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1. DCIU Student Services Supervisors Meetings (DCIU Staff Only) - ALL MEETINGS 2023-2024

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: DCIU Student Services Supervisors

Dates: 7/18/2023 to 6/18/2024

THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR ALL MEETINGS, TOTAL HOURS FOR MEETINGS ATTENDED WILL BE REPORTED AFTER THE FINAL MEETING IN JUNE 2024

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 29.5. NO CREDIT PROVIDED IF NOT PREREGISTERED BEFORE THE LAST MEETING IN JUNE 2024***
  • Max Class Size: 30

2. Special Education and Pupil Services Stakeholders Meetings - ALL MEETINGS 2023-2024

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Special Education Directors and Supervisors

Dates: 8/17/2023 to 5/9/2024

THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR ALL NINE (9) MEETINGS, TOTAL HOURS FOR MEETINGS ATTENDED WILL BE REPORTED AFTER THE FINAL MEETING IN JUNE 2024

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 JUNE 2024***
  • Max Class Size: 60

3. DEIB (Dignity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) Community of Practice - ALL Dates

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Administrators who are responsible for DEIB in their district

Dates: 9/21/2023 to 3/7/2024

PLEASE ONLY REGISTER HERE IF YOU INTEND TO ATTEND ALL DATES, NO FEE ADJUSTMENT WILL BE MADE FOR DATES NOT ATTENDED

Target Audience: Administrators who are responsible for DEIB in their district

Description: This group of educators and administrators meets throughout the year for professional development and dialogue on providing students and educators with safe and equitable educational communities. Topics for 2023-2024 will focus on current problems of practice that impact our schools and districts and allow for collaboration, networking, and shared resources for the group.

Registration Fee: $450 Delaware County Districts Staff, $615 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED, Registration closes 11/9/2023.
  • Max Class Size: 25

4. Coach and Mentor Collaborative (CMC)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Instructional Coaches

Dates: 9/29/2023

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Target Audience: District Instructional Coaches

Description: Instructional coaching is a proven, job-embedded professional development strategy whereby a highly skilled educator works with other educators in a collegial and collaborative manner to strengthen instructional practice. This network will engage in thoughtful and productive dialogue centered on the transformational elements of instructional coaching in school settings.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $50 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 9/29/2023
  • Max Class Size: 30

5. Non-public Workshop - Classroom Management Strategies - Child Guidance Resource Center Staff ONLY

Program: Non-Public Events

Audience: Child Guidance Resource Center Staff

Dates: 9/29/2023

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Target Audience: Child Guidance Resource Center Staff

Description: Best practices related to classroom management strategies, as well as how to respond to behavior in the classroom.

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE OUT AS OF 9/29/2023
  • Max Class Size: 15

6. PBIS Tier 1 Implementation Training: Using the TFI to Guide Your Tier 1 Practices

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, PBIS Coaches. Must be in a school system that is implementing PBIS or interested in implementing PBIS.

Dates: 10/3/2023

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Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, PBIS Coaches. Must be in a school system that is implementing PBIS or interested in implementing PBIS.

Description: IThe PBIS Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) is a fidelity tool that is used to evaluate the implementation of PBIS at all three tiers. This training will outline the core features necessary to successfully implement the PBIS Tier 1 framework school-wide. The TFI tool will guide the training around Tier 1 content. The DCIU trainer will provide examples and attendees will share-out examples to network across the county.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through PDE funding), $60 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 10/1/2023
  • Max Class Size: 20

7. Emotional Support Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, School Psychologists, School Counselors, Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists, OTs/PTs, BCBAs

Dates: 10/4/2023

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Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, School Psychologists, School Counselors, Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists, OTs/PTs, BCBAs

Description: The emotional support network is designed for special education staff and administrators across the county to come together and grow through shared experiences. Professional school staff responsible for providing services for students with emotional support needs will be given the opportunity to learn and discuss research-based practices and resources to best service this unique population. Meetings will include opportunities for information sharing amongst participants, problem-solving, and reflection on implementation and practice across the county.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $40 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 10/4/2023
  • Max Class Size: 60

8. AT Coffee Talks

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Special education teachers, SLPs, OTs, PTs of students with high-incidence disabilities

Dates: 10/4/2023

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Target Audience: Special education teachers, SLPs, OTs, PTs of students with high-incidence disabilities

Description: This networking series will provide special education teachers, SLPs, OTs, and PTs of students with high-incidence disabilities with Assistive Technology Tools (AT) tools, accessibility tools, and strategies for use across the curriculum.

Please bring a Laptop

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through IDEA funding), $40 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 10/4/2023
  • Max Class Size: 25

9. Disciplinary Literacy Workshop for Secondary Educators

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Secondary Educators

Dates: 10/9/2023

Target Audience: Secondary Educators

Description: In this workshop, participants will explore the current research and best practices in literacy instruction. What is the Science of Reading? What is the Reading Rope? Participants will learn about the tenets of structured literacy, the research that supports it, and what it means for them, their students, and their classroom. This workshop is geared for secondary educators to look at literacy through the lens of specific disciplines with middle and high school learners. Disciplinary literacy refers to the specifics of reading, writing, and communication in a specific discipline. This workshop meets Act 55 requirements.

Registration fee: $45 Delaware County School Staffs, $60 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 10/4/2023
  • Max Class Size: 20

10. Introduction to Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability (STEELS)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Science and technology educators, instructional coaches, and curriculum developers

Dates: 10/9/2023

Target Audience: Science and technology educators, instructional coaches, and curriculum developers

Description: In this workshop, participants will explore the new three-dimensional science standards known as STEELS (Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability). In this workshop, educators will gain a comprehensive understanding of the STEELS framework and its applications. This overview is relevant for science and technology educators, instructional coaches, and curriculum developers looking to implement the STEELS standards by Fall 2025. The workshop will provide participants with a solid foundation in the STEELS framework, and enable them to make connections to their existing classroom in the areas of science, technology, engineering, environmental literacy, and sustainability principles.

