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1. Anxiety & Stress: Teacher and Student Wellness

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 6/21/2021 to 7/9/2021

Meeting Times: Online. Self-paced course. Complete modules by due dates.

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Anxiety & Stress: Teacher and Student Wellness is a course that guides participants in developing and implementing classroom strategies that cultivate teacher and student well-being. The ways in which teachers and students react to anxiety and stress will determine the growth (or lack thereof) and experiences in the classroom each day. Mental health is of great concern in the classroom (and the world) as educational, financial, social, mental and emotional pressures can seem overwhelming at times. Teacher and student well-being must first be addressed before teaching and learning can take place. Participants will explore curricula for how to best deal with their students' anxiety and stress in the classroom. Participants will also explore scientific research, best practices and the holistic education of the mind and body that we strive to provide our 21st century students. Both teacher and student must maintain a level of self-care and awareness in order to make great academic and personal strides. Participants will develop an action plan to acknowledge and address anxiety and stressors in the classroom so that calmness, awareness, insightfulness and presence are established and academic goals can be met.

Required Text: Participants will need to purchase the interactive textbook (digital or paper) titled Stress Management for Teachers A ProActive Guide by Herman and Reinke, ISBN-13: 978-1462517985
  • Max Class Size: 10

2. Digital Literacy for Educators

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 6/21/2021 to 7/31/2021

Meeting Times: Online

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Students today are known as the "Touch-Screen Generation." These students do not know of a time when computers did not exist. They are immersed in technology and most cannot be parted from their smartphones. They know how to tweet and post images but are they digitally literate? Can they analyze and interpret the information they acquired from a Google search? Can they use digital tools appropriately?

In this three-credit online course, participants will explore the skills necessary to be a digitally literate teacher and the role they play in creating and supporting digitally literate students. By the conclusion of the course, participants will not only have a collection of activities and lessons that they created but also the confidence to use these Digital Tools and resources effectively.
  • Max Class Size: 20

3. Literacy Conference | The Science of Reading, The Role of the Reading Rope

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Regular and special classroom teachers, literacy coaches, reading specialists, literacy coordinators/supervisors.

Dates: 6/22/2021

Meeting Times: Tuesday, June 22, 2021; 9:00am - 3:00pm (sign-in 8:45am)

Location: Great Hall

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Facilitated by Nancy Hennessy and Judi Dodson

The Literacy Conference is offered in collaboration with Immaculata University

Decades of research have surfaced critical understandings related to reading, its development and best practices. Hollis Scarborough's Reading Rope provides a powerful metaphor for understanding skilled reading. Based in the science, it identifies word recognition and language comprehension as the two major strands of the rope necessary for reading acquisition. Let's further unravel the rope's strands, understand how they contribute to skilled reading and how this informs the design and delivery of effective reading instruction.

Agenda
9 AM Welcome Melissa Reed, Ed.D., Immaculata University

9:15 AM Keynote: The Science of Reading: The Role of the Reading Rope, facilitated by Nancy Hennessy M.Ed.

10:30 AM Participants choose
- Bringing the Word Recognition Strands into Classroom Practice for Grades K-2, facilitated by Judi Dodson. M.A.
- The Reading Rope and Reading Comprehension Instruction for Grades 3-8, facilitated by Nancy Hennessy M.Ed.

Note:
- 12:00 PM 30-minute Lunch
- 2:50 PM Reflections & Closing
- One (1) grad credit is available through Immaculata University for an additional $150.
- Review Grad details here!
- 3 pm: Grad Credit Meeting - those who opt for graduate credit must stay.
- After June 8th the full fee will be assessed for dropped enrollments or no-shows.
  • Max Class Size: 120

4. The Online Architect: Designing a Successful Student Experience

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Teachers and Instructional Coaches

Dates: 6/28/2021 to 8/9/2021

Meeting Times: 6/28 - 8/9; online, asynchronous

Are you designing online courses to be delivered completely asynchronously for the 2021-22 school year? Let us help you strategically build and guide your asynchronous course creation based upon best practices in online learning. Sign up for "The Online Architect," a ten-module course based on K-12 Quality Matters Standards for designing high-quality online learning. The following topics are included:
- Quality Matters orientation
- Assessment and measurement
- High-yield instructional strategies
- Classroom environment
- Instructional materials and technology integration
- Organizational structure
- Visual design for navigability, usability, and accessibility
- Copyright, fair use, and Open Education Resources
- Proactive and reactive facilitation strategies

Each module will take approximately 2-2.5 hours to complete and comes with an embedded design challenge that will ask participants to apply the skills directly into their course designs. The course is facilitated by the CCIU Online Learning Team, who will provide participants with personalized feedback and optional coaching sessions. Teachers can engineer successful student asynchronous experiences through intentional planning and design. Let us help you become "Online Architects."

The course is asynchronous and completed at-your-own pace with optional coaching hours to be determined close to course launch.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#onlinelearning
  • Max Class Size: 30

5. Growing Your Instructional Strategies in the Online Learning Environment

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 6/30/2021 to 8/30/2021

Meeting Times: 6/30 through 8/30, asynchronous

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You've onramped to online learning, but let's get you owning the open road! Now that you have learned how to quickly adapt your instruction for the online environment during the pandemic, go deeper into a mixture of synchronous and asynchronous instructional strategies that will foster more intentional student-driven learning, differentiation, and personalization. This course will cover best practices about how to leverage tools and strategies for online learning management, formative and summative assessment, instructional delivery, and interactions between students and teachers.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#onlinelearning
  • Max Class Size: 30

6. Achieving Excellence - 14 Things That Matter Most

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 7/1/2021 to 8/3/2021

Meeting Times: online course, participant works on thier own time.

Online Course
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This 3-credit online course is designed to describe the beliefs, attitudes, and interactions that form an atmosphere conducive to learning in our best classrooms and schools. It focuses primarily on "specific things that great teachers, legendary teachers" do. The book "What Great Teachers Do Differently" is filled with strategies and ideas to motivate students. There are many meaningful websites to stimulate your students and simple suggestions that you can integrate into your current routine.

Required text:
You will need to purchase "What Great Teachers Do Differently/ 14-17 Things That Matter Most", by Todd Whitaker. You may purchase the 14 Things That Matter Most edition or the 17 Things That Matter Most. Your assignments will designate the appropriate page numbers to be read for each book.
  • Max Class Size: 14

7. ABC's on Teaching Strategies for Pre-K - 3

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 7/2/2021 to 8/3/2021

Meeting Times: online course, participant works on thier own time.

Online Course
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This 3-credit online course is designed to focus on successful teaching instruction and strategies for preschool to grade 3. Subject areas include the strategies for promoting; a comfortable learning environment, positive reinforcement, icebreakers, learning and literacy centers, organization skills for teacher and student, bulletin boards, successful subject area lessons (math, language arts, social studies, science, art, music, physical education), and overall meaningful teaching and learning strategies. This course contains hundreds of activities and lessons that all teachers can access; and illustrates ways all students can participate in them.
  • Max Class Size: 14

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

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 7/2/2021 to 7/26/2021

Meeting Times: Online

The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher This class walks a teacher, either novice or veteran, through structuring and organizing a classroom for success that can be applied at any time of the year. It will be great for the first time teacher just as much as for the seasoned professional! The book utilized (The First Days of School: How To Be An Effective Teacher by Harry Wong) is the most requested book for what works in the classroom for teacher and student success. The book is an education staple for preparing effective teachers at all grade levels, pre-K through college, in all content areas. The class will use the newest edition (2018) which is bigger, better, and bolder. 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 adding other numerous strategies besides what's in the book.. This may be one of the most amazing books on teaching practices you'll ever read! The book will be sent a few days before the class begins. $35 book fee
  • Max Class Size: 10

9. Mindfulness for Educators and Their Students

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 7/5/2021 to 8/15/2021

Meeting Times: online course, participant works on thier own time.

Online Course
This course is designed to examine the theory and practice of mindfulness and how it can influence both a teacher's personal and professional life. Basic mindfulness practices, neuroscience, identification of thoughts and emotions, and mindful communication practice will be explored, as well as applying these practices/concepts to both personal and professional situations. In addition, clear connections will be made between how personal practice can inform classroom management and interactions with students. Finally, participants will delve into how this same mindfulness practice can aid in the development of students of all ages. Teachers will be given strategies and techniques to introduce mindfulness appropriately into their classrooms and to begin a dialogue about mindfulness with other teachers and administration.

Required text: Mindfulness for Teachers by Patricia Jennings (ISBN 978-0393708073).

Note: the welcome email will be sent the morning of the start date. This will contain a link to the coursework.
  • Max Class Size: 10

10. There's an App For That - Integrating iPads into the Classroom

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 7/5/2021 to 8/14/2021

Meeting Times: Online

It is imperative that teachers integrate technology into the classroom. When using technology, students are more engaged. Engaging students in the learning process increases their attention and focus, motivates them to practice higher-level critical thinking skills and promotes meaningful learning experiences.

In this three-credit online course, participants will identify the unique needs that the 21st-century student brings to the classroom, explore apps that align with Bloom's Digital Taxonomy, learn how to effectively integrate the use of iPads into the classroom according to best practices and discover a plethora of apps that are available. By the conclusion of the course, participants will have not only a collection of apps and lessons that they created for their classroom but also the confidence to use the iPad effectively.
  • Max Class Size: 20

11. Distance Learning Playbook Book Study Series for School Leaders

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Building and Central Office Administrators

Dates: 7/7/2021 to 8/4/2021

Meeting Times: Wednesday, July 7, Wednesday, July 21, and Wednesday, August 4; 3:00 to 4:00 PM

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A virtual professional learning experience and book study

Connect with other administrators in a synchronous book study of The Distance Learning Playbook for School Leaders. Using this book and other short supplemental resources provided by the CCIU, administrators will engage in facilitated conversations that discuss high-quality online instruction and how to demonstrate online leadership presence to teachers and students. Sessions will also discuss how to create a school community of continuous improvement by modeling the feedback cycle, providing helpful feedback, and supporting teachers with responsiveness, timeliness, and specificity.

