TRAINING, WORKSHOPS, AND EVENTS
Events are organized by category in chronological order.
Classroom Monitor Certification Course
Programs & Services
Teach Happier: Closure, Reflection, & Next Steps
The six sessions are designed to support educators as we finish out the 2021-2022 school year. Suzanne encourages us as educators to rally for the 4th quarter of the year and muster up as much energy, optimism, and purpose as possible. Sessions will build upon one another throughout the series, but they are also meaningful if you can only attend a few.
*FREE TO ALL BUCKS COUNTY EDUCATORS*
SESSION 6: In this culminating session, we will review and extend some of the concepts learned in our time together and consider how we can share this information with our students. We will also learn about resources that can be examined over the summer to rest and begin the next school year feeling content, aligned, and balanced. Time will be given to ask Suzanne clarifying questions that will help guide your ongoing learning.
•Participants will learn realistic, manageable, and proactive strategies based in positive psychology that will help educators achieve work/life satisfaction as we navigate this unique time of teaching.
•Participants will learn that these small and manageable shifts, practiced over time, will help educators to teach happier, parent happier, partner happier, work happier, and increase our overall happiness and well-being.
•Participants will build their knowledge of positive psychology over the course of the 6 sessions.
LETRS Classic Edition Module 3: Spellography for Teachers: How English Spelling Works
Competencies:
Teacher knowledge
assessment
instruction
K-12 School Guidance Plan Spring Meeting
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Participants will learn how to update their K-12 Guidance Plan to align with the FRCPP.
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Participants will be able to determine how the Career Ready Bucks website could support their planning for 2022-2023.
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Participants will be able to review and revise goals for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year.
SEL Endorsement Course 3: Behavior and Mental Health Literacy
Participants registering for Graduate Credits will pay the course fee directly to the University. Please select the corresponding payment option when registering. In addition, participants interested in graduate credit, must register by Friday, May 6, 2022. More details will be emailed.
The virtual course starts on Monday, May 23, 2022 and extends to Sunday, July 10, 2022. In addition to the asynchronous assignments, participants will meet each Thursday for seven weeks for a 3-hour synchronous session with the course instructor, Judy Heath, LSW.
The days for the synchronous sessions are as follows:
•Thurs., May 26, 2022, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thurs., June 2, 2022, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thurs., June 9, 2021, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thurs., June 16, 2022, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thurs., June 23, 2022, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thurs., June 30, 2022, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thurs., July 7, 2022, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
K-12 School Guidance Plan Spring Meeting
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Participants will learn how to update their K-12 Guidance Plan to align with the FRCPP.
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Participants will be able to determine how the Career Ready Bucks website could support their planning for 2022-2023.
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Participants will be able to review and revise goals for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year.
CMU Computer Science Academy CS1 Train the Teacher
Participants will engage with the CMU CS Academy program to lay the groundwork for basic python coding.
Participants will discuss and reflect upon cultural responsiveness in computer science.
Participants will learn strategies to promote collaboration and creativity through python coding
Introduction to STEAM Education
This course will provide educators with a strong foundation in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Education, introducing students to each of the STEAM disciplines and their corresponding academic standards.
This course is one of four courses that was mutually developed by the Bucks IU and Delaware Valley University and comprise the Bucks IU's STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) Approach to the PDE STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Endorsement.
Participants will:
• develop an understanding of each letter of the STEAM acronym
• create and present a 'Fixer Upper' lesson by converting a traditional science, math, or art lesson into a STEAM lesson
• develop a lesson that includes integrated STEAM learning
Classroom Monitor Certification Course
Special Education
ParaEd: Low-Intensity Strategies
SYNCHRONOUS:Content will be presented through a live Zoom meeting. Please create a Zoom account with your full first and last name in advance and make sure your software is up to date. Participants will receive an email from the presenter with the Zoom link at least 24 hours in advance. This communication will be sent to the email address associated with your MLP/Frontline account. In order to receive credit for participation, your Zoom name needs to be complete and accurate (you may need to rename at the start of the meeting, in place of using a phone number) and you will need to complete a Google Exit Ticket.
•Participants will be introduced to various low-intensity strategies.
•Participants will learn how to embed these strategies into daily practice.
•Participants will learn the benefits of implementing this strategies.
