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

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: DCIU Student Services Supervisors

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

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

Target Audience: DCIU STAFF ONLY Student Services Supervisors

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

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

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

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Special Education Directors and Supervisors

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

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

Target Audience: Delaware County District Special Education Directors and Supervisors

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

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

3. Coaching Models for Engineering Learning Experiences

Program: Act 45/PIL

Audience: Building Administrators, District Administrators

Dates: 10/1/2024 to 6/30/2025

Meeting Times: FOUR (4) In-person Meetings: 11/6/24 8:30am-11:30am Room 100-101, 1/30/25 8:30am-3:30pm Room 100-101, 3/11/25 8:30am-11:30am Room 150-151, 5/8/25 8:30am-11:30am Room 100-101.

Location: Blended combination of in-person and online

This Act 45 course invites district leadership teams to harness the power of effective coaching to cultivate learning environments that prioritize innovation,collaboration,and deep thinking. We explore evidence-based coaching practices designed to establish strong foundations,adaptive frameworks that support both educator development and student achievement. Drawing on the latest research in educational leadership and coaching, this course will guide participants through a systematic approach to designing, refining, and implementing coaching models that align with district goals and evidence-based practice.

Big Ideas:

Strategic Design of Coaching Models: Understand how to strategically plan and structure coaching models that align with the district's vision for coaching, fostering teacher efficacy and improved student outcomes.

Reflective Practice and Needs Assessment: Will learn to conduct a comprehensive coaching needs assessment, reflecting on current practices and identifying opportunities for growth.

Alignment and Implementation: Will emphasize aligning coaching roles with district's mission and vision for coaching, ensuring coaching practices are fully integrated and impactful.

Sustaining and Adapting Coaching Practices: Will explore methods for maintaining and evolving coaching models to meet the changing needs of educators and students.

Course Design and Participation Requirements:
A blend of synchronous, asynchronous, job-embedded learning, including in-person meetings, collab discussions, and applied project work. Participants are required to engage in a coaching needs assessment, develop or refine their district coaching model, and present their final coaching framework. District teams will collab on a final project that applies the principles learned to their unique context.

Registration fee: $465 payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only), or Purchase Order **DCIU STAFF enter bill-to budget code instead of a PO number**
  • Max Class Size: 75

4. CUSD Coaching PLC for Math Curriculum Implementation

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Chester Upland SD Instructional Support Teacher Leaders

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

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Target Audience: Chester Upland SD Instructional Support Teacher Leaders

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

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

5. PBIS Overview- Canvas

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 12/1/2024 to 12/31/2024

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

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

Course window 12/1/2024-12/31/2024. Three (3) hours of Act 48 is provided for completing this course.
  • Max Class Size: 15

6. Complex Learner Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 12/10/2024

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Target Audience: Teachers and Administrators

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

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through IDEA funding), $62 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 12/9/24
  • Max Class Size: 50

7. Restorative Practices Day 1 Training: Implementing Restorative Practices

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 12/11/2024

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

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

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

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

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT

  • Max Class Size: 30

8. AT Maker Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, OTs/PTs

Dates: 12/11/2024

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Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, OTs/PTs

Description: This event will provide attendees numerous networking opportunities, enabling attendees to connect with peers, share ideas, and form collaborative partnerships. Dedicated sessions will encourage the exchange of knowledge and resources, fostering a community committed to advancing the field of assistive technology.

These events will feature hands-on workshops to provide practical experiences in creating and refining assistive devices. Key technologies highlighted will include:

3D Printing: Attendees will learn how to search for, design and produce customized assistive devices using 3D printing technology, which allows for rapid prototyping and personalized solutions.

Laser Cutting: Workshops will demonstrate the use of laser cutting to create precise and durable components for various assistive tools, showcasing versatility in producing intricate designs.

CAD Design: Participants will learn the basics about computer-aided design (CAD) software, essential for developing detailed models and blueprints for assistive devices.

Requirements: Please bring a laptop and charger

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $62 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 12/10/2024
  • Max Class Size: 15

9. Restorative Practices Day 2 Training: Using Circles Effectively

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 12/12/2024

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

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

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

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

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

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT

  • Max Class Size: 30

10. DCIU County-wide PBIS Middle and High School Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: ,District Administrators, Middle and High School Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, PBIS Coaches (High School staff currently or soon to be implementing PBIS )

Dates: 12/12/2024

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Target Audience: District Administrators, Middle and High School Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, School Counselors, PBIS Coaches. Middle and High School staff currently or soon to be implementing PBIS

Description: Join us for a collaborative event that brings together middle and high schools from across the county, all dedicated to the shared mission of implementing and refining Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) systems and practices. Our Middle and High School PBIS Network Meeting is an opportunity for educators and administrators to come together, examine current obstacles to implementation, review best practices, and share innovative ideas for creating a positive and inclusive school environment. Middle and High Schools from outside Delaware County will also be invited to share out ideas on Tier 1 PBIS implementation within their schools.