Registration Fee: $45 Delaware County Schools Staff, $60 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard Only) or Purchase Order. Registration required. Register by 10/5/2023
  • Max Class Size: 20

11. Making Sense of Phenomenon in Science with STEELS Standards

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Educators, instructional coaches, curriculum developers, instructional leaders

Dates: 10/9/2023

Target Audience: Educators, instructional coaches, curriculum developers, instructional leaders

Description: This workshop is designed for educators, instructional coaches, curriculum developers, and instructional leaders who are interested in implementing phenomena-based science education within the context of the new STEELS standards. Participants will also be able to enhance their ability to engage learners in making sense of the natural world. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively incorporate phenomena-based science education within the STEELS framework. Educators will possess the pedagogical strategies and tools necessary to engage learners in making sense of phenomena, foster growth in students' scientific inquiry skills, and promote a deeper understanding of scientific concepts and the environment.

Registration Fee: $45 Delaware County Schools Staff, $60 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard Only) or Purchase Order. Registration required. Register by 10/5/2023
  • Max Class Size: 20

12. Text-Dependent Analysis

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Educators

Dates: 10/9/2023

Target Audience: Educators

Description: In this workshop, participants will explore best practices aligned to implementing instructional strategies that bolster student skills necessary for text-dependent analysis. The workshop will provide participants with deeper understanding of best practices to plan instruction, analyze student responses, and identify student skill focus areas.

Registration fee: $45 Delaware County School Staffs, $60 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 10/4/2023
  • Max Class Size: 20

13. What's the Buzz? Understanding the Current State of Literacy Education

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Elementary Educators

Dates: 10/9/2023

Target Audience: Elementary Educators

Description: In this workshop, participants will explore the current research and best practices in literacy instruction. What is the Science of Reading? What is the Reading Rope? Participants will learn about the components of structured literacy, the research that supports it, and what it means for them, their students, and their classroom. This workshop is geared for elementary educators. This workshop meets Act 55 requirements.

Registration fee: $45 Delaware County School Staffs, $60 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 10/5/2023
  • Max Class Size: 20

14. Building Blocks of Literacy

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Elementary Educators

Dates: 10/9/2023

Target Audience: Elementary Educators

Description: In this workshop, participants will explore five areas of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) and how these components build the foundation of literacy learning. Participants will learn the best practices for teaching these building blocks. There will be portions of the workshop devoted to practical applications of foundational concepts and the connections to the school or district's reading resources and supports. This workshop builds on the learning from earlier literacy workshops and immerses participants in a deeper dive into the current research-based literacy practices.

Registration fee: $45 Delaware County School Staffs, $60 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 10/4/2023
  • Max Class Size: 20

15. Introduction to Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability (STEELS)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Science and technology educators, instructional coaches, and curriculum developers

Dates: 10/9/2023

Target Audience: Science and technology educators, instructional coaches, and curriculum developers

Description: In this workshop, participants will explore the new three-dimensional science standards known as STEELS (Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability). In this workshop, educators will gain a comprehensive understanding of the STEELS framework and its applications. This overview is relevant for science and technology educators, instructional coaches, and curriculum developers looking to implement the STEELS standards by Fall 2025. The workshop will provide participants with a solid foundation in the STEELS framework, and enable them to make connections to their existing classroom in the areas of science, technology, engineering, environmental literacy, and sustainability principles.

Registration Fee: $45 Delaware County Schools Staff, $60 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard Only) or Purchase Order. Registration required. Register by 10/5/2023
  • Max Class Size: 20

16. Making Sense of Phenomenon in Science with STEELS Standards

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Educators, instructional coaches, curriculum developers, instructional leaders

Dates: 10/9/2023

Target Audience: Educators, instructional coaches, curriculum developers, instructional leaders

Description: This workshop is designed for educators, instructional coaches, curriculum developers, and instructional leaders who are interested in implementing phenomena-based science education within the context of the new STEELS standards. Participants will also be able to enhance their ability to engage learners in making sense of the natural world. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively incorporate phenomena-based science education within the STEELS framework. Educators will possess the pedagogical strategies and tools necessary to engage learners in making sense of phenomena, foster growth in students' scientific inquiry skills, and promote a deeper understanding of scientific concepts and the environment.

Registration Fee: $45 Delaware County Schools Staff, $60 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard Only) or Purchase Order. Registration required. Register by 10/5/2023
  • Max Class Size: 20

17. What Administrators Need to Know About Coaching (AM)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Education Administrators

Dates: 10/10/2023

Target Audience: Education Administrators

The impact coaches have is directly related to how effectively they are supported (or not supported) by their administrators. For that reason, it is crucial that administrators participate in professional development that clarifies what coaches do and how they can be supported. This workshop provides a deep understanding of how administrators and instructional coaches can collaborate to ensure that coaches have an unmistakably positive impact on teachers' teaching and students' learning.

This workshop will cover:
The Partnership Principles that should guide coaches' interactions with teachers.
Actions coaches can take to partner with teachers to set and hit goals.
The six specific actions administrators can take to support coaches effectively.
The five simple truths of helping that must be addressed for any professional development activity to be effective.

Participants will:
See the instructional coaching Impact Cycle in action.
Learn how to prioritize coaches' time and determine tasks they should and should not do.
Discuss creating an instructional playbook that summarizes high-leverage teaching strategies coaches will share.
Determine what policy should exist regarding teacher confidentiality.
Develop strategies for addressing teachers who are resistant to change.

REGISTRATION FEE: No Fee Delaware County Schools Staff, $60 out of district. Registration is required. Register BY 10/6/2023. Lunch will be provided.

  • Max Class Size: 75

18. What Administrators Need to Know About Coaching (PM)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Education Administrators

Dates: 10/10/2023

Target Audience: Education Administrators

The impact coaches have is directly related to how effectively they are supported (or not supported) by their administrators. For that reason, it is crucial that administrators participate in professional development that clarifies what coaches do and how they can be supported. This workshop provides a deep understanding of how administrators and instructional coaches can collaborate to ensure that coaches have an unmistakably positive impact on teachers' teaching and students' learning.

This workshop will cover:
The Partnership Principles that should guide coaches' interactions with teachers.
Actions coaches can take to partner with teachers to set and hit goals.
The six specific actions administrators can take to support coaches effectively.
The five simple truths of helping that must be addressed for any professional development activity to be effective.

Participants will:
See the instructional coaching Impact Cycle in action.
Learn how to prioritize coaches' time and determine tasks they should and should not do.
Discuss creating an instructional playbook that summarizes high-leverage teaching strategies coaches will share.
Determine what policy should exist regarding teacher confidentiality.
Develop strategies for addressing teachers who are resistant to change.

