Finally an opportunity for your middle level teachers, school administrators, middle level professors and middle level teacher candidates to come together and connect with what works here in our Pennsylvania schools and universities. Exemplary programs: Principals, teachers, school programs will present programs that are working now in middle level schools grades 4 to 8. Registrants and presenters can go to www.firstclassconferences.com (Go to Middle Level Conferences for Educators: Best Practices That Work for Young Adolescents) For questions contact: Holly Bartholomew: First Class Conferences, P.O. Box 1367, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29465, 843-471-2357 phone, 843-471-2369 fax OR Dr. Robert Ziegenfuss President, National Professors of Middle Level Education rgziegenfuss@ship.edu

Join us for a two hour interactive session to discuss current issues in Gifted Education. Laptops are very helpful for this session because all materials will be housed on-line and few, if any, handouts will be printed.

Ongoing professional development for instructional coaches enrolled in the PIIC initiative.

Classroom Teachers involved in the Elementary iPad project are invited to join us for a half day of learning, exploring and sharing. Time will be given to explore the apps and plan for ways to integrate them with the curriculum. Teachers will be asked to share their experiences from the classrooms. Teachers will also have the opportunity to network with the each other in order to continue building a PLN. Please bring your Teacher iPad and student iPads (charged for use). *This workshop is only for classroom teachers involved in the iPad Project.

This is the quarterly High School Principal's Network. Several state and local initiatives will be discussed.

Continuation of work on differentiating major and minor behaviors, creating definitions, and samples.

This is the quarterly High School Principal's Network. Several state and local initiatives will be discussed.

This session explains how children learn to read and explores the reasons why many students have reading difficulties. Content includes: the progression of reading development; the influences of biological, genetic, cognitive, environmental and instructional factors in learning to read; and the components of effective reading instruction. A “four-part processing system” model is explored in detail. Completion of this module is the prerequisite for all other LETRS modules.

Competence in algebra is linked to access to higher education, employment in better-paying jobs, and, increasingly, the ability to earn a high school diploma. The challenge of learning algebra is obvious to students with and without disabilities. With the importance of algebra being brought to the forefront we are pleased to be hosting an Algebra Awareness Day featuring highly rated intervention programs.Various vendors will present their programs for review and the day will end with a question /answer session and prize give aways for the attendees.

This online program reviews the elements of child abuse, including the legal definitions of a child, perpetrator, and categories and indicators of abuse. The training provides an overview of mandated reporting obligations, including how to make a report, protections for those who report, and the liability for failing to report. The training also outlines the physical and behavioral indicators of abuse, the proper procedures for reporting, guidelines to working more effectively with local children and youth services agencies, and the key points of the Child Protective Services Law. This session is open for two weeks during the month and participants may complete the training in one session or more than one session. Course instructor will be live on the training during scheduled time slots to answer any questions. **Instructions for participation and payment will be emailed to registrants prior to the start date of this online program** For the June 2013 session the live instructor dates are 6/13 and 6/20 from 2pm - 4pm on both dates.

This is a beginner class. No previous experience with sign language is needed. The course will include ABC’s and numbers, basic vocabulary, light conversation, and an introduction to Deaf Culture.

The 2013 Leadership Academy is all about making connections! The two-day academy is focused on providing K-12 educators with experiences, tools and resources they need to help guide their students’ journey through career exploration and development.*** Academy participants will learn new strategies for expanding and strengthening connections with business partners throughout the Capital Region. Presenters from both education and business will share their experiences on developing successful partnerships. Attendees will then work toward building their own action plan that can be used in both their school and individual classroom.*** The Leadership Academy delivers professional development on the move. Academy participants will meet with representatives from business and government through on-site visits that span the 16 career clusters. These contacts will be valuable resources for educators looking for classroom presenters, as well as new internship and job shadowing opportunities for students. The Pennsylvania Career Education and Work Standards will be integrated throughout the Academy and will support your delivery of classroom and counseling services.***Who should attend? All members of your education team interested in enhancing career development opportunities for their students including K-12 classroom teachers, school counselors, career coordinators, building administrators, central office administrators and school board members.***What’s included? The enrollment fee for member districts is $25/person and for non-member districts, $50/person. The fee covers transportation, lunch, materials, and networking opportunities with colleagues and employers. Enroll today! You can enroll in the 2013 Leadership Academy on 48 C.A.R.A.T.S. and send a check made payable to: "Capital Region Partnership for Career Development" to: Sharon Marquart, CRPCD, 55 Miller Street, Enola, PA 17025. For details contact Mike Berk at 717.732.8400 ext. 8381, or mike@crpcd.org.