Register by 12/11/2024
  • Max Class Size: 30

11. Safety-Care™Re-Certification Training

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: DELAWARE COUNTY DISTRICT OR DCIU ONLY Administrators, Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Psychologists, Guidance Counselors, Behavior Specialists, Nurses, Bus Drivers/Aides who has successfully completed the initial 2-day Safety-Care"½½½½½½½½ors, Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Psychologists, Guidance Counselors, Behavior Specialists, Nurses, Bus Drivers/Aides who has successfully completed the initial 2-day Safety-Care™ Certification Tr

Dates: 12/13/2024

Per QBS requirements, DCIU is only able to provide Safety-Care trainings to staff working in Delaware County public school districts. Please note that this does NOT include employees contracted through other agencies. Those not employed directly by Delaware County public school districts will be released from the training.

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

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


Registration Fee: $60.00 Visa/Mastercard, or PO. DCIU STAFF MUST PROVIDE A PROGRAM BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

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

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

12. Reading Specialists Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Reading Specialists

Dates: 12/13/2024

Target Audience: Reading Specialists

Description: Reading Specialists' Network 2024-2025 Over the 4 sessions this year, we will continue to grow this Professional Learning Community centered around the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy (A Professional Learning Community, or PLC, is a group of educators that meets regularly, shares expertise, and works collaboratively to improve teaching skills and the academic performance of students).

THEMES for the 4 Sessions in 2024-2025:

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

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

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

April 25 or May 2, 2025: Explicit Comprehension Strategy Instruction and Building Background Knowledge

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $62 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR CREDIT. Register by 12/12/24
  • Max Class Size: 50

13. School Counselors Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 12/17/2024

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

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

Register by 12/16/24
  • Max Class Size: 30

14. Paraeducator Workshop: Recognizing Signs of Anxiety and Mental Health Struggles in Students

Program: Paraeducator Trainings

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

Dates: 12/17/2024

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

Description: This session provides paraprofessionals with essential skills to recognize and understand the signs and symptoms of anxiety in students. It will also explore behaviors, differentiate between anxiety and other behavioral concerns and offer strategies to offer support in the school setting.

Register by 12/15/24
  • Max Class Size: 15

15. Delaware County Secondary Transition Coordinators Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Secondary Transition Coordinators

Dates: 12/18/2024

Target Audience: Secondary Transition Coordinators

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

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through IDEA funding), $40 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 12/17/2024
  • Max Class Size: 25

16. Delaware County Transition Coordinating Council

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 12/18/2024

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

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

Registration Fee: No cost to Delaware County community members (supported through IDEA funding). Register by 12/17/2024
  • Max Class Size: 25

17. Book Study - Emotional Poverty in all Demographics: How to Reduce Anger, Anxiety, and Violence in the Classroom by Ruby K. Payne, Ph.D.

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 1/7/2025 to 4/1/2025

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

Description: This virtual series will embark upon a deep dive of Ruby K. Payne, Pd.D.'s transformative book Emotional Poverty in all Demographics: How to Reduce Anger, Anxiety, and Violence in the Classroom. Through reading and discussion activities, we will dispel myths (*emotional poverty can be present in even the most socioeconomically advantaged demographics*), look beneath the surface of common behaviors and create environments that reduce teacher stress, decrease conflict, and remove barriers to meaningful relationships within the academic arena. This short, engaging text (think beach or poolside read opportunity!) offers practical tools ready-to-use in the classroom. Zoom platform will allow participants to engage with like-minded educators across the county to network and share ideas.

**Copy of book provided to first 15 participants to register. Book purchase by registrant required thereafter.**

Registration Fee: $95.00 Delaware County Schools Staff, $125 Out of County, payable via Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard), or Purchase Order. Please register by 1/2/2025
  • Max Class Size: 20

18. DCIU Title III Consortium Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators

Dates: 1/8/2025

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators

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

YOU MUST BE PREREGISTERED TO RECEIVE CREDIT. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/7/25
  • Max Class Size: 10

19. Introduction to the CASEL Framework

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Special Area Teachers, Nurses, Speech Language Pathologists, OTs/PTs, Librarians

Dates: 1/14/2025

Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Special Area Teachers, Nurses, Speech Language Pathologists, OTs/PTs, Librarians

Description: Participants will learn about the highly regarded, evidence-based Social Emotional Learning framework and walk away with "do-tomorrow" signature practicies to incorporate into classroom routines.