Dates: Wednesday, July 7, Wednesday, July 21, and Wednesday, August 4; 3:00 to 4:00 PM

Participants must purchase their own books and have the book with them at each virtual meeting.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

  • Max Class Size: 50

12. Project-Based & Challenge-Based Learning for Educators

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 7/12/2021 to 8/21/2021

Meeting Times: Online

In order to keep pace with the changing world, teachers need to infuse 21st-century skills into their classrooms. The students of today need to be prepared to enter a world that requires them to be able to think critically, create, communicate and collaborate to solve meaningful problems. Problem-Based Learning and Challenge-Based Learning are two instructional strategies can accomplish these goals.

In this three-credit online course, through a series of lessons, videos, and various other activities, participants will learn the basic pedagogy, benefits and framework of Project-Based Learning and Challenged-Based Learning.
  • Max Class Size: 20

13. The Online Architect: Designing a Successful Student Experience

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Teachers and Instructional Coaches

Dates: 7/12/2021 to 8/23/2021

Meeting Times: 7/12 - 8/23; online, asynchronous

Are you designing online courses to be delivered completely asynchronously for the 2021-22 school year? Let us help you strategically build and guide your asynchronous course creation based upon best practices in online learning. Sign up for "The Online Architect," a ten-module course based on K-12 Quality Matters Standards for designing high-quality online learning. The following topics are included:
- Quality Matters orientation
- Assessment and measurement
- High-yield instructional strategies
- Classroom environment
- Instructional materials and technology integration
- Organizational structure
- Visual design for navigability, usability, and accessibility
- Copyright, fair use, and Open Education Resources
- Proactive and reactive facilitation strategies

Each module will take approximately 2-2.5 hours to complete and comes with an embedded design challenge that will ask participants to apply the skills directly into their course designs. The course is facilitated by the CCIU Online Learning Team, who will provide participants with personalized feedback and optional coaching sessions. Teachers can engineer successful student asynchronous experiences through intentional planning and design. Let us help you become "Online Architects."

The course is asynchronous and completed at-your-own pace with optional coaching hours to be determined close to course launch.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture potions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#onlinelearning
  • Max Class Size: 30

14. Implications for the Implementation of Act 13: Educator Effectiveness System

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 7/13/2021

Meeting Times: 7/13; 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Virtual Workshop
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This opportunity is open to administrative teams and human resource personnel to collaboratively discuss the implementation of the new educator effectiveness system. Participants will be able to ask questions and brainstorm challenges, obstacles, and solutions during this networking event.

Instructors: Noreen O'Neil, Danielle Schoeninger, Maureen Linahan, Beth McKee
  • Max Class Size: 100

15. Social Emotional Learning Summer Leadership Series

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 7/14/2021 to 8/10/2021

Meeting Times: Wednesday July 14, Tuesday August 3 & 10, 9 AM to 12 PM

Every member of our school communities has been impacted in significant ways by this past year and the challenges it has brought. This includes students, families, teachers, administrators, and community partners. School leaders are focusing on social-emotional health as the lens for approaching the start of the 2021-2022 school year as an important step in creating safe spaces for students and staff to succeed. Through this three half-day summer series, leaders will participate in sessions that provide foundational approaches to assessment, self-care and re-engaging our students through social and emotional learning. All sessions promote well-being and connectedness for students and adults.

Sessions
Day 1: July 14, 2021, 9 AM to 12 PM
Assessment through an SEL Lens with Dr. Juan D'Brot, Center for Assessment

Day 2: August 3, 2021, 9 AM to 12 PM
Caring for SELF to Strengthen Community with an SEL Lens, Dr. Adam Saenz, D.Min., Founder and CEO Applied EQ

Day 3: August 10, 2021, 9 AM to 12 PM
Culture & Climate: Re-engaging Students with an SEL Lens, Dr. Beshon Trusty, Executive Director for Delaware, Maryland and Washington, D.C. with the Center for Supportive Schools (CSS)

  • Max Class Size: 100

16. Developing Practical Classroom Materials and Ideas for Addressing Multiple Intelligences (Online)

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 7/16/2021 to 8/16/2021

Meeting Times: Online

Online Course
This three-credit course will provide K-12 participants with a thorough understanding of Howard Gardner's concept of multiple intelligences. The book, Seven Kinds of Smart by Dr. Thomas Armstrong will be studied and an instructor-developed study guide will be completed. A major focus of the course will center on developing lessons and activities that incorporate all the intelligences. The instructor will provide sample lessons at various grade levels along with the modeling of lessons. Each participant will develop one artifact for each intelligence and create several lessons. A $35 book and materials' fee is included in the course fee. Materials mailed ahead of start date.
  • Max Class Size: 28

17. Anxiety & Stress: Teacher and Student Wellness

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 7/19/2021 to 8/6/2021

Meeting Times: Online. Self-paced course. Complete modules by due dates.

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Anxiety & Stress: Teacher and Student Wellness is a course that guides participants in developing and implementing classroom strategies that cultivate teacher and student well-being. The ways in which teachers and students react to anxiety and stress will determine the growth (or lack thereof) and experiences in the classroom each day. Mental health is of great concern in the classroom (and the world) as educational, financial, social, mental and emotional pressures can seem overwhelming at times. Teacher and student well-being must first be addressed before teaching and learning can take place. Participants will explore curricula for how to best deal with their students' anxiety and stress in the classroom. Participants will also explore scientific research, best practices and the holistic education of the mind and body that we strive to provide our 21st century students. Both teacher and student must maintain a level of self-care and awareness in order to make great academic and personal strides. Participants will develop an action plan to acknowledge and address anxiety and stressors in the classroom so that calmness, awareness, insightfulness and presence are established and academic goals can be met.

Required Text: Participants will need to purchase the interactive textbook (digital or paper) titled Stress Management for Teachers A ProActive Guide by Herman and Reinke, ISBN-13: 978-1462517985
  • Max Class Size: 10

18. Beat The Bullying: A Look into Prevention and Intervention

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 7/20/2021 to 8/17/2021

Meeting Times: Online. Self-paced course. Complete modules by due dates.

Beat The Bullying: A Look into Prevention and Intervention is an online course that will journey through the ongoing issue of bullying in classrooms. It will take an in depth look into the prevention of this growing problem, where teachers can learn many techniques to have a peaceful learning environment. We will analyze successful classroom crafts, projects, surveys, and books that have contributed to the decline of bullying in the classroom. We will also investigate many bullying programs that school districts currently use and evaluate their effectiveness. This course will also analyze intervention techniques to help with current bullies in the classroom. Teachers will analyze state legislation and policies on bullying as well as litigation and legal issues for all school personnel. Participants will establish a classroom "Bullying Action Plan" based on their grade level, in order to create a peaceful and successful learning environment, where students work together as one with self-confidence and respect for one another.

Required Text Participants must purchase the book "Bullying Prevention and Intervention: Realistic Strategies for Schools" by Susan M. Swearer, Dorothy L. Espelage and Scott A. Napolitano.
  • Max Class Size: 12

19. Hot off the press:UDL and Blended Learning Book Study

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 7/20/2021 to 8/17/2021

Meeting Times: Tuesday July 20, August 3, and August 17, 2021, 3 to 4 PM

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A virtual professional learning experience and book study

Hot off the press! In this book study, we will be diving into UDL and Blended Learning: Thriving in Flexible Learning Landscapes by Catlin Tucker and Katie Novak, which was published in June of 2021. The authors' goal is to "support educators in cultivating a mindset, skillset, and toolset nimble enough for any educational setting1/4in class, online, or a blend of the two". Through reflective discussions, we will be exploring how UDL can work with blended learning to develop all learners to be motivated and advocate for themselves by diving into this text together, through small group activities and sharing our own best practices.

Dates: Tuesday, July 20, August 3, and August 17, 2021, 3 to 4 PM

Participants must purchase their own books and have the book with them at each virtual meeting.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.
  • Max Class Size: 30

20. Engaging Your Students Through STEM

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Computer Science teachers & administrators, Business teachers and administrators, special educators & administrators, STEM teachers & administrators, coaches, curriculum directors, librarians and media specialists

Dates: 7/26/2021

Meeting Times: 7/26; 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Are you preparing for the 21-22 school year? Are you looking for ways to engage your students in hands-on learning? Join us to explore design thinking as we investigate tools, resources, and strategies for engaging students in STEM. Facilitators will model integrative STEM best practices. Participants will have the opportunity to utilize STEM lending library resources such as Sphero, Makey Makey, and Micro:bit as part of the workshop and will walk away with lessons and strategies to implement this fall.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#STEM2021
  • Max Class Size: 15

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

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 7/30/2021 to 8/25/2021

Meeting Times: Online

The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher This class walks a teacher, either novice or veteran, through structuring and organizing a classroom for success that can be applied at any time of the year. It will be great for the first time teacher just as much as for the seasoned professional! The book utilized (The First Days of School: How To Be An Effective Teacher by Harry Wong) is the most requested book for what works in the classroom for teacher and student success. The book is an education staple for preparing effective teachers at all grade levels, pre-K through college, in all content areas. The class will use the newest edition (2018) which is bigger, better, and bolder. 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 adding other numerous strategies besides what's in the book.. This may be one of the most amazing books on teaching practices you'll ever read! The book will be sent a few days before the class begins. $35 book fee
  • Max Class Size: 10

22. STEM Innovation Lending Library Playground

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Computer Science teachers & administrators, business teachers and administrators, special educators & administrators, STEM teachers & administrators, coaches, curriculum directors, librarians and media specialists

Dates: 8/4/2021

Meeting Times: 8/4; 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Stop in to the CCIU to learn and play with some of our favorite STEM tools as you gear up for in-person, hands-on, engaging learning this fall. Some tools on the playground will include: Ozobots, MakeyMakey, Sphero, Merge Cube, VR Goggles, Micro:bit, Bee Bots, Little Bits and more! The playground will be open from 9am-3pm, so drop in any time to play with us.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#STEM 2021
  • Max Class Size: 100

23. Gifted Boot Camp

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 gifted teachers, administrators or any staff interested in gifted education. This event is not relevant to short-term and day-to-day substitutes.