LETRS 3rd Edition Course 2
LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) is an empowering professional development course of study for instructors of reading, spelling, and related language skills. LETRS creates expert teachers of the English language so teachers can, in turn, give their students a deep understanding of how English works.
LETRS provides knowledge, skill development and effective application of both knowledge and skill into the classroom setting. Teachers and instructional support personnel are provided with quality training through the application of Scientifically Based Reading Research (SBRR) to reading instruction, assessment, diagnosis, progress monitoring and intervention, and instructional effectiveness among others. Within the full course, the participants will learn, engage, apply and reflect upon the following essential components:
In-depth knowledge based on seminal works and the most current research regarding what, when, and how language skills are most effectively and efficiently taught.
Ways to assess student language development for prevention and intervention of reading disabilities/difficulties.
Guidance on how to plan and focus instruction in both word recognition and comprehension instruction.
Information on how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all students including English language learners.
Learning will occur as participants explore a full experience with these topics:
•Teaching Beginning Phonics
•Word Recognition, and Spelling (Unit 3)
•Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition (Unit 4)
•Teacher Knowledge
•Assessment
•Instruction
Online CPE Credited Courses
Supporting Students with Autism in Education
With more students being diagnosed w/ Autism Spectrum disorders, it's important for educators to examine their perceptions & expand their knowledge base of this disability category.
Session 1-Autism Spectrum:Examine the latest research
•Aspergers
•PDD-NOS
•Autism
Session 2-Social Aspect of Autism:Explore the social idiosyncrasies of students with autism.
•Movie portrayals of people with autism
•Examine "The Social Code", a program to promote social inclusion
•Social Stories
Session 3-Working with Students with Autism in the classroom:Research strategies & interventions to utilize.
•Multiple learning modalities
•Promoting on task behavior
•Defining teacher role vs. assistant role
•Routines
Session 4-Setting your Classroom up for Success:Review teacher tested strategies for supporting students with autism.
•Create calm classroom climate
•Build positive relationships between home & school
•Augmentative & alternative communication options
Session 5-Autism & the Law:Examine current case studies dealing w/ students w/ autism in the classroom.
•Case studies of current legal cases
•IEP development & implementation
*The cost of the grad. credit is $600 ($200 per credit) in addition to the base fee for the course. Once the course starts the decision to add (or not) Immaculata credit is final. Upon successful conclusion of the course students will receive a transcript from Immaculata University.
Michael & Rhonda Bielawski are the instructors. You may email the instructor for questions about the content of program. For registration questions email: cmarch@bucksiu.org
Addressing Learning Disabilities in Education
With approximately 7 to 8% of students being diagnosed with learning disabilities, it is important for educators to examine their perceptions and expand their knowledge base of learning disabilities in order to meet these students' needs. Given the information provided throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to more completely understand what learning disabilities are, how they are identified and how they are managed in the educational setting. It is with this knowledge through viewing videos, examination of research, discussions amongst colleagues, review of legal cases, assessment of student case studies and development of sample lesson plans, IEP goals, accommodations and modifications, that participants will have tools to implement strategies within their classroom to promote student achievement for all students with learning disabilities.
This is an online course. An introductory letter will be sent a few days before the start date with information on how you will participate in this event.
*The cost of the graduate credit is $600 ($200 per credit) in addition to the base fee for the course. Once the course starts the decision to add (or not) Immaculata credit is final. At the successful conclusion of the course students will receive a transcript from Immaculata University.
Michael and Rhonda Bielawski are the instructors. You may email the instructor for questions about the content of the program. For registration questions please email: cmarch@bucksiu.org
A New Look at Working with Students with Autism
With more & more students being diagnosed with ADHD, it is important for educators to examine their perceptions & expand their knowledge base of this disability category in order to meet these students' needs.
Given current research related to ADHD & best practices in working with students with such diagnosis, participants will be able to analyze social behaviors students exhibit by developing at least 3 lessons and at least 2 action plans to implement an enhanced program within a classroom setting. Will be able to develop and implement sample IEPs for students with ADHD by writing about at least 3 current legal case studies, with at least 3 personal reactions to each case and at least 3 impacts to the field of education. Participants will be able to design a classroom management plan with at least 5 positive behavior supports, at least 3 ways in which student independence can be enhanced, and at least 3 ways in which support personnel are valued in the process.
