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

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: DCIU Student Services Supervisors

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

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

Target Audience: DCIU STAFF ONLY Student Services Supervisors

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

**PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. POSSIBLE TOTAL HOURS FOR ALL MEETINGS 29.5. NO CREDIT PROVIDED IF NOT PREREGISTERED BEFORE THE LAST MEETING IN JUNE 2024***
  • Max Class Size: 30

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

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Delaware County District Special Education Directors and Supervisors

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

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

Target Audience: Delaware County District Special Education Directors and Supervisors

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

***PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ACT 48 CREDIT. NO CREDIT PROVIDED IF NOT PREREGISTERED BEFORE THE LAST MEETING IN JUNE 2024***
  • Max Class Size: 60

3. Safety-Care™Re-Certification Training

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 12/5/2023

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

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

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


Registration Fee: $55.00 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.

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

4. Complex Learner Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 12/6/2023

Target Audience: Teachers and Administrators

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

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through IDEA funding), $60 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 12/6/2023
  • Max Class Size: 50

5. Literacy Leaders Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 12/6/2023

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

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

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

6. Paraeducator Workshop: Understanding Data as a Paraprofessional

Program: Paraeducator Trainings

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

Dates: 12/6/2023

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

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

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

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

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Intermediate and secondary educators

Dates: 12/6/2023

Target Audience: Intermediate and secondary educators

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

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

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

8. School Counselors Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 12/12/2023

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

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

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through PDE funding), $25 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 12/12/2023
  • Max Class Size: 40

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

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 12/12/2023

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

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

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

10. Math Leaders Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 12/12/2023

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

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

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

11. Delaware County Secondary Transition Coordinators Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Secondary Transition Coordinators

Dates: 12/13/2023

Target Audience: Secondary Transition Coordinators

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

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through IDEA funding), $40 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 12/13/23
  • Max Class Size: 50

12. Restorative Practices Day 1 Training: Implementing Restorative Practices

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 12/13/2023

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: 15

13. Secondary Principals Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

Dates: 12/13/2023

Target Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

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

Registration fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff supported through PDE funding), $40 for out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 12/13/23
  • Max Class Size: 50

14. 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: 12/13/2023

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

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

Registration Fee: No cost to Delaware County community members (supported through IDEA funding). Register by 12/13/23
  • Max Class Size: 50

15. Elementary Principals Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

Dates: 12/13/2023

Target Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

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

Registration fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff supported through PDE funding), $40 for out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 12/13/23
  • Max Class Size: 50

16. Evening Drop-in: Supporting Students Productive Struggle in Math

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 12/13/2023

Target Audience: K-12 Educators

Description: In this workshop, participants will take a deep dive into productive struggle through the lens of grades K-12 mathematics. The presenter will take participants through the story of productive struggle and provide strategies to support teachers in nurturing productive struggle in the classroom to ensure student mathematical success!

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

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

Register by 12/12/2023
  • Max Class Size: 25

17. Coaching Mentor Collaborative - Southeast Regional Meeting ***AT MCIU***

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Instructional Coaches from Delaware County

Dates: 12/14/2023

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Target Audience: Instructional Coaches from Delaware County

Description: This meeting serves at the monthly CMC meeting. Delaware County coaches will work collectively with coaches in neighboring counties for our yearly southeast regional meeting.

YOU MUST ATTEND ENTIRE SESSION IN ORDER RECEIVE CREDIT

  • Max Class Size: 40

18. 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: 12/14/2023

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: 15

19. Reading Specialists Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Reading Specialists

Dates: 12/15/2023

Target Audience: Reading Specialists

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

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $60 out of county registrants payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR CREDIT. Register by 12/15/2023
  • Max Class Size: 40

20. 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: 12/19/2023 to 12/20/2023

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

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

Registration fee: $75.00 Visa, Mastercard, or Purchase Order, DCIU/Delaware County District Staffs DCIU STAFF MUST PROVIDE A PROGRAM BUDGET CODE AS PO NUMBER