REGISTRATION FEE: No Fee Delaware County Schools Staff, $60 out of district. Registration is required. Register BY 10/6/2023. Lunch will be provided prior to the session.

  • Max Class Size: 75

19. A-TSI/TSI Network Meetings

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: 10/11/2023

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

Description: The A-TSI/TSI Network will be held via zoom for the first two meetings for the 2023-2024 school year. The network will support the district/school leadership by creating a forum for sharing with peers, as well as technical assistance development and implementation. Work with other school leaders in affinity groups based on needs and problems of practice as needed/requested. For example: sharing how assessment data is analyzed and used in your schools for students with disabilities.

Tentative Agenda:

Welcome and Introductions
A-TSI/TSI/PDE Updates
Important Upcoming Due Dates
Technical Assistance Usage/Development
Action Plan Discussion
Breakout Sessions for In-Depth Discussions/Networking as needed
Q&A and Closing Remarks

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 10/10/2023
  • Max Class Size: 15

20. DCIU Title III Consortium Quarterly Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators

Dates: 10/11/2023

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators

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

YOU MUST BE PREREGISTERED TO RECEIVE CREDIT. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 10/11/2023
  • Max Class Size: 15

21. Complex Learner Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 10/11/2023

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), $60 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 10/11/2023
  • Max Class Size: 50

22. DEIB (Dignity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) Community of Practice - 10/12/23 Session ONLY

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Administrators who are responsible for DEIB in their district

Dates: 10/12/2023

THIS REGISTRATION SITE IS FOR 10/12/23 SESSION ONLY

Target Audience: Administrators who are responsible for DEIB in their district

Description: This group of educators and administrators meets throughout the year for professional development and dialogue on providing students and educators with safe and equitable educational communities. Topics for 2023-2024 will focus on current problems of practice that impact our schools and districts and allow for collaboration, networking, and shared resources for the group.

Registration Fee: $125 Delaware County Districts Staff, $150 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED, Registration closes 10/8/2023.
  • Max Class Size: 25

23. Book Study: Social Emotional Learning in the English Language Classroom

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: ELD Teachers

Dates: 10/12/2023 to 4/18/2024

Target Audience: ELD Teachers

Description: Participants will take a deep dive into "Social-Emotional Learning in the English Language Classroom" by Gilda Martinez-Alba and Luis Javier Penton Herrera. Meetings will engage educators in dialogue, reflection, and action planning at the classroom, building, or district level to promote professional growth and systematic change. Participants can purchase their own books or can borrow a copy form the ELL lending library. Please read chapter 1 before coming to the first meeting.

Registration Fee: $80.00 for Delaware County Districts Staff, $100 out of county, Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 10/7/2023

  • Max Class Size: 20

24. Evening Drop-in: Math Strategies to Engage Elementary Learners

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 10/12/2023

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

Description: Questions, Discourse and Evidence: Essential Practices to Engage Elementary Math Learners and Deepen Content Knowledge. This session will work on specific methods of implementing Mathematical Practice 4: Facilitate meaningful mathematical discourse, Practice 5: Pose purposeful questions, and Practice 8: Elicit and use evidence of student thinking. The facilitator will also provide strategies to scaffold for learners that require remediation or enrichment.

Registration Fee: $30 Delaware County Schools Staff, $40 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order.

***Nonpublic schools from participating LEAs may use Title II-A funds as their allocation permits. Register through using PO information "nonpub".

Register by 10/10/2023
  • Max Class Size: 30

25. Delaware County Secondary Transition Coordinators Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Secondary Transition Coordinators

Dates: 10/18/2023

Target Audience: Secondary Transition Coordinators

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

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through IDEA funding), $40 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 10/18/2023
  • Max Class Size: 50

26. Curriculum Directors Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Those responsible for curriculum and instruction in their district

Dates: 10/18/2023

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

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

Registration fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff supported through PDE funding), $40 for out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 10/18/23
  • Max Class Size: 40

27. Delaware County Transition Coordinating Council

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Program LEAs, Transition Service Agency Providers, Parents, Social Workers, Agencies that support Secondary Transition Planning

Dates: 10/18/2023

Target Audience: Program LEAs, Transition Service Agency Providers, Parents, Social Workers, Agencies that support Secondary Transition Planning

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

Registration Fee: No cost to Delaware County community members (supported through IDEA funding). Register by 10/18/23
  • Max Class Size: 50

28. Literacy Leaders Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Central admin (curriculum, special education, pupil services, literacy)

Dates: 10/18/2023

Target Audience: Central admin (curriculum, special education, pupil services, literacy)

Description: The network will engage school leaders in productive and informative dialogue to elevate instruction in reading, writing and communication in their schools and school districts. Participants will have an opportunity to team with colleagues share current and best practices for developing structures and practices needed for effective literacy.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $60 out of county registrants payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Registration required. Register by 10/18/2023
  • Max Class Size: 30

29. Young Adult Literature: Using Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Doors to Curate Classroom Readings

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Intermediate and secondary educators

Dates: 10/18/2023

Target Audience: Intermediate and secondary educators

Description: Rudy Sims Bishop writes that books can be windows to another world, sliding doors to walk through and into an imagined world, or a mirror that reflects one's lived experience. This workshop will explore Bishop's analogies as a framework to increase secondary students' access to current voices and writers. The workshop will explore strategies and practices to create a space for mindful and intentional selection of literature.

Registration fee: $22 Delaware County School Staffs, $30 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 10/15/2023
  • Max Class Size: 20

30. AAC and Writing Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Teachers, SLPs, Ots of students with complex needs

Dates: 10/18/2023

Target Audience: Teachers, SLPs, Ots of students with complex needs

Description: This networking series will provide classroom teachers, SLPs, and Ots with opportunities to develop meaningful writing instruction for students with complex needs.
Registration required.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $40 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 10/18/2023
  • Max Class Size: 30

31. Non-public Workshop - Restorative Practices Day 1 - Cardinal O'Hara Staff ONLY

Program: Non-Public Events

Audience: Cardinal O'Hara General Education Teachers

Dates: 10/19/2023

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Target Audience: Cardinal O'Hara Administrators and General Education Teachers

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 WILL CLOSE OUT AS OF 10/18/23
  • Max Class Size: 15

32. School Counselors Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 10/19/2023

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

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

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through PDE funding), $25 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 10/19/2023
  • Max Class Size: 30

