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1. Online Learning Pedagogy

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 7/16/2020

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

Description: We've tried to keep it simple, focusing on the most common teaching practices that are effective in an online environment. We will share general advice, a variety of course types, and additional tips on student engagement. We've broken up the teaching tips according to the common teaching styles (lecture, case, small group discussion, and hands-on).

Zoom link to be provided by Instructor at least 2 hours prior to workshop

REGISTRATION FEE: $35.00 for Delaware County Schools Staff, $45 for out of county. Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order

DCIU STAFF REGISTER USING PURCHASE ORDER PAYMENT TYPE AND YOU MUST ENTER BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 7/15/2020

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 25

2. Blended/Hybrid Learning Overview

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 7/23/2020

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

Description: This session will introduce participants to models of blended and hybrid learning and discuss ways that they can be leveraged to aid in planning for the fall and various models of virtual learning.

Zoom link to be provided by Instructor at least 2 hours prior to workshop

REGISTRATION FEE: $35.00 for Delaware County Schools Staff, $45 for out of county. Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order

DCIU STAFF REGISTER USING PURCHASE ORDER PAYMENT TYPE AND YOU MUST ENTER BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 7/22/2020

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 25

3. Special Education and Pupil Services Stakehold Meetings - ALL MEETINGS 2020-2021

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Special Education Directors and Supervisors

Dates: 7/23/2020 to 6/3/2021

New
THIS REGISTRATION IS FOR ALL TWELVE (12) MEETINGS, TOTAL HOURS FOR MEETINGS ATTENDED WILL BE REPORTED AFTER THE FINAL MEETING IN JUNE 2021

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 2021***

PLEASE SEE DATE CHANGES IN LOCATION NOTES FOR OCTOBER AND JUNE MEETINGS
  • Max Class Size: 60

4. DCIU Writing for Professionals

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: FOR DCIU EMPLOYED Building Administrators, Administrative Assistants, Supervisors

Dates: 7/27/2020 to 9/4/2020

New
Target Audience: FOR DCIU EMPLOYED Building Administrators, Administrative Assistants, Supervisors

Description: MUST BE EMPLOYEE OF DCIU. The role of educators, supervisors, paraprofessionals, and administrative assistants demands precision of communication for organizational dynamics and legal accuracy. Understanding when and how to communicate utilizing the nuances of the English language supports the efficacy of these professionals. Learning in a relevant, job-embedded manner supports use of these practices. In this course, you will learn the nuances of communication modes, reinforce grammar, and utilize actual job communication for assessment.

REGISTRATION FEE: $300.00 DCIU STAFF REGISTER USING PURCHASE ORDER PAYMENT TYPE AND YOU MUST ENTER BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 7/26/20

  • Max Class Size: 30

5. Creating a Virtual Learning Community

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 7/30/2020

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, Special Area Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Parents/Community, School Counselors, Librarians

Description: This workshop will cover the basics of how to create community and establish meaningful relationships with students and parents in a virtual learning environment. We will discuss best practices for collaboration, how to select appropriate virtual learning tools, and ways to build and foster communities in the virtual teaching and learning space.

Zoom link to be provided by Instructor at least 2 hours prior to workshop

REGISTRATION FEE: $35.00 for Delaware County Schools Staff, $45 for out of county. Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order

DCIU STAFF REGISTER USING PURCHASE ORDER PAYMENT TYPE AND YOU MUST ENTER BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 7/29/2020

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 25

6. Code.org CSP and AP Test Updates

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, High School Computer Science Teachers

Dates: 8/4/2020

New
Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, High School Computer Science Teachers

Description: Learn about the changes to Code.org's CS Principles Course as well as the changes to the AP Computer Science Test.

Zoom link to be provided by Instructor at least 2 hours prior to workshop

REGISTRATION FEE: $60.00 for Delaware County Schools Staff, $70 for out of county. Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order

DCIU STAFF REGISTER USING PURCHASE ORDER PAYMENT TYPE AND YOU MUST ENTER BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 8/3/2020

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 50

7. Education Benefit Review (EBR): Getting Ready for Cyclical Monitoring (AM)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District District Administrators,Building Administrators,Special Education Teachers,Special Area Teachers,Secondary Transition Coordinators

Dates: 8/4/2020

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

Description: The workshop will provide an overview of the legal requirements for EBR, and the 4 step process for determining education benefit using students' IEPs.

**PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. NO ADDITIONS WILL BE MADE AFTER THE DEADLINE DATE. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 8/2/20**

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 50

8. Gear Up for Gifted

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Gifted support teachers and case managers

Dates: 8/4/2020

Target Audience: Gifted support teachers and case managers

Description: Come together with educators from across the county to establish best practices for 2020-21 for your gifted caseload. Chapter 16 regulations, GIEP sections, programming, interventions, and extensions will be discussed as part of this workshop-based session. Please bring your caseload and laptop if available. Participants will work across all grades in the morning and in grade-alike groups in the afternoon.

REGISTRATION FEE: $60.00 for Delaware County Schools Staff, $70 for out of county. Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order

DCIU STAFF REGISTER USING PURCHASE ORDER PAYMENT TYPE AND YOU MUST ENTER BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 8/3/20

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 50

9. Education Benefit Review (EBR): Getting Ready for Cyclical Monitoring (PM)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District District Administrators,Building Administrators,Special Education Teachers,Special Area Teachers,Secondary Transition Coordinators

Dates: 8/4/2020

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

Description: The workshop will provide an overview of the legal requirements for EBR, and the 4 step process for determining education benefit using students' IEPs.

**PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. NO ADDITIONS WILL BE MADE AFTER THE DEADLINE DATE. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 8/2/20**

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 50

10. Adopting a Growth Mindset in Education

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 8/5/2020 to 8/26/2020

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): $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) 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 $150.00 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: 11

11. Autism in Education

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 8/5/2020 to 8/26/2020

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): $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 $150.00 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: 11

12. Building Online Learning Environments

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: K-12 Educators and Administrators (NOTE: This course is not eligible for Act 45 administrator credit )

Dates: 8/5/2020 to 8/26/2020

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 20100208
Audience: K-12 Educators and Administrators (NOTE: This course is not eligible for Act 45 administrator credit)

Description: Constructing online learning environments adds valuable communication to the collective learning community. Stakeholders, parents, students and administration can now have transparency into the classroom and collectively assist in the success of our students. Furthermore, digital instruction and learning has become a critical component to the pedagogy of all educators regardless of career level or experience. This course will provide participants with the tools needed to connect, collaborate, and create flexible online learning environments in order to meet the growing need for blended, hybrid and virtual learning.

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): $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. May count towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency.

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $150.00 per credit. Form will be emailed to you if you select this option. Immaculata University fee rates are set by the University and may be subject to change. (Non-refundable)

COURSES WILL NOT BE MARKED COMPLETED AND CREDIT WILL NOT BE AWARDED PRIOR TO A COURSE ENDING DATE.
  • Max Class Size: 20

13. Google Tools for Educators

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: K-12 Educators and Administrators (NOTE: This course is not eligible for Act 45 administrator credit)

Dates: 8/5/2020 to 8/26/2020

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: K-12 Educators and Administrators (NOTE: This course is not eligible for Act 45 administrator credit)

Description: PDE COURSE This course will help participants learn Google's GSuite web based software as a technical and educational solution to empower themselves and students to develop authentic, relevant, and digital learning. The number of software solutions offered for free by Google is growing rapidly and there are countless applications for the classroom to integrate or move to virtual. Course participants will develop technological skills and pedagogical capacities in the core GSuite applications and showcase those skill in a final course project of the participants' choosing.

Registration Fee (CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): $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. May count towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $150.00 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)

COURSES WILL NOT BE MARKED COMPLETED AND CREDIT WILL NOT BE AWARDED PRIOR TO A COURSE ENDING DATE.
  • Max Class Size: 20

14. Best Practices for developing an effective FBA and Positive Behavior Support Plan (2 Full Days Option)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, Psychologists

Dates: 8/5/2020 to 8/6/2020

Target Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, Psychologists

Description: Participants will be provided with the procedural steps for conducting a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA). Participants will practice analyzing data to formulate a hypothesis that will guide in the development of a Positive behavior support plan. Focus will be on understanding how antecedent and consequence strategies are best used to support the identified replacement skill.

**PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. NO ADDITIONS WILL BE MADE AFTER THE DEADLINE DATE. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 8/1/20**

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 30

15. NONPUBLIC DELAWARE COUNTY SCHOOLS ONLY - Wilson Fundations® Level K Training

Program: Non-Public Events

Audience: NONPUBLIC DELAWARE COUNTY SCHOOLS STAFF ONLY - Classroom, Reading Specialists and Special Education Teachers who implement or are beginning to implement the Wilson Fundations� Level K literacy program

Dates: 8/5/2020

Closed
**Training will take place virtually. More details will be released closer to training date.**

Target Audience: NONPUBLIC DELAWARE COUNTY SCHOOLS STAFF ONLY - Classroom,Reading Specialists & Special Education Teachers implement or beginning to implement the Wilson Fundations® Level K literacy program

Description: The Fundations® Level K Workshop provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Fundations® Level K curriculum. At the completion of the workshop, attendees will be able to::

Have a solid background knowledge and understanding of the research base supporting the why and how of Fundations® instruction.

Identify the skills taught in Fundations® Level K: phonological awareness; phonemic awareness and the alphabetic principle; sound mastery; ways to form the key linkages-letter name, formation and sound; phonics; vocabulary; high frequency/trick words; fluency; comprehension strategies; manuscript handwriting, spelling, and punctuation.

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

Prepare a daily Level K learning plan and practice lesson activity procedures.