THIS COURSE REQUIRES PHYSICAL EXERTION. PARTICIPANTS MUST BE ABLE TO EXERT THEMSELVES PHYSICALLY AND HAVE FLEXIBILITY OF MOVEMENT THAT INCLUDES KNEELING. A PARTICIPANT MAY OPT OUT OF ACTIVITIES AT ANY TIME IF NECESSARY, AND MUST NOTIFY THE TRAINER OF ANY INABILITY TO PARTICIPATE. PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ASKED TO SIGN A WAIVER ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE TRAINING ACKNOWLEDGING THAT PARTICIPATION COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. PLEASE WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHING AND STURDY SHOES. ATTENDANCE BOTH DAYS IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE TRAINING AND RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE.
Any questions about the training, please contact Professional Development at (610) 938-9000
  • Max Class Size: 12

21. Restorative Practices Day 1 Training: Implementing Restorative Practices

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 1/5/2024

New
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: 15

22. School Counselors Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 1/9/2024

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.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through PDE funding), $25 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 1/9/2024
  • Max Class Size: 40

23. SWIFT at SWIS

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District schools that have already purchased SWIS

Dates: 1/9/2024

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Special Area Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Administrative Assistants, School Psychologists, School Counselors, Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers, PBIS Team members

Description: This 3-hour introductory training is required for all school teams, including all building administrators, implementing SWIS for the first time or new administrative/PBIS core team members using SWIS. Attendees of this training should be staff of a school currently or soon-to-be using SWIS to track behavior. The focus of this training is learning about the principles of using SWIS, how to analyze and effectively use data to make decisions.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $60 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 1/7/2024
  • Max Class Size: 15

24. DCIU Title III Consortium Quarterly Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators

Dates: 1/10/2024

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators

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

YOU MUST BE PREREGISTERED TO RECEIVE CREDIT. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 1/10/2024
  • Max Class Size: 15

25. Teachers Unique Check-in

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 1/10/2024

Target Audience: Teachers

Description: An opportunity for teachers to review updates to the Unique Learning System, hear ideas for implementation, understand goal development, and collaborate with other users of ULS throughout 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 1/9/2024
  • Max Class Size: 30

26. Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: School-based SLPs in district and DCIU Schools

Dates: 1/10/2024

Target Audience: School-based SLPs in district and DCIU Schools

Description: This series of networking opportunities is designed for school-based SLPs. Topics are identified based on the results of an annual needs assessment and are relevant to clinical practice in a school-based setting.

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. PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR CREDIT BY 1/10/2024
  • Max Class Size: 50

27. DEIB (Dignity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) Community of Practice - 1/11/24 Session ONLY

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Administrators who are responsible for DEIB in their district

Dates: 1/11/2024

THIS REGISTRATION SITE IS FOR 1/11/24, 8:30am-11:30am SESSION ONLY

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

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

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

REGISTRATION REQUIRED, Registration closes 1/6/2024.
  • Max Class Size: 20

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

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 1/11/2024

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

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

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through PDE funding), $60 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 1/9/2024
  • Max Class Size: 20

29. Non-Public Workshop - Adopting a Growth Mindset -St. Anastasia School Only

Program: Non-Public Events

Audience: Teachers from St. Anastasia School ONLY

Dates: 1/12/2024

Target Audience: Staff from St. Anastasia School ONLY

Description: This session explores the mindsets (the beliefs and assumptions) that guide our practice as educators, paying attention to areas we can shift to promote growth mindset in ourselves and our students.

For Teachers from St. Anastasia School ONLY. This workshop is being provided through Non-Public Schools Funding. You must be employed by St. Anastasia School to attend this workshop.

PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ATTENDANCE AND CREDIT RECORDING. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE OUT AS OF 1/11/2024
  • Max Class Size: 40

30. 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: 1/17/2024 to 2/6/2024

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: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

31. 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: 1/17/2024 to 2/6/2024

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

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

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

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 1/17/2024 to 2/6/2024

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

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

33. Strategies for Challenging Student Behaviors

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: ALL

Dates: 1/17/2024 to 2/6/2024

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: 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

34. 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: 1/17/2024 to 2/6/2024

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: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

35. Prevent Teach Reinforce (PTR)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Teachers, administrators, counselors

Dates: 1/17/2024

Target Audience: Teachers, administrators, counselors

Description: The Prevent-Teach-Reinforce (PTR) model of behavior support is a team-bassed, systematic, structured process for supporting students with challenging behaviors that have not been resolved satisfactorally with classroom and school-wide behavior management systems. PTR utilizes scientifically validated practices of functional behavior assessment, reinforcement, and teaching new behaviors. PTR is a structured, team-based functional behavior assessment (FBA) process that is easily implemented by school-based teams. All students are evaluated using a standardized assessment process. Interventions for students include at least three components including prevention procedures, teaching, and reinforcement.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $120 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 1/14/2024
  • Max Class Size: 20

36. Curriculum Directors Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Those responsible for curriculum and instruction in their district

Dates: 1/17/2024

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

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

Registration fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff supported through PDE funding), $40 for out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 1/17/24
  • Max Class Size: 40

37. A-TSI/TSI Network Meetings

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 1/18/2024

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

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

Tentative Agenda:

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

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 1/17/24
  • Max Class Size: 15

38. Networking for Teachers of Multilingual Learners

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: ELD Teachers

Dates: 1/18/2024

Target Audience: ELD Teachers

Description: A networking opportunity "for teachers of ELs, by teachers of ELs." DCIU facilitates monthly meetings for teachers of English learners countywide to seek and share expertise and to engage in collegial discussion around current research, initiatives, and trends affecting the teaching and learning of English learners. Participants will learn from and contribute to a network of educators committed to teaching and learning of English learners and immigrants.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through PDE funding), $20 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 1/18/2024
  • Max Class Size: 15

39. 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: 1/23/2024

New
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: 15

40. Secondary Principals Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

Dates: 1/24/2024

Target Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

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

Registration fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff supported through PDE funding), $40 for out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 1/24/24
  • Max Class Size: 50

41. Elementary Principals Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

Dates: 1/24/2024

Target Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

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

Registration fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff supported through PDE funding), $40 for out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 1/24/24
  • Max Class Size: 50

42. Non-public Workshop - A Deep Dive into Rigorous Assessment in Math/Science - Cardinal O'Hara HS ONLY

Program: Non-Public Events

Audience: Cardinal O'Hara Teachers

Dates: 1/24/2024

Target Audience: Cardinal O'Hara Math and Science Teachers only

Description: This course takes a deep dive into assessment rigor in Math/Science for teachers of Math and Science at Cardinal O'Hara High School.

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE OUT AS OF 1/23/2024
  • Max Class Size: 50

43. Thinking Visually: Visual Supports for Complex Learners

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Therapists and teachers

Dates: 1/24/2024

Target Audience: Therapists and teachers

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

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $40 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 1/24/2024
  • Max Class Size: 20

44. Paraeducator Workshop: Understanding Behavior Plans and Functional Behavior Assessments

Program: Paraeducator Trainings

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

Dates: 1/25/2024

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

Description: Paraprofessionals play an important role in understanding and implementing a student's positive behavior support plan. This training will provide participants with an understanding of why student behavior occurs based on function and how to effectively implement all core components of the positive behavior support plan.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools staffs (supported by IDEA funding), $40 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 1/23/2024
  • Max Class Size: 10

45. Coach and Mentor Collaborative (CMC)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Instructional Coaches

Dates: 1/26/2024

Target Audience: District Instructional Coaches

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

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $50 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 1/26/24
  • Max Class Size: 30

46. Gifted Support Teacher Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Gifted Support Teachers

Dates: 1/26/2024

Target Audience: Gifted Support Teachers

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

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $40 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 1/26/2024

  • Max Class Size: 50

47. 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: 1/29/2024 to 4/7/2024

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: 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: 12

48. 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: 1/29/2024 to 4/7/2024

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: 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

49. ESL 5: Professionalism

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 1/29/2024 to 4/7/2024

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: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

50. ESL Fieldwork Experience

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 1/29/2024 to 4/7/2024

Target Audience: Open to DCIU ESL Cohort

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

ACTIVITY RUNNING FROM 1/29/24-4/7/24. 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 1/27/24, YOU MUST BE PREREGISTERED.

