

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, Paraprofessionals

Description: PDE COURSE # 20220019 This three-credit course, offered with or without graduate credit, provides participants with an overview of the five Self-Awareness: Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, Responsible Decision-Making. Participants will develop lessons that integrate the competencies and social emotional learning skills into their classroom instruction. 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

66. Writing Alive: Strategies, Techniques and Materials

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Kindergarten thru Grade 12 Teachers and Specialists

Dates: 7/23/2025 to 8/12/2025

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

67. 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: 7/23/2025

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: 30

68. Wilson Reading System® (WRS) Introductory Course

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: For candidates seeking their Wilson Reading System Level I Certification only

Dates: 8/4/2025 to 8/6/2025

Target Audience: For candidates seeking their Wilson Reading System Level I Certification only.

Course Description: For candidates seeking their Wilson Reading System Level I Certification only. This three-day course is the prerequisite toward participating in the WRS Level I certification course. DCIU's Wilson® Credentialed Trainer, Dee Lippincott, will assist you in your coursework toward certification attainment beginning with completion of the WRS Introductory Course. During the three-day course, participants will be introduced to the research components that define the structure of the Wilson® program, use of Wilson assessments and the significance of program fidelity in relationship to student success.

Registration Fee: Delaware County Schools $750, Out of County/Others $900 payable via credit card Visa or Mastercard -or school purchase order.

If your fee has been approved to be covered by a grant or Title II funds please use the Purchase Order option and enter the grant name or TTII funds as the PO information.

*DCIU STAFF USE PURCHASE ORDER OPTION AND INPUT PROGRAM PROVIDED BUDGET CODE FOR BILLING**

Registration Deadline: 7/30/2025
  • Max Class Size: 25

69. Wilson Reading System® (WRS) Advanced Strategies for MSL Group Instruction Course

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Reading Specialists

Prerequisites:
WRS Level I Certification
Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field.

Dates: 8/11/2025 to 8/13/2025

Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Reading Specialists

Prerequisites:
WRS Level I Certification
Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field.

Course Description: The 3 consecutive day WRS Advanced Strategies for MSL Group Instruction Course provides strategies to improve all aspects of WRS group instruction through hands-on practice and discussion, and is a requirement for individuals to participate in the WRS Group Mastery Practicum. The workshop examines the specifics of each WRS Block, with an increased focus on vocabulary, comprehension and fluency instruction. This course offers 16.5 CEU credit hours for PA Act 48.

Registration Fee: $750 Delaware County Schools, $900 non-Delaware County schools, payable via credit card Visa or Mastercard -or school purchase order.

If your fee has been approved to be covered by a grant or Title II funds please use the Purchase Order option and enter the grant name or TTII funds as the PO information.

*DCIU STAFF USE PURCHASE ORDER OPTION AND INPUT PROGRAM PROVIDED BUDGET CODE FOR BILLING**

Registration Deadline: 8/6/25
  • Max Class Size: 15

70. 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: 8/13/2025 to 9/2/2025

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

71. 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: 8/13/2025 to 9/2/2025

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

72. 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: 8/13/2025 to 9/2/2025

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

73. Diversity Awareness in Communication: Healthy Dialogue & Conflict Resolution

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 8/13/2025 to 9/2/2025

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.

PDE COURSE NUMBER 20030240
Target Audience: K-12 Teachers

Description: Fear of conflict, worry about saying the "wrong thing,"and not knowing what to say are all common reasons for the shortage or absence of diversity-related discussions in K-12 schools. Unfortunately, lack of discussion about this topic can actually increase negative bias, decrease understanding, and ultimately hinder academic achievement for students. This course will introduce participants to effective communication strategies that can reduce the discomfort of engaging in diversity-related discussions, increase their ability to build communication skills relating to the topic of diversity, and be applied upon returning to the workplace.

Registration Fee (Charged at time of registration): Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 (Late fee of $550.00 if registering one week or less prior to start of course)(**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. 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.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

74. 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: 8/13/2025 to 9/2/2025

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

75. 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: 8/13/2025 to 9/2/2025

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 in any subject.

Description: PDE COURSE NUMBER 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, 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 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 is set by the University and may be subject to change.(Non-refundable)
  • Max Class Size: 8

76. 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: 8/13/2025 to 9/2/2025

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

77. Restorative Practices Day 1 Training: Implementing Restorative Practices

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 8/13/2025

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: 30

78. 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: 8/14/2025

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: 30

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

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 8/15/2025 to 8/31/2026

Location: Asynchronous

***Window 8/15/25-8/31/26***

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
  • Max Class Size: 10

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

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 8/15/2025 to 8/31/2026

Location: Asynchronous

***Window 8/16/25-8/31/26***

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
  • Max Class Size: 10

81. Non-Public Workshop - Enhancing Instruction and Engagement using AI - The Christian Academy Staff Only

Program: Non-Public Events

Audience: The Christian Academy Only

Dates: 8/26/2025

Target Audience: The Christian Academy Staff Only

Description: In this training, the focus will be on the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and its transformative potential in the educational landscape. The training will explore key objectives such as understanding AI concepts, identifying AI tools that support diverse learning needs, and developing strategies to integrate AI into the curriculum effectively. By the end of the session, educators will gain relevant skills and knowledge to harness AI technologies, enhancing both teaching practices and student engagement

You must be employed by The Christian Academy to attend this workshop.

PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCE AND CREDIT RECORDING. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE OUT AS OF 8/25/2025

YOU MUST ARRIVE ON TIME AND ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 20

82. 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: 8/27/2025 to 11/4/2025

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 and accepted into the ESL Specialist Add-on Certificate Program.

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

ADMISSION MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR TO REGISTERING FOR THIS COURSE.

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: Required Textbook: "How the ELL Brain Learns" ​ by David Sousa, https://www.amazon.com/How-Brain-Learns-David-Sousa/dp/1412988349

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. May count towards Level II Certification and Masters 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 563. 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

83. 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: 8/27/2025 to 11/4/2025

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: 8

84. 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: 9/10/2025 to 9/30/2025

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

85. 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: 9/10/2025 to 9/30/2025

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

86. Diversity Awareness in Education: A New Perspective for a Changing Classroom

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 9/10/2025 to 9/30/2025

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

PDE COURSE NUMBER 20050437
Target Audience: K-12 Teachers

Description: This course will help educators gain a greater awareness of the racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, gender and cultural diversity of their school community and beyond. Participants will be involved in insightful and interactive learning that will place a great emphasis on personal world view and the world view of others. In the end, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to create effective strategies for use in any curriculum relevant to your position.

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard - $525.00 (Late fee of $550.00 if registering one week or less prior to start of course) (**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. 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.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

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

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Pre-K to 12 Educators

Dates: 9/10/2025 to 9/30/2025

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: 8

88. 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: 9/10/2025 to 9/30/2025

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

89. Social Emotional Learning

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 9/10/2025 to 9/30/2025

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, Paraprofessionals

Description: PDE COURSE # 20220019 This three-credit course, offered with or without graduate credit, provides participants with an overview of the five Self-Awareness: Self-Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, Responsible Decision-Making. Participants will develop lessons that integrate the competencies and social emotional learning skills into their classroom instruction. 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

90. Strategies for Challenging Student Behaviors

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: ALL

Dates: 9/10/2025 to 9/30/2025

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. This course aligns with the PA Student Interpersonal Skill Standards (SIS) and the Safe and Supportive Schools Model.

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

91. Writing Alive: Strategies, Techniques and Materials

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Kindergarten thru Grade 12 Teachers and Specialists

Dates: 9/10/2025 to 9/30/2025

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

92. Fundations® Level 1 Workshop (1st grade)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Nonpublic Teachers

Dates: 9/16/2025

Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Nonpublic Teachers

Description: Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants are able to:

Identify the skills taught in Fundations: print awareness; phonological awareness; phonemic awareness and the alphabetic principle; sound mastery; phonics; vocabulary; high frequency/Trick Words; fluency; comprehension strategies; handwriting, spelling, and punctuation.

Understand the principles of instruction: explicit, sequential, and cumulative instruction that engages multiple learning modalities with multisensory instruction, repetition, and immediate, specific feedback.

Identify and understand the use of all materials in the Fundations Teacher's Kit, and have a sense of how to find and use the many extended resources available in the Fundations® Learning Community (membership included with participation in this workshop).

Use the Teacher's Manual to prepare a daily learning plan and practice activity procedures.

Visualize the flow and pace of a full Fundations lesson completed with fidelity.

Materials:
Fundations Level 1 Launch Workshop Activity Packet (provided)
Fundations Level 1 Teacher's Kit, or at minimum Level 1 Teacher's Manual (recommended)

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AS OF 9/11/25

Registration Fee: $299 payable via credit card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order.
  • Max Class Size: 15

93. Fundations® Level K Workshop (Kindergarten)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Nonpublic Teachers

Dates: 9/16/2025

Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Nonpublic Teachers

Description: Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants are able to:

Identify the skills taught in Fundations: print awareness; phonological awareness; phonemic awareness and the alphabetic principle; sound mastery; phonics; vocabulary; high frequency/Trick Words; fluency; comprehension strategies; handwriting, spelling, and punctuation.

Understand the principles of instruction: explicit, sequential, and cumulative instruction that engages multiple learning modalities with multisensory instruction, repetition, and immediate, specific feedback.

Identify and understand the use of all materials in the Fundations Teacher's Kit, and have a sense of how to find and use the many extended resources available in the Fundations® Learning Community (membership included with participation in this workshop).