Build a learning focused classroom: maximizing instructional time, learning lesson activities, using questioning to guide student learning and mastery, encouraging craftsmanship for optimum outcomes.

REGISTRATION FEE: $250 COVERED BY TITLE II NONPUB FUNDS.***YOU MUST REGISTER PAYMENT INFORMATION. IF YOU REGISTER AND DO NOT ATTEND OR DO NOT WITHDRAW AT LEAST 1 WEEK PRIOR YOU WILL BE CHARGED THE FEE OF $250. NONPUBLIC FUNDING WILL NOT PAY FOR NO-SHOWS***.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 7/29/20

MUST ATTEND ENTIRE SESSION FOR CREDIT
  • Max Class Size: 11

16. Wilson Fundations® Level K Training

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Classroom, Reading Specialists and Special Education Teachers who implement or are beginning to implement the Wilson Fundations� Level K literacy program

Dates: 8/5/2020

**Training will take place virtually. More details will be released closer to training date.**

Target Audience: Classroom, Reading Specialists & Special Education Teachers who implement or beginning to implement the Wilson Fundations® Level K literacy program

Description: The Fundations® Level K Workshop provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Fundations® Level K curriculum. At the completion of the workshop, attendees will be able to::

Have a solid background knowledge and understanding of the research base supporting the why and how of Fundations® instruction.

Identify the skills taught in Fundations® Level K: phonological awareness; phonemic awareness and the alphabetic principle; sound mastery; ways to form the key linkages-letter name, formation and sound; phonics; vocabulary; high frequency/trick words; fluency; comprehension strategies; manuscript handwriting, spelling, and punctuation.

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

Prepare a daily Level K learning plan and practice lesson activity procedures.

Build a learning focused classroom: maximizing instructional time, learning lesson activities, using questioning to guide student learning and mastery, and encouraging craftsmanship for optimum outcomes.

REGISTRATION FEE: Delaware County School Teachers: $250.00, Out of County Teachers: $325.00 payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AS OF 7/29/20.

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 19

17. Blended/Hybrid Learning Collaborative Working Day

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 8/6/2020

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

Description: This workshop is designed to be run as a collaborative work sessions. Participants will be encouraged to bring any unit/lesson planning that they have already started so that they can share out and work with job-alike participants in further developing blended/hybrid learning solutions for instruction int he fall.

Zoom link to be provided by Instructor at least 2 hours prior to workshop

REGISTRATION FEE: $35.00 for Delaware County Schools Staff, $45 for out of county. Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order

DCIU STAFF REGISTER USING PURCHASE ORDER PAYMENT TYPE AND YOU MUST ENTER BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 8/5/2020

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 25

18. NONPUBLIC DELAWARE COUNTY SCHOOLS ONLY Wilson Fundations® Level 1 Training

Program: Non-Public Events

Audience: NONPUBLIC DELAWARE COUNTY SCHOOLS STAFFS ONLY - Classroom, Reading Specialists and Special Education Teachers who implement or are beginning to implement the Wilson Fundations� Level 1 literacy program

Dates: 8/6/2020

**Training will take place virtually. More details will be released closer to training date.**

Target Audience: NONPUBLIC DELAWARE COUNTY SCHOOLS STAFFS ONLY - Classroom, Reading Specialists and Special Education Teachers who implement or are beginning to implement the Wilson Fundations® Level 1 literacy program

Description: The Fundations® Level 1 Workshop provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Fundations® Level 1 curriculum. At the completion of the workshop, attendees will be able to:

Have a solid background knowledge and understanding of the research base supporting the why and how of Fundations® instruction.

Identify the skills taught in Fundations® Level 1: phonemic awareness; the alphabetic principle; sound mastery; ways to form the key linkages-letter name, formation and sound; phonics and word study; vocabulary; high frequency/trick words; fluency; comprehension strategies; manuscript handwriting, spelling, and punctuation.

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

Prepare a daily Level 1 learning plan and practice lesson activity procedures.

Build a learning focused classroom: maximizing instructional time, learning lesson activities, using questioning to guide student learning and mastery, and encouraging craftsmanship for optimum outcomes.

$250 WILL BE COVERED BY TITLE II NONPUB FUNDING.***YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR PAYMENT INFORMATION. IF YOU REGISTER AND DO NOT ATTEND OR DO NOT WITHDRAW AT LEAST 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE START DATE YOU WILL BE CHARGED THE FEE OF $250. NONPUBLIC FUNDING WILL NOT PAY FOR NO-SHOWS***.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AS OF 7/30/20.

MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION

  • Max Class Size: 10

19. Wilson Fundations® Level 1 Training

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Classroom, Reading Specialists and Special Education Teachers who implement or are beginning to implement the Wilson Fundations� Level 1 literacy program

Dates: 8/6/2020

**Training will take place virtually. More details will be released closer to training date.**

Target Audience: Classroom, Reading Specialists and Special Education Teachers who implement or are beginning to implement the Wilson Fundations® Level 1 literacy program

Description: The Fundations® Level 1 Workshop provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Fundations® Level 1 curriculum. At the completion of the workshop, attendees will be able to:

Have a solid background knowledge and understanding of the research base supporting the why and how of Fundations® instruction.

Identify the skills taught in Fundations® Level 1: phonemic awareness; the alphabetic principle; sound mastery; ways to form the key linkages-letter name, formation and sound; phonics and word study; vocabulary; high frequency/trick words; fluency; comprehension strategies; manuscript handwriting, spelling, and punctuation.

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

Prepare a daily Level 1 learning plan and practice lesson activity procedures.

Build a learning focused classroom: maximizing instructional time, learning lesson activities, using questioning to guide student learning and mastery, and encouraging craftsmanship for optimum outcomes.

REGISTRATION FEE: Delaware County School Teacher: $250.00, Out of County Teachers: $325.00 payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AS OF 7/30/20

MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION

  • Max Class Size: 20

20. NONPUBLIC DELAWARE COUNTY SCHOOLS ONLY Wilson Fundations® Level 2 Training

Program: Non-Public Events

Audience: NONPUBLIC DELAWARE COUNTY SCHOOLS STAFFS ONLY - Classroom, Reading Specialists and Special Education Teachers who implement or are beginning to implement the Wilson Fundations� Level 1 literacy program

Dates: 8/7/2020

Closed
**Training will take place virtually. More details will be released closer to training date.**

Target Audience: NONPUBLIC DELAWARE COUNTY SCHOOLS STAFFS ONLY - Classroom, Reading Specialists and Special Education Teachers who implement or are beginning to implement the Wilson Fundations® Level 1 literacy program

Description: The Fundations® Level 2 Workshop provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Fundations® Level 2 curriculum. At the completion of the workshop, attendees will be able to:

Have a solid background knowledge and understanding of the research base supporting the why and how of Fundations® instruction.
Identify the skills taught in Fundations Level 2: phonemic awareness; the alphabetic principle; sound mastery; phonics and word study; vocabulary; high frequency/trick words; fluency; comprehension strategies; spelling and punctuation.
Understand the principles of instruction: explicit, sequential, and cumulative instruction that engages multiple learning modalities with multisensory instruction, repetition, and immediate, specific feedback.
Prepare a daily Level 2 learning plan and practice lesson activity procedures.
Build a learning focused classroom: maximizing instructional time, learning lesson activities, using questioning to guide student learning and mastery, and encouraging craftsmanship for optimum outcomes.

FEE OF $250 WILL BE COVERED BY TITLE II NONPUB FUNDING.***YOU MUST REGISTER YOUR PAYMENT INFORMATION. IF YOU REGISTER AND DO NOT ATTEND OR DO NOT WITHDRAW AT LEAST 1 WEEK PRIOR TO THE START DATE YOU WILL BE CHARGED THE FEE OF $250. NONPUBLIC FUNDING WILL NOT PAY FOR NO-SHOWS***.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AS OF 7/31/20

MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION

  • Max Class Size: 14

21. Wilson Fundations® Level 2 Training

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Classroom, Reading Specialists and Special Education Teachers who implement or are beginning to implement the Wilson Fundations� Level 1 literacy program

Dates: 8/7/2020

Closed
**Training will take place virtually. More details will be released closer to training date.**

Target Audience: Classroom, Reading Specialists and Special Education Teachers who implement or are beginning to implement the Wilson Fundations® Level 1 literacy program

Description: The Fundations® Level 2 Workshop provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Fundations® Level 2 curriculum. At the completion of the workshop, attendees will be able to:

Have a solid background knowledge and understanding of the research base supporting the why and how of Fundations® instruction.
Identify the skills taught in Fundations Level 2: phonemic awareness; the alphabetic principle; sound mastery; phonics and word study; vocabulary; high frequency/trick words; fluency; comprehension strategies; spelling and punctuation.
Understand the principles of instruction: explicit, sequential, and cumulative instruction that engages multiple learning modalities with multisensory instruction, repetition, and immediate, specific feedback.
Prepare a daily Level 2 learning plan and practice lesson activity procedures.
Build a learning focused classroom: maximizing instructional time, learning lesson activities, using questioning to guide student learning and mastery, and encouraging craftsmanship for optimum outcomes.

REGISTRATION FEE: Delaware County School Teachers: $250.00, Out of County Teachers: $325.00 payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AS OF 7/31/20 .

MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION

  • Max Class Size: 16

22. Indicator 13: Effective Practices for Secondary Transition (AM)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Secondary Transition Coordinators

Dates: 8/11/2020

Target Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Secondary Transition Coordinators

Description: This workshop will highlight the requirements of Indicator 13. Participants will have the opportunity to use the Indicator 13 Checklist with a sample IEP, and will have the option to bring their own IEPs.

**PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. NO ADDITIONS WILL BE MADE AFTER THE DEADLINE DATE. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 8/9/20**

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 50

23. Nonpublic Workshop - RESPONSIVE CLASSROOM Training

Program: Non-Public Events

Audience: DELAWARE COUNTY NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATORS K-8 ONLY (ONLY 3 participants max per nonpublic school may register)

Dates: 8/11/2020 to 8/14/2020

Closed
Target Audience: DELAWARE COUNTY NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS EDUCATORS GRADES K-8 ONLY - *** ONLY 3 participants max per nonpublic school may register***

Description: Responsive Classroom is a research-based approach to K-8 teaching that focuses on the strong link between academic success and social-emotional learning. The Responsive Classroom approach to teaching emphasizes academic, social, and emotional growth in a strong school community. That "how" children learn is as important as "what" they learn, and that academic success is inextricably tied to building social-emotional competencies. This workshop will show how educators can become empowered to create experiences that are responsive to the developmental strengths and needs of the students while helping them develop the academic and social skills they need to be successful.

For Delaware County Non-Public schools staff only (ONLY 3 participants max per nonpublic school may register). This workshop is being provided through Non-Public Schools Funding. You must be employed by a Delaware County non-public school to attend this workshop.

Registration sign-in beginning at 8:00am, session begins at 8:30am SHARP. ***YOU MUST ATTEND ALL 4 DAYS FOR CREDIT***.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND-No Credit/attendance recording or materials will be provided without preregistration.

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AS OF AUGUST 2, 2020. PARTICIPATION IS LIMITED-THE SESSION WILL CLOSE EARLIER IF FILLS UP.

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

***THIS TRAINING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY - ONLINE INFORMATION WILL BE SENT AT LEAST 2 HOURS PRIOR TO WORKSHOP***
  • Max Class Size: 30

24. Problem-based Learning with Self Organized Learning Environments (Start SOLE)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 8/11/2020

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, Special Area Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Parents/Community, School Counselors, Librarians

Description: This workshop will explore the instructional practices of Start SOLE, a simple to use, free app that helps facilitate problem-based learning in your classroom. Together we will walk through the SOLE experience from a student lens, discuss best practices for SOLE implementation in a virtual environment, and start planning your very own SOLE for your students.

Zoom link to be provided by Instructor at least 2 hours prior to workshop

REGISTRATION FEE: $35.00 for Delaware County Schools Staff, $45 for out of county. Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order

DCIU STAFF REGISTER USING PURCHASE ORDER PAYMENT TYPE AND YOU MUST ENTER BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 8/10/2020

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 25

25. Indicator 13: Effective Practices for Secondary Transition (PM)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Secondary Transition Coordinators

Dates: 8/11/2020

Target Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, Special Education Teachers, Secondary Transition Coordinators

Description: This workshop will highlight the requirements of Indicator 13. Participants will have the opportunity to use the Indicator 13 Checklist with a sample IEP, and will have the option to bring their own IEPs.

**PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. NO ADDITIONS WILL BE MADE AFTER THE DEADLINE DATE. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 8/9/20**

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 50

26. Acadience/DIBELS Next Training

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals

Dates: 8/12/2020 to 8/13/2020

Target Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals

Description: Participants will receive an overview of Foundational Literacy and how the Acadience and DIBELS Next reading assessments align to the BIG 5. They will also be taught how to administer and score all the Acadience and DIBELS Next subtests.

This is a 2-Day training. Must Attend Both Days

**PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. NO ADDITIONS WILL BE MADE AFTER THE DEADLINE DATE. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 8/7/20**

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 50

27. Technology Tools to Support Virtual Instruction and Learning

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 8/13/2020

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, Special Area Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Parents/Community, School Counselors, Librarians

Description: This workshop will cover the basics of how to select the right virtual tools to support online virtual instruction. We will discuss all the ways technology can enhance teaching and learning, demo some of the most effective tech tools for online instruction, and create plans for implementation that will fit the specific needs of teachers and students.

Zoom link to be provided by Instructor at least 2 hours prior to workshop

REGISTRATION FEE: $35.00 for Delaware County Schools Staff, $45 for out of county. Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order

DCIU STAFF REGISTER USING PURCHASE ORDER PAYMENT TYPE AND YOU MUST ENTER BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 8/12/2020

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 25

28. Using Data to Leverage Systems Change for Beginners

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, MTSS and Data Team Teacher Leaders

Dates: 8/13/2020

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, MTSS and Data Team Teacher Leaders

Description: Review the assessment data you collect and how to use it to inform systems improvement. Identify other data that could replace or supplement your current assessments. Plan how to involve stakeholders in interpreting data to inform their roles.

REGISTRATION FEE: $60.00 for Delaware County Schools Staff, $70 for out of county. Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order

DCIU STAFF REGISTER USING PURCHASE ORDER PAYMENT TYPE AND YOU MUST ENTER BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 8/12/20

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 25

29. AAC Summer Institute: AAC and Literacy (Preschool-Grade 4)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Special Education Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists

Dates: 8/17/2020

Target Audience: Delaware County District Special Education Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists

Description: This workshop will focus on best practices for integrating AAC supports into a wide variety of literacy activities such as shared reading, read alouds, writing and along with others. SLPs are encouraged to attend with their classroom teacher.

**PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. NO ADDITIONS WILL BE MADE AFTER THE DEADLINE DATE. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 8/15/20**

TO BE PROVIDED ONLINE, INSTRUCTOR WILL SEND ZOOM LINK AT LEAST TWO HOURS PRIOR TO START. YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 30

30. aimswebPlus Training

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, School Counselors, Any school staff administering or analyzing benchmark data from aimswebPlus

Dates: 8/17/2020 to 8/18/2020

Target Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Paraprofessionals, School Counselors, Any school staff administering or analyzing benchmark data from aimswebPlus

Description: Participants will learn to administer and score all subtests for Aimsweb Plus from screening to progress monitoring, including goal setting on the Aimsweb data management platform. Participants will also discuss foundational math and literacy skills associated to student assessments.

Desired Outcomes:
1. Overview and practice of administration of Aimsweb Plus probes math and reading
2. Overview and practice with TestNav (Aimsweb software)
3. Overview and practice scoring and interpreting Aimsweb Plus probes in math and reading

TO BE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY. LINK WILL BE SENT BY INSTRUCTOR AT LEAST 2 HOURS PRIOR TO START.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. IF YOU ARE NOT PREREGISTERED ACT 48 WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 8/15/20

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

Currently this is a two -day training, you must attend both days. There will be breakouts, and practice time during these two days, they will not be straight direct instruction for the entire two-day session.
  • Max Class Size: 50

31. AAC Summer Institute: AAC and Literacy Grade 5-High School

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Special Education Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists

Dates: 8/18/2020

Target Audience: Delaware County District Special Education Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists

Description: This workshop will focus on effective strategies to integrate AAC into a wide variety of literacy activities such as shared reading, read alouds, writing and others. SLPs are encouraged to attend with their classroom teacher partners

**PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. NO ADDITIONS WILL BE MADE AFTER THE DEADLINE DATE. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 8/16/20**

TO BE PROVIDED ONLINE, INSTRUCTOR WILL SEND ZOOM LINK AT LEAST TWO HOURS PRIOR TO START. YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 30

32. Google Educator Level 1 Certification Bootcamp

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, Special Area Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Administrative Assistants, School Counselors, Speech Language Pathologists, OTs/PTs, Librarians

Dates: 8/18/2020 to 8/20/2020

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, Special Area Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Administrative Assistants, School Counselors, Speech Language Pathologists, OTs/PTs, Librarians

Description: Go from Google beginner to Certified Educator in three days! This bootcamp prepares educators to take the Google Educator Certification Level 1 Exam through in-depth Google tools training. Participants will develop fluency in GSuite for Education and have direct time practicing with the following: Google Apps, Chrome browser, Docs, Slides, Spreadsheets, Forms, Calendar, Sites, Groups, Gmail, Hangouts, and YouTube. The cost of registration includes the fee for the exam, and time to take the test is built into day three. Please note that participants are responsible for passing the Google exam. DCIU cannot guarantee a passing score.

Zoom link to be provided by Instructor at least 2 hours prior to workshop

REGISTRATION FEE: $125.00 Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order

DCIU STAFF REGISTER USING PURCHASE ORDER PAYMENT TYPE AND YOU MUST ENTER BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 8/16/2020

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 50

33. Curriculum Directors Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County School District Administrators

Dates: 8/18/2020

Target Audience: Delaware County School District Administrators

Description: DCIU holds monthly meetings to facilitate dialogue among leaders across the county who are responsible for curriculum and instruction in their districts. This supports networking and collaborative problem solving. DCIU staff keeps the group abreast of PDE initiatives and requirements, trends in instruction and assessment, and professional development opportunities.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. NO CREDIT PROVIDED IF NOT PREREGISTERED.

Registration by 8/18/2020
  • Max Class Size: 40

34. IEP Writing: Back to Basics!

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Special Education Teachers

Dates: 8/19/2020 to 12/3/2020

Target Audience: Special Education Teachers

Description: Participants will receive an overview of the basic requirements for each part of an Individual Education Plan. This half-day workshop will be followed by 4 monthly PLC meetings which will take a "deep dive" into the following sections: Present Levels of Academic Achievement, Present Levels of Functional Performance, Present Levels of Transition Planning, Goal writing, SDI, and Progress Monitoring

**PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. NO ADDITIONS WILL BE MADE AFTER THE DEADLINE DATE. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 8/18/20**

ONLINE ZOOM INFORMATION WILL BE SEND BY INSTRUCTOR THE PRIOR. YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 50

35. Maximizing the Power of AP Classroom

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Teachers of any College Board Advanced Placement class

Dates: 8/19/2020

Target Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Teachers of any College Board Advanced Placement class

Description: AP Classroom was new from CollegeBoard in 2019-2020. Use this time to learn about all it offers and set up your classes for teaching and learning success in 2020-21!