An email will be sent a few days before the start date with information on how you will participate in this event.
*The cost of the graduate credit is $600 ($200 per credit) in addition to the base fee for the course. Once the course starts the decision to add (or not) Immaculata credit is final. At the successful conclusion of the course students will receive a transcript from Immaculata University.
Michael and Rhonda Bielawski are the instructors. You may email the instructor for questions about the content of the program. For registration questions please email: cmarch@bucksiu.org
Adopting a Growth Mindset in Education
A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence can be developed with effort. Students with a growth mindset understand they can get "smarter" through hard work, the use of effective strategies, and getting help from others when needed. A fixed mindset is the belief that intelligence is a fixed trait handed out at birth. Course participants will review the research about the brain and how the brain, like a muscle, changes and grows in response to challenge. Throughout the course we will explore how we, as educators, can praise students for effort and process rather than praising them for being "smart." Participants will take with them practical strategies to implement whether they are teachers, counselors, speech therapists, nurses, parents, or simply anyone who wants to learn more about fostering a growth mindset in themselves or others.
This is an online course. An email will be sent a few days before the start date with information on how you will participate in this event.
The cost of the graduate credit is $600 ($200 per credit) in addition to the base fee for the course. Once the course starts the decision to add (or not) Immaculata credit is final. At the successful conclusion of the course students will receive a transcript from Immaculata University.
Michael and Rhonda Bielawski are the instructors. You may email the instructor for questions about the content of the program. For registration questions please email: cmarch@bucksiu.org
ADHD in Education
With more & more students being diagnosed with ADHD, it is important for educators to examine their perceptions & expand their knowledge base of this disability category in order to meet these students' needs.
Given current research related to ADHD & best practices in working with students with such diagnosis, participants will be able to analyze social behaviors students exhibit by developing at least 3 lessons and at least 2 action plans to implement an enhanced program within a classroom setting. Will be able to develop and implement sample IEPs for students with ADHD by writing about at least 3 current legal case studies, with at least 3 personal reactions to each case and at least 3 impacts to the field of education. Participants will be able to design a classroom management plan with at least 5 positive behavior supports, at least 3 ways in which student independence can be enhanced, and at least 3 ways in which support personnel are valued in the process.
An email will be sent a few days before the start date with information on how you will participate in this event.
*The cost of the graduate credit is $600 ($200 per credit) in addition to the base fee for the course. Once the course starts the decision to add (or not) Immaculata credit is final. At the successful conclusion of the course students will receive a transcript from Immaculata University.
Michael and Rhonda Bielawski are the instructors. You may email the instructor for questions about the content of the program. For registration questions please email:cmarch@bucksiu.org
Autism in Pop Culture
With more and more students being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorders, it is important for educators to examine their perceptions and expand their knowledge base of this disability category in order to meet these students' needs.
Session 1: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close The participant will read the book, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, by Jonathan Safran Foer.
Session 2: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time The participant will read the book, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time by Mark Haddon
Session 3: Eye Contact The participant will read the book, Eye Contact, by Cammie McGovern.
Session 4: Napoleon Dynamite The participant will view the movie, Napoleon Dynamite.
Session 5: Rain Man The participant will view the movie, Rain Man.
This is an online course. An introductory letter will be sent a few days before the start date with information on how you will participate in this event.
*The cost of the graduate credit is $600 ($200 per credit) in addition to the base fee for the course. Once the course starts the decision to add (or not) Immaculata credit is final. At the successful conclusion of the course students will receive a transcript from Immaculata University.
Michael and Rhonda Bielawski are the instructors. You may email the instructor for questions about the content of the program. For registration questions please email: cmarch@bucksiu.org
Supporting Students with Autism in Education
With more students being diagnosed w/ Autism Spectrum disorders, it's important for educators to examine their perceptions & expand their knowledge base of this disability category.
Session 1-Autism Spectrum:Examine the latest research
•Aspergers
•PDD-NOS
•Autism
Session 2-Social Aspect of Autism:Explore the social idiosyncrasies of students with autism.
•Movie portrayals of people with autism
•Examine "The Social Code", a program to promote social inclusion
•Social Stories
Session 3-Working with Students with Autism in the classroom:Research strategies & interventions to utilize.
