Frontline Education

1. 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

2. Supporting The First Year Teacher Through Evaluation and Professional Development

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Audience: UCFSD new teachers

Dates: 9/1/2021 to 5/5/2022

Meeting Times: Scheduled by the district

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Teacher Induction Year 1.

Audience: Unionville-Chadds Ford School District 1st year teachers.

3. Instructional Technology Integrationists Collaborative

Program: Hourly Workshops

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

Dates: 9/8/2021

Meeting Times: 9/8; 3:45PM - 4:45PM

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.

Ongoing network meetings will be virtual until further notice.

Subgroups might include:

- Blended Learning
- Instructional Design / Learning Management System
- Competency-based & Personalized Learning

To help plan for participant interests, please click on and complete the following statement: "I will find these network meetings valuable if ..."

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4. Blended Learning Building Blocks

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Teachers

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

Meeting Times: 9/28, 10/12. 10/26; 12:30 PM-3:30 PM

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Setting up your blended learning classroom, routines, and culture in a strategic way can truly make or break a successful experience for both you and the learners. Creating a welcoming and personalized space, building in community from the beginning and providing clear expectations for yourself and your learners creates a solid base on which to build the blended experience and also helps to ensure that you are setting everyone up for success. Join us in this 3 part cohort series as we explore leveraging strategies and tools to help you create an solid foundation for your blended experience.

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 2122
#onlinelearning

5. 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

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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.

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#CCIUSTEM
#STEM2122

6. Creating Successful Writers Series: Grade K-1

Program: Hourly Workshops

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

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

Meeting Times: Wednesdays, 4 to 6 PM on 10/13/21, 10/27/21, 11/10/21

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Putting Our Students at the Center of Their Learning

Facilitator: Dr. Lynne R. Dorfman

Session 1: October 13, 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 mini lesson checklist, discussion guidelines and whole group thinking questions will be offered.

Session 2: October 27, 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: November 10, 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.

#Literacy

7. Creating Successful Writers Series: 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: Wednesdays, 4 to 6 PM on 10/13/21, 10/27/21, 11/10/21

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Putting Our Students at the Center of Their Learning,

Facilitator: Dr. Lynne R. Dorfman

Session 1: October 13, 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 27, 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: November 10, 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.

#Literacy

8. HIIT-4-Math Secondary Series

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Grade 6-12 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

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Facilitated by Dr. Paul Riccomini

This series of five, two-hour virtual professional learning sessions will focus on the instructional strategies and practices to retention, mathematical reasoning, algebraic thinking, and mathematical language (grades 6-12). All strategies translate and have application in both remote online and in-person learning environments.

Day 1: September 29th Boost Your Students Retention of Essential Mathematical Concepts and Skills Part 1
Day 2: October 13th Boost Your Students Retention of Essential Mathematical Concepts and Skills Part 2
Day 3: October 27th Support the Development of Algebraic Reasoning through A powerful Instructional Scaffolding Strategy Part 1
Day 4: November 10th Support the Development of Algebraic Reasoning through A powerful Instructional Scaffolding Strategy Part 2
Day 5: December 1st Strategies to Develop Mathematical Language: Teach it! Learn it! Use it! Remember it!

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

9. 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

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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.

10. 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

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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.

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

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 9/29/2021

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

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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.

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12. 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

Location: 404

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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.

If choosing to attend virtually, please complete this form. An email with a Zoom link will be sent to all participants attending virtually the day before the event.

Note: Visit the virtual option form to indicate your preference for attending virtually.

#EL #EnglishLearners

13. 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

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"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."

#Literacy

14. Instructional /Student Support Teams Training (non-public schools only)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 9/30/2021

Meeting Times: 8:30 to 3:00

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This workshop will help classroom teachers to understand the purpose and set up of an instructional support team and provide necessary tools for collecting data and monitoring progress to support the Instructional Support Team process.

15. Completing Gifted Paperwork

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: 10/1/2021 to 11/30/2021

Meeting Times: 10/1-11/30; asynchronous

Virtual

This blended learning program will allow participants to learn at their own pace with one optional synchronous coaching session. Just as the IEP process involves numerous forms and completion procedures, so does the GIEP process. Explore the components of the required forms for compliance with Chapter 16, and discuss the information and timeliness needed to accurately complete each. Three (3) Act 48 credit hours will be awarded upon completion of the course's final task.

This professional learning experience will consist of three hours of learning. You will be given access to this professional learning through Canvas on October 1, 2021 to begin your asynchronous learning. You will have until November 30, 2021 to complete all work for this professional learning to receive Act 48 Credit.

After you enroll, you will receive access to the course to begin learning. All coursework must be completed by November 30, 2021 for Act 48 credit.

#CCIUinnovates
#Gifted2122

16. Creating Interactive Lessons with STEM Simulations

Program: Hourly Workshops

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

Dates: 10/1/2021 to 11/30/2021

Meeting Times: 10/1 through 11/30; Asynchronous

Engage your students in hands-on learning through virtual simulations! During this asynchronous learning experience, participants will experience virtual lab experiments, STEM simulations, and tools to have students create their own simulations.