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. IF YOU ARE NOT PREREGISTERED ACT 48 WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 8/18/20

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 75

36. Supporting Student Success in General Education Setting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Special Area Teachers

Dates: 8/20/2020

Target Audience: Delaware County District General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Special Area Teachers

Description: This training is designed for general education teachers who are supporting students with challenging behaviors throughout the school day. Attendees will be provided guided practice on behavior management strategies to increase successful inclusion.

**PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. NO ADDITIONS WILL BE MADE AFTER THE DEADLINE DATE. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 8/15/20**

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 30

37. ESL 1: Language Acquisition

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Cohort 8 Only - Pennsylvania Educators holding a valid PA Teaching Certificate and accepted into the ESL Specialist Add-on Certificate Program

Dates: 8/24/2020 to 10/30/2020

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: New Cohort 8 Only - Pennsylvania Educators holding a valid PA Teaching Certificate and accepted into the ESL Specialist Add-on Certificate Program.

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

ADMISSION MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR TO REGISTERING FOR THIS COURSE.

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

Required Textbook: "The Language-Rich Classroom: A Research-Based Framework for Teaching English Language Learners." Himmele, Persida and Himmele, William. 2009.

Registration Fee: $600.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $625.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $150.00 per credit. Immaculata Course number EDL 565. Form will be emailed to you if you select this option. Act 48 offered through Immaculata University with this option. Immaculata University fee rates are set by the University and may be subject to change.(Non-refundable-REQUIRED FORM DUE BACK 5 DAYS PRIOR TO COURSE START)
  • Max Class Size: 20

38. Analysis in Action Series Part 1

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: General Education Teachers Special Education Teachers

Dates: 8/24/2020

Target Audience: General Education Teachers Special Education Teachers

Description: Join us for this 3-part series to deepen your understanding of analysis in literature and nonfiction texts. Participants will understand the skills and steps needed to take students to analysis, apply skills in creating lessons and units, and reflect and revise lessons based on student results.

First Session: participants will create a lesson that applies strategies of close reading and analytical thinking.

REGISTRATION FEE: $35.00 Delaware County Staff, $45.00 Out of County, Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order

DCIU STAFF REGISTER USING PURCHASE ORDER PAYMENT TYPE AND YOU MUST ENTER BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 8/23/20

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 30

39. Disciplinary Literacy Series: Reading in the Content Areas - Day 1

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County Building Administrators General Education Teachers

Dates: 8/24/2020

Target Audience: Delaware County Building Administrators General Education Teachers

Description: Join us in this 3-part series where participants will delve into the exploration and application of disciplinary literacy in various subject areas. The series will guide educators in:
- defining disciplinary literacy and how it differs from content reading
-identify and explain the unique literacy skills and approaches to the participant's subject area
-create plans for strategies and instruction to implement between sessions
-work with other area content area educators to develop and share materials

REGISTRATION FEE: $35.00 Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order

DCIU STAFF REGISTER USING PURCHASE ORDER PAYMENT TYPE AND YOU MUST ENTER BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 8/23/20

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 50

40. High Leverage Practices to Support Students in Math Grades K-8: Developing A Scope and Sequence for Intensive Intervention (AM)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County Districts General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Math Interventionist, Math Coaches

Dates: 8/24/2020

New
Target Audience: Delaware County Districts General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Math Interventionist, Math Coaches

Description: Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the importance of providing intensive intervention in math using the predictive nature of early math scores and potential school and adult outcomes for students with learning difficulties in math. 2. Identify foundational math strands that students need to know across grade levels. 3. Begin to identify content and sequencing for intensive intervention in math.

Overview: Intensive instruction has been identified as a high-leverage practice in special education, and DBI is a research-based approach to delivering intensive instruction (NCII, 2013). This workshop provides learners with an opportunity to extend their understanding of intensive instruction through exposure to DBI in mathematics. We will discuss the importance of intensive intervention for students with learning difficulties in math and foundational content students need to master K-8.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. IF YOU ARE NOT PREREGISTERED ACT 48 WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 8/23/2020

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 30

41. High Leverage Practices to Support Students in Math Grades K-8: Developing A Scope and Sequence for Intensive Intervention (PM)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County Districts General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Math Interventionist, Math Coaches

Dates: 8/24/2020

New
Target Audience: Delaware County Districts General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Math Interventionist, Math Coaches

Description: Learning Outcomes: 1. Describe the importance of providing intensive intervention in math using the predictive nature of early math scores and potential school and adult outcomes for students with learning difficulties in math. 2. Identify foundational math strands that students need to know across grade levels. 3. Begin to identify content and sequencing for intensive intervention in math.

Overview: Intensive instruction has been identified as a high-leverage practice in special education, and DBI is a research-based approach to delivering intensive instruction (NCII, 2013). This workshop provides learners with an opportunity to extend their understanding of intensive instruction through exposure to DBI in mathematics. We will discuss the importance of intensive intervention for students with learning difficulties in math and foundational content students need to master K-8.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. IF YOU ARE NOT PREREGISTERED ACT 48 WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 8/23/2020

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 30

42. English Learner Identification and Reclassification

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators

Dates: 8/25/2020

Target Audience: District Administrators

Description: English learner status must be determined, reported and communicated within 30 days of enrollment at the start of the school year and within 14 days during the school year. This session presents Pennsylvania's statewide required process for identification and reclassification of English Learners. It will share best practices and helpful resources to ensure effective and timely processes, training of staff, and communication related to students' EL status. Participants will be able to explain and implement the identification process using the associated PDE documents. They will also be able to report English learner specific demographic data elements to PIMS to support funding and accountability determinations.

Zoom link to be provided by Instructor at least 2 hours prior to workshop

REGISTRATION FEE: $35.00 for Delaware County Schools Staff, $45 for out of county. Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order

DCIU STAFF REGISTER USING PURCHASE ORDER PAYMENT TYPE AND YOU MUST ENTER BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 8/24/2020

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 30

43. ESL 5: Professionalism

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Pennsylvania Educators holding a valid PA Teaching Certificate in the current ESL Cohort 7

Dates: 8/26/2020 to 10/7/2020

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience:Pennsylvania Educators holding a valid PA Teaching Certificate

This course is only open to those in the current ESL Cohort 7

ESL SPECIALIST ADD-ON CERTIFICATE GUIDELINES LINK BELOW,
(CLICK HERE)ESL SPECIALIST ADD-ON

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

Registration Fee: $200.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $225.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course (fee charged at registration)

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

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $150.00 per credit. Immaculata Course number EDL 561. Form will be emailed to you if you.
  • Max Class Size: 20

44. ESL Fieldwork Experience-Cohort 7 ONLY

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Open to DCIU ESL Cohort 6 Students

Dates: 8/26/2020 to 12/2/2020

Target Audience: Open to DCIU ESL Cohort 7 Students ONLY (began program 8/21/2019)

Description: This course is required for ESL students completing the fieldwork portion of the cohort. It is open to Cohort 7 students.

ACTIVITY RUNNING FROM AUGUST 26, 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 2, 2020. Registration Fee: $450.00 (Late fee of $475.00 if registering one week or less prior to start) Fees charged at registration. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 8/25/2020, YOU MUST BE PREREGISTERED.

Credits: 90 Act 48 Hours. NOT ELIGIBLE FOR CPE CREDIT HOURS AND IMMACULATA CREDIT.
  • Max Class Size: 20

45. 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: 8/26/2020

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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: $45.00 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.

**COVID STATEMENT: Participants will be required to wear a mask or face covering throughout the training and will be required to take their temperature prior to the training. Any participant with a fever of 99.5 or demonstrating any symptoms of illness will be required to withdraw from the training and reschedule for a different date.**
  • Max Class Size: 20

46. Diversifying Texts: Equity in Classroom Literature (AM)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 8/26/2020

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

Description: Based on the work of Professor Rudine Sims Bishop, participants will apply the mirrors, windows, and sliding glass door technique to their classroom libraries. Teachers consider whose voices are heard and whose voices might not be represented in the classroom literature. Participants will examine current classroom literature compared to demographics, explore aspects of approaching diversity in text, and understand where to apply concepts learned in current curriculum

REGISTRATION FEE: $35.00 Delaware County Staff, $45 Out of County, Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order

DCIU STAFF REGISTER USING PURCHASE ORDER PAYMENT TYPE AND YOU MUST ENTER BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 8/25/2020

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 30

47. Just Words® Introductory Workshop

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 8/26/2020 to 8/27/2020

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

Description: This 10-hour workshop provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Wilson Just Words® curriculum. At the completion of the workshop, attendees will be able to:

Understand the research base of the why and how of Just Words® instruction.
Understand the principles of instruction: explicit, sequential and cumulative instruction that incorporates review, repetition, feedback, and multisensory instruction to engage multiple learning styles.
Identify the skills taught in Just Words®: word study (phonemic awareness, six basic syllable types in English, spelling rules, common Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes), vocabulary study, and high frequency words.
Properly identify and group students.
Use the Instructor Manual's Unit structure and materials, prepare a daily learning plan, and practice lesson activity procedures.
Administer Progress Checks at the beginning of each Unit and Unit Tests at the end in order to assess students' progress.

TO BE CONDUCTED ONLINE. ONLINE ACCESS INFO WILL BE SENT DAY PRIOR TO WORKSHOP

REGISTRATION FEE: Delaware County School Staff: $500.00, Out of County Teachers: $575.00 payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AS OF AUGUST 20, 2020, or earlier if workshop fills up prior to that date.