Registration Fee: $24 Delaware County Districts Staff, $40 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard only), or Purchase Order. Register by 1/12/2025
  • Max Class Size: 30

20. A New Look at Working with Students with Autism

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 1/15/2025 to 2/4/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

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

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

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

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

21. ADHD in Education

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 1/15/2025 to 2/4/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

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

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

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

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

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

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 1/15/2025 to 2/4/2025

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

PDE COURSE NUMBER 20050437
Target Audience: K-12 Teachers

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

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard - $525.00 (Late fee of $550.00 if registering one week or less prior to start of course)

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

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

COURSES WILL NOT BE MARKED COMPLETED AND CREDIT WILL NOT BE AWARDED PRIOR TO A COURSE ENDING DATE.
  • Max Class Size: 10

23. Social Emotional Learning

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 1/15/2025 to 2/4/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

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

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

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

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

24. Successful Literacy Strategies for Reading and the Content Areas

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 1/15/2025 to 2/4/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: PreK-12 Teachers in any subject.

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

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

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard - $525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

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

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

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 1/15/2025 to 2/4/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

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

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

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

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard - $525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

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

26. Curriculum Directors Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Those responsible for curriculum and instruction in their districts

Dates: 1/15/2025

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

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

Registration fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff supported through PDE funding), $62 for out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 1/13/25
  • Max Class Size: 40

27. Wilson Reading System® (WRS) Introductory Course

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 1/15/2025 to 1/17/2025

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

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

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

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

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

Registration Deadline: 1/10/2025
  • Max Class Size: 15

28. Literacy Leaders Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Building Administrators, District Administrators

Dates: 1/15/2025

Target Audience: Building Administrators, District Administrators

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

Register by 1/14/2025
  • Max Class Size: 20

29. Restorative Practices Day 1 Training: Implementing Restorative Practices

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 1/16/2025

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

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

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

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

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT

  • Max Class Size: 30

30. Networking for Teachers of Multilingual Learners

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: This is a networking for teachers of English learners

Dates: 1/16/2025

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

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

RREGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/15/2025
  • Max Class Size: 20

31. AI Literacy for Educators

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: General Educators, Paraprofessionals

Dates: 1/16/2025

Target Audience: General Educators, Paraprofessionals

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

Registration fee: $24 Delaware County Staff, $40 Out of County, payable via Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard Only), or Purchase Order. Register by 1/14/2025

#ArtificialIntelligence

  • Max Class Size: 20

32. Paraeducator Workshop: Paraprofessionals Empowering Student Independence and Self-Advocacy

Program: Paraeducator Trainings

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

Dates: 1/16/2025

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

Description: This training discusses methods for data collection that could be used by paraprofessionals to record student data, including academic progress and behavior. Participants will explore various data collection methods and ensure consistency in tracking and reporting. By the end of the session, paraprofessionals will have strategies to support collaborating with their teachers to collect data in the classroom.

Register by 1/14/2025
  • Max Class Size: 15

33. Nonpublic Workshop: Strategies For Working with Students who have OCD - Hilltop Preparatory School ONLY

Program: Non-Public Events

Audience: Hilltop Preparatory School staff ONLY

Dates: 1/17/2025

New
Target Audience: Hilltop Preparatory School staff ONLY

Description: This training examines obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and its impact on students. Participants will learn to identify the symptoms of OCD, recognize observable behaviors, and implement effective strategies to support students with OCD in a school setting.

For Hilltop Preparatory School ONLY. This workshop is being provided through Non-Public Schools Funding. You must be from Hilltop Preparatory School to attend this workshop.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCE AND CREDIT RECORDING. Please Register by 1/15/2025
  • Max Class Size: 30

34. Restorative Practices Day 2 Training: Using Circles Effectively

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 1/17/2025

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

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

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

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

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

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT

  • Max Class Size: 30

35. SE Delco Coaching PLC for Math Curriculum Implementation

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Southeast Delco Instructional Coaches only

Dates: 1/17/2025 to 5/16/2025

New
Target Audience: Southeast Delco Instructional Coaches only

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

Southeast Delco Instructional Coaches only
  • Max Class Size: 15

36. Self-Care for Educators

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 1/17/2025

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

Description: This workshop is appropriate for all educators and helping professionals within a school community. Participants will learn strategies to recude the impact of stress and vicarious trauma. These strategies can be utilized no matter how much time you have and no matter what setting you are in. Take the first step towards investing in your wellness by attending this workshop and see the social emotional wellness of your classroom and school community follow.