Dates: 8/10/2021 to 8/12/2021

Meeting Times: See Description

Virtual
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Are you new to gifted education or are you looking to brush up your knowledge and skills related to gifted education? Join us for a 3-part boot camp that will cover the basics of gifted education from screening and identification to paperwork and SDI's.

We are offering boot camp as a 3-part series with asynchronous work to be completed in between our 3 meetings. In order to receive full credit, you must attend all 3 sessions. If you prefer to attend these live session virtually please contact Tricia Binkley at patriciab@cciu.org

This boot camp will have required sessions on:
- August 10, 2021; 1:00PM - 3:30PM
- August 11, 2021; 1:00PM - 3:30PM
- August 12, 2021; 1:00PM - 3:30PM

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may record portions of the learning experiences to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any major objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#CCIUinnovates
#Gifted2122
  • Max Class Size: 10

24. Instructional Technology Integrationist Collaborative

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Tech Integrators, Instructional Coaches, Instructional Tech Specialists, Tech Coordinators, Technology Teachers, Tech Administrations, Tech Directors, Media Specialists

Dates: 8/18/2021

Meeting Times: 8/18; 3:45PM - 4:45PM

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The Instructional Technology Integrationists Collaborative (ITIC) exists to facilitate local faculty and staff networking engagements that bring together regional educational leaders across the K-12 setting (teachers, instructional coaches, technology administrators) with a focus on high quality instructional technology integration to increase student achievement. With a focus on instructional implications of technology integration, members will share their experiences, lend their input, and receive training. The focus of the meetings will be based on participant needs and initiatives.

Subgroups might include:

- Blended Learning
- Instructional Design / Learning Management System
- Competency-based & Personalized Learning
  • Max Class Size: 50

25. Developing Critical Thinking Skills - (SS Peter and Paul only)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 8/26/2021

Meeting Times: 8:30 to 11:30 AM

n this Developing Critical Thinking Skills session, participants will explore foundational research to support critical thinking, including Bloom's Taxonomy and Depth of Knowledge. Teachers will analyze a scenario and their own assessments and lessons to develop activities that encourage deeper levels of critical thinking. They will also have the opportunity to observe and practice critical thinking activities to build into recommended regular classroom routines. Opportunities for discussion, technological integration, and sharing of resources will be encouraged throughout the session.
  • Max Class Size: 30

26. LETRS Part I of IV

Program: LETRS Course

Audience: Teachers of reading in regular education with inclusive settings or in special education settings, or administrators of teachers of reading. This event is not relevant to short-term and day-to-day substitutes and paraprofessionals.

Dates: 8/31/2021 to 1/13/2022

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This course is a component of the educator-training program titled: LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) 3rd Edition (Volume 1) (2019), offered by Voyager Sopris Learning, Inc. Online video segments for each session of each unit are used to teach, explain, and offer implementation examples of key ideas directly into the classroom. The course includes online instruction of units 1 and 2 supported by the manuals and twelve hours of face-to-face training. Each unit takes 15-20 hours to complete, including time spent reading the manual, working through the online sessions, and completing the ‘Bridge to Practice' classroom application activities.

Learning will occur as participants explore a full experience with these topics:
- The Challenge of Learning to Read (Unit 1)
- The Speech Sounds of English (Unit 2)

Date(s)/Times (Sign In Time):

Live/synchronous sessions:
- Kick-off Meeting: August 31, 4-6 pm
- Tues & Thurs, October 26 & 28, 2021, 4-7 pm
- Tues & Thurs January 11 & 13, 2022 4-7 pm

Asynchronous work:
- Unit 1- September 1-October 24, 2020
- Unit 2- November 1, 2020- January 9 2021

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.
  • Max Class Size: 60

27. The Online Architect: Designing a Successful Student Experience

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Teachers and Instructional Coaches

Dates: 8/31/2021 to 10/31/2021

Meeting Times: 8/31 - 10/31; online, asynchronous

Are your teachers designing online courses to be delivered completely asynchronously for the 2021-22 school year? Let us help you strategically build and guide your asynchronous course creation based upon best practices in online learning. Sign up for "The Online Architect*," a ten-module course based on K-12 Quality Matters Standards for designing high-quality online learning. The following topics are included:
- Quality Matters orientation
- Assessment and Measurement
- High-yield instructional strategies
- Classroom environment
- Instructional materials and technology integration
- Organizational structure
- Visual design for navigability, usability, and accessibility
- Copyright, fair use, and Open Education Resources
- Proactive and reactive facilitation strategies

Each module will take approximately 2-2.5 hours to complete and comes with an embedded design challenge that will ask participants to apply the skills directly into their course designs. The course is facilitated by the CCIU Online Learning Team, who will provide participants with personalized feedback and optional coaching sessions. Teachers can engineer successful student asynchronous experiences through intentional planning and design. Let us help your teachers become "Online Architects."

The course is asynchronous and completed at-your-own pace with optional coaching hours to be determined close to course launch.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture potions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#onlinelearning
  • Max Class Size: 30

28. Computer Science Network Meeting #1

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 educators, instructional coaches, specialists, special educators, building and district administrators.

Dates: 9/9/2021

Meeting Times: 9/9; 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Virtual
During this networking event, computer science teachers, technology coaches and curriculum directors are invited to join to share best practices, ask timely questions and network with jobalike peers.

The Focus during this meeting will be on supporting students in blended, hyflex, and in-person instructional models using edtech to support learning for all!

This professional learning is being offered in person, if you would like to attend remotely, please contact the facilitator.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#CCIUinnovates
#CCIUSTEM
#STEM2122
#CS2122
  • Max Class Size: 15

29. CCIU Instructional Coaching Network

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Instructional coaches and teachers who have dedicated instructional coaching time in their work day, open to Chester County coaches only.

Dates: 9/10/2021

Meeting Times: 09/10/2021 8:30 A.M. -10:30 A.M.

Location: 304&305

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The CCIU PIIC Coaching Network meetings provide monthly opportunities for Instructional Coaches to engage in job-specific professional learning and work with and learn from coaches from across Chester County.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.
  • Max Class Size: 35

30. Implementing Sound Walls in K-2 classrooms

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Core classroom teachers, Special Educators, Reading Specialists, working with developing readers. This event is not relevant to short-term and day-to-day substitutes and paraprofessionals.

Dates: 9/14/2021 to 9/21/2021

Meeting Times: 09/14/2021, 09/21/2021 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

New
Early literacy skills underpin later reading success. This two-session series will focus on the research evidence related to phonemic awareness and phonics instruction.One instructional tool to facilitate this understanding is a sound wall. The second segment of this training will explore the use of a sound wall, which organizes words by place and manner of articulation of speech sounds. Organizing words by speech sounds helps early readers connect phonology and orthography. Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you. #literacy #scienceofreading
  • Max Class Size: 35

31. Instructional Technology Integrationist Collaborative

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Tech Integrators, Instructional Coaches, Instructional Tech Specialists, Tech Coordinators, Technology Teachers, Tech Administrations, Tech Directors, Media Specialists

Dates: 9/15/2021

Meeting Times: 9/15; 3:45PM - 4:45PM

New
The Instructional Technology Integrationists Collaborative (ITIC) exists to facilitate local faculty and staff networking engagements that bring together regional educational leaders across the K-12 setting (teachers, instructional coaches, technology administrators) with a focus on high quality instructional technology integration to increase student achievement. With a focus on instructional implications of technology integration, members will share their experiences, lend their input, and receive training. The focus of the meetings will be based on participant needs and initiatives.

Subgroups might include:

- Blended Learning
- Instructional Design / Learning Management System
- Competency-based & Personalized Learning
  • Max Class Size: 50

32. Gifted Network Meeting #1

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Gifted teachers and administrators and those who work with Gifted students. This event is not relevant to short-term and day-to-day substitutes.

Dates: 9/16/2021

Meeting Times: 9/16; 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Virtual
The gifted network provides an opportunity for gifted educators to discuss and collaborate with their peers on issues at the federal, state and local level that impact the delivery of gifted services. Each meeting will begin with time devoted to updates on gifted issues and professional development. The remaining time will be allocated for open dialogue among the participants and an opportunity to develop GIEPs with support from fellow gifted educators.

This is the 1st of 9 Network Meetings.

The Focus during this meeting will be on supporting students in blended, hyflex, and in-person instructional models using edtech to support learning for all!

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any major objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#CCIUinnovates
#Gifted2122
  • Max Class Size: 30

33. Literacy Leaders PLC

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: See Description

Dates: 9/17/2021 to 5/20/2022

Meeting Times: 9/17, 10/15, 11/19, 12/17, 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 5/20 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Virtual
New
The Literacy Leaders PLC is a forum where district literacy leaders come together for learning, collaboration, and networking. This series is designed to strengthen our collective knowledge by sharing resources, knowledge, and experiences in instructing literacy across Chester County's school districts.

This series is by invitation only, please contact Janine Presloid at janinep@cciu.org

AUDIENCE: ELA/Literacy Curriculum Coordinators or those who function in that role, and supervise regular education teachers, regular education teachers with inclusive settings, or teachers of students with disabilities. This event is not relevant to short-term and day-to-day substitutes and paraprofessionals.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video or in pictures to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you

#Literacy
  • Max Class Size: 15

34. Heggerty Phonemic Awareness for Early Childhood Educators (K2.9.C3)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Early childhood (PreK-3) teachers of students with disabilities. Early childhood regular education teachers with inclusive settings. Also appropriate for early childhood administrators and staff. This event is not relevant to short-term and day-to-day substitutes

Dates: 9/21/2021

Meeting Times: 09/21/21; 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM, Sign-in begins at 3:00 PM

The two best predictors of early reading success are alphabet recognition and phonemic awareness. Phonemic awareness is the understanding that spoken words are made up of individual sounds, which are called phonemes. The Heggerty Curriculum is a research based program that can be delivered in a Pre-K setting in just 12-15 minutes a day. It's scripted, easy to implement, inexpensive and fun! Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video or in pictures to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you. #earlychildhood
  • Max Class Size: 30

35. Fundations® Level 2 - A program from the Wilson Language Corporation * Virtual

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: See Description, Grades 2-3 Educators

Dates: 9/22/2021

Meeting Times: 9/22/21; 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Location: Virtual

Fundations research-based approach and extensive program materials allow K-3 teachers to confidently present a carefully structured reading and spelling curriculum using engaging, multisensory techniques. It is implemented as a phonics and spelling supplement or the word study block to the core literacy program.