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION TO RECEIVE CREDIT

  • Max Class Size: 20

48. Nonpublic Workshop: Just Words® Introductory Workshop

Program: Non-Public Events

Audience: Delaware County NonPublic School Teachers and Educational Administrators

Dates: 8/26/2020 to 8/27/2020

Target Audience: Delaware County NonPublic Schools Teachers and Educational Administrators

Description: This 10-hour workshop provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Wilson Just Words® curriculum. At the completion of the workshop, attendees will be able to:

Understand the research base of the why and how of Just Words® instruction.
Understand the principles of instruction: explicit, sequential and cumulative instruction that incorporates review, repetition, feedback, and multisensory instruction to engage multiple learning styles.
Identify the skills taught in Just Words®: word study (phonemic awareness, six basic syllable types in English, spelling rules, common Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes), vocabulary study, and high frequency words.
Properly identify and group students.
Use the Instructor Manual's Unit structure and materials, prepare a daily learning plan, and practice lesson activity procedures.
Administer Progress Checks at the beginning of each Unit and Unit Tests at the end in order to assess students' progress.

TO BE CONDUCTED ONLINE. ONLINE INFO WILL BE SENT DAY PRIOR TO WORKSHOP.

Credit: 10 Hrs Act 48

Registration fee: $500 - Must register with a credit card. If you do not attend and do not withdraw at least 2 WEEKS prior to the start date YOUR CARD WILL BE CHARGED THE $500 REGISTRATION FEE. Nonpublic funding will not cover no-shows.

You must be employed by a Delaware County Nonpublic School (NOT DCIU Staff) to register here and attend.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AS OF AUGUST 20. 2020, or earlier if workshop fills up prior to that date.

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT

  • Max Class Size: 10

49. Diversifying Texts: Equity in Classroom Literature (PM)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 8/26/2020

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

Description: Based on the work of Professor Rudine Sims Bishop, participants will apply the mirrors, windows, and sliding glass door technique to their classroom libraries. Teachers consider whose voices are heard and whose voices might not be represented in the classroom literature. Participants will examine current classroom literature compared to demographics, explore aspects of approaching diversity in text, and understand where to apply concepts learned in current curriculum

REGISTRATION FEE: $35.00 Delaware County Staff, $45 Out of County, Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order

DCIU STAFF REGISTER USING PURCHASE ORDER PAYMENT TYPE AND YOU MUST ENTER BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 8/25/2020

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 30

50. Building Online Learning Environments

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: K-12 Educators and Administrators (NOTE: This course is not eligible for Act 45 administrator credit )

Dates: 8/27/2020 to 9/16/2020

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 20100208
Audience: K-12 Educators and Administrators (NOTE: This course is not eligible for Act 45 administrator credit)

Description: Constructing online learning environments adds valuable communication to the collective learning community. Stakeholders, parents, students and administration can now have transparency into the classroom and collectively assist in the success of our students. Furthermore, digital instruction and learning has become a critical component to the pedagogy of all educators regardless of career level or experience. This course will provide participants with the tools needed to connect, collaborate, and create flexible online learning environments in order to meet the growing need for blended, hybrid and virtual learning.

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): $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. May count towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency.

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $150.00 per credit. Form will be emailed to you if you select this option. Immaculata University fee rates are set by the University and may be subject to change. (Non-refundable)

COURSES WILL NOT BE MARKED COMPLETED AND CREDIT WILL NOT BE AWARDED PRIOR TO A COURSE ENDING DATE.
  • Max Class Size: 20

51. WIDA Early Years: Effective Communication Strategies for Multilingual Learners (AM)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 8/28/2020

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers

Description: This PQAS - approved module is based on WIDA Early Years Essential Actions#8 and #14. Participants will identify and applly developmentally appropriate academic language demands for routines, social interactions and learning experiences for multingual learners of preschool age. They will be able to create, implement, and facilitate meaningful opportunities for multilingual learners to develop language.

Zoom link to be provided by Instructor at least 2 hours prior to workshop

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 8/27/2020

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 30

52. WIDA Early Years: Effective Communication Strategies for Multilingual Learners (PM)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 8/28/2020

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers

Description: This PQAS - approved module is based on WIDA Early Years Essential Actions#8 and #14. Participants will identify and applly developmentally appropriate academic language demands for routines, social interactions and learning experiences for multingual learners of preschool age. They will be able to create, implement, and facilitate meaningful opportunities for multilingual learners to develop language.

Zoom link to be provided by Instructor at least 2 hours prior to workshop

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 8/27/2020

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 30

53. Nonpublic Inservice - Trauma Informed Classroom Training

Program: Non-Public Events

Audience: DELAWARE COUNTY NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS (teachers, administrators, paraprofessional and support staff in education) ONLY

Dates: 9/3/2020

Target Audience: DELAWARE COUNTY NON-PUBLIC SCHOOLS (teachers, administrators, paraprofessional and support staff in education) ONLY

Description: Trauma Informed Classroom Training, Providing foundational in-depth knowledge of the latest neuroscience with practical tools to apply immediately.

Topics to be addressed: Brain Basics/Brain Level, Brain Plasticity, Trauma and ACEs, Trauma's Impact on the Brain, Regulation Tools, Brain Breaks, Relationships, Safe Environments, Working with Dysregulated students and Reasoning

For Delaware County Non-Public schools staff only. This workshop is being provided through Non-Public Schools Funding. You must be employed by a Delaware County non-public school to attend this workshop.

Session begins at 9:00 SHARP.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND-No Credit/attendance recording or materials will be provided without preregistration.

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AS OF AUGUST 27, 2020, OR WHEN REGISTRATION IS FULL

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

***TRAINING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY***
  • Max Class Size: 150

54. Trauma Informed Classroom Training

Program: Inservices

Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Paraprofessional and Support Staff in Education

Dates: 9/3/2020

IF YOU ARE FROM A NONPUBLIC SCHOOL PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS SAME WORKSHOP USING THIS REGISTRATION SITE: Nonpublic Schools Staff Registration

Target Audience: DELAWARE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS ONLY

Target Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Paraprofessional and Support Staff in Education

Description: Trauma Informed Classroom Training, Providing foundational in-depth knowledge of the latest neuroscience with practical tools to apply immediately.

Topics to be addressed: Brain Basics/Brain Level, Brain Plasticity, Trauma and ACEs, Trauma's Impact on the Brain, Regulation Tools, Brain Breaks, Relationships, Safe Environments, Working with Dysregulated students and Reasoning

Registration Fee: Delaware County Schools Staff $100.00, Out of County $125.00, payable by Credit Card or School Purchase Order

DCIU STAFF REGISTER THROUGH USING PURCHASE ORDER PAYMENT TYPE AND YOU MUST ENTER A BUDGET CODE PROVIDED BY YOUR PROGRAM AS THE PO NUMBER.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND-No Credit/attendance recording or materials will be provided without preregistration.

Session begins at 9:00 SHARP.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND - No Credit/attendance recording or materials will be provided without preregistration.

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AS OF AUGUST 27, 2020, OR WHEN REGISTRATION IS FULL

***TRAINING WILL BE HELD VIRTUALLY R***
  • Max Class Size: 50

55. Increase Student Engagement Through Positive Behavior Principles: Remote Learning Edition (Noon)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, Behavior Analysts, School Psychologists

Dates: 9/3/2020

Target Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, Speech Language Pathologists, OTs/PTs

Description:Whether you're providing virtual synchronous, asynchronous, or a combination of learning options, join us for an hour to chat about techniques to increase student engagement in remote learning. We want to create an environment where students, teachers, and families feel things are more safe, predictable, and positive.

TO BE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY. LINK WILL BE SENT BY INSTRUCTOR AT LEAST 2 HOURS PRIOR TO START.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. IF YOU ARE NOT PREREGISTERED ACT 48 WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 9/1/20

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 50

56. Paraeducator Workshop: A Guide to Special Education for New Paraprofessionals

Program: Paraeducator Trainings

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

Dates: 9/3/2020

New
Target Audience: DISTRICT PARAEDUCATORS ONLY (MUST be a PARAEDUCATOR)
NOT OPEN TO DCIU STAFF

Description: New paraprofessionals will be given an overview of special education language and acronyms. Participants will learn general strategies that are effective for meeting the needs of all learners and about Intermediate Unit services. They will also learn a basic overview of the IEP process and how to support the teacher within the classroom setting..

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR CREDIT - YOU WILL NOT BE ADDED FOR CREDIT SHOULD YOU ATTEND WITHOUT PREREGISTERING - YOU MUST PREREGISTER BY 9/2/20.

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 25

57. ELD Team Monthly Meetings

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: DCIU ELD Teachers

Dates: 9/3/2020

New
Target Audience: DCIU ELD Teachers

Description: DCIU ELD teachers meet monthly for information, training, and collaboration to support implementation of an effective LIEP for English learners. Participants will be able to implement ELD Program policy and procedures, apply effective practices to their instruction, and collaborate with colleagues.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES ONE DAY PRIOR

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 30

58. Increase Student Engagement Through Positive Behavior Principles: Remote Learning Edition (Evening)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, Behavior Analysts, School Psychologists

Dates: 9/3/2020

Target Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, Speech Language Pathologists, OTs/PTs

Description:Whether you're providing virtual synchronous, asynchronous, or a combination of learning options, join us for an hour to chat about techniques to increase student engagement in remote learning. We want to create an environment where students, teachers, and families feel things are more safe, predictable, and positive.