Registration Fee: $24 Delaware County Districts Staff, $40 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard only), or Purchase Order. Register by 1/15/2025
  • Max Class Size: 30

37. DCIU School Improvement Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators

Dates: 1/22/2025

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators

Description: The Delaware County Intermediate Unit provides a collaborative network for schools engaged in school improvement, including Targeted Support and Improvement (TSI) and Additional Targeted Support and Improvement (A-TSI) schools. This network supports schools through the entire school improvement cycle by facilitating shared learning, offering targeted resources, and guiding data-driven decision-making. Schools benefit from collaborative problem-solving, best practices, and ongoing support to drive sustainable improvements and achieve educational excellence.

Register by 1/22/25
  • Max Class Size: 20

38. Principals Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

Dates: 1/23/2025

Target Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

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

Registration fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff supported through PDE funding), $62 for out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 1/22/2025
  • Max Class Size: 50

39. Book Study: Teaching Math to English Learners

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, English Language Teachers

Dates: 1/23/2025 to 2/27/2025

Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, English Language Teachers

Description: This 6 week course is designed for educators seeking effective strategies for teaching mathematics to English learners. Through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application, participants will explore how to adapt math instruction to meet the linguistic and cognitive needs of English learners.

*** Participants will need to purchase "Teaching Math to English Learners" by Adrian Mendoza with Tina Beene on their own. ISBN 979-8-218-02254-9

Prerequisites - Prerequisites - For week 1, participants will need to read the "Chapter 1: Introduction".

Registration fee: $108 Delaware County Schools, $156 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Registration is required. Register by 1/18/2025

  • Max Class Size: 40

40. Acadience Reading K-6 Training

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 1/28/2025

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

Description: Participants will receive training on administration of Acadience Reading assessments.

Registration Fee: $95 Delaware County Schools Staff, $125 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order.

REGISTER BY 1/24/2025

  • Max Class Size: 15

41. Gifted Support Teacher Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Gifted Support Teachers

Dates: 1/28/2025

Target Audience: Gifted Support Teachers

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

Register by 1/27/25

  • Max Class Size: 25

42. County-wide PBIS Administrators Networking Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 1/28/2025

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

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

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $20 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 1/27/2025
  • Max Class Size: 30

43. County-wide PBIS Coaches Networking Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 1/28/2025

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

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

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $30 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 1/27/25
  • Max Class Size: 30

44. ESL 1: Language Acquisition

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 1/29/2025 to 4/8/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

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

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

ADMISSION MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR TO REGISTERING FOR THIS COURSE.

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

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

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard -$675.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $700.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

Note: Graduate Credit is available for this course through Immaculata University for an additional fee of $200.00 per credit. Immaculata Course number EDL 563. Form will be emailed to you if you select this option. Act 48 offered through Immaculata University with this option. Immaculata University fee rates are set by the University and may be subject to change.(Non-refundable-REQUIRED FORM DUE BACK 5 DAYS PRIOR TO COURSE START)
  • Max Class Size: 10

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

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 1/29/2025 to 4/8/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: Pennsylvania Educators holding a valid PA Teaching Certificate

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

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

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard -$675.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $700.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

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

46. ESL 5: Professionalism

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 1/29/2025 to 3/4/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience:Pennsylvania Educators holding a valid PA Teaching Certificate

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

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

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard -$225.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $250.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course (fee charged at registration)

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

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

47. ESL Fieldwork Experience

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 1/29/2025 to 4/8/2025

Target Audience: Open to DCIU ESL Cohort

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

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard -$450.00 (Late fee of $475.00 if registering one week or less prior to start) Fees charged at registration. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 1/27/25, YOU MUST BE PREREGISTERED.

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

48. Non-public Workshop - New Teacher Induction - Trauma-Informed Practices - Cardinal O'Hara HS ONLY

Program: Non-Public Events

Audience: Cardinal O'Hara new teacher induction cohort members only

Dates: 1/29/2025

Target Audience: Cardinal O'Hara General Education Teachers

Description: This workshop will provide a foundational overview of trauma-informed principles and strategies for teachers to incorporate these practices in the classroom.