This professional learning experience will consist of three hours of learning. You will be given access to this professional learning through Canvas on October 1, 2021 to begin your asynchronous learning. You will have until November 30, 2021 to complete all work for this professional learning to receive Act 48 Credit.

"After you enroll, you will receive access to the course to begin learning. All coursework must be completed by November 30 for Act 48 credit."

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
#STEM2122
#CCIUSTEM
#AsynchronousSTEM

17. 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: 10/1/2021 to 12/3/2021

Meeting Times: 10/1/21, 10/29/21, 12/3/21 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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

18. Learning AR/VR for the Online Classroom

Program: Hourly Workshops

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

Dates: 10/1/2021 to 11/30/2021

Meeting Times: 10/1 through 11/30 Asynchronous

Virtual

The days of PowerPoint and poster presentations will be irrelevant once you inspire your students to create in the worlds where they play to demonstrate their learning. Guide your students to create their own worlds, museums, games, and more. Learn how to transform student learning by taking virtual field trips and challenging students to create in three-dimensional space. Join us for a blended learning experience where you will complete part of the learning on your own through video and interactive activities, and part will be completed during our synchronous session.

This professional learning experience will consist of three hours of learning. You will be given access to this professional learning through Canvas on October 1, 2021 to begin your asynchronous learning. You will have until November 30, 2021 to complete all work for this professional learning to receive Act 48 Credit.

After you enroll, you will receive access to the course to begin learning. All coursework must be completed by November 30 for Act 48 credit.

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
#STEM2122
#CCIUSTEM
#AsynchronousSTEM

19. Online Learning Engagement

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 10/1/2021 to 10/31/2021

Meeting Times: 10/1 through 10/31; asynchronous

There is no secret formula for creating student engagement in any modality. It happens when we provide activities and assessments which are authentic, student-centered, and dynamic. Join us on this journey as we explore the difference between compliance and engagement and look at strategies and tools to help you hit the mark with engaging students in synchronous and asynchronous environments. This content will be delivered asynchronously with an optional coaching hour and should take you approximately 5 hours to complete.

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 2122
#onlinelearning

20. Prototyping & App Design

Program: Hourly Workshops

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

Dates: 10/1/2021 to 11/30/2021

Meeting Times: 10/1 through 11/30; Asynchronous

Help develop your students' entrepreneurial and computational thinking skills! This session will provide an asynchronous learning experience where participants will prototype, design their own apps, and engage in computational thinking practices related to bringing these types of learning experiences to their students.

This professional learning experience will consist of three hours of asynchronous learning. You will be given access to this professional learning through Canvas beginning October 1, 2021 to begin your asynchronous learning. You will have until November 30, 2021 to complete all work for this professional learning to receive Act 48 Credit.

After you enroll, you will receive access to the course to begin learning. All coursework must be completed by November 30 for Act 48 credit.

If you have any questions, please contact Kammas Kersch at kammask@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.

#CCIUinnovates
#STEM2122
#CCIUSTEM
#AsynchronousSTEM

21. Social Emotional Needs of Gifted and Advanced Learners

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: 10/1/2021 to 11/30/2021

Meeting Times: 10/1-11/30; Asynchronous

Virtual

Workshop

Gifted students have specific traits and emotions that can sometimes be difficult to overcome. Join us for three hours of asynchronous learning centered around the wellness of Gifted students in the classroom. By the end of the learning, you will be equipped to support gifted and advanced learners in your school or district.

This professional learning experience will consist of three hours of learning. You will be given access to this professional learning through Canvas on October 1, 2021 to begin your asynchronous learning. You will have until November 30, 2021 to complete all work for this professional learning to receive Act 48 Credit.

"After you enroll, you will receive access to the course to begin learning. All coursework must be completed by November 30, 2021 for Act 48 credit."

#CCIUinnovates
#Gifted2122

22. STEM & Literacy for K-5 Educators

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-5 teachers, special educators, coaches, administrators

Dates: 10/1/2021 to 11/30/2021

Meeting Times: 10/1/2021-11/30/2021; Asynchronous

Virtual Workshop

In this blended learning experience, we will examine the intersection of STEM and Literacy through the design thinking process. Participants will complete preparatory activities asynchronously and reflect on the design thinking process in the intersection of STEM and literacy. If you need support during this course, coaching is available upon request from your instructor(s). You will walk away with a structure to implement tomorrow for infusing STEM thinking into your favorite literature.

After you enroll, you will receive access to the course to begin learning. All coursework must be completed by November 30 for Act 48 credit.

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
#CCIUinnovates
#STEM2122
#CCIUSTEM
#AsynchronousSTEM

23. Video Production and Design for the STEM Classroom

Program: Hourly Workshops

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

Dates: 10/1/2021 to 11/30/2021

Meeting Times: 10/1 through 11/30 - Asynchronous

Virtual

Unleash student creativity and independence while building communication skills necessary for future careers through video production. During this asynchronous learning experience you will explore ways to foster a culture of storytelling in your classroom that will engage all learners through different aspects of filming, editing and sharing video.