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

51. Best Practices for developing an effective FBA and Positive Behavior Support Plan

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: BCBAs, School Psychologists, Teachers, Administrators

Dates: 1/29/2024 to 1/30/2024

Target Audience: BCBAs, School Psychologists, Teachers, Administrators

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

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $240 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 1/25/24
  • Max Class Size: 30

52. Math Workshop Series for Teachers

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Teachers

Dates: 1/30/2024

Target Audience: Teachers

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

Registration Fee: $45 Delaware County Schools Staff, $60 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard Only) or Purchase Order. Registration required. Register by 1/26/2024
  • Max Class Size: 30

53. 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: 1/31/2024 to 2/20/2024

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

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

54. 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: 1/31/2024 to 2/20/2024

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

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

55. 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: 1/31/2024 to 2/20/2024

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: 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

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

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 1/31/2024 to 2/20/2024

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

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

57. Essentials for the 21st Century World Language Teacher

Program: CPE Courses

Audience: Teachers of all modern world languages

Dates: 1/31/2024 to 2/20/2024

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

Audience: 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

58. Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom: Strategies, Techniques, and Materials

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 1/31/2024 to 2/20/2024

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

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

Description: This course will instill a thorough understanding of how to incorporate Howard Gardner's concept of multiple intelligences in your K-12 classroom. Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom (2018) by Dr. Thomas Armstrong will be studied, connections made to chapters, responses made to participants' posts, and a study guide completed for each chapter. Course is asynchronous and online; assignments to be completed by the end of each week on your own schedule.

Will emphasize what each student is attracted to, becomes comfortable with, and skilled in different ways of processing information. 3 lessons and hands-on or computer-generated projects will be developed to apply the theory of multiple intelligences. Instructor will provide sample lessons along with modeling of lessons. Participants will develop one artifact for each intelligence and create 3 lessons to share with the group.

Text for this class Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom (2018) by Dr. Thomas Armstrong, 4th edition,ISBN #978-1-4166-2509-4. Suggest buying used at Amazon for about $6.00. Questions, please contact Dr. William Yerger at william.yerger@eastern.edu or call 610-248-4737.

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

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

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

59. Social Emotional Learning

Program: CPE Courses

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

Dates: 1/31/2024 to 2/20/2024

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

Location: ONLINE COURSE

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

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

Registration Fee(CHARGED AT TIME OF REGISTRATION): Visa or Mastercard -$450.00 if registered prior to 1 week before start of course, $475.00 if registering between 7 days and start of course

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

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

60. Non-public Workshop - New Teacher Induction - Differentiating Instruction to Meet Learner's Needs - Cardinal O'Hara Teachers Only

Program: Non-Public Events

Audience: Cardinal O'Hara Teachers

Dates: 1/31/2024

Target Audience: Cardinal O'Hara Teachers only

Description: Induction Training - learn ways to provide all students access to assignments and assessments, meeting them at their various levels.

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE OUT AS OF 1/30/24
  • Max Class Size: 10

61. Paraeducator Workshop: Strategies for Working with Students 1:1 or in Small Groups During Instructional Time

Program: Paraeducator Trainings

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

Dates: 2/5/2024

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

Description: This course is designed for paraprofessionals who work with students in small groups or 1:1. The focus will be on engineering the environment for success and include strategies for organization of materials, instructional techniques and student engagement.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools staffs (supported by IDEA funding), $40 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/4/24
  • Max Class Size: 10

62. eSports Coaches Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 2/7/2024

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

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

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $60 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/7/2024
  • Max Class Size: 20

63. Coordinators of Multilingual Learners Networking

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Coordinators of programs for multilingual learners