Cardinal O'Hara new teacher induction cohort members only. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE OUT AS OF 1/29/2025
  • Max Class Size: 10

49. Emotional Support Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 1/30/2025

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

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

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $40 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 1/29/25
  • Max Class Size: 60

50. Non-Public Workshop: Acadience Math Training Essentials and Scoring - Drexel Neumann Academy Staff

Program: Non-Public Events

Audience: Drexel Neumann Academy Staff ONLY

Dates: 2/3/2025

Closed
Target Audience: Drexel Neumann Academy Staff

Description: Comprehensive training workshop on Acadience Math K-6, a tool for tracking math skills through universal screening and progress monitoring. This system not only identifies when students require additional support but also effectively monitors their progress overtime.

Dive into the fundamentals of Acadience Math, its integration within outcome-focused models, overview of early numeracy skills, and detailed instruction with group practice on administering and scoring early numeracy assessments.

Continue instruction and practice on administering and scoring computation and concepts and applications assessments. Explore considerations on topics including administration logistics, scoring methodologies, and wrap-up discussions.

For The Drexel Neumann Academy Staff only. This workshop is being provided through Non-Public Schools Funding. You must be employed by Drexel Neumann Academy to participate in this workshop. Register by 2/2/2024
  • Max Class Size: 5

51. Addressing Learning Disabilities in Education

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 2/5/2025 to 2/25/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

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

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

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 registering between 7 days and start of course

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

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

52. Adopting a Growth Mindset in Education

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 2/5/2025 to 2/25/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

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

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

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

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

53. Autism in Education

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 2/5/2025 to 2/25/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

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

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

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

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

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

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

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 2/5/2025 to 2/25/2025

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

PDE COURSE NUMBER 20030240
Target Audience: K-12 Teachers

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

Registration Fee (Charged at time of registration): Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 (Late fee of $550.00 if registering one week or less prior to start of course)

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

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

COURSES WILL NOT BE MARKED COMPLETED AND CREDIT WILL NOT BE AWARDED PRIOR TO A COURSE ENDING DATE.
  • Max Class Size: 10

55. Essentials for the 21st Century World Language Teacher

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Teachers of all modern world languages

Dates: 2/5/2025 to 2/25/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: Teachers of all modern world languages

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

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

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): $525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

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

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

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 2/5/2025 to 2/25/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

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

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

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

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

57. Writing Alive: Strategies, Techniques and Materials

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Kindergarten thru Grade 12 Teachers and Specialists

Dates: 2/5/2025 to 2/25/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: K-12 Teachers and Specialists

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

Receiving a packet of writing ideas

Utilizing opportunities to enrich your own writing

Viewing videos from experts in writing including Lucy Calkins

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

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

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

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

Developing materials to strengthen strategies

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

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

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

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

58. Restorative Practices Day 1 Training: Implementing Restorative Practices

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 2/5/2025

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

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

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

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

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT

  • Max Class Size: 30

59. Networking for District Coordinators of Multilingual Learner Programs

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators

Dates: 2/5/2025

Target Audience: District Administrators

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

RREGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/4/2025
  • Max Class Size: 10

60. Restorative Practices Day 2 Training: Using Circles Effectively

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 2/6/2025

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

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

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

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

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

YOU MUST ATTEND THE ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT

  • Max Class Size: 30

61. School Counselors Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 2/11/2025

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

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

Register by 2/10/25
  • Max Class Size: 30

62. 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: 2/12/2025

Per QBS requirements, DCIU is only able to provide Safety-Care trainings to staff working in Delaware County public school districts. Please note that this does NOT include employees contracted through other agencies. Those not employed directly by Delaware County public school districts will be released from the training.

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

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


Registration Fee: $60.00 Visa/Mastercard, or PO. DCIU STAFF MUST PROVIDE A PROGRAM BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER.

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

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

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

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

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

Dates: 2/12/2025 to 2/14/2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration Deadline: 2/6/2025
  • Max Class Size: 15

64. Complex Learner Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 2/13/2025

Target Audience: Teachers and Administrators

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

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through IDEA funding), $62 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/12/25
  • Max Class Size: 50

65. Self-Care for Educators

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 2/13/2025

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

Description: This workshop is appropriate for all educators and helping professionals within a school community. Participants will learn strategies to recude the impact of stress and vicarious trauma. These strategies can be utilized no matter how much time you have and no matter what setting you are in. Take the first step towards investing in your wellness by attending this workshop and see the social emotional wellness of your classroom and school community follow.


Registration Fee: $24 Delaware County Districts Staff, $40 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard only), or Purchase Order. Register by 2/11/2025
  • Max Class Size: 30

66. Networking for Teachers of Multilingual Learners

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: This is a networking for teachers of English learners

Dates: 2/13/2025

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

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

RREGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/12/25
  • Max Class Size: 20

67. AI for Instructional Support Series

Program: Inservices

Audience: Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Librarians / Media Specialists, Special Area Teachers, Special Education Teachers

Dates: 2/14/2025

Target Audience: Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Librarians / Media Specialists, Special Area Teachers, Special Education Teachers

Description: Three (3)separate sessions that individuals can pick and choose which one they want to attend or they can attend all.