This professional learning experience will consist of three hours of learning. You will be given access to this professional learning through Canvas on October 1, 2021 to begin your asynchronous learning. You will have until November 30, 2021 to complete all work for this professional learning to receive Act 48 Credit.

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
#STEM2122
#CCIUSTEM
#AsynchronousSTEM

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

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 10/2/2021 to 10/30/2021

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

Online Course

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.

25. Teaching Media Literacy in the 21st Century Classroom

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 10/4/2021 to 11/13/2021

Meeting Times: Online

Online Course

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

26. 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

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

27. 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. This workshop will focus on Wilson Reading System's 4th 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: 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/

An optional 2.5 hour Getting Started workshop to prepare for the Level I Certification practicum requirements, facilitated by the trainer for the Level I Certification, will take place on October 18th from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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

Location: 305 or Virtual

English Language Consortium

If choosing to attend virtually, please complete this form. An email with a Zoom link will be sent to all participants attending virtually the day before the event.

Note: Visit the virtual option form to indicate your preference for attending virtually.

#EL

31. 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: 300

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.

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

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 10/11/2021 to 11/20/2021

Meeting Times: Online

Online Course

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.

33. 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."

#Literacy

34. ULS/N2Y Professional Learning Community Meeting - By Invitation Only

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 10/13/2021

Meeting Times: 10/13/2021; 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Virtual Workshop

A monthly virtual meeting for teachers/administrators using News2You and Unique Learning System to share successes and challenges, collaborate with others, have focused conversation on a program topic, and to grow in knowledge of how to use these rich resources to support student success.

35. "They're All Going to Find Out I'm a Fraud!" Combatting Impostor Syndrome in the Gifted Brain

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 gifted teachers, administrators and all staff who support gifted learners.

Dates: 10/14/2021

Meeting Times: Thursday, October 14, 2021; 4 to 5:30 PM

Facilitated by Matthew J. Zakreski, PsyD
Psychologist, Gifted Expert, International Speaker

Impostor Syndrome is a psychological pattern where a person doubts their fitness, devalues their accomplishments, and fears being "discovered to be a fraud." It is a common pattern in individuals with a gifted brain and can be intensely dysregulating and unpleasant. Impostor Syndrome is created by a maladaptive pattern of cognition and social comparison that can have negative impacts on academic performance, social skills, activity engagement, and self-esteem.

This session will define Impostor Syndrome, explore some symptoms of it both internally and externally, and give techniques on how to blunt its impact. Participants will be encouraged to check their thinking, practice self-compassion, and give themselves credit for the work they have already done while appreciating the work left to do.

Session for Parents & Community October 14, 2021, 6:00 to 7:30 PM
Matthew Zakreski will host a talk for parents and community members this same evening from. Visit Combatting Impostor Syndrome Parent Session to enroll today!!

Matthew Zakreski, PsyD is a high-energy, creative clinician who utilizes an eclectic approach to meet the specific needs of his clients. He specializes in working with children and adolescents, as well as their families, in providing therapy and conducting psychological evaluations. Dr. Matt is proud to serve as a consultant to schools, a professor at the university level, and a researcher and author on his specialty, Giftedness.

4-5:30 PM session: Best for K-12 gifted teachers, administrators and all staff who support gifted learners.

6-7:30 PM session: Best for parents of gifted learners and community members who support gifted learners.

36. Gifted Goal Writing

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Teachers who support Gifted students.

Dates: 10/14/2021

Meeting Times: 10/14; 1:00PM - 3:30PM

Workshop

Are you new to Gifted education? Do you need a refresher on writing legally defensible goals? Join me for a brief overview on writing Gifted goals that follow the Condition-Name-Behavior-Criteria (C-N-B-C) model and for coaching time to support revising some of your own Gifted goals.

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.

#CCIUInovates
#Gifted2122

37. 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; 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

38. Anxiety & Stress: Teacher and Student Wellness

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 10/18/2021 to 11/12/2021

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

Online Course

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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

39. 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, November 8 and, December 13, 2021; 1:00 to 3:30 PM

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

40. Math Network Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Math teachers & administrators, special educators & administrators, coaches, and curriculum directors.

Dates: 10/18/2021

Meeting Times: 10/18; 4:00 PM-5:00 PM

During this networking event, math teachers, special educators, coaches and curriculum directors are invited to join to share best practices, ask timely questions and network with job alike peers.

The focus during these meetings will be on supporting math thinking, teaching and learning as we reflect on current challenges and successes from the field.

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
#Math2122

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

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 10/18/2021 to 11/27/2021

Meeting Times: Online

Online Course

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.

42. 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

Location: 303

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.
If choosing to attend virtually, please complete this form. An email with a Zoom link will be sent to all participants attending virtually the day before the event.

Note: Visit the virtual option form to indicate your preference for attending virtually.