Dates: 2/7/2024

Target Audience: Coordinators of programs for multilingual learners

Description: DCIU facilitates quarterly opportunities for coordinators of programs for multilingual learners across the county to engage in discussion, collaboration, and problem-solving around issues, initiatives, and trends affecting the education of multilingual learners and immigrants. Participants will learn from and contribute to a network of leaders committed to equitable and effective language instruction educational programs for English learners and immigrant students.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $30 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 2/7/2024
  • Max Class Size: 15

64. Science & STEM Leaders Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: STEM/Science program and curriculum decision makers

Dates: 2/7/2024

Target Audience: STEM/Science program and curriculum decision makers

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

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $60 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/7/2024
  • Max Class Size: 20

65. 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: 2/7/2024

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 2/7/2024
  • Max Class Size: 60

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

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Intermediate and secondary educators

Dates: 2/7/2024

Target Audience: Intermediate and secondary educators

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

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

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 2/4/2024
  • Max Class Size: 20

67. AAC and Writing Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 2/7/2024

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

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

Registration 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 2/7/2024
  • Max Class Size: 30

68. DEIB (Dignity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging) Community of Practice - 2/8/24 Session ONLY

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Administrators who are responsible for DEIB in their district

Dates: 2/8/2024

THIS REGISTRATION SITE IS FOR 2/8/24, 8:30am-11:30am SESSION ONLY

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

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

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

REGISTRATION REQUIRED, Registration closes 2/3/2024.
  • Max Class Size: 25

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

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 2/8/2024

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

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

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $60 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/5/2024
  • Max Class Size: 20

70. Evening Drop-in: Making Sense of Phenomenon in Science with STEELS Standards

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 2/12/2024

Target Audience: K-12 Educators

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

Register by 2/11/2024
  • Max Class Size: 30

71. School Counselors Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 2/13/2024

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.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through PDE funding), $25 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/13/2024
  • Max Class Size: 40

72. SWIFT at SWIS

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District schools that have already purchased SWIS

Dates: 2/13/2024

Target Audience: District Administrators, Building Administrators, General Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, Special Area Teachers, Paraprofessionals, Administrative Assistants, School Psychologists, School Counselors, Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers, PBIS Team members

Description: This 3-hour introductory training is required for all school teams, including all building administrators, implementing SWIS for the first time or new administrative/PBIS core team members using SWIS. Attendees of this training should be staff of a school currently or soon-to-be using SWIS to track behavior. The focus of this training is learning about the principles of using SWIS, how to analyze and effectively use data to make decisions.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $60 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/10/24
  • Max Class Size: 15

73. Tier 1 PBIS Delaware County High School Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 2/13/2024

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

Description: Join us for a collaborative event that brings together 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 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. High Schools from outside Delaware County will also be invited to share out ideas on Tier 1 PBIS implementation within their high schools.

Register by 2/11/2024
  • Max Class Size: 50

74. Paraeducator Workshop: Strategies to Support Students' Social Skills at School

Program: Paraeducator Trainings

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

Dates: 2/13/2024

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

Description: This course is designed to provide paraprofessionals with an understanding of the development of social skills. During this training, strategies will be modeled and practiced to staff can use the techniques during daily situations with students.

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools staffs (supported by IDEA funding), $40 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by by 2/11/2024
  • Max Class Size: 10

75. Networking for Teachers of Multilingual Learners

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: ELD Teachers

Dates: 2/15/2024

Target Audience: ELD Teachers

Description: A networking opportunity "for teachers of ELs, by teachers of ELs." DCIU facilitates monthly meetings for teachers of English learners countywide to seek and share expertise and to engage in collegial discussion around current research, initiatives, and trends affecting the teaching and learning of English learners. Participants will learn from and contribute to a network of educators committed to teaching and learning of English learners and immigrants.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through PDE funding), $20 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/15/2024
  • Max Class Size: 15

76. Building Blocks of Literacy (AM)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Elementary Educators

Dates: 2/16/2024

Target Audience: Elementary Educators

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

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

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 2/10/2024
  • Max Class Size: 20