Safe Crisis Management training increases staff awareness of the benefits of a well organized structured setting and the use of preventative techniques. SCM raises confidence in assessing potentially dangerous situations and how to use effective strategies to intervene and reduce the number and severity of physical encounters, minimize the risk of injury, and increase staff ability to cope with aggressive behavior in a way that promotes safety when a situation is critical and physical intervention is necessary. Only certified SCM personnel will be authorized to use Safe Crisis Management Techniques. (THIS SESSION IS FOR THOSE WHO ARE CURRENTLY SCM CERTIFIED.)

This is a recertification training only available to those individuals who hold an active certification in Safety Care. Training provides participants with a review of the comprehensive set of skills for preventing crises and intervening if they occur. Participants will also complete a written test and skills assessment. Registration begins at 8:00 AM. Session run from 8:30 to 4:00. Participants must be present for the entire session and pass the assessment requirements in order to assure certification. The training includes active involvement in the use of de-escalation and crisis intervention strategies, please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. *Districts who are registering must send teams of a minimum of 4 participants.

This one-day professional development opportunity will introduce high school biology teachers to hands-on activities that will bring ecology into the classroom and enhance student learning. Activities are aligned to the Pennsylvania standards and Biology Keystone Exam assessment anchors. Ideas and methods for using the schoolyard as an outdoor laboratory will also be provided. Topics include the exploration of different aspects of ecology such as ecosystems, habitats, and human impact, and the interaction of organisms. The activities and lessons are culled from a number of national curricula including Project WILD, Project WET, Pennsylvania Biodiversity, Pennsylvania Songbirds, and more. Participants will receive a sampling of Audubon curricula and useful classroom resources. Biology teachers do not want to miss this opportunity to discover new strategies for teaching ecology, fostering student leadership, and developing students’ higher order thinking skills! If you have any questions about the course content, please contact Amy Weidensaul with Audubon Pennsylvania, aweidensaul@audubon.org or (570) 617 9748.

Just Words provides a curriculum for the accelerated study of word structure through the six syllable types in English and the most common Latin roots. It is a highly explicit, multisensory decoding and spelling program for students in grades 4 – 12 and adults who do not require intensive intervention but do require explicit decoding and spelling instruction due to word-level deficits. As a Tier II program, Just Words is an appropriate intervention in daily small group or class instruction. Just Words is highly effective for those students with gaps in their decoding and spelling and performing below grade level (16- 50th percentile). This 10-hour workshop provides the practice and guidance needed to effectively begin teaching the Wilson Just Words curriculum. At the completion of the workshop, attendees will be able to 1.Describe Just Words principles of instruction, the appropriate student population, and the implementation models used 2.Review how Just Words materials facilitate multisensory, interactive learning 3.Optimize the use of the Instructor Manual 4.Plan a Just Words lesson and determine a schedule for a unit 5.Practice lesson procedures and activities, reviewing unit structure and materials. ***Just Words materials are sold separately and can be purchased by visiting wilsonlanguage.com On-line Store. Participants attending this workshop are not required to bring a Just Words Kit to the training. However, Wilson or the CAIU does not provide materials for participants to keep after the training, therefore if they wish to use the program after the training ends they will need to purchase materials at some point.***This session will not be held if less than five people register to attend.

This is a recertification training only available to those individuals who hold an active certification in Safety Care. Training provides participants with a review of the comprehensive set of skills for preventing crises and intervening if they occur. Participants will also complete a written test and skills assessment. Registration begins at 8:00 AM. Session run from 8:30 to 4:00. Participants must be present for the entire session and pass the assessment requirements in order to assure certification. The training includes active involvement in the use of de-escalation and crisis intervention strategies, please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. *Districts who are registering must send teams of a minimum of 4 participants.