33. Networking for Teachers of Multilingual Learners

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: ELD Teachers

Dates: 10/19/2023

Target Audience: ELD Teachers

Description: A networking opportunity "for teachers of ELs, by teachers of ELs." 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. Participants will learn from and contribute to a network of educators committed to teaching and learning of English learners and immigrants.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through PDE funding), $20 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 10/19/2023
  • Max Class Size: 15

34. Non-public Workshop - Restorative Practices Day 2 - Cardinal O'Hara Staff ONLY

Program: Non-Public Events

Audience: Cardinal O'Hara General Education Teachers

Dates: 10/20/2023

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Target Audience: Cardinal O'Hara Administrators and General Education Teachers

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 WILL CLOSE OUT AS OF 10/19/23
  • Max Class Size: 15

35. 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: 10/23/2023 to 10/24/2023

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

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: $75.00 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 about the training, please contact Professional Development at (610) 938-9000
  • Max Class Size: 20

36. Gifted Support Teacher Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Gifted Support Teachers

Dates: 10/23/2023

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.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $40 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 10/23/2023

  • Max Class Size: 50

37. County-wide PBIS Administrators Networking Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators (Must be in a school system that is implementing PBIS or is interested in implementing PBIS )

Dates: 10/24/2023

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators (Must be in a school system that is implementing PBIS or is interested in implementing PBIS )

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

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $20 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 10/24/2023
  • Max Class Size: 50

38. Math Leaders Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Math leads, coaches, curriculum supervisors, math teacher leaders

Dates: 10/24/2023

Target Audience: Math leads, coaches, curriculum supervisors, math teacher leaders

Description: The Math Leadership network brings together educators who serve in school and district leadership roles. The meetings this year will bring attention to the Science of Math as well as connected topics and curriculum needs pertinent to the network.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $60 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 10/24/2023
  • Max Class Size: 30

39. County-wide PBIS Coaches Networking Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators,General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, PBIS Coaches

Dates: 10/24/2023

Target Audience: District District Administrators, Building Administrators,General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, PBIS Coaches. Must be in a school system that is implementing PBIS or is interested in implementing PBIS

Description: These sessions for building coaches will allow those implementing PBIS around the county to network regarding PBIS best practices. Important information will be shared regarding the PA PBIS Network and state behavior initiative. Schools and administrators will present on key implementation topics. Participants will be able to ask questions and seek supports regarding PBIS. Sessions are conducted and coordinated by the DCIU PBIS Facilitators.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $30 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 10/24/2023
  • Max Class Size: 50

40. Carnegie Mellon CS Academy

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Secondary Educators

Dates: 10/25/2023 to 10/26/2023

Target Audience: Secondary Educators

Description: This two-day intensive workshop is to prepare secondary educators (grades 6-12) to teach Carnegie Mellon University's CS Academy, a world-class, online, interactive high school computer science curriculum that is free to school districts. Facilitated by a DCIU Carnegie Mellon University CS Academy Certified Trainer, this workshop will provide a deep dive into the curriculum and explore topics including: CS pedagogy, collaboration in a CS classroom, student creativity, and differentiation in a CS classroom.

Registration Fee: $180 Delaware County Schools Staff, $240 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard Only) or Purchase Order. Registration is required. Register by 10/20/2023
  • Max Class Size: 10

41. Secondary Principals Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

Dates: 10/25/2023

Target Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

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

Registration fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff supported through PDE funding), $40 for out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 10/25/23
  • Max Class Size: 50

42. Elementary Principals Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

Dates: 10/25/2023

Target Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

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

Registration fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff supported through PDE funding), $40 for out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 10/25/23
  • Max Class Size: 50

43. Paraeducator Workshop: The Power of Positive Reinforcement

Program: Paraeducator Trainings

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

Dates: 10/25/2023

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

Description: This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of positive reinforcement and how it can be effectively applied in various settings. Positive reinforcement is a powerful tool for shaping behavior, promoting motivation, and creating a positive and supportive environment.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools staffs (supported by IDEA funding), $40 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 10/23/2023
  • Max Class Size: 10

44. Emotional Poverty

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers

Dates: 10/26/2023

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

Description:

Increasingly schools are dealing with more students who are angry, anxious and tending towards violence (particularly at PK and K). This is taking significant time away from learning. The typical discipline strategies are only working with about half of the students because many of the behavior issues have very deep emotional roots. This workshop will provide strategies, understandings of the causes and sources, and vocabulary. In addition, the workshop will help educators identify early the most probable sources of violence so that interventions can begin much earlier. The "emotional dance" in the classroom will also be names and discussed.

Registration Fee: Free for Delaware County School Staff, $120.00 for out of county, payable by Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or School Purchase Order

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Registration will close 10/21/2023

  • Max Class Size: 50

45. Paraeducator Workshop: A Guide to Special Education

Program: Paraeducator Trainings

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

Dates: 10/26/2023

Target Audience: PARAEDUCATORS ONLY (MUST be a PARAEDUCATOR)
NOT OPEN TO DCIU STAFF, register in Internal Catalog

Description: As a paraprofessional, you play a crucial role in supporting students with special ends and helping them achieve their fullest potential. This guide is designed to provide you with an overview of special education, the role of a paraprofessional, and essential strategies to support students effectively.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools staff (supported through IDEA funding), $40 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 10/24/2023.
  • Max Class Size: 15

46. Coach and Mentor Collaborative (CMC)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Instructional Coaches

Dates: 10/27/2023

Target Audience: District Instructional Coaches

Description: Instructional coaching is a proven, job-embedded professional development strategy whereby a highly skilled educator works with other educators in a collegial and collaborative manner to strengthen instructional practice. This network will engage in thoughtful and productive dialogue centered on the transformational elements of instructional coaching in school settings.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $50 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 10/27/23
  • Max Class Size: 30

47. Reading Specialists Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Reading Specialists

Dates: 10/27/2023

Target Audience: Reading Specialists

Description: The four sessions will focus on literacy practices connected to structure literacy. Participants will engage in dialogue that shares expertise and works collaboratively to elevate reading instruction.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $60 out of county registrants payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR CREDIT. Register by 10/27/2023
  • Max Class Size: 40

48. 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: 11/1/2023 to 11/21/2023

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 in 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

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

49. 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: 11/1/2023 to 11/21/2023