77. Make & Take Literacy Workshop (AM)

Program: Inservices

Audience: Educators

Dates: 2/16/2024

Target Audience: Educators

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

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

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 2/10/2024
  • Max Class Size: 20

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

Program: Inservices

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

Dates: 2/16/2024

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

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

Register by 2/10/2024
  • Max Class Size: 20

79. Text-Dependent Analysis (AM)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Educators

Dates: 2/16/2024

Target Audience: Educators

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

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

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 2/10/2024
  • Max Class Size: 20

80. Using Data to Advance Literacy Learning (AM)

Program: Inservices

Audience: Educators

Dates: 2/16/2024

Target Audience: Educators

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

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

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 2/10/2024
  • Max Class Size: 20

81. ELD Teacher In-Service Day (AM)

Program: Inservices

Audience: ELD Teachers

Dates: 2/16/2024

Target Audience: ELD Teachers

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

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

Registration required. Register by 2/11/2024
  • Max Class Size: 20

82. Evidence Based Instructional Strategies for Complex Learners

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: For Educators working with students with complex learning needs (District Administrators, Building Administrators, Special Education Teachers, and Para professionals ONLY if their teacher is attending as well.)

Dates: 2/16/2024

Target Audience: For Educators working with students with complex learning needs (District Administrators, Building Administrators, Special Education Teachers, and Para professionals ONLY if their teacher is attending as well.)

Description: Participants will learn the importance of creating an instructional plan that will meet the diverse needs of their complex learners. They will engage in an interactive day that will provide opportunities for modeling and practice with evidence-based instructional strategies, that will increase student participation and acquisition of targeted skills.

Registration Fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff (supported through IDEA funding), $120 for out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/8/2024
  • Max Class Size: 40

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

Program: Inservices

Audience: Teachers of grades 6-8

Dates: 2/16/2024

Target Audience: Teachers of grades 6-8

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

Registration Fee: $45 Delaware County Schools Staff, $60 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard Only) or Purchase Order. Registration required. Register by 2/10/2024
  • Max Class Size: 50

84. Make & Take Literacy Workshop (PM)

Program: Inservices

Audience: Educators

Dates: 2/16/2024

Target Audience: Educators

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

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

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 2/10/2024
  • Max Class Size: 20

85. Storylines in Science: Enhancing Engagement with STEELS Standards (PM)

Program: Inservices

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

Dates: 2/16/2024

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

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

Register by 2/10/2024
  • Max Class Size: 20

86. Three-Dimensional Assessments in Science (PM)

Program: Inservices

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

Dates: 2/16/2024

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

Description: Assessment plays a vital role in evaluating student understanding and driving instructional decisions. In this dynamic course, participants will explore the design and implementation of three-dimensional assessments within the context of science education aligned with the STEELS (Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability) standards. Participants will develop a deep understanding of how to effectively evaluate student proficiency in the integration of science practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. This workshop is designed for educators, curriculum developers, and instructional leaders who are interested in developing and implementing three-dimensional assessments within the context of STEELS standards. By the end of this workshop, participants will have a comprehensive understanding of how to design and implement effective three-dimensional assessments aligned with the STEELS framework. They will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to develop performance-based tasks, integrate technology and engineering practices within assessments, and evaluate student proficiency in science practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. Participants will be equipped to design assessments that provide meaningful insights into student learning and inform instructional decision-making.

Registration Fee: $45 Delaware County Schools Staff, $60 out of county, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard Only) or Purchase Order. Registration required. Register by 2/10/2024
  • Max Class Size: 20

87. Using Data to Advance Literacy Learning (PM)

Program: Inservices

Audience: Educators

Dates: 2/16/2024

Target Audience: Educators

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

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

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register by 2/10/2024
  • Max Class Size: 20

88. A-TSI/TSI Quarterly Network AND 2024-2025 Supported School Improvement Plan Drafting Sessions

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 2/20/2024

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

**A-TSI Schools designated in 2018 not meeting exit criteria and all 2022 designations are strongly encouraged to attend.