Looking for new ways to teach about watersheds, wetlands, biomes, habitats, plants, pollution, and other science topics? This one-day course will introduce you to hands-on activities that bring Pennsylvania’s environment into the classroom and enhance student learning, while meeting the state academic standards. Ideas and methods for using the schoolyard as an outdoor laboratory will also be provided. We will explore different aspects of the environment (including wildlife, plant life, and ecosystems) and how they interact with each other. The activities and lessons are culled from a number of national curricula including Project WILD, Project WET, Pennsylvania Biodiversity, Pennsylvania Songbirds, and more. Participants will receive a sampling of Audubon curricula and useful classroom resources. Teachers will discover new strategies for introducing environmental topics in connection with math, literacy, and art, fostering student leadership and developing higher order thinking skills. If you have any questions about the course content, please contact Amy Weidensaul with Audubon Pennsylvania, aweidensaul@audubon.org or (570) 617 9748. (ATTN: Teachers who took a workshop with Audubon last summer - this workshop will cover new lessons and activities so you don't want to miss it).

A robust training that includes the following topic areas: Essential Components of Reading Instruction, Writing Skills for Paraeducators, Effective Instruction in Math for Paraeducators, Classroom Behavior Management for Para educators, Understanding Special Education: The Roles and Responsibilities of Para educators (*Course descriptions available)

This program will identify methods for school employees to improve situational awareness in a school setting. Objectives:Identify the continuum of situational awareness, Describe the relationship between frequency of actions and relative risk in behavior, Identify methods of verbal diffusing hostile visitors/clients, Understand the procedures within your district to summon assistance.

This program will identify methods for school employees to improve situational awareness in a school setting. Objectives:Identify the continuum of situational awareness, Describe the relationship between frequency of actions and relative risk in behavior, Identify methods of verbal diffusing hostile visitors/clients, Understand the procedures within your district to summon assistance.

Safe Crisis Management training increases staff confidence in potentially dangerous situations, reduces the number and severity of physical encounters, reduces injury, and increases staff ability to cope with aggressive behavior in a way that does not lead to recurrence of physical aggression. Only certified SCM personnel will be authorized to use Safe Crisis Management Techniques. ******** The training takes place on THREE dates: June 20th, 24th, and 25th. You must attend all THREE days from 8am - 4pm.

This program will provide information to all school staff on preparing personally and professionally for school based emergencies. Course Objectives will include: -Identify the societal and legal requirements for school safety planning -Identify at least three strategies for personal preparedness -Describe “stay alive five” protective actions for school employees. -Review a case study of a school shooting response and recovery process.

This program will provide information to all school staff on preparing personally and professionally for school based emergencies. Course Objectives will include: -Identify the societal and legal requirements for school safety planning -Identify at least three strategies for personal preparedness -Describe “stay alive five” protective actions for school employees. -Review a case study of a school shooting response and recovery process.

This Orientation is mandatory for all classroom staff and related service providers for the Capital Area Intermediate Unit's ESY Program. This will be an overview of policies, procedures, paperwork, and materials. Supplemental contracts will be issued. Student files and materials will be available. In addition, training for seizure recognition and Diastat training, anaphylaxis recognition, Epi-Pen training, and asthma and inhaler training will be provided. Staff should register for only one session.

This will be a Live Video Stream connection * * * * Participants will work with definitions of DOK across content areas and apply these definitions to analyze curriculum objectives and assessment items. Depth of Knowledge will be used to analyze the Common Core State Standards and their expectations. * * * * This session will focus on the historical analysis of content complexity and the definitions of the levels of Depth of Knowledge. Dr. Norman Webb will provide examples and explain why he developed the DOK system. * * * * Webb's Depth of Knowledge (DOK) provides a vocabulary and a frame of reference when thinking about our students and how they engage with the content. DOK offers a common language to understand "rigor," or cognitive demand, in assessments, as well as curricular units, lessons, and tasks. Webb developed four DOK levels that grow in cognitive complexity and provide educators a lens on creating more cognitively engaging and challenging tasks. * * * * * IU 13 will be hosting this live stream and have registration for our area listed below at a cost of $30. [Non-IU 13 Districts attending the session AT the IU 13 facility must contact IU 13]

This Orientation is mandatory for all classroom staff and related service providers for the Capital Area Intermediate Unit's ESY Program. This will be an overview of policies, procedures, paperwork, and materials. Supplemental contracts will be issued. Student files and materials will be available. In addition, training for seizure recognition and Diastat training, anaphylaxis recognition, Epi-Pen training, and asthma and inhaler training will be provided. Staff should register for only one session.