Use the Teacher's Manual to prepare a daily learning plan and practice activity procedures.

Visualize the flow and pace of a full Fundations lesson completed with fidelity.

Materials:
Fundations Level K Launch Workshop Activity Packet (provided)
Fundations Level K Teacher's Kit, or at minimum Level K Teacher's Manual (recommended)

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AS OF 9/11/2025

Registration Fee: $299 payable via credit card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order.
  • Max Class Size: 15

94. Fundations® Level 2 Workshop (2nd grade)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Nonpublic Teachers

Dates: 9/17/2025

Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Nonpublic Teachers

Description: Course Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants are able to:

Identify the skills taught in Fundations: print awareness; phonological awareness; phonemic awareness and the alphabetic principle; sound mastery; phonics; vocabulary; high frequency/Trick Words; fluency; comprehension strategies; handwriting, spelling, and punctuation.

Understand the principles of instruction: explicit, sequential, and cumulative instruction that engages multiple learning modalities with multisensory instruction, repetition, and immediate, specific feedback.

Identify and understand the use of all materials in the Fundations Teacher's Kit, and have a sense of how to find and use the many extended resources available in the Fundations® Learning Community (membership included with participation in this workshop).

Use the Teacher's Manual to prepare a daily learning plan and practice activity procedures.

Visualize the flow and pace of a full Fundations lesson completed with fidelity.

Materials:
Fundations Level 2 Launch Workshop Activity Packet (provided)
Fundations Level 2 Teacher's Kit, or at minimum Level 2 Teacher's Manual (recommended)

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AS OF 9/12/25

Registration Fee: $299 payable via credit card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order.
  • Max Class Size: 15

95. Fundations® Level 3 Workshop (3rd grade)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Nonpublic Teachers

Dates: 9/17/2025

Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Nonpublic Teachers

Description: Identify and understand the use of all materials in the Fundations Teacher's Kit, and have a sense of how to find and use the many extended resources available in the Fundations® Learning Community (membership included with participation in this workshop).

Use the Teacher's Manual to prepare a daily learning plan and practice activity procedures.

Visualize the flow and pace of a full Fundations lesson completed with fidelity.

Materials:
Fundations Level 3 Launch Workshop Activity Packet (provided)
Fundations Level 3 Teacher's Kit, or at minimum Level 3 Teacher's Manual (recommended)

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AS OF 9/12/25

Registration Fee; $299 payable via credit card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order.
  • Max Class Size: 15

96. Just Words One-Day Launch Workshop

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Nonpublic Teachers

Dates: 9/18/2025

Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Reading specialists

Description: The Just Words® One-Dau Launch Workshop provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Just Words curriculum. This full-day workshop is highly interactive and designed to allow for teacher input and active engagement via activities and discussions throughout. The workshop covers an overview of the program, a dive into the materials and resources needed to teach Just Words, and a look at how to use the Instructor Manual, including practice planning a lesson. It wraps up with a chance to see Just Words in action, debrief, and look at what "next steps” will help participants kick off their Just Words instruction.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AS OF 9/12/2025

Registration Fee: $299 payable via credit card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order.
  • Max Class Size: 10

97. Special Education and Pupil Services Stakeholders Meetings - ALL MEETINGS 2025-2026

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Special Education Directors and Supervisors

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 5/1/2026

New
THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR ALL EIGHT (8) MEETINGS, TOTAL HOURS FOR MEETINGS ATTENDED WILL BE REPORTED AFTER THE FINAL MEETING IN MAY 2026

Target Audience: Delaware County District Special Education Directors and Supervisors

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

***PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. NO CREDIT PROVIDED IF NOT PREREGISTERED BEFORE THE LAST MEETING IN MAY 2026***
  • Max Class Size: 60

98. 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: 10/1/2025 to 10/21/2025

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

99. 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: 10/1/2025 to 10/21/2025

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

100. 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: 10/1/2025 to 10/21/2025

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

101. Diversity Awareness in Communication: Healthy Dialogue & Conflict Resolution

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 10/1/2025 to 10/21/2025

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.

PDE COURSE NUMBER 20030240
Target Audience: K-12 Teachers

Description: Fear of conflict, worry about saying the "wrong thing,"and not knowing what to say are all common reasons for the shortage or absence of diversity-related discussions in K-12 schools. Unfortunately, lack of discussion about this topic can actually increase negative bias, decrease understanding, and ultimately hinder academic achievement for students. This course will introduce participants to effective communication strategies that can reduce the discomfort of engaging in diversity-related discussions, increase their ability to build communication skills relating to the topic of diversity, and be applied upon returning to the workplace.

Registration Fee (Charged at time of registration): Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 (Late fee of $550.00 if registering one week or less prior to start of course)(**DO NOT Use Purchase Order option**)

Credits: Three (3) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 90 Act 48 Hours. 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.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