TSI - 2023-2024 Newly identified TSI Schools are encouraged to attend these sessions for initial plan implementation in the 2024/2025 School Year.

Schools identified as TSI with plan implementation in 2023-2024 school year will need to consult with their district school board to determine if they are required to write plans for the 2024-2025 school year.

Description: The A-TSI/TSI Network will be held in-person beginning in February 2024 to work on ensuring quality implementation of 2023-2024 school improvement plans as well as begin the process of drafting the 2024-2025 School Improvement Plans.

The A-TSI/TSI Network in Delaware County will provide cross-district learning tailored to the context-specific needs of identified schools and the local school systems supporting them with a focus on data-analysis.

Overview of Sessions: 2024-2025 School Improvement Plans will be due June 30, 2024, to meet this due date, schools need to have drafts completed approximately 1 month prior to ensure school board approval. During these workshops DCIU will guide schools in identifying problem and root causes, goals, and action steps to focus improvement efforts. Leaders will have opportunities to work with other school leaders in affinity groups based on needs and problems of practice as needed/requested. For example: sharing how assessment data is analyzed and used in your schools for students with disabilities.

Session Focus:

2/20/2024: Ready and Begin Set Section of FRCPP
3/21/2024: Set and Go Section of FRCPP

PREREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTRATION CLOSES AS OF 2/19/2024
  • Max Class Size: 50

89. Delaware County Secondary Transition Coordinators Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Secondary Transition Coordinators

Dates: 2/21/2024

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 2/21/24
  • Max Class Size: 50

90. Curriculum Directors Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Those responsible for curriculum and instruction in their district

Dates: 2/21/2024

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

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

Registration fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff supported through PDE funding), $40 for out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/21/24
  • Max Class Size: 40

91. 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: 2/21/2024

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 2/21/24
  • Max Class Size: 50

92. Literacy Leaders Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 2/21/2024

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

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

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $60 out of county registrants payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Registration required. Register by 2/21/2024
  • Max Class Size: 30

93. Non-public Workshop - A Deeper Dive Into Rigorous Assessments in ELA / Civics - Cardinal O'Hara Teachers Only

Program: Non-Public Events

Audience: Cardinal O'Hara Teachers

Dates: 2/21/2024

Target Audience: Cardinal O'Hara Teachers only

Description: Part of the Rigor Training Series, this session explores providing rigor in the humanities, through both formative and summative assessments.

REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE OUT AS OF 2/20/24
  • Max Class Size: 40

94. Coach and Mentor Collaborative (CMC)

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: District Instructional Coaches

Dates: 2/23/2024

Target Audience: District Instructional Coaches

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

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $50 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/23/24
  • Max Class Size: 30

95. Restorative Practices Day 1 Training: Implementing Restorative Practices

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 2/23/2024

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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: 15

96. Reading Specialists Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Reading Specialists

Dates: 2/23/2024

Target Audience: Reading Specialists

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

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $60 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR CREDIT. Register by 2/23/2024
  • Max Class Size: 40

97. 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: 2/27/2024

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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: 15

98. Math Leaders Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

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

Dates: 2/27/2024

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

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

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through PDE funding), $60 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/27/2024
  • Max Class Size: 30

99. Secondary Principals Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

Dates: 2/28/2024

Target Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

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

Registration fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff supported through PDE funding), $40 for out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/28/24
  • Max Class Size: 50

100. Complex Learner Network

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Teachers and Administrators

Dates: 2/28/2024

Target Audience: Teachers and Administrators

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

Registration Fee: No fee Delaware County Schools (supported through IDEA funding), $60 out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/28/2024
  • Max Class Size: 50

101. Elementary Principals Meeting

Program: Meetings and Workshops

Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

Dates: 2/28/2024

Target Audience: Principals and Assistant Principals

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

Registration fee: No fee for Delaware County Schools Staff supported through PDE funding), $40 for out of county registrants, payable via Credit Card (Visa/Mastercard only) or Purchase Order. Register by 2/28/24
  • Max Class Size: 50