Prevention Model (Tier 1)
The Standard Lesson is provided to all students in the general education classroom (as part of the word study block of the core language arts program) for 30 minutes daily.

-- If Fundations is already provided in a Tier 1, whole-class setting, this strategic intervention consists of double dose lessons for an additional 30 minutes 3-5 times per week.
-- If Fundations is not provided in a Tier 1, whole-class setting, this strategic intervention must include the daily standard lesson plus the double dose lesson, totaling 60-minute lessons 3-5 times per week.

Lunch is on your own.

AUDIENCE: Regular education teachers, teachers with inclusive settings and teachers of students with disabilities. Also appropriate for Literacy Coaches, Reading Specialists, Literacy Coordinators/Supervisors, Curriculum Directors, Administrators. This event is not relevant to short-term and day-to-day substitutes and paraprofessionals.
  • Max Class Size: 30

36. IEP Institute Cohort 4 (Invite Only)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Invite Only. Special Education Teachers.

Dates: 9/22/2021 to 12/8/2021

Meeting Times: 9/22/21
12/08/21
8:00 - 3:30

Virtual Workshop
The IEP Institute is an invitation-only series, consisting of 5 full days of trainings at CCIU. This Cohort 4 will have 2 days of training to complete the IEP Institute series, focusing on Specially Designed Instruction, Related Services and Supports for School Personnel, and Facilitation. Previous sessions have focused on writing a comprehensive, concise PLAAFP, writing Measurable Annual Goals and activities in the transition plan, and Progress Monitoring.
  • Max Class Size: 50

37. Creating Successful Writers Series: Grade K-1

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-1 classroom teachers, reading specialists, literacy and instructional coaches.

Dates: 9/28/2021 to 10/26/2021

Meeting Times: Tuesdays, 4 to 6 PM on 9/28/21, 10/12/21, 10/26/21

Putting Our Students at the Center of Their Learning

Facilitator: Dr. Lynne R. Dorfman

Session 1: September 28, 2021, 4 to 6 PM
Mentor Texts: Making Reading/Writing Connections
Participants will explore how mentor texts can be used in both writing and reading workshop. A demonstration of how to read like a writer to find possible focuses for mini lessons across the traits of writing and thinking aloud as a reader will also be explored. A minilesson checklist, discussion guidelines and whole group thinking questions will be offered.

Session 2: October 12, 2021, 4 to 6 PM
Learning More About Our Writers with Formative Assessment
Participantss will explore record-keeping systems that track learning targets and how to use student writing, including student writing journals and writer's notebooks to set individual goals. How to help students with self-reflection will be discussed. Student expectations for the writing classroom and communications with parents about look for and praise guidelines will be discussed and demonstrated. How to transform end-of-workshop sharing sessions including process, progress, content, and craft shares will be highlighted.

Session 3: October 26, 2021, 4 to 6 PM
Grammar Matters: Creating a Culture of Correctness
Participants will discuss how to teach grammar and mechanics explicitly and implicitly. Whole group conversations about grammar and conventions using passages from mentor texts and anchor charts will be demonstrated. Self-editing checklists, both general and personalized, will be shared. Instructional strategies for spelling will be shared and revision connections with grammar and conventions will be highlighted. Take a packet of grammar lessons home with you that use the gradual release model ending in the final reflection.

All three sessions end with a Q & A for the opportunity for feedback on specific questions.
  • Max Class Size: 80

38. STEM and Education Innovation PLN

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 educators, instructional coaches, specialists, special educators, building and district administrators.

Dates: 9/28/2021

Meeting Times: 9/28; 4:00PM - 5:00PM

New
In this professional learning network, educational teachers and leaders will come together to connect science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning with peer networking. You are the critical leaders needed to help support innovative teaching practices in your local communities in all learning environments.

During our meetings, we will discuss challenges that impact teaching and learning in an effort to grow instructional practices that increase student achievement. We will support each other to break down barriers to growth through sharing resources, scaling innovation, and collaborating across disciplines. We will share and demonstrate tools and techniques to bring meaningful, real-world challenges into the classroom.

This professional learning is being offered in person, if you would like to attend remotely, please contact the facilitator after registering.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may record portions of the learning experiences to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#CCIUinnovates
#CCIUSTEM
#STEM2122
  • Max Class Size: 15

39. Creating Successful Writers: Grades 2-6

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: 2-6 classroom teachers, reading specialists, literacy and instructional coaches.

Dates: 9/29/2021 to 10/27/2021

Meeting Times: Tuesdays, 4 to 6 PM on 9/29/21, 10/13/21, 10/27/21

Putting Our Students at the Center of Their Learning,

Facilitator: Dr. Lynne R. Dorfman

Session 1: September 29, 2021, 4 to 6 PM
Mentor Texts: Making Reading/Writing Connections
Participants will explore how mentor texts can be used in both writing and reading workshop. A demonstration of how to read like a writer to find possible focuses for mini-lessons across the traits of writing and thinking aloud as a reader will also be explored. A minilesson checklist, discussion guidelines and whole group thinking questions will be offered.

Session 2: October 13, 2021, 4 to 6 PM
Learning More About Our Writers with Formative Assessment
The facilitator will share record-keeping systems that track learning targets and demonstrate how to use student writing, including student writing journals and writer's notebooks to set individual goals. How to help students with self-reflection will be explored. Student expectations for the writing classroom and communications with parents about look for and praise guidelines will be discussed and demonstrated. How to transform end-of-workshop sharing sessions including process, progress, content, and craft shares will be highlighted.

Session 3: October 27, 2021, 4 to 6 PM
Grammar Matters: Creating a Culture of Correctness
The facilitator will discuss how to teach grammar and mechanics explicitly and implicitly. Whole group conversations about grammar and conventions using passages from mentor texts and anchor charts will be demonstrated. Self-editing checklists, both general and personalized, will be shared. Instructional strategies for spelling will be shared and revision connections with grammar and conventions will be highlighted. Take a packet of grammar lessons home with you that use the gradual release model ending in the final reflection.

All three sessions end with a Q & A for the opportunity for feedback on specific questions.
  • Max Class Size: 80

40. HIIT-4-Math Secondary Series

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-6 administrators, classroom teachers, math and instructional coaches.

Dates: 9/29/2021 to 12/1/2021

Meeting Times: Wednesday, September 29, October 13, October 27, November 10, December 1, 2021; 3:00PM - 5:00PM

New
Facilitated by Dr. Paul Riccommini

This series of five, two-hour virtual professional learning sessions will focus on the instructional strategies and practices to support retention, mathematical reasoning, fluency and automaticity, mathematical language, and problem-solving (K-8). All strategies translate and have application in both remote online and in-person learning environments.

September 29th Day 1 Boost Your Students Retention of Essential Mathematical Concepts and Skills: Part 1
October 13th Day 2 Boost Your Students Retention of Essential Mathematical Concepts and Skills: Part 2
October 27th Day 3 Developing Mathematical Fluency through Purposeful and Targeted Practice.
November 10th Day 4 Strategies to Develop Mathematical Language: Teach it! Learn it! Use it! Remember it!.
December 1st Day 5 Effective Techniques for Scaffolding Students Mathematical Problem Solving.

After Friday, September 17, 2021, the full fee will be assessed for dropped enrollments or no-shows.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may record portions of the learning experiences to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any major objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.
#Math
  • Max Class Size: 75

41. IEP Institute Cohort 6 (Invite Only)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Invite Only. Special Education Teachers.

Dates: 9/29/2021 to 5/11/2022

Meeting Times: 9/29/21
11/17/21
1/19/22 (1/26/22 snow date)
3/9/22 (3/16/22 snow date)
5/11/22
8:00 - 3:30

Virtual Workshop
The IEP Institute is an invitation-only series, consisting of 5 full days of trainings at CCIU. The 5 day IEP Institute series will focus on writing a comprehensive, concise PLAAFP, writing Measurable Annual Goals and activities in the transition plan, Progress Monitoring, Specially Designed Instruction, Related Services and Supports for School Personnel, and Facilitation.
  • Max Class Size: 50

42. Low Incidence Networking Community (LINC)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Educators of students with disabilities. K-12 Educators with inclusive settings. This event is not relevant to short-term and day-to-day substitutes and paraprofessionals

Dates: 9/29/2021

Meeting Times: 9/29/21; 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Location: Virtual

Attention Chester County educators who support students in Autistic Support, Life Skills Support, or Multiple Disabilities Support programs!

Please join us from 3:30-4:30 pm, for a Low Incidence Networking Community (LINC) meeting. During this networking event, we will have discussions on addressing teaching practices and participants will also have time to collaborate with colleagues. Open discussion time is available from 3:00-3:30.

This event will be a hybrid event. Virtual link will be sent the morning of the event.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any major objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

CCIULINC

  • Max Class Size: 30

43. TregoEd's Overview of Situation Appraisal (SCAN)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 9/29/2021

Meeting Times: Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 12 to 1 PM

Introduction to SCAN webinar
This webinar is specifically designed to introduce process tools as a way of helping districts address change and high-stakes issues. It focuses on an overview of Situation Appraisal (SA) as a tool for planning for the reopening of schools after COVID-related closures.

This information session provides a sample experience of key concepts and details that education leaders can expect during TregoED's Strategic Tools for Excellent Problem Solving (S.T.E.P.S.). Join us to get a sense of the practical application and skill-building present in each session during TregoED's S.T.E.P.S. program.
  • Max Class Size: 30

44. EL Workshop: Developing and Using Your Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Educators of EL Students

Dates: 9/30/2021

Meeting Times: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

PDE requires all LEAs to develop and use a Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP) to assure all English Learners
have equitable access to academic content. This document should serve as a guide for your faculty and a handbook for EL
parents. Participants will explore ways to develop and evaluate an effective LIEP.
  • Max Class Size: 40

45. Fundations® Level 1 - A program from the Wilson Language Corporation * Virtual

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 9/30/2021

Meeting Times: 9:00AM - 3:00 PM

Location: Virtual

"Fundations research-based approach and extensive program materials allow K-3 teachers to confidently present a carefully structured reading and spelling curriculum using engaging, multisensory techniques. It is implemented as a phonics and spelling supplement or the word study block to the core literacy program.