TO BE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY. LINK WILL BE SENT BY INSTRUCTOR AT LEAST 2 HOURS PRIOR TO START.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. IF YOU ARE NOT PREREGISTERED ACT 48 WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 9/1/20

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 50

59. Safety Care Consultation and Practice

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County Districts and IU Building Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, Special Area Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Administrative Assistants, School Counselors, Speech Language Pathologists, OTs/PTs, School Psychologists, Behavior Analysts

Dates: 9/8/2020

Target Audience: Delaware County Districts and IU Building Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, Special Area Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Administrative Assistants, School Counselors, Speech Language Pathologists, OTs/PTs, School Psychologists, Behavior Analysts

Description: These monthly sessions are intended for currently certified Safety Care Specialists. The topic of the session will be determined by the needs of the individual participants. Some possible topics covered might be: (1) individual consultation for different situations in a classroom or building; (2) to learn additional techniques from the "High Severity Behaviors" curriculum, not covered in the core curriculum training; or (3) to refresh skills on physical management. Certified Safety Care Specialists will be able to practice skills or ask questions, thus resulting in higher fidelity of implementation of the curriculum.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 9/7/2020

This session provided online, Zoom link to provided by instructor at least 2 hours prior to start. YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 15

60. Best Practices for developing an effective FBA and Positive Behavior Support Plan (4 1/2 Days Option)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, Psychologists

Dates: 9/9/2020 to 12/2/2020

Target Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, Psychologists

Description: Participants will be provided with the procedural steps for conducting a Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA). Participants will practice analyzing data to formulate a hypothesis that will guide in the development of a Positive behavior support plan. Focus will be on understanding how antecedent and consequence strategies are best used to support the identified replacement skill.

**PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. NO ADDITIONS WILL BE MADE AFTER THE DEADLINE DATE. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 9/4/20**

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 30

61. 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: 9/10/2020 to 9/11/2020

New
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: $55.00 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

**COVID STATEMENT: Participants will be required to wear a mask or face covering throughout the training and will be required to take their temperature prior to the training. Any participant with a fever of 99.5 or demonstrating any symptoms of illness will be required to withdraw from the training and reschedule for a different date.**
  • Max Class Size: 20

62. Cultivating Practices for Formative Language Assessment

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: DCIU District ELL Teachers

Dates: 9/10/2020 to 5/13/2021

New
Target Audience: DCIU District ELL Teachers

Description: This series designed by the WIDA Consortium, engages participants in a deep dive into research-based practices for formative assessment of language. Each month, participants will receive training focused on a key concept or practice related to formative assessment of language, implement that concept and practice in their classroom over the course of the month, then debrief with colleagues. Participants will learn and implement a formative language assessment protocol, founded in WIDA's can-do philosophy and asset-based perspective. Throughout the series, participants will use language goals, success criteria, and models of language use to increase effectiveness of formative assessment and student feedback.

FIRST TWO DATES ARE ONLINE SESSIONS

REGISTRATION FEE: $140.00 Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order

DCIU ELD and Consortium member ELD teachers will be covered by DCIU Title III funds - Register using Purchase Order option and enter Consortium as PO information.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 9/8/2020

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 30

63. DCIU Writing for Professionals

Program: DCIU Staff Only Events

Audience: FOR DCIU EMPLOYED Building Administrators, Administrative Assistants, Supervisors

Dates: 9/14/2020 to 10/26/2020

New
Target Audience: FOR DCIU EMPLOYED Building Administrators, Administrative Assistants, Supervisors

Description: MUST BE EMPLOYEE OF DCIU. The role of educators, supervisors, paraprofessionals, and administrative assistants demands precision of communication for organizational dynamics and legal accuracy. Understanding when and how to communicate utilizing the nuances of the English language supports the efficacy of these professionals. Learning in a relevant, job-embedded manner supports use of these practices. In this course, you will learn the nuances of communication modes, reinforce grammar, and utilize actual job communication for assessment.

REGISTRATION FEE: $300.00 DCIU STAFF REGISTER USING PURCHASE ORDER PAYMENT TYPE AND YOU MUST ENTER BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 9/13/2020

  • Max Class Size: 30

64. DCIU Writing for Professionals

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: FOR DCIU EMPLOYED Building Administrators, Administrative Assistants, Supervisors

Dates: 9/14/2020 to 10/26/2020

New
Target Audience: FOR DCIU EMPLOYED Building Administrators, Administrative Assistants, Supervisors

Description: MUST BE EMPLOYEE OF DCIU. The role of educators, supervisors, paraprofessionals, and administrative assistants demands precision of communication for organizational dynamics and legal accuracy. Understanding when and how to communicate utilizing the nuances of the English language supports the efficacy of these professionals. Learning in a relevant, job-embedded manner supports use of these practices. In this course, you will learn the nuances of communication modes, reinforce grammar, and utilize actual job communication for assessment.

REGISTRATION FEE: $300.00 DCIU STAFF REGISTER USING PURCHASE ORDER PAYMENT TYPE AND YOU MUST ENTER BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 9/13/2020

  • Max Class Size: 30

65. Coaches Series: Effective PBIS Data Meetings (AM)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, Behavior Analysts, School Psychologists

Dates: 9/15/2020

Target Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, Behavior Analysts, School Psychologists

Description: School-wide PBIS teams should operate as problem-solving teams focused on addressing and modifying student behavior. This training will review a variety of problem-solving meeting models targeted at making PBIS Teams more effective and efficient with a focus on data. DCIU external coaches can consult on building-specific questions after the two-hour training.

TO BE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY. LINK WILL BE SENT BY INSTRUCTOR AT LEAST 2 HOURS PRIOR TO START.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. IF YOU ARE NOT PREREGISTERED ACT 48 WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 9/14/20

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 60

66. Educating English Learners: An Academy for District and School Leaders

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: DCIU District Administrators, Building Administrators

Dates: 9/15/2020

New
Target Audience: DCIU District Administrators, Building Administrators

Description: This annual academy supports administrators at the district or school level to build their capacity to implement and oversee an effective language instruction educational program (LIEP) for English learners. Quarterly sessions focus on essential program components, timely administrative tasks, and resources and tools to support oversight. Timelines, go-to's and how -to's are provided

REGISTRATION FEE: $35.00 Delaware County Districts, $45.00 out of county, Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF ONE DAY PRIOR

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 30

67. Maximizing the Power of AP Classroom

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Teachers of any College Board Advanced Placement class

Dates: 9/15/2020

Target Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Teachers of any College Board Advanced Placement class

Description: AP Classroom was new from CollegeBoard in 2019-2020. Use this time to learn about all it offers and set up your classes for teaching and learning success in 2020-21!

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. IF YOU ARE NOT PREREGISTERED ACT 48 WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 9/14/20

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 75

68. Coaches Series: Effective PBIS Data Meetings (PM)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, Behavior Analysts, School Psychologists

Dates: 9/15/2020

Target Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, Behavior Analysts, School Psychologists

Description: School-wide PBIS teams should operate as problem-solving teams focused on addressing and modifying student behavior. This training will review a variety of problem-solving meeting models targeted at making PBIS Teams more effective and efficient with a focus on data. DCIU external coaches can consult on building-specific questions after the two-hour training.

TO BE CONDUCTED VIRTUALLY. LINK WILL BE SENT BY INSTRUCTOR AT LEAST 2 HOURS PRIOR TO START.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. IF YOU ARE NOT PREREGISTERED ACT 48 WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 9/14/20

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 60

69. Nonpublic Workshop: PBIS Overview- Delco Nonpublic school staff ONLY

Program: Non-Public Events

Audience: Delco nonpublic staff ONLY

Dates: 9/15/2020

Target Audience: Delco nonpublic staff ONLY

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

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. IF YOU ARE NOT PREREGISTERED ACT 48 WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 9/14/20

**YOU MUST BE EMPLOYED BY A DELAWARE COUNTY NONPUBLIC SCHOOL TO ATTEND**. YOU MUST ARRIVE ON TIME AND ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 40

70. A New Look at Working with Students with Autism

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 9/16/2020 to 10/6/2020

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: $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 $150.00 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
  • Max Class Size: 11

71. ADHD in Education

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 9/16/2020 to 10/6/2020

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): $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 $150.00 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: 11

72. Building Online Learning Environments

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: K-12 Educators and Administrators (NOTE: This course is not eligible for Act 45 administrator credit )

Dates: 9/16/2020 to 10/6/2020

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 20100208
Audience: K-12 Educators and Administrators (NOTE: This course is not eligible for Act 45 administrator credit)

Description: Constructing online learning environments adds valuable communication to the collective learning community. Stakeholders, parents, students and administration can now have transparency into the classroom and collectively assist in the success of our students. Furthermore, digital instruction and learning has become a critical component to the pedagogy of all educators regardless of career level or experience. This course will provide participants with the tools needed to connect, collaborate, and create flexible online learning environments in order to meet the growing need for blended, hybrid and virtual learning.

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): $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. May count towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency.

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $150.00 per credit. Form will be emailed to you if you select this option. Immaculata University fee rates are set by the University and may be subject to change. (Non-refundable)

COURSES WILL NOT BE MARKED COMPLETED AND CREDIT WILL NOT BE AWARDED PRIOR TO A COURSE ENDING DATE.
  • Max Class Size: 20

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

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 9/16/2020 to 10/6/2020

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.