Session 1: Exploring Generative AI to Support Instruction In this session, educators will delve into the world of generative AI, discovering how it can create engaging educational content and resources. We will explore practical applications such as AI-generated lesson plans, instructional materials, and creative writing prompts, empowering teachers to enhance their instructional strategies and save valuable time.

Session 2: Enhancing Student Engagement with AI This session focuses on leveraging AI tools to boost student engagement and participation in the classroom. Participants will learn about AI-driven gamification, interactive learning platforms, and personalized learning experiences that captivate students' interests and foster a dynamic, engaging learning environment.

Session 3: AI for Differentiated Instruction Educators will explore how AI can be utilized to tailor instruction to meet the diverse needs of students. This session will cover AI-powered adaptive learning systems, personalized learning.

Registration fee: (Regardless if staying for all three session or one) $42 Delaware County Staff, $62 Out of County, payable via Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard Only), or Purchase Order. Register by 2/11/2025

#ArtificialIntelligence

  • Max Class Size: 20

68. Math Engagement Strategies: A Playbook

Program: Inservices

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers

Dates: 2/14/2025

Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers

Description: This workshop will use the lens of Universal Design for Learning to think critically about planning and preparation for engaging math instruction. This workshop will focus on active engagement.

Registration fee: $42 Delaware County Schools, $62 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard only), or Purchase Order. Preregistration Required. Register by 2/8/2025

Meals not provided.
  • Max Class Size: 50

69. Paraeducator Workshop: The Para's Role in Data Collection

Program: Inservices

Audience: PARAEDUCATORS ONLY (MUST be a PARAEDUCATOR)

Dates: 2/14/2025

Target Audience: PARAEDUCATORS ONLY (MUST be a PARAEDUCATOR)

Description: This session discusses methods for data collection that could be used by paraprofessionals to record student data, including academic progress and behavior. Participants will explore various data collection methods and ensure consistency in tracking and reporting. By the end of the session, paraprofessionals will have strategies to support collaboration with their teachers to collect data in the classroom.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools staffs (supported by IDEA funding), $62 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/10/2025. Meals not provided.
  • Max Class Size: 20

70. Paraeducator Workshop: Understanding SDI's and the Paraprofessional's Role in Implementation

Program: Inservices

Audience: PARAEDUCATORS ONLY (MUST be a PARAEDUCATOR)

Dates: 2/14/2025

Target Audience: PARAEDUCATORS ONLY (MUST be a PARAEDUCATOR)

Description: This in-dept session is tailored specifically for paraprofessional, focusing on understanding and implementing Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) to support diverse learning needs. This session will unpack the fundamentals of SDI, including its legal and instructional importance, and explore the crucial role para's play in delivering individualized supports to students with disabilities. Attendees will learn practical strategies for collaborating with special education teachers to implement SDI effectively in various education setting's, aligning with students' Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools staffs (supported by IDEA funding), $62 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/10/2025. Meals not provided.
  • Max Class Size: 20

71. Productive Struggle in the Math Classroom K-12

Program: Inservices

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers

Dates: 2/14/2025

Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers

Description: This workshop will explore how teachers can use lesson design and instructional strategies to infuse productive struggle into their classroom space. Participants will learn about tools available to create, facilitate, and monitor the learning process as students struggle productively.

Registration fee: $42 Delaware County Schools, $62 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa or Mastercard only), or Purchase Order. Preregistration Required. Register by 2/8/2025

Meals not provided.
  • Max Class Size: 50

72. Curriculum Directors Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Those responsible for curriculum and instruction in their districts

Dates: 2/19/2025

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

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

Registration fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff supported through PDE funding), $62 for out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/17/25
  • Max Class Size: 40

73. Delaware County Secondary Transition Coordinators Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Secondary Transition Coordinators

Dates: 2/19/2025

Target Audience: Secondary Transition Coordinators

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

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through IDEA funding), $40 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/18/25
  • Max Class Size: 25

74. STEELS Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: STEM/Science program and curriculum decision makers

Dates: 2/19/2025

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

Description: The STEELS Network convenes three times a year to keep educators, curriculum directors, and administrators informed about state-level developments in Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy, and Sustainability (STEELS) education. This collaborative platform facilitates the exchange of current information, innovative practices, and valuable resources to enhance STEM education in our communities. The STEELS Network will be offered both in-person and virtually via Zoom

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $62 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/18/25
  • Max Class Size: 20

75. Delaware County Transition Coordinating Council

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 2/19/2025

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

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

Registration Fee: No cost to Delaware County community members (supported through IDEA funding). Register by 2/18/2025
  • Max Class Size: 25

76. Reading Specialists Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Reading Specialists

Dates: 2/21/2025

Target Audience: Reading Specialists

Description: Reading Specialists' Network 2024-2025 Over the 4 sessions this year, we will continue to grow this Professional Learning Community centered around the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy (A Professional Learning Community, or PLC, is a group of educators that meets regularly, shares expertise, and works collaboratively to improve teaching skills and the academic performance of students).