Prevention Model (Tier 1)
The Standard Lesson is provided to all students in the general education classroom (as part of the word study block of the core language arts program) for 30 minutes daily.
-- If Fundations is already provided in a Tier 1, whole-class setting, this strategic intervention consists of double dose lessons for an additional 30 minutes 3-5 times per week.
-- If Fundations is not provided in a Tier 1, whole-class setting, this strategic intervention must include the daily standard lesson plus the double dose lesson, totaling 60-minute lessons 3-5 times per week.

AUDIENCE: Regular education teachers, teachers with inclusive settings and teachers of students with disabilities. Also appropriate for Literacy Coaches, Reading Specialists, Literacy Coordinators/Supervisors, Curriculum Directors, Administrators. This event is not relevant to short-term and day-to-day substitutes and paraprofessionals."
  • Max Class Size: 15

46. Advanced Phonemic Awareness

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Core classroom teachers, Special Educators, Reading Specialists, working with developing readers. This event is not relevant to short-term and day-to-day substitutes and paraprofessionals.

Dates: 10/5/2021 to 10/19/2021

Meeting Times: 10/05/2021, 10/19/2021 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

New
Early literacy skills underpin later reading success. This two-session series will focus on the research evidence related to phonemic awareness and phonics instruction. The series will explore how to move primary grade students to advanced levels of phonemic awareness, and how to support beginning readers in learning that letters represent the speech sounds of our language. Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you. #literacy #scienceofreading
  • Max Class Size: 35

47. Restorative Practices for Educators

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 teachers and administrators, school counselors, mental health practitioners, social workers, school psychologists, and crisis intervention specialists.

Dates: 10/5/2021 to 10/6/2021

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: 302/303

Foster positive classroom and school culture

Facilitated by International Institute of Restorative Practices Consultant

During this two-day introductory online experience, participants will explore fundamental theory and practices for engaging with students, staff and parents in your school setting.

Topics include:
- how to set high expectations while being supportive
- how to provide direct feedback and ask questions that foster accountability
- the most effective methods to resolve common conflicts.

Individuals will also learn to facilitate circles, an essential process for creating a positive learning environment and school culture. Circles may be used to build social capital, resolve social problems and respond when harm occurs.

Best for: central office administrators, building principals, school counselors, and teacher leaders.

Enroll today - only 45 seats available!

After September 25, 2021, the full fee will be assessed for dropped enrollments or no-shows.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may record portions of the learning experiences to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any major objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#equity #IIRP
  • Max Class Size: 45

48. Wilson Reading System Introductory Course * Virtual

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: See Description

Dates: 10/5/2021 to 10/7/2021

Meeting Times: 8:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Location: Virtual

"Formally known as the Wilson Reading System (WRS) Introductory Course, this 3-day workshop presents multi-sensory structured language principles and techniques of the WRS program. It provides hands-on and practical training to teachers implementing the WRS Intervention Model. The Wilson Reading System is now in its 4th Edition. This new edition has been updated extensively and the workshop will focus on using the new edition. This workshop is only for educators enrolling in Level 1 certification in the 2021-22 school year.

The training includes: Reading research; 10 Critical Points of the WRS; Principles of language structure; Teaching with direct, multi-sensory methods; Program implementation; Group lesson instruction; Blocks 1, 2, and 3 of the WRS Lesson Plan modeling and practice; Student placement; Scheduling; Keys for success and pacing; Progress monitoring; Practice using Wilson Assessments.

Workshop fees do not include the Wilson Reading System Introductory Set. Participants may bring their own introductory set with them or order a 4th Edition Set directly from Wilson Language. An introductory set is not necessary to attend this workshop. Visit this link for introductory set information:
https://www.wilsonlanguage.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/WRS4-Materials-Information-Booklet.pdf

AUDIENCE: This workshop is only for educators enrolling in Level 1 certification in the 2021-22 school year. Teachers of students with disabilities and Regular Education teachers with inclusive settings. Also appropriate for classroom teachers, reading specialists, IST, administrators, and paraprofessionals. Not appropriate for short-term and day-to-day substitutes.

COLLEGE CREDIT: Contact Fitchburg State University at http://www.fitchburgstate.edu/offices/student-services/registrar/wilson-language-training-program/"
  • Max Class Size: 30

49. IEP Institute Cohort 5 (Invite Only)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Invite Only. Special Education Teachers.

Dates: 10/6/2021

Meeting Times: 10/06/21
8:00 - 3:30

Virtual Workshop
The IEP Institute is an invitation-only series, consisting of 5 full days of trainings at CCIU. This Cohort 5 will have 1 day of training to complete the IEP Institute series, focusing on Facilitation. Previous sessions have focused on writing a comprehensive, concise PLAAFP, writing Measurable Annual Goals and activities in the transition plan, Progress Monitoring, Specially Designed Instruction, Related Services and Supports for School Personnel.
  • Max Class Size: 50

50. Acadience Foundations Training

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Special education teachers; General education teachers, Reading Specialists

Dates: 10/7/2021 to 10/28/2021

Meeting Times: There will be three, one hour, virtual sessions in this unit of training. Participants must complete all three.10/7/21- 3-4PM10/14/21- 3-4PM10/28/21- 3-4PM

This training series will introduce the Acadience Learning and Data Management system. Foundational research, a review of the measures, and a resource review for implementation will be included.
  • Max Class Size: 30

51. Computer Science Network Meeting #2

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 educators, instructional coaches, specialists, special educators, building and district administrators.

Dates: 10/7/2021

Meeting Times: 10/7; 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Virtual
During this networking event, computer science teachers, technology coaches and curriculum directors are invited to join to share best practices, ask timely questions and network with jobalike peers.

The Focus during this meeting will be on supporting students in blended, hyflex, and in-person instructional models using edtech to support learning for all!

This professional learning is being offered in person, if you would like to attend remotely, please contact the facilitator.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#CCIUinnovates
#CCIUSTEM
#STEM2122
#CS2122
  • Max Class Size: 15

52. EL Leadership Council Quarterly Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Educators of EL Students

Dates: 10/7/2021

Meeting Times: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

English Language Consortium
  • Max Class Size: 40

53. CCIU Instructional Coaching Network

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Instructional coaches and teachers who have dedicated instructional coaching time in their work day, open to Chester County coaches only.

Dates: 10/8/2021

Meeting Times: 10/08/2021 8:30 A.M. -10:30 A.M.

Location: 304&305

New
The CCIU PIIC Coaching Network meetings provide monthly opportunities for Instructional Coaches to engage in job-specific professional learning and work with and learn from coaches from across Chester County.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.
  • Max Class Size: 35

54. Fundations® Level K - A program from the Wilson Language Corporation *Virtual

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 10/12/2021

Meeting Times: 9:00AM-3:00 PM

Location: Virtual

"Fundations research-based approach and extensive program materials allow K-3 teachers to confidently present a carefully structured reading and spelling curriculum using engaging, multisensory techniques. It is implemented as a phonics and spelling supplement or the word study block to the core literacy program.

Prevention Model (Tier 1)
The Standard Lesson is provided to all students in the general education classroom (as part of the word study block of the core language arts program) for 30 minutes daily.
-- If Fundations is already provided in a Tier 1, whole-class setting, this strategic intervention consists of double dose lessons for an additional 30 minutes 3-5 times per week.
-- If Fundations is not provided in a Tier 1, whole-class setting, this strategic intervention must include the daily standard lesson plus the double dose lesson, totaling 60-minute lessons 3-5 times per week.



AUDIENCE: Regular education teachers, teachers with inclusive settings and teachers of students with disabilities. Also appropriate for Literacy Coaches, Reading Specialists, Literacy Coordinators/Supervisors, Curriculum Directors, Administrators. This event is not relevant to short-term and day-to-day substitutes and paraprofessionals."
  • Max Class Size: 15

55. Gifted Network Meeting #2

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Gifted teachers and administrators and those who work with Gifted students. This event is not relevant to short-term and day-to-day substitutes.

Dates: 10/14/2021

Meeting Times: 10/14; 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Virtual
The gifted network provides an opportunity for gifted educators to discuss and collaborate with their peers on issues at the federal, state and local level that impact the delivery of gifted services. Each meeting will begin with time devoted to updates on gifted issues and professional development. The remaining time will be allocated for open dialogue among the participants and an opportunity to develop GIEPs with support from fellow gifted educators.

This is the 2nd of 9 Network Meetings.

The Focus during this meeting will be on supporting students in blended, hyflex, and in-person instructional models using edtech to support learning for all!

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any major objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#CCIUinnovates
#Gifted2122
  • Max Class Size: 30

56. Librarian Professional Learning Network Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Librarians and Media Specialists.
This event is not relevant for non-teaching professionals or day-to-day substitutes.

Dates: 10/14/2021

Meeting Times: 10/14/21
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Virtual Workshop
The librarian professional learning network provides an opportunity for librarians to discuss and collaborate with their peers on subjects that impact librarians, libraries, and learners. Each meeting will begin with devoted professional development on librarian services and libraries. Each meeting allocates opportunities for open dialogue and networking among the participants to enable librarians to generate support from one another. #librarians #librarian network #professionallearning
  • Max Class Size: 30

57. Focusing Priorities to Accelerate Learning in Mathematics in K-6 Classrooms

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-6 administrators, classroom teachers, math and instructional coaches

Dates: 10/18/2021 to 12/13/2021

Meeting Times: Monday, October 18, Tuesday, November 8 and Monday, December 13, 2021; 1:00 to 3:30 PM

New
Facilitated by Dr. Brad Witzel

Dr. Witzel will facilitate three 2.5 hour virtual sessions focused on using assessment to drive mathematics instruction and interventions with the purpose of improving the instructional effectiveness of teachers working with students who struggle in mathematics. During this three-part series, participants will explore why students struggle and how to help those students thrive in mathematics.