#EL #EnglishLearners

43. 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
#STEM

44. Instructional Technology Integrationists 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

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

#Online

45. Chester County Curriculum Council Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Curriculum Directors and Coordinators

Dates: 10/25/2021

Meeting Times: October 25, 2021; 9:00 AM -10:30 AM

Meeting of Curriculum Directors from 12 districts in Chester County to discuss needs, updates from PDE, concerns, and address questions.

Virtual attendance options are available for this event. If you prefer to attend virtually, please complete this form.

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.

#CurriculumCouncil

46. Digital Literacy for Educators

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 10/25/2021 to 12/4/2021

Meeting Times: Online

Online Course

Students today are digital natives. These students do not know of a time when computers did not exist. They are immersed in technology and fluently engage with all things technological. However, this zest may conceal a potential problem. Although these digital natives acquire tech skills faster than digital immigrants, they are not fully digitally literate. Can students 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 have not only a collection of activities and lessons that they created, but also the confidence to use these digital tools and resources effectively to help students become digitally literate.

47. Principal Study Council 2021-2022, Act 45 Program

Program: Hourly Workshops - Dual

Audience: See Description

Dates: 10/26/2021 to 5/12/2022

Meeting Times: See description

Social Emotional Learning Leadership Act 45 Program

This four-part series provides school leaders with professional development that will help build a positive school culture by focusing on the social and emotional well-being of themselves, their staff and their students.

Schedule:
Day 1: October 26, 2021
8:30 to 11:30 AM
Caring for Self to Strengthen Community through Social Emotional Learning with Dr. Adam Saenz, Applied EQ

Day 2: December 9, 2021
8:30 to 11:30 AM
Talk About Teaching: Growth-Focused Observation and Feedback with The Danielson Group
12:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Elementary, Secondary & Other Administrators Breakout Discussions and Networking

Day 3: January 25, 2022
8:30 to 11:30 AM
Assessment with an SEL Lens with Dr. Juan D'Brot, Center for Assessment
12:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Elementary, Secondary & Other Administrators Breakout Discussions and Networking

Day 4: April 6, 2022
8:30 to 11:30AM
Culture & Climate: Engaging Students with an SEL Lens with Dr. Beshon Trusty, Attendance Works
12:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Elementary, Secondary & Other Administrators Breakout Discussions and Networking

Other educators who do not require Act 45 credits enroll for the Social Emotional Learning Leadership Series

40 Act 45 PIL hours

#sel21-22 #leadership

48. Social Emotional Learning Leadership

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 10/26/2021 to 5/12/2022

Meeting Times: 8:30 to 11:30 AM, See description for dates.

This four-part series provides school leaders with professional development that will help build a positive school culture by focusing on the social and emotional well-being of themselves, their staff and their students.

Schedule:
Day 1: October 26, 2021
8:30 to 11:30 AM
Caring for Self to Strengthen Community through Social Emotional Learning with Dr. Adam Saenz, Applied EQ

Day 2: December 9, 2021
8:30 to 11:30 AM
Talk About Teaching: Growth-Focused Observation and Feedback with The Danielson Group

Day 3: January 25, 2022
8:30 to 11:30 AM
Assessment with an SEL Lens with Dr. Juan D'Brot, Center for Assessment

Day 4: April 6, 2022
8:30 to 11:30AM
Culture & Climate: Engaging Students with an SEL Lens with Dr. Beshon Trusty, Attendance Works

NOTE: In-person and virtual attendance options are available for this series. A form will be provided to select your preferred attendance option.

Act 48: All event participants who enroll in this activity are eligible to receive Act 48 hours

Act 45 PIL: Educational leaders in need of Act 45 hours should enroll for the Principal Study Council 2021-2022, Social Emotional Learning Leadership Act 45 Program

After October 1, 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.

#Leadership21-22

49. ATSI Quarterly Meetings 2021-22 (invitation only)

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Invitation Only

Dates: 10/28/2021 to 1/27/2022

Meeting Times: 10/28/21, 12/9/21, 1/27/22; 2:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.

This series of quarterly meetings will provide support to ATSI school teams on implementation of the School Improvement Plan as well as training on the progress monitoring tools provided by PDE.

Participants should include the school team (administrators, teachers and teacher leaders) who will be overseeing implementation of the SIP at the building level.

Meeting dates and times
10/28/21, 12/9/21, 1/27/22; 2:00 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.

50. Mindfulness for Educators and Their Students

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 11/1/2021 to 12/12/2021

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.

51. Online Learning Engagement

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 11/1/2021 to 12/20/2021

Meeting Times: 11/1 through 12/20; asynchronous

There is no secret formula for creating student engagement in any modality. It happens when we provide activities and assessments which are authentic, student-centered, and dynamic. Join us on this journey as we explore the difference between compliance and engagement and look at strategies and tools to help you hit the mark with engaging students in synchronous and asynchronous environments. This content will be delivered asynchronously with an optional coaching hour and should take you approximately 5 hours to complete.