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

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

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

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 11/1/2023 to 11/21/2023

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)

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: 10

51. 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: 11/1/2023 to 11/21/2023

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, Paraprofessionals,Parents/Community,School Psychologists & Counselors, Social Workers

Description: PDE COURSE #202100026. Students are exposed to a variety of media throughout the day. Television, radio, computers, internet, social media, streaming, video games and smartphones,just a few examples of the media students interact with daily. Media is an influential force in the lives of students. However, when it comes to being able to recognize real news versus a fake news article that might appear on their feed, the majority cannot tell the difference. Teachers have a responsibility to teach students how to evaluate and analyze informational text. In order to be an informed citizen, students must know how to access, analyze, evaluate, create and act using all forms of media. It is imperative that students possess these skills so that they can make informed decisions as adults. The ability to analyze and evaluate various forms of media is also known as media literacy skills. During this 3-credit online course, participants will come to understand what media literacy is, its importance in the classroom, how to integrate media literacy skills and design lessons and activities that will develop students' media literacy skills.

Registration 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

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. Act 48 offered through Immaculata University with this option. Immaculata University fee rates are set by the University and may be subject to change.(Non-refundable)
  • Max Class Size: 10

52. Implementing Trauma-Informed Practices in Schools and Classrooms

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: ALL

Dates: 11/1/2023 to 11/21/2023

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 # 20200001 More than two thirds of children reported at least one traumatic event by age 16. Exposure to trauma can have negative, long-lasting effects on children's learning, health and emotional well-being. Through the research-based social, emotional and behavioral universal and targeted approaches provided in this course, course participants will learn how to provide multi-tiered systems of support that buffer against the impact of traumatic stress and respond to its effects.

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard -$175.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $200.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

Credits: One (1) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credits, 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. 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

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: 11/1/2023 to 11/21/2023

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

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

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

54. Thinking Visually: Visual Supports for Complex Learners

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Therapists and teachers

Dates: 11/1/2023

Target Audience: Therapists and teachers

Description: This networking opportunity will provide special education teachers, general education teachers, and ALL therapists with opportunities to learn about a variety of tools to create visual supports for students. Participants will have the opportunity to network, troubleshoot, and build visual supports to support communication, task analysis, challenging behaviors, academics, etc.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $40 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 11/1/2023
  • Max Class Size: 20

55. Building Blocks of Literacy (AM)

Program: Inservices

Audience: Elementary Educators

Dates: 11/7/2023

Target Audience: Elementary Educators

Description: In this workshop, participants will explore five areas of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) and how these components build the foundation of literacy learning. Participants will learn the best practices for teaching these building blocks. There will be portions of the workshop devoted to practical applications of foundational concepts and the connections to the school or district's reading resources and supports. This workshop builds on the learning from earlier literacy workshops and immerses participants in a deeper dive into the current research-based literacy practices.

Registration fee: $45 Delaware County School Staffs, $60 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 10/30/2023
  • Max Class Size: 20

56. Make & Take Literacy Workshop (AM)

Program: Inservices

Audience: Educators

Dates: 11/7/2023

Target Audience: Educators

Description: This workshop is an interactive, hands-on, make and take workshop related to best practices in literacy. Participants will walk away with tools to use the next day in their classroom and embed practices that promote sustained progress for professional growth and student literacy growth. Both reading and writing practices will be topics included.

Registration fee: $45 Delaware County School Staffs, $60 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 10/30/2023
  • Max Class Size: 20

57. Making Sense of Phenomenon in Science with STEELS Standards (AM)

Program: Inservices

Audience: Educators, instructional coaches, curriculum developers, instructional leaders

Dates: 11/7/2023

Target Audience: Educators, instructional coaches, curriculum developers, instructional leaders

Description: This workshop is designed for educators, instructional coaches, curriculum developers, and instructional leaders who are interested in implementing phenomena-based science education within the context of the new STEELS standards. Participants will also be able to enhance their ability to engage learners in making sense of the natural world. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively incorporate phenomena-based science education within the STEELS framework. Educators will possess the pedagogical strategies and tools necessary to engage learners in making sense of phenomena, foster growth in students' scientific inquiry skills, and promote a deeper understanding of scientific concepts and the environment.

Registration Fee: $45 Delaware County Schools Staff, $60 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard Only) or Purchase Order. Registration required. Register by 10/30/2023
  • Max Class Size: 20

58. Math Strategies to Engage Elementary Learners (AM)

Program: Inservices

Audience: Delaware County Nonpublic Schools General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers

Dates: 11/7/2023

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

Description: Questions, Discourse and Evidence: Essential Practices to Engage Elementary Math Learners and Deepen Content Knowledge. This session will work on specific methods of implementing Mathematical Practice 4: Facilitate meaningful mathematical discourse, Practice 5: Pose purposeful questions, and Practice 8: Elicit and use evidence of student thinking. The facilitator will also provide strategies to scaffold for learners that require remediation or enrichment.

Registration fee: $45 Delaware County Schools, $60 Out of County. Payable by Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard Only), or Purchase Order. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED REGISTRATION DEADLINE 10/30/2023
  • Max Class Size: 30

59. Storylines in Science: Enhancing Engagement with STEELS Standards (AM)

Program: Inservices

Audience: Educators, instructional coaches, curriculum developers, instructional leaders

Dates: 11/7/2023

Target Audience: Educators, instructional coaches, curriculum developers, instructional leaders

Description: Storytelling has long been a powerful tool for captivating audiences and conveying complex ideas. In this innovative course, participants will explore the integration of storylines within science education, using the STEELS (Science, Technology & Engineering, Literacy & Sustainability) standards as a guiding framework. By incorporating narratives, participants will learn how to foster student engagement, deepen understanding, and promote scientific literacy within the context of STEELS. This workshop is designed for educators, instructional coaches, curriculum developers, and instructional leaders who are interested in integrating storylines within their science instruction using the STEELS standards. Participants will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to develop engaging narratives, design meaningful challenges, and integrate technology, engineering, and sustainability concepts within their storyline-based science instruction. Participants will be equipped to create immersive learning experiences that foster scientific literacy, ignite curiosity, and inspire a deeper understanding of science and its applications.