THEMES for the 4 Sessions in 2024-2025:

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

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

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

April 25 or May 2, 2025: Explicit Comprehension Strategy Instruction and Building Background Knowledge

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $62 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR CREDIT. Register by 2/20/25
  • Max Class Size: 50

77. Unique Learning System PLC for Administrators Session 3

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Administrators, Building Administrators

Dates: 2/26/2025

Target Audience: Delaware County District District Administrators, Building Administrators

Description: This PLC is an opportunity for administrators to meet, network and learn about Unique Learning System. Session 1 is to set expectations for implementation for your district. Session 2 is all about the reports and data within ULS to help staff with IEP development and goal writing. Session 3 will close out the instructional school year and look at ESY and rosters for summer programming.

IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. IF YOU ARE NOT PREREGISTERED ACT 48 WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 2/25/2025

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

  • Max Class Size: 40

78. Unique Learning System PLC-Teachers Session 3

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Building Administrators, Special Education Teachers

Dates: 2/26/2025

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

Description: Each one-hour virtual session will cover components of the Unique Learning System. Session 1 will focus on Teacher Reference Materials and Instructional guides to support adapting material for individual learners. Session 2 will focus on exploring the ULS courses and the Phonics and math work for beginning learners Session 3 will connect the ULS with the DLM/PASA essential elements.

IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. IF YOU ARE NOT PREREGISTERED ACT 48 WILL NOT BE PROVIDED. REGISTRATION DEADLINE 2/25/25

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

  • Max Class Size: 40

79. Paraeducator Workshop: Math Support Matters - Nurturing Growth Through Productive Struggle

Program: Paraeducator Trainings

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

Dates: 2/27/2025

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

Description: Paraprofessionals will learn to distinguish between different types of mathematical struggle and recognize when to step in a or step back. Through hands-on activities, participants will develop practical strategies to support student independence and mathematical growth while working effectively alongside classroom teachers.

Register by 2/25/25
  • Max Class Size: 10

80. 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: 3/5/2025 to 3/25/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

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

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

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

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

81. 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: 3/5/2025 to 3/25/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

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

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

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

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

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

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 3/5/2025 to 3/25/2025

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

PDE COURSE NUMBER 20050437
Target Audience: K-12 Teachers

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

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard - $525.00 (Late fee of $550.00 if registering one week or less prior to start of course)

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

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

COURSES WILL NOT BE MARKED COMPLETED AND CREDIT WILL NOT BE AWARDED PRIOR TO A COURSE ENDING DATE.
  • Max Class Size: 10

83. Essentials for the 21st Century World Language Teacher

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Teachers of all modern world languages

Dates: 3/5/2025 to 3/25/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: Teachers of all modern world languages

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

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

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): $525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

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

84. How to Develop Media Literacy Skills

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 3/5/2025 to 3/25/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

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

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

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard $525.00 registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 registering between 7 days and start of course

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

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

85. Successful Literacy Strategies for Reading and the Content Areas

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 3/5/2025 to 3/25/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: PreK-12 Teachers in any subject.

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

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

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard - $525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

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

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

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 3/5/2025 to 3/25/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

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

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

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

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard - $525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

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

87. School Counselors Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 3/11/2025

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

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

Register by 3/10/25
  • Max Class Size: 30

88. AT Maker Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, OTs/PTs

Dates: 3/12/2025

Target Audience: General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Speech Language Pathologists, OTs/PTs

Description: This event will provide attendees numerous networking opportunities, enabling attendees to connect with peers, share ideas, and form collaborative partnerships. Dedicated sessions will encourage the exchange of knowledge and resources, fostering a community committed to advancing the field of assistive technology.

These events will feature hands-on workshops to provide practical experiences in creating and refining assistive devices. Key technologies highlighted will include:

3D Printing: Attendees will learn how to search for, design and produce customized assistive devices using 3D printing technology, which allows for rapid prototyping and personalized solutions.