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 2122
#onlinelearning

52. 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

53. Countywide 2021 Childhood Apraxia of Speech: Tools for Clinical Decision Making

Program: Countywide Inservice

Audience: Speech

Dates: 11/2/2021

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Room opens at 7:50 AM

Agenda:
8:00 - 9:00 Overview of speech sound disorders with emphasis on CAS
9:00 - 10:00 Assessment of speech sound disorders
10:00 - 10:15 Break
10:15 - 11:00 Differential diagnosis
11:00 - 12:00 Management principles
12:00 - 12:30 Lunch
12:30 - 1:00 Management principles (continued)
1:00 - 2:45 Treatment approaches
2:30 - 3:00 Questions and answer

Description:
This workshop will highlight key features of Childhood Apraxia of Speech (CAS), present theory and clinical frameworks that guide clinical decision making, review tools and methods for assessing speech sound disorders and provide an introduction to treatment planning when motor speech deficits contribute to speech sound disorders. Clinical examples will be presented, and discussion will be encouraged.

.6 ASHA CEUs Intermediate Level, 6 Act 48 hours Professional Area. Individuals attending the program must arrive on time and stay for the duration of the program. Choose Act 48 hours during enrollment to earn those hours. ASHA hours will be facilitated with the sign-in and eval forms in session.

Best for: SLPs

Bio:
Dr. Heather Clark is chair of the Division of Speech Pathology and Associate Professor in the College of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She assesses children and adults throughout the U.S. and the world to better understand the relative impacts of language, learning and motor speech impairments as they relate to patients' communication impairments. Through her work, Dr. Clark identifies treatment strategies that will help advance patients toward their goals.

Cancellation/No-Show Policy: $60 fee if dropped after 10/25/21 or no-show day of event.

54. Countywide 2021 Developing Relationships with a Trauma-informed Lens

Program: Countywide Inservice

Audience: School Counselors

Dates: 11/2/2021

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Room opens at 7:50 AM

Description:
In this virtual professional development workshop, Dr. H. Bernard Hall, Assistant Professor of Urban Teacher Education at Drexel University and Founder of Brown Street Educational Consultants, LLC., will help CCIU counselors understand and implement the principles of trauma-informed care. Through a variety of multi-media resources, reflective, and practice-oriented learning activities, participants will walk away with greater awareness of how trauma impacts the emotions and behaviors of youth, knowledge, and skills to shift from deficit-based to strength-based perspectives of trauma survivors, and strategies to foster relationships that center the physical and psychological safety of students.

CEUs will be available for licensed clinicians. This program is co-sponsored by Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. As a CSWE accredited program, the Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research at Bryn Mawr College is a pre-approved provider of continuing education for social workers in Pennsylvania and many other states.

About the facilitator
Dr. H. Bernard Hall is originally from Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Hall holds an M.A. in Educational Studies from the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and a Ph.D. in Urban Education from Temple University.

Cancellation/No-Show Policy: $60 fee if dropped after 10/25/21 or no-show day of event.

55. Countywide 2021 Old School Pedagogy with a Forward-Focused Twist

Program: Countywide Inservice

Audience: -

Dates: 11/2/2021

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Room opens at 7:50 AM

Description:
In the future, today's learners will need a growing set of diversified and intersecting skills that can help to shape and improve their worlds. Across all disciplines and age groups, the design thinking process can be implemented to create meaningful, authentic, inquiry-based learning.

Participants will explore:
- What makes the design thinking process so student-centered and applicable to encore courses
- How the design thinking process can be applied to your content area
- How your own mindset and classroom culture fosters the design thinking process
- How your lessons can embrace a design thinking framework.

You'll leave feeling inspired with purpose, understanding how both low- and hi-tech strategies focused on deeper thinking will grow your students as thinkers and makers.

This full-day virtual workshop will include some synchronous whole and small group time as well as asynchronous independent time to apply new learnings.

Cancellation/No-Show Policy: $60 fee if dropped after 10/25/21 or no-show day of event.

56. Countywide 2021 School Psychologist Equitable Assessments

Program: Countywide Inservice

Audience: School nurses

Dates: 11/2/2021

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Room opens at 7:50 AM

The need for fair and equitable assessment of intelligence has become increasingly important. Unfortunately, the tests we have been taught to use have fundamental problems that make the need for an evolutionary change more salient. There are several fundamental problems.

- Nearly all intelligence tests have similar content.
- Their content includes questions dependent upon knowledge.
- Although attempts have been made to attach theories to them, they remain largely atheoretical.
- Without a sound theory base, interpretation of test scores is highly speculative.
- Researchers have found that intelligence tests have a problem with equity and interpretation beyond the total score.

All of these issues, and others, make it difficult for school psychologists to conduct equitable assessments of intelligence and learning problems. All of these limitations can be addressed.

In this session a close explanation of the problems associated with traditional intelligence tests will be examined solutions provided; there are viable options. The key is to equitable assessment of intelligence is to use a test that measures the way students THINK to LEARN. The definition of THINKING should be based on BRAIN function. The Planning, Attention, Simultaneous and Successive (PASS) theory will be fully described. This way of defining THINKING (i.e., intelligence), which is measured using and the Cognitive Assessment System-2nd Edition and the research on the validity of this approach closely examined and fully described.