Registration Fee: $45 Delaware County Schools Staff, $60 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard Only) or Purchase Order. Registration required. Register by 10/30/2023
  • Max Class Size: 20

60. Using Data to Advance Literacy Learning (AM)

Program: Inservices

Audience: Educators

Dates: 11/7/2023

Target Audience: Educators

Description: This workshop will focus on making sense of data and strategic ways to use it to guide instruction. Outcomes of the workshop include: assist teacher development of a data organization plan, short-term and long-term goal setting, and setting up reflective thinking processes. Participants will use their current classroom resources and data collection tools to create a literacy data map for their students.

Registration fee: $45 Delaware County School Staffs, $60 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 10/30/2023
  • Max Class Size: 20

61. Complex Learner Institute (Full Day)

Program: Inservices

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, School Psychologists, School Counselors, Mental Health Professionals, Speech Language Pathologists, OTs/PTs

Dates: 11/7/2023

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, School Psychologists, School Counselors, Mental Health Professionals, Speech Language Pathologists, OTs/PTs

Description: This full day training will focus on strategies in three domain areas: facilitating communication, behavior, and instruction for students with complex learning needs. Participants will learn and demonstrate different evidence-based strategies that will increase acquisition of targeted skills. They will have the opportunity to role play the strategies in real time to demonstrate their understanding of the technique. Trainers will provide feedback throughout the role plays. There will be built in problem solving throughout the day.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through PDE funding), $120 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 10/30/2023.
  • Max Class Size: 40

62. ELD Teacher In-Service Day (AM)

Program: Inservices

Audience: ELD Teachers

Dates: 11/7/2023

Target Audience: ELD Teachers

Description: Join us for a half-day English Language Development (ELD) teacher in-service workshop, designed to enhance your instructional strategies and support English language learners. Engage in a dynamic workshop led by expert educators, where you will explore innovative approaches, exchange best practices, and gain valuable tools to create an inclusive and empowering learning environment for students who are English learners.

Registration fee: $45 Delaware County Districts Staff, $60 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard Only), or Purchase Order.

Registration required. Register by 10/30/2023
  • Max Class Size: 20

63. Building Blocks of Literacy (PM)

Program: Inservices

Audience: Elementary Educators

Dates: 11/7/2023

Target Audience: Elementary Educators

Description: In this workshop, participants will explore five areas of reading (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension) and how these components build the foundation of literacy learning. Participants will learn the best practices for teaching these building blocks. There will be portions of the workshop devoted to practical applications of foundational concepts and the connections to the school or district's reading resources and supports. This workshop builds on the learning from earlier literacy workshops and immerses participants in a deeper dive into the current research-based literacy practices.

Registration fee: $45 Delaware County School Staffs, $60 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 10/30/2023
  • Max Class Size: 20

64. Conceptual Understanding of Priority Math Content for Teachers 6-8 (PM)

Program: Inservices

Audience: Teachers of grades 6-8

Dates: 11/7/2023

Target Audience: Teachers of grades 6-8

Description: Develop teacher content knowledge and deep conceptual understanding in grade level and below grade level high priority standards. This training will provide teacher guidance and practice using visual and concrete representations of math content.

Registration Fee: $45 Delaware County Schools Staff, $60 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard Only) or Purchase Order. Registration required. Register by 10/30/2023
  • Max Class Size: 30

65. Making Sense of Phenomenon in Science with STEELS Standards (PM)

Program: Inservices

Audience: Educators, instructional coaches, curriculum developers, instructional leaders

Dates: 11/7/2023

Target Audience: Educators, instructional coaches, curriculum developers, instructional leaders

Description: This workshop is designed for educators, instructional coaches, curriculum developers, and instructional leaders who are interested in implementing phenomena-based science education within the context of the new STEELS standards. Participants will also be able to enhance their ability to engage learners in making sense of the natural world. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively incorporate phenomena-based science education within the STEELS framework. Educators will possess the pedagogical strategies and tools necessary to engage learners in making sense of phenomena, foster growth in students' scientific inquiry skills, and promote a deeper understanding of scientific concepts and the environment.

Registration Fee: $45 Delaware County Schools Staff, $60 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard Only) or Purchase Order. Registration required. Register by 10/30/2023
  • Max Class Size: 20

66. Coordinators of Multilingual Learners Networking

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Coordinators of programs for multilingual learners

Dates: 11/8/2023

Target Audience: Coordinators of programs for multilingual learners

Description: DCIU facilitates quarterly opportunities for 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. Participants will learn from and contribute to a network of leaders committed to equitable and effective language instruction educational programs for English learners and immigrant students.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $30 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 11/8/2023
  • Max Class Size: 15

67. AT Coffee Talks

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Special education teachers, SLPs, OTs, PTs of students with high-incidence disabilities

Dates: 11/8/2023

Target Audience: Special education teachers, SLPs, OTs, PTs of students with high-incidence disabilities

Description: This networking series will provide special education teachers, SLPs, OTs, and PTs of students with high-incidence disabilities with Assistive Technology Tools (AT) tools, accessibility tools, and strategies for use across the curriculum.

Please bring a Laptop

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through IDEA funding), $40 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 11/8/2023
  • Max Class Size: 25

68. DEIB (Dignity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) Community of Practice - 11/9/23 Session ONLY

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Administrators who are responsible for DEIB in their district

Dates: 11/9/2023

THIS REGISTRATION SITE IS FOR 11/9/23 SESSION ONLY

Target Audience: Administrators who are responsible for DEIB in their district

Description: This group of educators and administrators meets throughout the year for professional development and dialogue on providing students and educators with safe and equitable educational communities. Topics for 2023-2024 will focus on current problems of practice that impact our schools and districts and allow for collaboration, networking, and shared resources for the group.