October 18th Day 1 Assessing students' understanding of priority standards to accurately differentiate math instruction.
November 8th Day 2 Impactful instruction in both calculation and word problems.
December 13th Day 3 An emphasis on effective mathematics instruction.

Best for: K-6 administrators, classroom teachers, math and instructional coaches

After October 8, 2021, the full fee will be assessed for dropped enrollments or no-shows.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may record portions of the learning experiences to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any major objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you. #Math21-22, #AccellerateLearning
  • Max Class Size: 60

58. EL Workshop: Supporting English Learners in Content Area Instruction

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Educators of EL Students

Dates: 10/19/2021

Meeting Times: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

School communities are responsible for providing English Learners instruction across the curriculum. This workshop will explore ideas and resources to support ELs in mainstream classrooms. Ask a content teacher to join you as we discuss this important topic.
  • Max Class Size: 40

59. STEM Through Children's Literature for Early Childhood Educators (K2.2.C2)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Early childhood (PreK-3) teachers of students with disabilities. Early childhood regular education teachers with inclusive settings. Also appropriate for early childhood administrators and staff. This event is not relevant to short-term and day-to-day substitutes

Dates: 10/19/2021

Meeting Times: 10/19/21; 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Sign-in begins at 3:30 PM

Looking for new ways to engage your young learners with STEM experiences? Leverage the children's literature you are already using with your students. STEM does not have to be a separate learning experience. Join us to learn how to incorporate these STEM experiences into daily activities. Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video or in pictures to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you. #earlychildhood
  • Max Class Size: 30

60. Bringing it all together: Exploring equity, social emotional learning, and literacy instruction through diverse literature

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 10/20/2021 to 4/19/2022

Meeting Times: Discussions will be on the following dates from 3:30 - 4:45 PM: 10/20/21, 12/15/21, 1/26/22, 2/16/22, 4/19/22; All discussions will be held virtually. A link will be sent to participants prior to each date.

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This year long professional development experience will use selected diverse literature to explore concepts critical to teachers in equity and diversity, social emotional learning, and quality reading instruction. Participants will read selected literature differentiated by elementary, middle and high school texts and meet with colleagues five times throughout the school year to have facilitated discussions and share lessons and resources. Each discussion will focus on the three core areas described above related to the selected text. High school and middle school groups will focus on one text through the year, while elementary participants will have three texts. Once registered, participants will receive an email in August with detailed instructions and the name of the selected text for the appropriate group.

All meetings will be held virtually.
  • Max Class Size: 30

61. Instructional Technology Integrationist Collaborative

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Tech Integrators, Instructional Coaches, Instructional Tech Specialists, Tech Coordinators, Technology Teachers, Tech Administrations, Tech Directors, Media Specialists

Dates: 10/20/2021

Meeting Times: 10/20; 3:45PM - 4:45PM

New
The Instructional Technology Integrationists Collaborative (ITIC) exists to facilitate local faculty and staff networking engagements that bring together regional educational leaders across the K-12 setting (teachers, instructional coaches, technology administrators) with a focus on high quality instructional technology integration to increase student achievement. With a focus on instructional implications of technology integration, members will share their experiences, lend their input, and receive training. The focus of the meetings will be based on participant needs and initiatives.

Subgroups might include:

- Blended Learning
- Instructional Design / Learning Management System
- Competency-based & Personalized Learning
  • Max Class Size: 50

62. STEM and Education Innovation PLN

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 educators, instructional coaches, specialists, special educators, building and district administrators.

Dates: 10/26/2021

Meeting Times: 10/26; 4:00PM - 5:00PM

New
In this professional learning network, educational teachers and leaders will come together to connect science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning with peer networking. You are the critical leaders needed to help support innovative teaching practices in your local communities in all learning environments.

During our meetings, we will discuss challenges that impact teaching and learning in an effort to grow instructional practices that increase student achievement. We will support each other to break down barriers to growth through sharing resources, scaling innovation, and collaborating across disciplines. We will share and demonstrate tools and techniques to bring meaningful, real-world challenges into the classroom.

This professional learning is being offered in person, if you would like to attend remotely, please contact the facilitator after registering.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may record portions of the learning experiences to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#CCIUinnovates
#CCIUSTEM
#STEM2122
  • Max Class Size: 15

63. The Online Architect: Designing a Successful Student Experience

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Teachers and Instructional Coaches

Dates: 11/1/2021 to 1/2/2022

Meeting Times: 11/1 - 1/2; online, asynchronous

Are your teachers designing online courses to be delivered completely asynchronously for the 2021-22 school year? Let us help you strategically build and guide your asynchronous course creation based upon best practices in online learning. Sign up for "The Online Architect*," a ten-module course based on K-12 Quality Matters Standards for designing high-quality online learning. The following topics are included:
- Quality Matters orientation
- Assessment and Measurement
- High-yield instructional strategies
- Classroom environment
- Instructional materials and technology integration
- Organizational structure
- Visual design for navigability, usability, and accessibility
- Copyright, fair use, and Open Education Resources
- Proactive and reactive facilitation strategies

Each module will take approximately 2-2.5 hours to complete and comes with an embedded design challenge that will ask participants to apply the skills directly into their course designs. The course is facilitated by the CCIU Online Learning Team, who will provide participants with personalized feedback and optional coaching sessions. Teachers can engineer successful student asynchronous experiences through intentional planning and design. Let us help your teachers become "Online Architects."

The course is asynchronous and completed at-your-own pace with optional coaching hours to be determined close to course launch.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture potions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#onlinelearning
  • Max Class Size: 30

64. US Immigration Law: Implications for Chester County's Undocumented and Unaccompanied Immigrant Children with Lindsay Sweet

Program: Countywide Inservice

Audience: Educators of EL Students

Dates: 11/2/2021

Meeting Times: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

This session will bring you up to date on the current legal landscape for many of Chester County's immigrant families by answering some of the most pressing questions being asked by educators across the county. #EL
  • Max Class Size: 40

65. Acadience: Administration of Early Literacy Measures

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Special education teachers; General education teachers, Reading Specialists

Dates: 11/4/2021 to 11/18/2021

Meeting Times: There will be three, one hour, virtual sessions in this unit of training. Participants must complete all three.11/4/21- 3-4PM11/11/21- 3-4PM11/18/21- 3-4PM

Participants will learn to administer and score the Early Literacy Measures in the Acadience Learning system. Measures include: first sound fluency, phoneme segmentation fluency, and nonsense word fluency.
  • Max Class Size: 30

66. Computer Science Network Meeting #3

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 educators, instructional coaches, specialists, special educators, building and district administrators.

Dates: 11/9/2021

Meeting Times: 11/9; 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Virtual
During this networking event, computer science teachers, technology coaches and curriculum directors are invited to join to share best practices, ask timely questions and network with jobalike peers.

The Focus during this meeting will be on supporting students in blended, hyflex, and in-person instructional models using edtech to support learning for all!

This professional learning is being offered in person, if you would like to attend remotely, please contact the facilitator.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#CCIUinnovates
#CCIUSTEM
#STEM2122
#CS2122
  • Max Class Size: 15

67. How to Host your Own Hour of Code

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 educators, instructional coaches, specialists, special educators, building and district administrators.

Dates: 11/9/2021

Meeting Times: 11/9/21; 3:00PM - 4:00PM

New
Getting ready to celebrate Computer Science Education Week? Looking for strategies for hosting Hour of Code? Join us for a virtual workshop to hear strategies, tips, and tricks on how to host your very own Hour of Code for students K-12. Attendees will leave with a variety of resources as well as plans for their own Hour of Code. The session will also include ways to connect Hour of Code to college and career readiness.
#CCIUinnovates
#CCIUSTEM
#STEM2122
#CS2122
  • Max Class Size: 15

68. Promoting Communication & Student Agency through Seesaw Learning Journal for Early Childhood Educators (K2.15.C2)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Early childhood (PreK-3) teachers of students with disabilities. Early childhood regular education teachers with inclusive settings. Also appropriate for early childhood administrators and staff. This event is not relevant to short-term and day-to-day substitutes

Dates: 11/9/2021

Meeting Times: 11/09/21; 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM, Sign-in begins at 3:00 PM

Utilize technology to build a connected classroom and empower young learners to become agents of learning. Help students discover how to share their thinking with parents / guardians and family members, teachers, and each other while practicing listening and speaking skills through the utilization of Seesaw Learning Journal. Seesaw makes learning hands-on and interactive and captures student growth and reflection. Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video or in pictures to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you. #earlychildhood
  • Max Class Size: 30

69. Text Types and Purposes

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Core classroom teachers, Special Educators, Reading Specialists, working with developing readers. This event is not relevant to short-term and day-to-day substitutes and paraprofessionals.

Dates: 11/9/2021

Meeting Times: 11/09/2021 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Early literacy skills underpin later reading success. Due to the persistent obstacles for children just learning to read and those who are at-risk for reading failure, it is also imperative that teachers select the most appropriate text tools for instruction. This sesion provides practitioners with necessary foundational knowledge in text type selection for instructional impact. Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.#literacy #scienceofreading
  • Max Class Size: 35

70. CCIU Instructional Coaching Network

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Instructional coaches and teachers who have dedicated instructional coaching time in their work day, open to Chester County coaches only.

Dates: 11/12/2021

Meeting Times: 11/12/2021 8:30 A.M. -10:30 A.M.

Location: 304&305

New
The CCIU PIIC Coaching Network meetings provide monthly opportunities for Instructional Coaches to engage in job-specific professional learning and work with and learn from coaches from across Chester County.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.
  • Max Class Size: 35

71. TregoED's Strategic Tools for Excellent Problem Solving (S.T.E.P.S.)

Program: Hourly Workshops - Dual

Dates: 11/16/2021 to 2/16/2022

Meeting Times: 12:00 - 2:30 PM, For all dates - see description

This Act 45 Program will help education leaders build essential skills in collaborative problem solving and decision making. Participants learn practical, systematic methodologies to effectively resolve a school or district's toughest issues. This TregoED S.T.E.P.S. program features skill-building in four research-based, data-driven analytic processes and activities to build practical skills - not just conceptual understanding.