CEUs for licensed clinicians. Choose Act 48 hours during enrollment to earn those hours. CEU hours will be facilitated with CEU forms.

Chester County Intermediate Unit is approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Psychology to offer CEUs for psychologists. Chester County Intermediate Unit maintains responsibility for the program(s).

Cancellation/No-Show Policy: $60 fee if dropped after 10/25/21 or no-show day of event.

57. Countywide 2021: Building a Trauma-informed Restorative School

Program: Countywide Inservice

Audience: MH, SW

Dates: 11/2/2021

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Room opens at 7:50 AM

Far too often educators are challenged with the impossible task of implementing multiple initiatives simultaneously with little clarity about how the work will intersect. This session will help participants see the intersection of trauma-informed principles with the foundations of restorative justice, mindfulness, equity, Nonviolent Communication, and Collaborative and Proactive Solutions. This session will help educators and support staff to have a shared language while they integrate the implementation of these core concepts and ideas. The session will help to define the ideas, as well as, bring a new awareness of how the models and approaches support each other to create a safe, predictable, and supportive environment for students and staff.

Participants will be able to identify what is and isn't a trauma-informed restorative practice.
Participants will be able to implement universal standard precautions for trauma-sensitive schools.
Participants will explore a shared language for talking about trauma-informed principles in the context of school culture.

CEUs will be available for licensed clinicians. This program is co-sponsored by Bryn Mawr College Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research. As a CSWE accredited program, the Graduate School of Social Work and Social Research at Bryn Mawr College is a pre-approved provider of continuing education for social workers in Pennsylvania and many other states.

Bio: About the Facilitator

Cancellation/No-Show Policy: $60 fee if dropped after 10/25/21 or no-show day of event.

58. Countywide 2021: Engaging Students with an NGSS Mindset in the Forward-Focused Classroom

Program: Countywide Inservice

Audience: STEM

Dates: 11/2/2021

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Room opens at 7:50 AM

Description:
Looking for new ways to engage your students? Curious how Science and STEM can connect across all content areas? Not sure how to find a balance between physical, hands-on STEM and the technology integration that took place during Pandemic learning? Look no further! We will guide you through developing a Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) mindset and designing learning experiences that will creating hands-on learning opportunities that will help students dive deeper into STEM content both with and without technology.

About the facilitators:

Dr. Patricia Binkley spent the first nine years of her educational career serving as a high school math teacher and theater director. After earning her doctorate in Educational Leadership from Drexel University, she joined the Chester County Intermediate Unit and is presently serving as the STEM Services Coordinator. Tricia is passionate about meaningful STEM experiences for all students and has presented at local and international conferences such as PAGE, PAETC, PCTM, PETE&C, and TESOL Peru.

Kammas Kersch spent the first part of her career teaching high school chemistry and computer science. After earning her Master's in Educational Technology from the University of Delaware, she had the privilege to support her colleagues as a tech coach. She is now an Innovation Specialist and working to support and empower teachers and schools in STEM, computer science, esports, and educational technology strategies. Kammas is an Apple Distinguished Educator and regularly presents at regional, national, and international conferences including NSTA, CSTA, ISTE, and PETE&C.

Cancellation/No-Show Policy: $60 fee if dropped after 10/25/21 or no-show day of event.

59. Countywide 2021: School Nurses Supporting Students through Changing Times

Program: Countywide Inservice

Audience: School nurses

Dates: 11/2/2021

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Room opens at 7:50 AM

Agenda

8 to 10 AM - Supporting the Well-Being of Transgender & Gender Diverse Students: Clinical Background and Practical Tools for School Nurses with Emily DeMartino, DNP, APRN, NP-C

School nurses play an integral role in advocacy and allyship with LGBTQ+ youth and can attend this session to update their toolboxes in the care of trans and gender diverse youth. Specifically, this session will review language and terminology, the impact of discrimination and stigma on TGD youth, and the health and safety concerns of TGD youth. Please fill out the School Nurse Topic Form to help shape discussion topics.

10-12 AM - Mental Health in Schools: The Role of the School Nurse with Ellen McCabe, PhD, PNP-BC, RN

The National Association of School Nurses supports prioritizing student wellness and mental health. School nurses are often the initial contact to recognize mental health concerns, establish interventions, and connect families to school and community resources. This session will explore wellness indicators, the role of school nurses, The Framework for 21st Century School Nursing Practice, and how school nursing services address access to care regarding mental health concerns.

1-2 PM - 2021 School Health Update with Colleen Schultz, Sheri Mountz and Edward Woods, Pa. Department of Health

This session will provide school nurses with current COVID-related information and resources and address FAQ from school nurses on a variety of school health issues. Please fill out the School Nurse Topic Form to help shape discussion topics.

2-3 PM - Collaborative Discussion Breakouts by grade level

Cancellation/No-Show Policy: $60 fee if dropped after 10/25/21 or no-show day of event.