Registration Fee: $125 Delaware County Districts Staff, $150 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED, Registration closes 11/5/2023.
  • Max Class Size: 25

69. Coach and Mentor Collaborative (CMC)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Instructional Coaches

Dates: 11/10/2023

Target Audience: District Instructional Coaches

Description: Instructional coaching is a proven, job-embedded professional development strategy whereby a highly skilled educator works with other educators in a collegial and collaborative manner to strengthen instructional practice. This network will engage in thoughtful and productive dialogue centered on the transformational elements of instructional coaching in school settings.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $50 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 11/10/23
  • Max Class Size: 30

70. ESL 2: Language Assessment

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 11/13/2023 to 1/21/2024

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: Current ESL Spec Cohort

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

Required Textbook: "Assessing English Language Learners: Bridges to Educational Equity: Connecting Academic Language Proficiency to Student Achievement" 2nd edition by Margo Gottlieb. https://www.amazon.com/Assessing-English-Language-Learners-Educational/dp/1483381064

Reg Fee (paid at time of registration): Visa or Mastercard -$675.00 registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $700.00 registering between 7 days and start of course

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

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Immaculata Course number EDL 565. Form will be emailed to you. Act 48 offered through Immaculata 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: 12

71. ESL 4: Developing Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 11/13/2023 to 1/21/2024

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience:Current ESL Cohort

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

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

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard -$675.00 registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $700.00 registering between 7 days and start of course (fees charged at registration)

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

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Immaculata Course number EDL 559. Form will be emailed to you if you select this option. Act 48 offered through Immaculata University with this option. 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: 12

72. Non-public Workshop - Restorative Practices Day 1 - Cardinal O'Hara Staff ONLY

Program: Non-Public Events

Audience: Cardinal O'Hara General Education Teachers

Dates: 11/13/2023

New
Target Audience: Cardinal O'Hara Administrators and General Education Teachers

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 WILL CLOSE OUT AS OF 11/12/23
  • Max Class Size: 15

73. PBIS Tier 2 Implementation Training: Using the TFI to Guide Your Tier 2 Practices

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, PBIS Coaches. Must be in a school system that is implementing PBIS or interested in implementing PBIS.

Dates: 11/14/2023

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, PBIS Coaches. Must be in a school system that is implementing PBIS or interested in implementing PBIS.

Description: The PBIS Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) is a fidelity tool that is used to evaluate the implementation of PBIS at all 3 tiers. This training will outline the core features necessary to successfully implement the PBIS Tier 2 framework school-wide. The TFI tool will guide the training around Tier 2 content. The DCIU trainer will provide examples and attendees will share out examples to network across the county.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $60 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 11/11/2023
  • Max Class Size: 20

74. Addressing Learning Disabilities in Education

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 11/15/2023 to 12/5/2023

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 in 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 they 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

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 for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Form will be emailed to you. 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

75. Adopting a Growth Mindset in Education

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 11/15/2023 to 12/5/2023

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

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

76. Autism in Education

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 11/15/2023 to 12/5/2023

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

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

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

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 11/15/2023 to 12/5/2023

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)

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: 10

78. 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: 11/15/2023 to 12/5/2023

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

79. Social Emotional Learning

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 11/15/2023 to 12/5/2023

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 -$450.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $475.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

80. eSports Coaches Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Special Area Teachers, School Counselors, Librarians

Dates: 11/15/2023

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Special Area Teachers, School Counselors, Librarians

Description: The target audience for this network includes school district educators and administrators who support and facilitator eSports programs in the school district or school site. The focus of the eSports Network will be to support the initial start-up of school-based clubs, establish an eSports league for friendly competitions, and provide input for the 2-3 County-Wide eSports tournaments.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $60 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 11/15/23
  • Max Class Size: 20

81. Science & STEM Leaders Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: STEM/Science program and curriculum decision makers

Dates: 11/15/2023

Target Audience: STEM/Science program and curriculum decision makers

Description: The target audience for this network includes science program decision-makers such as Curriculum Directors and Science/STEM Supervisors, instructional coaches, and department chairs. The focus of the Science Leadership Network this year will center on school districts' transition to the STEELS standards.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $60 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 11/15/23
  • Max Class Size: 20

82. Non-public Workshop - Rigorous Assessment Practices- Cardinal O'Hara Teachers Only

Program: Non-Public Events

Audience: Cardinal O'Hara Teachers

Dates: 11/15/2023

New
Target Audience: Cardinal O'Hara Teachers only

Description: This course takes a deep dive into assessment and rigor for teachers at Cardinal O'Hara. This session is a General Overview of Rigorous Assessment Practices.

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE OUT AS OF 11/14/23
  • Max Class Size: 75

83. Evening Drop-in: Disciplinary Literacy Workshop for Secondary Educators

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Secondary Teachers

Dates: 11/15/2023

Target Audience: Secondary Teachers

Description: This workshop explores the shifts in practice from content area reading (finding the similarities in how we read) to disciplinary literacy (noting what is different in how we read). Participants explore how reading in each discipline is unique, advocating the need for teachers to be explicit and precise in their pedagogical approaches. Participants will review and research strategies specific to their disciplines and apply them during their classroom instruction. The target audience for this session is secondary teachers in any content area.

Registration Fee: $30 Delaware County Schools Staff, $40 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order.

***Nonpublic schools from participating LEAs may use Title II-A funds as their allocation permits. Register through using PO information "nonpub".

Register by 11/14/2023
  • Max Class Size: 20

84. Paraeducator Workshop: Understanding Student Accommodations and Modifications

Program: Paraeducator Trainings

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

Dates: 11/15/2023

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

Description: Students with Individualized Education Plans require specially designed in struction including accommodations and modifications to be successful. This training will provide participants with a clear differentiation between the two, examples of both accommodations and modifications, as well as their role with implementation.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools staffs (supported by IDEA funding), $40 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 11/13/2023
  • Max Class Size: 10

85. Non-public Workshop - Restorative Practices Day 2 - Cardinal O'Hara Staff ONLY

Program: Non-Public Events

Audience: Cardinal O'Hara General Education Teachers

Dates: 11/16/2023

New
Target Audience: Cardinal O'Hara Administrators and General Education Teachers

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 WILL CLOSE OUT AS OF 11/15/23
  • Max Class Size: 15

86. SWIS (School-Wide Information System) Training

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District schools that have already purchased SWIS

Dates: 11/16/2023

Target Audience: Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Psychologists, School Counselors.
**This 3-hour introductory training is required for all school teams implementing SWIS for the first time or re-implementing SWIS after a lengthy break . Teams or individuals desiring to learn more about the program may attend the training, but need to have familiarity with SW-PBIS.**

Description: The School-Wide Information System (SWIS) is a web-based decision system used to improve behavior support in schools by providing school personnel and stakeholders with accurate, timely, and practical information for making decisions about school environments. This training will introduce SWIS as a system for social climate and discipline data along with the benefits, features, and impact on staff procedures.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $60 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 11/13/2023
  • Max Class Size: 50