This three-credit graduate-level course is designed to present active learning and a deepening of teacher knowledge relating to the Pennsylvania Department of Education Standards Aligned System (SAS) portal. The course focuses on the implementation of SAS in the teaching and learning process within the classroom. Educators will be provided with background knowledge related to the educational philosophy of SAS and the practical applications within the SAS portal that can positively impact student achievement. Online instructional strategies utilized in this course will promote active experiences and will provide an integrated approach to content understanding and applications within the classroom. Participants will reflect on the learning through the utilization of the ePortfolio feature, website creation, and journaling experiences. Participants will design educational content that can be integrated into the school system curricula and can be utilized within their own classrooms.

This class assumes that the participant has acquired basic skills taught in an introductory course. The course will allow the participant to broaden his/her current skills through conversation practice in a structured setting. This session meets July 9, 11,16,18,23,and 25.

Bringing Your Watershed into the ClassroomJuly 18-19, 2013K-12 Interdisciplinary Join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Susquehanna Watershed Education Program for a two-day workshop based out of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Day 1 - Involves using your school to implement a Meaningful Watershed Education Experience and meet State Standards. Teachers will receive a teacher’s guide, maps, text, and other materials. Day 2 - Involves Canoeing on the Susquehanna River near Harrisburg, PA. Participants will investigate water quality through chemical, biological, and physical approaches. This experience will be an active and memorable part of your summer. It will give you the tools to bring the outdoors into your classroom and inspire your students to take action!The workshop will take place at The Chesapeake Bay Foundation offices at 614 North Front Street, Suite G Harrisburg, PA 17101 *** - To REGISTER visit the website: www.cbf.org/CCsummer

Safe Crisis Management training increases staff awareness of the benefits of a well organized structured setting and the use of preventative techniques. SCM raises confidence in assessing potentially dangerous situations and how to use effective strategies to intervene and reduce the number and severity of physical encounters, minimize the risk of injury, and increase staff ability to cope with aggressive behavior in a way that promotes safety when a situation is critical and physical intervention is necessary. Only certified SCM personnel will be authorized to use Safe Crisis Management Techniques. (THIS SESSION IS FOR THOSE WHO ARE CURRENTLY SCM CERTIFIED.)

Safe Crisis Management training increases staff awareness of the benefits of a well organized structured setting and the use of preventative techniques. SCM raises confidence in assessing potentially dangerous situations and how to use effective strategies to intervene and reduce the number and severity of physical encounters, minimize the risk of injury, and increase staff ability to cope with aggressive behavior in a way that promotes safety when a situation is critical and physical intervention is necessary. Only certified SCM personnel will be authorized to use Safe Crisis Management Techniques. (THIS SESSION IS FOR THOSE WHO ARE CURRENTLY SCM CERTIFIED.)

Training provides participants with comprehensive set of skills for preventing crises and intervening if they occur. Participants will also complete a written test and skills assessment. Registration begins at 8:00 AM. Sessions run from 8:30 to 4:00. Participants must be present for the entire two-day session in order to assure certification. Both days of the training include active involvement in the use of de-escalation and crisis intervention strategies, please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. *Districts who are registering must send teams of a minimum of 4 participants.

Safe Crisis Management training increases staff awareness of the benefits of a well organized structured setting and the use of preventative techniques. SCM raises confidence in assessing potentially dangerous situations and how to use effective strategies to intervene and reduce the number and severity of physical encounters, minimize the risk of injury, and increase staff ability to cope with aggressive behavior in a way that promotes safety when a situation is critical and physical intervention is necessary. Only certified SCM personnel will be authorized to use Safe Crisis Management Techniques. (THIS SESSION IS FOR THOSE WHO ARE CURRENTLY SCM CERTIFIED.)

Safe Crisis Management training increases staff confidence in potentially dangerous situations, reduces the number and severity of physical encounters, reduces injury, and increases staff ability to cope with aggressive behavior in a way that does not lead to recurrence of physical aggression. Only certified SCM personnel will be authorized to use Safe Crisis Management Techniques. This is a three day training.