60. Countywide 2021: US Immigration Law: UPDATED for 2021 with Lindsay Sweet

Program: Countywide Inservice

Audience: Educators of EL Students

Dates: 11/2/2021

Meeting Times: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Room opens at 7:50 AM

Implications for Chester County's Undocumented and Unaccompanied Immigrant Children

Facilitated by Lindsey Sweet, founding partner of Sweet & Paciorek, LLC, a Chester County immigration and nationality law firm.

Note: This session has been updated to reflect changes in the law now that there is a new administration.

While the United States Immigration laws passed by Congress have not undergone an overhaul in almost 20 years, the policies of what undocumented immigrants are, who should be detained by ICE, who constitutes an asylum seeker, and who is likely to become a public charge have all changed drastically over the past 3 years. These shifts in policy have had dramatic effects on both undocumented and documented immigrant children and their families.

This session will bring you up to speed on the most current legal landscape for Chester County's immigrant families by answering some of the pressing questions educators may have:
- What immigration options are still available for undocumented children and families to obtain lawful status in the United States?
- My student says that he/she is seeking asylum-what does that mean?
- What happens if one of my student's parents is detained during the school day?
- What is the public charge rule and who does it apply to?

A native of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, Lindsey has also lived and studied in Veracruz, Mexico. After graduating from Haverford College, Lindsey worked with the Pennsylvania Migrant Education Program for 4 years where she provided supplemental education to the children of migrant farmworkers in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Since 2006, Lindsey has worked defending immigrant legal rights and has been licensed to practice law in the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey since 2009.

Cancellation/No-Show Policy: $60 fee if dropped after 10/25/21 or no-show day of event.

#EL #EnglishLearners

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

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 11/2/2021 to 12/7/2021

Meeting Times: Online

New

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

62. ULS/N2Y Professional Learning Community Meeting - By Invitation Only

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 11/3/2021

Meeting Times: 11/3/2021; 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Virtual Workshop

A monthly virtual meeting for teachers/administrators using News2You and Unique Learning System to share successes and challenges, collaborate with others, have focused conversation on a program topic, and to grow in knowledge of how to use these rich resources to support student success.

63. 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.

64. 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

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

65. 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

66. 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

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

67. MWEE Workshop for School Administrators

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: School Administrators

Dates: 11/10/2021

Meeting Times: 11/10; 9 am-3 pm

Meaningful Watershed Experiences (MWEEs)
Facilitated by Steve Kerlin, Stroud Water Research Center, Dr. Paul Joyce, West Chester Area School District, Tammie Peffer, PDE, Patricia Binkley and Kammas Kersch, CCIU

Are you a K-12 school administrator passionate about supporting your teachers and students through relevant and real watershed education? Learn how to support the successful implementation of Meaningful Watershed Experiences (MWEEs) in your school district to help advance environmental literacy and stewardship while increasing standards-based student achievement.

MWEEs are learner-centered experiences in which students investigate local environmental issues and complete informed action projects. In addition to becoming a Certified MWEE Ambassador, you will tour a suite of stormwater and agricultural best management practices.

Note: Please complete this MWEE 101 Online Course before attending the in-person workshop.

Funding ismade possible through a generous B-WET grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA Grant #NA20NMF4570238).

68. 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

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.

69. Evaluating Online and Blended Courses for School Leaders

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Building and Central Office Administrators

Dates: 11/15/2021 to 1/24/2022

Meeting Times: 11/15 through 1/24, asynchronous

Learn to lead online by providing meaningful and manageable feedback that cultivates your relationship with teachers. Administrators will learn how to conduct meaningful online classroom walk-throughs and observations to provide feedback and set a school culture of continuous improvement. From there, learn what to look-for in synchronous and asynchronous instruction as aligned to best practices and the Danielson Framework. In addition, discover the underpinnings of high-quality online instruction with practical strategies that develop your own professional prowess.

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.

Enroll anytime between November 15, 2021 and January 24, 2022 and complete at your own pace. The course should take approximately 12 hours.

STEM 21-22
#Onlinelearning
#techleadership

70. Instructional Technology Integrationists Collaborative

Program: Hourly Workshops

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

Dates: 11/16/2021

Meeting Times: 11/16; 3:45PM - 4:45PM

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

#Online

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.

#Leadership

72. EL Workshop: English Learners in Special Education with Sara Kangas, Ph. D.

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Educators of EL Students

Dates: 11/17/2021

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

This workshop is designed to help educators look at important issues surrounding students who are ELs with disabilities. Participants will explore evidence-based practices and engage with strategies and resources to support their English Learners in special education through accommodations and modifications.

Note: Visit the virtual option form to indicate your preference for attending virtually.

#EL #EnglishLearners

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

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

Program: CPE Credit Courses

Dates: 11/23/2021 to 12/21/2021

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

Online Course

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.

75. Growing Your Instructional Strategies in the Online Learning Environment

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Dates: 11/30/2021 to 1/20/2022

Meeting Times: 11/30 through 1/20, asynchronous

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.