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): $450.00 (Late fee of $475.00 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 $150.00 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: 20

74. Gifted Education in Pennsylvania: Regulations, Protocols and Resources

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Gifted Educators

Dates: 9/16/2020 to 10/13/2020

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 20090277
Audience: Gifted Educators

Description: This 1 credit course is designed to provide teachers and administrators with an understanding of the requirements for gifted programming in Pennsylvania public schools. Participants will learn how to stay in compliance through a detailed look at the law, guidelines, forms, and timelines. The gifted facilitated self-assessment instrument will provide the basis for a discussion of state monitoring and the development of programs and protocols to assist gifted students in reaching their potential. Programming resources will be shared.
This course module is the first of a series of gifted education modules that are designed to be taken sequentially; however, this class is not a prerequisite for Writing Effective GIEPs parts 1 or 2.

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): $150.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $175.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

Credits: One (1) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credit, 30 Act 48 Hours. Can be used for Level II Certification, Act 48, and Master's Equivalency purposes.

Please Note: This is NOT a University Level Graduate Course.

COURSES WILL NOT BE MARKED COMPLETED AND CREDIT WILL NOT BE AWARDED PRIOR TO A COURSE ENDING DATE.
  • Max Class Size: 15

75. Google Tools for Educators

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: K-12 Educators and Administrators (NOTE: This course is not eligible for Act 45 administrator credit)

Dates: 9/16/2020 to 10/6/2020

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: K-12 Educators and Administrators (NOTE: This course is not eligible for Act 45 administrator credit)

Description: PDE COURSE This course will help participants learn Google's GSuite web based software as a technical and educational solution to empower themselves and students to develop authentic, relevant, and digital learning. The number of software solutions offered for free by Google is growing rapidly and there are countless applications for the classroom to integrate or move to virtual. Course participants will develop technological skills and pedagogical capacities in the core GSuite applications and showcase those skill in a final course project of the participants' choosing.

Registration Fee (CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): $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. May count towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $150.00 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)

COURSES WILL NOT BE MARKED COMPLETED AND CREDIT WILL NOT BE AWARDED PRIOR TO A COURSE ENDING DATE.
  • Max Class Size: 20

76. Implementing Trauma-Informed Practices in Schools and Classrooms

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: ALL

Dates: 9/16/2020 to 9/29/2020

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): $150.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $175.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

Credits: One (1) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) In-service credit, 30 Act 48 Hours. Can count towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency.

Note: This is not a Graduate Credit course.
  • Max Class Size: 20

77. Public Education and the Law: Student Rights

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Teachers and school district central office administrators such as curriculum directors, special education supervisors, etc. charged with setting policy and advising staff members, as well as athletic coaches and school board members. Although this course is not eligible for Act 45 PIL credit, it would also be useful to school principals.

Dates: 9/16/2020 to 9/29/2020

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: This course is designed for teachers and school district central office administrators such as curriculum directors, special education supervisors, etc. charged with setting policy and advising staff members, as well as athletic coaches and school board members. Although this course is not eligible for Act 45 PIL credit, it would also be useful to school principals.

Description: PDE COURSE # 20100002 This course is designed to provide participants with knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of student rights in the public education environment. The course will begin with an examination of the watershed case Tinker v. Des Moines Independent Community School District (decided in 1969), which marked the first time the Supreme Court recognized the First Amendment free speech rights of public school students. Course participants will then examine the wide array of disputes involving student rights that followed Tinker, such as challenges to school rules and discipline, whether on campus or off, to disputes over the Fourth and First Amendment rights of students, to litigation dealing with sexual harassment.

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): $150.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $175.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

Please Note: Please Note: This is NOT a University Level Graduate Course
  • Max Class Size: 20

78. Strategies for Challenging Student Behaviors

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: ALL

Dates: 9/16/2020 to 10/6/2020

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: ALL

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

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): $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. May count towards Level II Certification and Master's Equivalency.

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $150.00 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: 20

79. Teacher Effectiveness: Planning and Preparation

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Teacher Effectiveness targets K-12 educators and administrators who want to deepen their own understanding of effective instructional practices as measured by Charlotte Danielson´s Framework for Teaching (FFT).

Dates: 9/16/2020 to 9/29/2020

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 20120153
Audience: Teacher Effectiveness targets K-12 educators and administrators who want to deepen their own understanding of effective instructional practices as measured by Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching (FFT).

Description: This course will provide a detailed examination of Domain I: Planning and Preparation and its use in teacher evaluation. Through this course, educators will develop a thorough understanding of Domain I components and how mastery of planning and preparation concepts will lead to increased effective instruction and, in turn, increased student achievement.

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): $150.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $175.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $150.00 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: 15

80. POWER AAC

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Special Education Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists

Dates: 9/16/2020 to 4/14/2021

Target Audience: Delaware County District Special Education Teachers, Early Childhood Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists

Description: This is a series of workshops that is based on the POWER AAC modules developed by Gail Van Tatenhove for PaTTAN. The POWER AAC series is designed to build the capacity of school personnel to improve communication skills and provide flexible, generative vocabulary for students who need or use AAC. It is most effective for teams of teachers, SLPs, and other key service providers to participate to allow for planning and implementation of target strategies.

This series of trainings also includes onsight coaching and consultation opportunities for teams.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 9/14/20

TO BE PROVIDED VIRTUALLY OR ON-SITE. INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE ZOOM LINK AT LEAST 2 HOURS PRIOR TO TRAINING
  • Max Class Size: 10

81. Teachers of English Learners Networking

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: English Language Development Teachers, General Education Teachers

Dates: 9/17/2020

Target Audience: English Language Development Teachers, General Education Teachers

Description: A networking opportunity "for teachers of ELs by teachers of ELs", these monthly meetings for teachers create a platform to seek and share expertise and engage in collegial discussion around current research, initiatives, and trends affecting the teaching and learning of English learners and immigrants. Participants will learn from and contribute to countywide expertise related to the teaching and learning of English learners. They will also build collegial and collaborative relationships with other teachers of English learners in Delaware County.

Yearly meeting fee must have been paid

This meeting on Zoom, link will be sent by instructor 2 hours prior to session.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 9/16/20

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT

  • Max Class Size: 30

82. Paraeducator Workshop: Foundational Literacy Skills

Program: Paraeducator Trainings

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

Dates: 9/17/2020

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

Description: Participants will be guided through the essential components of foundational literacy, including print concepts, phonological awareness, phonics/word recognition, and fluency. Using these skills, participants will design instructional strategies to address their students' needs.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR CREDIT - YOU WILL NOT BE ADDED FOR CREDIT SHOULD YOU ATTEND WITHOUT PREREGISTERING - YOU MUST PREREGISTER BY 9/15/20.

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

  • Max Class Size: 15

83. Civics Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Open to Teachers of Civics

Dates: 9/21/2020

Target Audience: Open to Teachers of Civics

Description: Join educators and curriculum planners across Delaware County in a professional learning community focused on the three pillars of civics education: knowledge, skills, and actions. Pursue ongoing work of implementing a robust curriculum, which involves and exposes students at each grade level, based in the Pennsylvania Academic Standards populated with resources curated by the Department of Education.

Yearly meeting fee must have been paid

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 9/20/20

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT

  • Max Class Size: 50

84. DCIU PIIC Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County Instructional coaches and teachers who have dedicated instructional coaching time in their work day

Dates: 9/22/2020

Target Audience: Delaware County Instructional coaches and teachers who have dedicated instructional coaching time in their work day

Description: The Delaware County Pennsylvania Institute for Instructional Coaches (PIIC) Network meets monthly to discuss recent trends and initiatives in instructional coaching, as well as how to build capacity through effective coaching.

REGISTRATION FEE: $35.00 Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order

DCIU STAFF REGISTER USING PURCHASE ORDER PAYMENT TYPE AND YOU MUST ENTER BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 9/21/20

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 50

85. DCIU Title III Consortium Quarterly Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: DCIU District Administrators, Building Administrators, Title III Consortium Member LEAs

Dates: 9/22/2020

Target Audience: DCIU District Administrators, Building Administrators, Title III Consortium Member LEAs

Description: The DCIU serves as the Title III Consortium Lead for schools that receive federal Title III funds. As Consortium fiscal lead and partner, DCIU coordinates Title III activities, ensuring funds are spent to carry out goals in the application and benefit of all consortium members. Qurterly meetings support collaboration and transparency. Participants will engage with member LEAs to determine Consortium activities and facilitate planning. They will also receive federal and state updates to support program oversight and compliance.

Registration Fee: Free, for DCIU Consortium Members Only

YOU MUST BE PREREGISTERED TO ATTEND AND TO RECEIVE CREDIT. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 9/21/20
  • Max Class Size: 30

86. DCIU LIEP Quarterly Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Building and District Administrators of DCIU’s LIEP

Dates: 9/22/2020

Target Audience: Building and District Administrators of DCIU's LIEP

Description: The DCIU English Language Development Program provides direct English language development instruction for students in Delaware County schools who are English learners (ELs). Quarterly meetings with district leadership support collaboration, coordination, and communication to ensure effective implementation of the language instruction educational program (LIEP). Participants will describe the goals and key components of the LIEP for English learners and support its effective implementation across district buildings.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES ONE DAY PRIOR

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT

  • Max Class Size: 30

87. AS/Life Skills Network Meetings

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Special Education Teachers

Dates: 9/22/2020

Target Audience: Delaware County District Special Education Teachers

Description: n each session the attendees will learn about a targeted technique or concept to increase student participation, while decreasing behaviors of concern. The techniques will be taught, modeled, discussed for practical implementation in both face to face instruction and virtual instruction, and practice opportunities will be provided. Topic: Building Relationships with families and students.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. IF YOU ARE NOT PREREGISTERED ACT 48 WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. MUST ATTEND ENTIRE SESSION. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 9/23/2020
  • Max Class Size: 30

88. 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: 9/23/2020 to 10/13/2020

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): $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 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 $150.00 per credit. Form will be emailed to you for 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: 11

89. 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: 9/23/2020 to 10/13/2020

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): $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) 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 $150.00 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: 11

90. 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: 9/23/2020 to 10/13/2020

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): $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 $150.00 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: 11

91. Curriculum Directors Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County School District Administrators

Dates: 9/23/2020

Target Audience: Delaware County School District Administrators

Description: DCIU holds monthly meetings to facilitate dialogue among leaders across the county who are responsible for curriculum and instruction in their districts. This supports networking and collaborative problem solving. DCIU staff keeps the group abreast of PDE initiatives and requirements, trends in instruction and assessment, and professional development opportunities.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. NO CREDIT PROVIDED IF NOT PREREGISTERED.