87. Networking for Teachers of Multilingual Learners

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: ELD Teachers

Dates: 11/16/2023

Target Audience: ELD Teachers

Description: A networking opportunity "for teachers of ELs, by teachers of ELs." 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. Participants will learn from and contribute to a network of educators committed to teaching and learning of English learners and immigrants.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through PDE funding), $20 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 11/15/2023
  • Max Class Size: 15

88. Paraeducator Workshop: The Importance of a Growth Mindset When Working with Students

Program: Paraeducator Trainings

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

Dates: 11/22/2023

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

Description: This workshop empowers pararprofessionals with valuable insights and strategies to cultivate a growth mindset in educational settings. Participants will learn how fostering growth mindset positively impacts student learning, resilience, and overall success in the classroom.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools staffs (supported by IDEA funding), $40 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 11/20/2023
  • Max Class Size: 10

89. Math Workshop Series for Teachers

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 11/28/2023

Target Audience: Teachers

Description: This workshop will be a four-part training series from the lens of Universal Design for Learning. This session will cover Differentiated Instruction.

Registration Fee: $45 Delaware County Schools Staff, $60 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard Only) or Purchase Order. Registration required. Register by 11/25/2023
  • Max Class Size: 30

90. Emotional Support Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, School Psychologists, School Counselors, Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists, OTs/PTs, BCBAs

Dates: 11/29/2023

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, School Psychologists, School Counselors, Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers, Speech Language Pathologists, OTs/PTs, BCBAs

Description: The emotional support network is designed for special education staff and administrators across the county to come together and grow through shared experiences. Professional school staff responsible for providing services for students with emotional support needs will be given the opportunity to learn and discuss research-based practices and resources to best service this unique population. Meetings will include opportunities for information sharing amongst participants, problem-solving, and reflection on implementation and practice across the county.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $40 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 11/29/2023
  • Max Class Size: 60

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

Program: Non-Public Events

Audience: Cardinal O'Hara Teachers

Dates: 11/29/2023

Target Audience: Cardinal O'Hara Teachers

Description: Classroom management and building relationships with students strategies for Cardinal O'Hara staff

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE OUT AS OF 11/29/23
  • Max Class Size: 50

92. AAC and Writing Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Teachers, SLPs, Ots of students with complex needs

Dates: 11/29/2023

Target Audience: Teachers, SLPs, Ots of students with complex needs

Description: This networking series will provide classroom teachers, SLPs, and Ots with opportunities to develop meaningful writing instruction for students with complex needs.
Registration required.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $40 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 11/29/2023
  • Max Class Size: 30

93. Paraeducator Workshop: The Paraprofessional's Role in Classroom Management and Routines

Program: Paraeducator Trainings

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

Dates: 11/29/2023

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

Description: This course will provide paraeducators with strategies to support classroom teachers in developing effective classroom management practices. It will include an overview of various strategies, such as prompting, setting/stating clear expectations, and effective use of reinforcements.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools staffs (supported by IDEA funding), $40 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 11/27/23
  • Max Class Size: 10

94. 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: 12/5/2023

Target 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™Certification Training

Description: one-day training that provides a complete overview of the initial Safety-Care™training curriculum. Participants must demonstrate competency in all areas of the Safety-Care™curriculum and will 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. The one-day re-certification course is required annually.

Prerequisites: Must have passed the initial 2-day Safety-Care™Training to take the re-certification course.


Registration Fee: $55.00 Visa,Mastercard, or Purchase Order. DCIU/Delaware County District Staffs DCIU STAFF MUST PROVIDE A PROGRAM BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER. Fee includes lunch and the Safety Care™Certificate.

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.

Any questions about the training, please contact (610) 938-9000.
  • Max Class Size: 20

95. Curriculum Directors Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Those responsible for curriculum and instruction in their district

Dates: 12/6/2023

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

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

Registration fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff supported through PDE funding), $40 for out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 12/6/23
  • Max Class Size: 40

96. Complex Learner Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 12/6/2023

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), $60 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 12/6/2023
  • Max Class Size: 50

97. Literacy Leaders Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Central admin (curriculum, special education, pupil services, literacy)

Dates: 12/6/2023

Target Audience: Central admin (curriculum, special education, pupil services, literacy)

Description: The network will engage school leaders in productive and informative dialogue to elevate instruction in reading, writing and communication in their schools and school districts. Participants will have an opportunity to team with colleagues share current and best practices for developing structures and practices needed for effective literacy.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $60 out of county registrants payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Registration required. Register by 12/6/2023
  • Max Class Size: 30

98. Paraeducator Workshop: Understanding Data as a Paraprofessional

Program: Paraeducator Trainings

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

Dates: 12/6/2023

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

Description: Paraprofessionals will gain essential data skills to effecively support student progress. Participants will learn how to interpret and use data, enabling them to make informed decisions, track student progress, and collaborate seamlessly with educators to enhance the overall learning experience.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools staffs (supported by IDEA funding), $40 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 12/4/2023
  • Max Class Size: 10

99. Young Adult Literature: Using Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Doors to Curate Classroom Readings

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Intermediate and secondary educators

Dates: 12/6/2023

Target Audience: Intermediate and secondary educators

Description: Rudy Sims Bishop writes that books can be windows to another world, sliding doors to walk through and into an imagined world, or a mirror that reflects one's lived experience. This workshop will explore Bishop's analogies as a framework to increase secondary students' access to current voices and writers. The workshop will explore strategies and practices to create a space for mindful and intentional selection of literature.

Registration fee: $22 Delaware County School Staffs, $30 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 12/3/2023
  • Max Class Size: 20

100. School Counselors Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 12/12/2023

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

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

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through PDE funding), $25 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 12/12/2023
  • Max Class Size: 30

101. PBIS Tier 3 Implementation Training: Using the TFI to Guide Your Tier 3 Practices

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, PBIS Coaches. Must be in a school system that is implementing PBIS or interested in implementing PBIS.

Dates: 12/12/2023

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, PBIS Coaches. Must be in a school system that is implementing PBIS or interested in implementing PBIS.

Description: The PBIS Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI) is a fidelity tool that is used to evaluate the implementation of PBIS at all 3 tiers. This training will outline the core features necessary to successfully implement the PBIS Tier 3 framework school-wide. The TFI tool will guide the training around Tier 3 content. The DCIU trainer will provide examples and attendees will share-out examples to network across the county.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $60 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 12/9/2023
  • Max Class Size: 20