Enroll anytime between November 23 and January 20 and complete at your own pace. The course should take approximately 12 hours.

#onlinelearning

76. 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

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

77. Pennsylvania/North Carolina Collaborative Conversations Virtual Meetings

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 11/30/2021

Meeting Times: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM; 11/30/21

Pennsylvania and North Carolina have areas of commonality in education such as district and school support, testing and accountability and models of instruction. This group of curriculum directors meet regularly and are facing similar challenges. Join in this collaborative conversation to share resources, discuss current challenges, and problem-solve solutions.

#CurriculumCouncil

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

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

79. ULS/N2Y Professional Learning Community Meeting - By Invitation Only

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 12/1/2021

Meeting Times: 12/1/2021; 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Virtual Workshop

A monthly virtual meeting for teachers/administrators using News2You and Unique Learning System to share successes and challenges, collaborate with others, have focused conversation on a program topic, and to grow in knowledge of how to use these rich resources to support student success.

80. 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.

81. 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

82. 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

Location: 305

English Language Consortium
#EL

83. STEM Tool Time

Program: Hourly Workshops

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

Dates: 12/7/2021

Meeting Times: 12/7; 4:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.

Virtual

Are you swimming in a sea of tech tools like Google docs, FlipGrid, Nearpod and others but not sure where to start? Join us to learn more about some of the amazing tools available to your classroom no matter what the format. We will dive into numerous tools that engage students and provide data to help inform your instruction.

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
#STEM2122
#CCIUSTEM
#instruction&evaluation21-22

84. Computer Science Network Meeting

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, all K-12 teachers, coaches, and administrators are invited to join to share best practices, ask timely questions and network with jobalike peers. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their experiences and expertise with colleagues to network and learn from each other. The focus of this meeting will be on providing educators in attendance with strategies and resources for supporting students in learning computer science and computational thinking.

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

85. 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

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.

86. ULS/N2Y Professional Learning Community Meeting - By Invitation Only

Program: Hourly Workshops

Dates: 1/5/2022

Meeting Times: 1/5/2022; 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Virtual Workshop

A monthly virtual meeting for teachers/administrators using News2You and Unique Learning System to share successes and challenges, collaborate with others, have focused conversation on a program topic, and to grow in knowledge of how to use these rich resources to support student success.

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.

88. 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

89. 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

#Leadership

90. Differentiating Learning for Gifted and Advanced Learners

Program: Hourly Workshops

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

Dates: 1/13/2022

Meeting Times: 1/13/22; 1:00PM - 3:30PM

Chapter 16 allows for 3 types of specially designed instruction for identified gifted students: acceleration, enrichment, or a combination of both. Join us as we explore the what, when, where, how and why of each of these SDI options as well as appropriate differentiation strategies for Gifted and advanced learners. Three Act 48 credit hours will be awarded upon completion of the course's final task.

This professional learning experience will consist of three hours of virtual learning.

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
#Gifted2122

91. 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

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.

92. 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

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.

#CCIUinnovates
#CCIUSTEM
#STEM2122
#CS2122

93. Math Network Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 Math teachers & administrators, special educators & administrators, coaches, and curriculum directors.

Dates: 1/18/2022

Meeting Times: 1/18; 4:00 PM-5:00 PM

During this networking event, math teachers, special educators, coaches and curriculum directors are invited to join to share best practices, ask timely questions and network with job alike peers.

The focus during these meetings will be on supporting math thinking, teaching and learning as we reflect on current challenges and successes from the field.

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
#Math2122

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

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.

#Math

95. Instructional Technology Integrationists 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

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

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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.

97. Chester County Curriculum Council Meeting

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: Curriculum Directors and Coordinators

Dates: 1/20/2022

Meeting Times: January 20, 2022; 9:00 AM -10:30 AM

Meeting of Curriculum Directors from 12 districts in Chester County to discuss needs, updates from PDE, concerns, and address questions.

Virtual attendance options are available for this event. If you prefer to attend virtually, please complete this form.

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.

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98. Gifted Network Meeting

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: 1/20/2022

Meeting Times: 1/20; 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 5 Network Meetings.

The focus of the meeting will be on problems of practice as they relate to Gifted students, services, and paperwork.

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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99. 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

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.

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100. Gifted Education for the General Education Teacher

Program: Hourly Workshops

Audience: K-12 general education teachers, coaches, gifted education teachers, special education teachers, librarians, special area teachers, and administrators

Dates: 2/1/2022 to 5/31/2022

Do you work with Gifted students? Do you have students who may be Gifted? Do you have students are eager for a challenge? Engage in professional learning focused on providing strategies and background knowledge to support advanced learners in the general education classroom.

This professional learning experience will consist of three hours of learning. You will be given access to this professional learning through Canvas on February 1, 2022 to begin your asynchronous learning. You will have until May 31, 2022 to complete all work for this professional learning to receive Act 48 Credit.

After you enroll, you will receive access to the course to begin learning. All coursework must be completed by May 31, 2022 for Act 48 credit.

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101. 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

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

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