Dates & Time
Time: 12:00 - 2:30 PM, All sessions
November 11th & 16th - Situational Appraisal - SCAN
December 2nd & 9th - Decision Analysis - SELECT
January 11th - Potential Problem Analysis - PLAN
January 26th, February 9th & 16th - Problem Analysis - SOLVE

Each segment emphasizes the introduction of concepts and practice on relevant education-related cases. Participants will be asked to complete assignments between segments to apply the concepts to actual work-related issues they face. The workshop design ensures participants leave ready to apply TregoED problem-solving and decision-making processes. TregoED coaching support is provided during all debrief and practice sessions.

Participants leave the S.T.E.P.S. workshop able to:
- demonstrate the basic steps of four analytic processes-Situation Appraisal, Decision Analysis, Potential Problem Analysis and Problem Analysis;
- know when and how the processes apply and how they are related;
- use a shared approach and language for problem-solving and decision making; and
- apply the basic steps of the processes to real issues in their own work environment.

Join us on September 29th for a 1-hour virtual information session to get full details about this series.

Cancellation/No Show Policy: Full fee if dropped after 11/01/2021 or no show day of the event.

  • Max Class Size: 16

72. EL Workshop: Linguistically Diverse Learners Round Table Discussion

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Educators of EL Students

Dates: 11/17/2021

Meeting Times: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

This discussion will provide perspective on the needs, challenges and advantages of the linguistically diverse students in their own school community.
  • Max Class Size: 40

73. Low Incidence Networking Community (LINC)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Educators of students with disabilities. K-12 Educators with inclusive settings. This event is not relevant to short-term and day-to-day substitutes and paraprofessionals

Dates: 11/17/2021

Meeting Times: 11/17/21; 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Location: Virtual

Attention Chester County educators who support students in Autistic Support, Life Skills Support, or Multiple Disabilities Support programs!

Please join us from 3:30-4:30 pm, for a Low Incidence Networking Community (LINC) meeting. During this networking event, we will have discussions on addressing teaching practices and participants will also have time to collaborate with colleagues. Open discussion time is available from 3:00-3:30.

This event will be a hybrid event. Virtual link will be sent the morning of the event.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any major objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

CCIULINC

  • Max Class Size: 30

74. Gifted Goal Writing

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Teachers who support Gifted students.

Dates: 11/18/2021

Meeting Times: 11/18; 1:00PM - 3:30PM

Virtual
Workshop
New
Join me for a brief overview on writing Gifted goals that follow the Condition-Name-Behavior-Criteria (C-N-B-C) model.
Live/Synchronous Workshop
No fee for in-county participants.
  • Max Class Size: 20

75. Gifted Network Meeting #3

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Gifted teachers and administrators and those who work with Gifted students. This event is not relevant to short-term and day-to-day substitutes.

Dates: 11/18/2021

Meeting Times: 11/18; 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Virtual
The gifted network provides an opportunity for gifted educators to discuss and collaborate with their peers on issues at the federal, state and local level that impact the delivery of gifted services. Each meeting will begin with time devoted to updates on gifted issues and professional development. The remaining time will be allocated for open dialogue among the participants and an opportunity to develop GIEPs with support from fellow gifted educators.

This is the 3rd of 9 Network Meetings.

The Focus during this meeting will be on supporting students in blended, hyflex, and in-person instructional models using edtech to support learning for all!

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any major objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#CCIUinnovates
#Gifted2122
  • Max Class Size: 30

76. Instructional Technology Integrationist Collaborative

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Tech Integrators, Instructional Coaches, Instructional Tech Specialists, Tech Coordinators, Technology Teachers, Tech Administrations, Tech Directors, Media Specialists

Dates: 11/23/2021

Meeting Times: 11/23; 3:45PM - 4:45PM

New
The Instructional Technology Integrationists Collaborative (ITIC) exists to facilitate local faculty and staff networking engagements that bring together regional educational leaders across the K-12 setting (teachers, instructional coaches, technology administrators) with a focus on high quality instructional technology integration to increase student achievement. With a focus on instructional implications of technology integration, members will share their experiences, lend their input, and receive training. The focus of the meetings will be based on participant needs and initiatives.

Subgroups might include:

- Blended Learning
- Instructional Design / Learning Management System
- Competency-based & Personalized Learning
  • Max Class Size: 50

77. Metacognition in Digital Texts

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Core classroom teachers, Special Educators, Reading Specialists, working with developing readers. This event is not relevant to short-term and day-to-day substitutes and paraprofessionals.

Dates: 11/30/2021 to 12/7/2021

Meeting Times: 11/30/2021, 12/07/2021 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

New
Digital texts are all around us, and are used for relaxation, information sharing and gathering, and for instruction. How does the brain make sense of text, and does it make sense of digital text differently than physical text? Join this session to learn about we can support students in reading digital text effectively for a variety of purposes. Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.#literacy #scienceofreading
  • Max Class Size: 35

78. STEM and Education Innovation PLN

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 educators, instructional coaches, specialists, special educators, building and district administrators.

Dates: 11/30/2021

Meeting Times: 11/30; 4:00PM - 5:00PM

New
In this professional learning network, educational teachers and leaders will come together to connect science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning with peer networking. You are the critical leaders needed to help support innovative teaching practices in your local communities in all learning environments.

During our meetings, we will discuss challenges that impact teaching and learning in an effort to grow instructional practices that increase student achievement. We will support each other to break down barriers to growth through sharing resources, scaling innovation, and collaborating across disciplines. We will share and demonstrate tools and techniques to bring meaningful, real-world challenges into the classroom.

This professional learning is being offered in person, if you would like to attend remotely, please contact the facilitator after registering.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may record portions of the learning experiences to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#CCIUinnovates
#CCIUSTEM
#STEM2122
  • Max Class Size: 15

79. Acadience: Administration and Scoring of Oral Reading Fluency and Maze Measures K-6

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Special education teachers; General education teachers, Reading Specialists

Dates: 12/2/2021 to 12/9/2021

Meeting Times: There will be two, one hour, virtual sessions in this unit of training. Participants must complete both.12/2/21- 3-4PM12/9/21- 3-4PM

Participants will learn to administer and score oral reading fluency and maze measures (K-6) in the Acadience Learning system.
  • Max Class Size: 30

80. Engaging Students Through Computer Science for Early Childhood Educators (K2.15.C2)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Early childhood (PreK-3) teachers of students with disabilities. Early childhood regular education teachers with inclusive settings. Also appropriate for early childhood administrators and staff. This event is not relevant to short-term and day-to-day substitutes

Dates: 12/2/2021

Meeting Times: 12/02/21; 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Sign-in begins at 3:30 PM

Interested in hosting an Hour of Code or adding computer science into your class? Computer science is accessible for learners of all ages! During this session we will investigate robots, coding, and unplugged activities. Join us to gain experience in identifying age appropriate computer science activities to engage students and allow them to learn by playing! Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video or in pictures to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you. #earlychildhood
  • Max Class Size: 30

81. EL Leadership Council Quarterly Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Educators of EL Students

Dates: 12/7/2021

Meeting Times: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

English Language Consortium
  • Max Class Size: 40

82. Computer Science Network Meeting #4

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 educators, instructional coaches, specialists, special educators, building and district administrators.

Dates: 12/9/2021

Meeting Times: 12/9; 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Virtual
During this networking event, computer science teachers, technology coaches and curriculum directors are invited to join to share best practices, ask timely questions and network with jobalike peers.

The Focus during this meeting will be on supporting students in blended, hyflex, and in-person instructional models using edtech to support learning for all!

This professional learning is being offered in person, if you would like to attend remotely, please contact the facilitator.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#CCIUinnovates
#CCIUSTEM
#STEM2122
#CS2122
  • Max Class Size: 15

83. CCIU Instructional Coaching Network

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Instructional coaches and teachers who have dedicated instructional coaching time in their work day, open to Chester County coaches only.

Dates: 12/10/2021

Meeting Times: 12/10/2021 8:30 A.M. -10:30 A.M.

Location: 304&305

New
The CCIU PIIC Coaching Network meetings provide monthly opportunities for Instructional Coaches to engage in job-specific professional learning and work with and learn from coaches from across Chester County.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.
  • Max Class Size: 35

84. Gifted Network Meeting #4

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Gifted teachers and administrators and those who work with Gifted students. This event is not relevant to short-term and day-to-day substitutes.

Dates: 12/16/2021

Meeting Times: 12/16; 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Virtual
The gifted network provides an opportunity for gifted educators to discuss and collaborate with their peers on issues at the federal, state and local level that impact the delivery of gifted services. Each meeting will begin with time devoted to updates on gifted issues and professional development. The remaining time will be allocated for open dialogue among the participants and an opportunity to develop GIEPs with support from fellow gifted educators.

This is the 4th of 9 Network Meetings.

The Focus during this meeting will be on supporting students in blended, hyflex, and in-person instructional models using edtech to support learning for all!

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any major objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#CCIUinnovates
#Gifted2122
  • Max Class Size: 30

85. STEM and Education Innovation PLN

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 educators, instructional coaches, specialists, special educators, building and district administrators.

Dates: 12/20/2021

Meeting Times: 12/20; 4:00PM - 5:00PM

New
In this professional learning network, educational teachers and leaders will come together to connect science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning with peer networking. You are the critical leaders needed to help support innovative teaching practices in your local communities in all learning environments.

During our meetings, we will discuss challenges that impact teaching and learning in an effort to grow instructional practices that increase student achievement. We will support each other to break down barriers to growth through sharing resources, scaling innovation, and collaborating across disciplines. We will share and demonstrate tools and techniques to bring meaningful, real-world challenges into the classroom.

This professional learning is being offered in person, if you would like to attend remotely, please contact the facilitator after registering.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may record portions of the learning experiences to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#CCIUinnovates
#CCIUSTEM
#STEM2122
  • Max Class Size: 15

86. Curriculum Revision Think Tank

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Curriculum Coordinators or those who function in that role, and coordinate curriculum creation and review for regular education students and students with disabilities. This event is not relevant to short-term and day-to-day substitutes and paraprofessionals.