Registration by 9/23/20
  • Max Class Size: 40

92. Using Fall 2020 Benchmarks to Drive Spring 2021 Keystone Success

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Teacher leaders, MTSS or Data Team Leaders

Dates: 9/24/2020

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Teacher leaders, MTSS or Data Team Leaders

Description: The morning provides instruction on using data to inform grouping and instructional practices to achieve success on the Keystone exams. The afternoon workshop format allows time for you to analyze data and create student groups and intervention materials aligned to eligible content. Please bring any data you have to use in the afternoon workshop. Especially given the lack of state spring testing in 2020, it is recommended that you administer your benchmark (CDT, MAP, STAR, or local metric) prior to attending so you can use the workshop time collaboratively with colleagues from your district and the county.

REGISTRATION FEE: $60.00 for Delaware County Schools Staff, $70 for out of county. Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order

DCIU STAFF REGISTER USING PURCHASE ORDER PAYMENT TYPE AND YOU MUST ENTER BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 9/23/20

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 50

93. English Learner-Focused Book Study/PLC

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: ELD Teachers, General Education Teachers, Building Administrators

Dates: 9/24/2020 to 5/27/2021

New
Target Audience: ELD Teachers, General Education Teachers, Building Administrators

Description: Participants will dive into Breading Down the Wall: Essential Shifts for English Learners' Success written by leading experts in research, policy , and practice for educating English learners. Meeting will engage educators in dialogue, reflection, and action planning at the classroom, building or district level to promote individual growth and systemic change. This book study will support participants in advocating for equity for English learners.

FIRST TWO DATES ARE ONLINE SESSIONS

REGISTRATION FEE: $75.00 (includes cost of book) Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order

DCIU ELD and Consortium member ELD teachers will be covered by DCIU Title III funds - Register using Purchase Order option and enter Consortium as PO information.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 9/20/2020

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 30

94. Paraeducator Workshop: The Paraeducator's Role as Independence Facilitators

Program: Paraeducator Trainings

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

Dates: 9/24/2020

New
Target Audience: DISTRICT PARAEDUCATORS ONLY (MUST be a PARAEDUCATOR)
NOT OPEN TO DCIU STAFF

Description: This course will provide rich discussion about the critical role paraeducators play in maximizing a student's independent skills across all areas of the curriculum. Strategies to support this critical role will be included along with small and large group discussion.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR CREDIT - YOU WILL NOT BE ADDED FOR CREDIT SHOULD YOU ATTEND WITHOUT PREREGISTERING - YOU MUST PREREGISTER BY 9/23/20.

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 15

95. WEBINAR: The Elephant in the Room: Assessment and Management of Suicide Risk with Dr. Terri Erbacher

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Psychologists, counselors, social workers, nurses, administrators, and other professionals in related medical and mental health fields.

Dates: 9/25/2020

Target Audience: Psychologists, counselors, social workers, nurses, administrators, and other professionals in related medical and mental health fields.

Description: The ability to conduct an informed suicide risk assessment is a vital skill for clinicians. This session will focus on identifying warning signs and risk factors, effectively conducting suicide risk assessments, and determining level of risk. Participants will learn our how monitor suicidal behavior over time, plan for safety and protect oneself from vicarious traumatization. Attendees will leave this workshop with specific strategies and skills that can be implemented immediately.

**This is an online webinar and participants will receive a Zoom link the day before the presentation.**

Act 48 Fee of $15 for non-DCIU staff (DCIU Staff use Purchase Order as payment type, enter DCIU as PO info)

Workshop meets requirements for PA Act 71 for school educators.

Workshop meets requirements for PA Act 74 for licensed mental health professionals.
FEE REQUIRED: $25 payable to DCASP. Either mail check to 128 Yale Avenue, PO Box 75, Morton, PA, 19070 or pay via PayPal at delawarecountyasp@gmail.com on or before day of the event.

APA Psychology Credits included: A sign-in link will be posted on the Zoom Chat. To receive credit, an evaluation must be completed after the training.

Questions: Dr. Terri Erbacher, terbacher@dciu.org

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. NO ADDITIONS WILL MADE AFTER THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE DATE. REGISTRATION DEADLINE DATE SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

YOU MUST PARTICIPATE IN THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT

  • Max Class Size: 275

96. A Collaborative Approach to identifying and Supporting English Learners with Disabilities

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: ELD Teachers, Special Education teachers, General Education teachers

Dates: 9/29/2020 to 4/13/2021

New
Target Audience: ELD Teachers, Special Education teachers, General Education teachers

Description: This year-long series will bring together classroom, ELD, special education teachers and reading specialists to promote a common understanding of language development and language disability. It will focus on collaborative processes to identify language/learning needs, implement assessment and progress monitoring protocols, develop appropriate IEP's and design effective instruction for ELs. Together we can communicate, collaborate, and coordinate to meet the needs of ELs.

REGISTRATION FEE: $180.00 (include book) Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 9/28/2020

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 30

97. Data-driven Instruction to Achieve Standards Mastery - Grades 3-5

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Grades 3-5 District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Teacher leaders, MTSS or Data Team Leaders

Dates: 9/29/2020

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Teacher leaders, MTSS or Data Team Leaders

Description: Review the assessment data you collect and how to use it to inform instruction. Identify assessment anchors and eligible content for instruction. Develop effecting grouping strategies and intervention strategies.

The morning provides instruction on using data to inform grouping and instructional practices to achieve instructional success for eligible content. The afternoon workshop format allows time for you to analyze data and create student groups and intervention materials aligned to assessment anchors and eligible content. Please bring all historical student data or benchmarks that you have as well as all fall 2020 benchmarks such as MAP, CDT, STAR, etc.

Attending the date for grade/subject band will allow you to work collaboratively with colleagues from your district and county.

REGISTRATION FEE: $60.00 for Delaware County Schools Staff, $70 for out of county. Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order

DCIU STAFF REGISTER USING PURCHASE ORDER PAYMENT TYPE AND YOU MUST ENTER BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 9/28/20

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 50

98. Literacy League

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 9/29/2020

Target Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers

Description: The Literacy League is geared towards groups of administrators and literacy leaders from schools. These school/district groups will work to share strategies, collaborate and create resources, and work together to move forward growing students' literacy with the goal of analysis in ind. League members will review and revise resources and materials designed last year, as well as strategize to address needs and gaps in students' learning.

REGISTRATION FEE: $35.00 Payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order

DCIU STAFF REGISTER USING PURCHASE ORDER PAYMENT TYPE AND YOU MUST ENTER BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 9/28/20

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ATTENDING

  • Max Class Size: 60

99. Teacher Effectiveness: Classroom Environment

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Effectiveness targets K-12 educators and administrators who want to deepen their own understanding of effective instructional practices as measured by Charlotte Danielson´s Framework for Teaching

Dates: 9/30/2020 to 10/13/2020

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 20120175
Audience: Teacher Effectiveness targets K-12 educators and administrators who want to deepen their own understanding of effective instructional practices as measured by Charlotte Danielson's Framework for Teaching (FFT).

Description: This course will provide a detailed examination of Domain II: The Classroom Environment and its use in teacher evaluation. Through this course, educators will develop a thorough understanding of Domain II components and how mastery of classroom environment design concepts will lead to increased effective instruction and, in turn, increased student achievement.

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): $150.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $175.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $150.00 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: 15

100. Writing Effective GIEPs, Part I

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Gifted Educators

Dates: 9/30/2020 to 10/13/2020

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

PDE COURSE NUMBER 20090281
Audience: Gifted Educators

Description: This 1 credit course is designed to provide participants with step-by-step expertise in developing GIEPs for gifted Pennsylvania students that provide meaningful educational benefits to gifted students and that comply with the Pennsylvania Department of Education's Chapter 16 requirements.
Course modules are consecutive, and are designed to be taken sequentially.
Part 1 will provide an overview of PA Chapter 16 regulations and compliance issues relative to GIEPs. It will also address the issues of determining Present Levels of Educational Performance (PLEP) and introduce the relationship between Annual Goals and PLEP. Recent due process decisions will provide a "real world" backdrop for understanding the elements of compliance and for avoiding the pitfalls of PLEP that is vague or inadequate, and Annual Goals that are not sufficiently measurable.

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): $150.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $175.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

Credits: One (1) Continuing Professional Education (CPE) graduate credit, 30 Act 48 Hours

Please Note: This is NOT a University Level Graduate Course.

COURSES WILL NOT BE MARKED COMPLETED AND CREDIT WILL NOT BE AWARDED PRIOR TO A COURSE ENDING DATE.
  • Max Class Size: 15

101. Secondary Principals Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County School District Building Administrators

Dates: 9/30/2020

Target Audience: Delaware County School District Building Administrators

Description:DCIU coordinates meetings with Elementary Principals multiple times during the school year to discuss topics geared to the principals' interests or concerns. Principals are invited to bring an Assistant Principal with them to each meeting.

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. NO CREDIT PROVIDED IF NOT PREREGISTERED.

Registration by 9/30/20
  • Max Class Size: 50