This is a recertification training only available to those individuals who hold an active certification in Safety Care. Training provides participants with a review of the comprehensive set of skills for preventing crises and intervening if they occur. Participants will also complete a written test and skills assessment. Registration begins at 8:00 AM. Session run from 8:30 to 4:00. Participants must be present for the entire session and pass the assessment requirements in order to assure certification. The training includes active involvement in the use of de-escalation and crisis intervention strategies, please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. *Districts who are registering must send teams of a minimum of 4 participants.

This is a recertification training only available to those individuals who hold an active certification in Safety Care. Training provides participants with a review of the comprehensive set of skills for preventing crises and intervening if they occur. Participants will also complete a written test and skills assessment. Registration begins at 8:00 AM. Session run from 8:30 to 4:00. Participants must be present for the entire session and pass the assessment requirements in order to assure certification. The training includes active involvement in the use of de-escalation and crisis intervention strategies, please wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. *Districts who are registering must send teams of a minimum of 4 participants.

All school districts in the IU # 15 region are fully engaged in an instructional initiative known as Learning-Focused Schools, an effort to systematically implement research-based strategies to improve student achievement in grades K through 12. Student success requires the systematic implementation of a meaningful and rigorous curriculum utilizing proven instructional strategies. This 2-day session will provide participants with in-depth knowledge of research-based high-impact strategies to improve student achievement that support Learning Focused Schools. This session, designed specifically for students beginning their student teaching experience, will provide skills, knowledge, and resources for implementing these strategies into instruction in all content areas. The workshop will include intensive instruction and modeling. This workshop includes information on: • What is exemplary practice? • What are the high impact strategies? • How do I implement these strategies into my instruction? • What does the implementation of the Learning Focused Schools framework look like in schools?

Providing professional development, networking, advocacy, and leadership opportunities for K-12 school counselors in Central Pennsylvania.All meetings are on Tuesdays this year, in the CAIU Enola Board Room, from 8:30am - 10:30am

Where is your building in the RtII Framework implementation? Established elementary building teams will have an opportunity to work through the SLD Application tool to assess your current system’s strengths and areas for focused development. All three academic RtII leads will be on hand to facilitate the conversations and keep the process moving. Elementary teams must have a Principal, Special Education Director, a General Educator and a Special Educator, at a minimum. If a district plans to bring multiple building teams, we can make special accommodations for teams to work in close proximity to allow district administrators the opportunity to travel among the teams. Teams will create a prioritized Action Plan.

Providing professional development, networking, advocacy, and leadership opportunities for K-12 school counselors in Central Pennsylvania.All meetings are on Tuesdays this year, in the CAIU Enola Board Room, from 8:30am - 10:30am

Elementary schools that have successfully implemented the literacy component of RtII and are ready to move in the direction of tiered interventions in mathematics are welcome to attend this training

Providing professional development, networking, advocacy, and leadership opportunities for K-12 school counselors in Central Pennsylvania.All meetings are on Tuesdays this year, in the CAIU Enola Board Room, from 8:30am - 10:30am

Providing professional development, networking, advocacy, and leadership opportunities for K-12 school counselors in Central Pennsylvania.All meetings are on Tuesdays this year, in the CAIU Enola Board Room, from 8:30am - 10:30am

Providing professional development, networking, advocacy, and leadership opportunities for K-12 school counselors in Central Pennsylvania.All meetings are on Tuesdays this year, in the CAIU Enola Board Room, from 8:30am - 10:30am

Providing professional development, networking, advocacy, and leadership opportunities for K-12 school counselors in Central Pennsylvania.All meetings are on Tuesdays this year, in the CAIU Enola Board Room, from 8:30am - 10:30am

Providing professional development, networking, advocacy, and leadership opportunities for K-12 school counselors in Central Pennsylvania.All meetings are on Tuesdays this year, in the CAIU Enola Board Room, from 8:30am - 10:30am

Providing professional development, networking, advocacy, and leadership opportunities for K-12 school counselors in Central Pennsylvania.All meetings are on Tuesdays this year, in the CAIU Enola Board Room, from 8:30am - 10:30am