Dates: 1/2/2022

Meeting Times: DATE TBD 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

New
Curriculum writing and revision are ever-present challenges in a school system. The CCIU Curriculum Revision Think Tank grew out of a request for district and content-area curriculum leaders to have opportunities to come together and talk about curriculum review and revision, to share the processes and tools we are using, and to problem solve together. To that end, we began a new network group, called the Curriculum Revision Think Tank. This group is meeting regularly starting in the spring of 2021through at least December 2021 beyond if needed. It is an opportunity for those responsible for organizing and overseeing curriculum revision to come together to share effective processes and resources, and problem-solve together. This series is by invitation only, please contact Janine Presloid at janinep@cciu.org Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you. #literacy #scienceofreading
  • Max Class Size: 35

87. Acadience: Administration and Scoring of Grades 7 and 8 Reading Measures

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Special education teachers; General education teachers, Reading Specialists

Dates: 1/6/2022 to 1/13/2022

Meeting Times: There will be two, one hour, virtual sessions in this unit of training. Participants must complete both.1/6/22- 3-4PM1/13/22- 3-4PM

Participants will learn about the 7/8 Acadience Reading Measures and the gating procedures for benchmarking with these assessments. Oral reading fluency, maze, and silent reading measures will be included.
  • Max Class Size: 30

88. Computer Science Network Meeting #5

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 educators, instructional coaches, specialists, special educators, building and district administrators.

Dates: 1/6/2022

Meeting Times: 1/6; 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Virtual
During this networking event, computer science teachers, technology coaches and curriculum directors are invited to join to share best practices, ask timely questions and network with jobalike peers.

The Focus during this meeting will be on supporting students in blended, hyflex, and in-person instructional models using edtech to support learning for all!

This professional learning is being offered in person, if you would like to attend remotely, please contact the facilitator.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#CCIUinnovates
#CCIUSTEM
#STEM2122
#CS2122
  • Max Class Size: 15

89. Gather and Grow for Early Childhood Educators (K2.2.C2)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Early childhood (PreK-3) teachers of students with disabilities. Early childhood regular education teachers with inclusive settings. Also appropriate for early childhood administrators and staff. This event is not relevant to short-term and day-to-day substitutes

Dates: 1/11/2022

Meeting Times: 01/11/22; 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Sign-in begins at 3:30 PM

Gather and Grow is a unique, one-of-a-kind professional learning opportunity where educators have the opportunity to work together to generate new ideas and brainstorm solutions to complex classroom and instruction questions. During this Gather and Grow session participants will engage in professional development and network with fellow colleagues on topical subjects of the early childhood classroom. Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video or in pictures to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you. #earlychildhood
  • Max Class Size: 30

90. Introduction to Restorative Practices and Using Circles Effectively

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 teachers and administrators, school counselors, mental health practitioners, social workers, school psychologists, and crisis intervention specialists.

Dates: 1/12/2022 to 1/13/2022

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Location: 302/303

Facilitated by International Institute of Restorative Practices Consultant

Day 1 - Participants will learn skills for immediate use to strengthen relationships, set high expectations while being supportive, and respond to conflict in the classroom, community or organization. Participants will 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.

Day 2 - Devoted entirely to teaching participants 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.

Best for: central office administrators, building principals, school counselors, and teacher leaders

Enroll today - only 45 seats available!

After January 4, 2022, the full fee will be assessed for dropped enrollments or no-shows.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may record portions of the learning experiences to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any major objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#equity #IIRP
  • Max Class Size: 45

91. Gifted Network Meeting #5

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Gifted teachers and administrators and those who work with Gifted students. This event is not relevant to short-term and day-to-day substitutes.

Dates: 1/13/2022

Meeting Times: 1/13; 4:00PM - 5:00PM

Virtual
The gifted network provides an opportunity for gifted educators to discuss and collaborate with their peers on issues at the federal, state and local level that impact the delivery of gifted services. Each meeting will begin with time devoted to updates on gifted issues and professional development. The remaining time will be allocated for open dialogue among the participants and an opportunity to develop GIEPs with support from fellow gifted educators.

This is the 5th of 9 Network Meetings.

The Focus during this meeting will be on supporting students in blended, hyflex, and in-person instructional models using edtech to support learning for all!

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any major objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#CCIUinnovates
#Gifted2122
  • Max Class Size: 30

92. CCIU Instructional Coaching Network

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Instructional coaches and teachers who have dedicated instructional coaching time in their work day, open to Chester County coaches only.

Dates: 1/14/2022

Meeting Times: 1/14/2022 8:30 A.M. -10:30 A.M.

Location: 304&305

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The CCIU PIIC Coaching Network meetings provide monthly opportunities for Instructional Coaches to engage in job-specific professional learning and work with and learn from coaches from across Chester County.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.
  • Max Class Size: 35

93. CS4CC

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 educators, instructional coaches, specialists, special educators, building and district administrators.

Dates: 1/18/2022

Meeting Times: 1/18/22; 8:00AM - 2:00PM

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CS4CC 2022 is a free conference for educators in Chester County to participate in a variety of computer science learning experiences. Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any major objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

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  • Max Class Size: 15

94. Preparing Your Algebra Students for Answering Rigorous, Open-Ended Questions

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Algebra teachers, math coaches, math curriculum directors.

Dates: 1/18/2022

Meeting Times: 1/18; 12:30PM - 3:30PM

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Are your students preparing to take standardized tests this year? Looking for ways to prepare them to answer rigor, open-ended questions? Participants will examine the structure and scoring of open-ended questions and leave with curated content designed to enhance student preparedness for rigorous thinking on standardized assessment.
  • Max Class Size: 20

95. Instructional Technology Integrationist Collaborative

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Tech Integrators, Instructional Coaches, Instructional Tech Specialists, Tech Coordinators, Technology Teachers, Tech Administrations, Tech Directors, Media Specialists

Dates: 1/19/2022

Meeting Times: 1/19; 3:45PM - 4:45PM

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The Instructional Technology Integrationists Collaborative (ITIC) exists to facilitate local faculty and staff networking engagements that bring together regional educational leaders across the K-12 setting (teachers, instructional coaches, technology administrators) with a focus on high quality instructional technology integration to increase student achievement. With a focus on instructional implications of technology integration, members will share their experiences, lend their input, and receive training. The focus of the meetings will be based on participant needs and initiatives.

Subgroups might include:

- Blended Learning
- Instructional Design / Learning Management System
- Competency-based & Personalized Learning
  • Max Class Size: 50

96. Acadience: Administration and Scoring of Early Numeracy Measures

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Special education teachers; General education teachers

Dates: 1/20/2022 to 1/27/2022

Meeting Times: There will be two, one hour, virtual sessions in this unit of training. Participants must complete both.1/20/22- 3-4PM1/27/22- 3-4PM

Participants will learn how to administer and score the Acadience early numeracy measures. Number identification fluency, next number fluency, advanced quantity discrimination, and missing number fluency will be included.
  • Max Class Size: 30

97. STEM and Education Innovation PLN

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 educators, instructional coaches, specialists, special educators, building and district administrators.

Dates: 1/25/2022

Meeting Times: 1/25; 4:00PM - 5:00PM

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In this professional learning network, educational teachers and leaders will come together to connect science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning with peer networking. You are the critical leaders needed to help support innovative teaching practices in your local communities in all learning environments.

During our meetings, we will discuss challenges that impact teaching and learning in an effort to grow instructional practices that increase student achievement. We will support each other to break down barriers to growth through sharing resources, scaling innovation, and collaborating across disciplines. We will share and demonstrate tools and techniques to bring meaningful, real-world challenges into the classroom.

This professional learning is being offered in person, if you would like to attend remotely, please contact the facilitator after registering.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may record portions of the learning experiences to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#CCIUinnovates
#CCIUSTEM
#STEM2122
  • Max Class Size: 15

98. Writing Practices for the Core: How Transcription and Syntax Skills Build Student Writers Parts of Speech

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Core classroom teachers, Special Educators, Reading Specialists, working with developing readers. This event is not relevant to short-term and day-to-day substitutes and paraprofessionals.

Dates: 2/1/2022 to 2/8/2022

Meeting Times: 02/01/2022, 02/08/2022 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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More often than not, teachers provide students with more instruction in writing and comprehending text at the paragraph and whole-text level than at the sentence level. This workshop focuses on parts of speech and sentence parts as they apply to the writing and comprehension of text. Participants will examine parts of speech as a method of understanding the way words interact with each other and sentence parts as building blocks for creating different kinds of sentences. They will learn about the components of a good lesson and strategies for developing sentence sense in students. Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you. #literacy #scienceofreading
  • Max Class Size: 35

99. Acadience: Administering and Scoring Computation and Concepts and Application Measures

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Special education teachers; General education teachers

Dates: 2/3/2022 to 2/10/2022

Meeting Times: There will be two, one hour, virtual sessions in this unit of training. Participants must complete both.2/3/22 3-4PM2/10/22 3-4PM

Participants will learn how to administer and score the computation and concepts and application measures in Acadience.
  • Max Class Size: 30

100. Varied Perspectives in Literature

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 educators, including special educators, administrators and supervisors
This event is not relevant for non-teaching professionals or day-to-day substitutes.

Dates: 2/8/2022

Meeting Times: 02/08/2022 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

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Incorporating varied perspectives in literature is essential to develop critical, empathetic, and worldly readers and writers. During this session we will explore the impact of varied texts on student identity and success. Participants will learn how to incorporate literacy practices that support the representation of all students. #literacy #professional learning #diverseliterature
  • Max Class Size: 30

101. Computer Science Network Meeting #6

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 educators, instructional coaches, specialists, special educators, building and district administrators.

Dates: 2/10/2022

Meeting Times: 2/10; 4:00PM - 5:00PM

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During this networking event, computer science teachers, technology coaches and curriculum directors are invited to join to share best practices, ask timely questions and network with jobalike peers.

The Focus during this meeting will be on supporting students in blended, hyflex, and in-person instructional models using edtech to support learning for all!

This professional learning is being offered in person, if you would like to attend remotely, please contact the facilitator.

Note: During this professional learning activity, we may capture portions of the learning experiences on video to showcase and market programs and services. If you have any objections to this, please communicate with the lead facilitator. Thank you.

#CCIUinnovates
#CCIUSTEM
#STEM2122
#CS2122
  • Max Class Size: 15