Laser Cutting: Workshops will demonstrate the use of laser cutting to create precise and durable components for various assistive tools, showcasing versatility in producing intricate designs.

CAD Design: Participants will learn the basics about computer-aided design (CAD) software, essential for developing detailed models and blueprints for assistive devices.

Requirements: Please bring a laptop and charger

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $62 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 3/11/2025
  • Max Class Size: 15

89. 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: 3/13/2025 to 3/14/2025

Per QBS requirements, DCIU is only able to provide Safety-Care trainings to staff working in Delaware County public school districts. Please note that this does NOT include employees contracted through other agencies. Those not employed directly by Delaware County public school districts will be released from the training.

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

Registration fee: $80.00 Visa, Mastercard, or Purchase Order, DCIU/Delaware County District Staffs DCIU STAFF MUST PROVIDE A PROGRAM BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER

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

90. Curriculum Directors Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Those responsible for curriculum and instruction in their districts

Dates: 3/19/2025

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

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

Registration fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff supported through PDE funding), $62 for out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 3/17/25
  • Max Class Size: 40

91. Suicide and the Aftermath: Postvention Strategies for Schools

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 3/19/2025

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

Description: Recent research suggests that a person dies by suicide every 11 minutes and suicide rates are now at their highest since 1941. For every loss, there are many loved ones left behind who are questioning and grieving this loss. Crisis response team members attending this workshop will gain an understanding of the complex grief process teens and adolescents face as well as factors that can further complicate their trauma and grief. School crisis response teams will learn practical strategies for both immediate postvention response and long-term recovery, with strategies that complement the PREPaRE model developed by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP). This workshop will include practical approaches such as how to respond to the empty desk, establishing memorials, the risk of contagion, etc. Finally, individual and group counseling techniques as well as suggestions for families will be discussed. You will leave this workshop with many specific strategies and activities that you can implement immediately.

Registration fee: No Fee Delaware County Schools Staff, $25.00 out of county, payable via credit card (Visa/Mastercard) or Purchase Order. Participants must arrive on time and stay for the entire session. Credit Provided: 3 Hours Act 48

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 11/10/2024
  • Max Class Size: 40

92. Mathematics Leaders Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators

Dates: 3/19/2025

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators

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

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

Register by 3/18/2025
  • Max Class Size: 50

93. Networking for Teachers of Multilingual Learners

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: This is a networking for teachers of English learners

Dates: 3/20/2025

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

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

RREGISTRATION DEADLINE: 3/19/25
  • Max Class Size: 20

94. 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: 3/26/2025 to 4/15/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

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

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

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 registering between 7 days and start of course

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

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

95. 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: 3/26/2025 to 4/15/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

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

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

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

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

96. 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: 3/26/2025 to 4/15/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

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

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

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

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

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

97. Culturally Responsive Teaching

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 3/26/2025 to 4/15/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

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

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

Registration Fee: Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

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

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

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 3/26/2025 to 4/15/2025

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

PDE COURSE NUMBER 20030240
Target Audience: K-12 Teachers

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

Registration Fee (Charged at time of registration): Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 (Late fee of $550.00 if registering one week or less prior to start of course)

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

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

COURSES WILL NOT BE MARKED COMPLETED AND CREDIT WILL NOT BE AWARDED PRIOR TO A COURSE ENDING DATE.
  • Max Class Size: 10

99. Strategies for Challenging Student Behaviors

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: ALL

Dates: 3/26/2025 to 4/15/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: ALL

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

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard -$525.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $550.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

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

100. Writing Alive: Strategies, Techniques and Materials

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Kindergarten thru Grade 12 Teachers and Specialists

Dates: 3/26/2025 to 4/15/2025

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: K-12 Teachers and Specialists

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

Receiving a packet of writing ideas

Utilizing opportunities to enrich your own writing

Viewing videos from experts in writing including Lucy Calkins

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

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

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

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

Developing materials to strengthen strategies

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

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

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

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

101. Paraeducator Workshop: AI Magic: Sparking Student Engagement with Smart Tools!

Program: Paraeducator Trainings

Audience: PARAPROFESSIONALS ONLY

Dates: 3/26/2025

Target Audience: Paraprofessionals Only

Description: This training equips paraprofessionals with practical strategies to support the use of AI tools to enhance student engagement in the classroom. Participants will explore how AI can support differentiated instruction, personalize learning experiences, and provide real-time feedback to help students build critical skills. The session focuses on hands-on activities and tools that can be seamlessly integrated into daily classroom routines.


Register by 3/25/2025

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  • Max Class Size: 20