•Multiple learning modalities
•Promoting on task behavior
•Defining teacher role vs. assistant role
•Routines
Session 4-Setting your Classroom up for Success:Review teacher tested strategies for supporting students with autism.
•Create calm classroom climate
•Build positive relationships between home & school
•Augmentative & alternative communication options
Session 5-Autism & the Law:Examine current case studies dealing w/ students w/ autism in the classroom.
•Case studies of current legal cases
•IEP development & implementation
*The cost of the grad. credit is $600 ($200 per credit) in addition to the base fee for the course. Once the course starts the decision to add (or not) Immaculata credit is final. Upon successful conclusion of the course students will receive a transcript from Immaculata University.
Michael & Rhonda Bielawski are the instructors. You may email the instructor for questions about the content of program. For registration questions email: cmarch@bucksiu.org
Addressing Learning Disabilities in Education
With approximately 7 to 8% of students being diagnosed with learning disabilities, it is important for educators to examine their perceptions and expand their knowledge base of learning disabilities in order to meet these students' needs. Given the information provided throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to more completely understand what learning disabilities are, how they are identified and how they are managed in the educational setting. It is with this knowledge through viewing videos, examination of research, discussions amongst colleagues, review of legal cases, assessment of student case studies and development of sample lesson plans, IEP goals, accommodations and modifications, that participants will have tools to implement strategies within their classroom to promote student achievement for all students with learning disabilities.
This is an online course. An introductory letter will be sent a few days before the start date with information on how you will participate in this event.
*The cost of the graduate credit is $600 ($200 per credit) in addition to the base fee for the course. Once the course starts the decision to add (or not) Immaculata credit is final. At the successful conclusion of the course students will receive a transcript from Immaculata University.
Michael and Rhonda Bielawski are the instructors. You may email the instructor for questions about the content of the program. For registration questions please email: cmarch@bucksiu.org
A New Look at Working with Students with Autism
With more & more students being diagnosed with ADHD, it is important for educators to examine their perceptions & expand their knowledge base of this disability category in order to meet these students' needs.
Given current research related to ADHD & best practices in working with students with such diagnosis, participants will be able to analyze social behaviors students exhibit by developing at least 3 lessons and at least 2 action plans to implement an enhanced program within a classroom setting. Will be able to develop and implement sample IEPs for students with ADHD by writing about at least 3 current legal case studies, with at least 3 personal reactions to each case and at least 3 impacts to the field of education. Participants will be able to design a classroom management plan with at least 5 positive behavior supports, at least 3 ways in which student independence can be enhanced, and at least 3 ways in which support personnel are valued in the process.
An email will be sent a few days before the start date with information on how you will participate in this event.
*The cost of the graduate credit is $600 ($200 per credit) in addition to the base fee for the course. Once the course starts the decision to add (or not) Immaculata credit is final. At the successful conclusion of the course students will receive a transcript from Immaculata University.
Michael and Rhonda Bielawski are the instructors. You may email the instructor for questions about the content of the program. For registration questions please email: cmarch@bucksiu.org
Adopting a Growth Mindset in Education
A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence can be developed with effort. Students with a growth mindset understand they can get "smarter" through hard work, the use of effective strategies, and getting help from others when needed. A fixed mindset is the belief that intelligence is a fixed trait handed out at birth. Course participants will review the research about the brain and how the brain, like a muscle, changes and grows in response to challenge. Throughout the course we will explore how we, as educators, can praise students for effort and process rather than praising them for being "smart." Participants will take with them practical strategies to implement whether they are teachers, counselors, speech therapists, nurses, parents, or simply anyone who wants to learn more about fostering a growth mindset in themselves or others.
This is an online course. An email will be sent a few days before the start date with information on how you will participate in this event.
The cost of the graduate credit is $600 ($200 per credit) in addition to the base fee for the course. Once the course starts the decision to add (or not) Immaculata credit is final. At the successful conclusion of the course students will receive a transcript from Immaculata University.
Michael and Rhonda Bielawski are the instructors. You may email the instructor for questions about the content of the program. For registration questions please email: cmarch@bucksiu.org
Autism in Pop Culture
With more and more students being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorders, it is important for educators to examine their perceptions and expand their knowledge base of this disability category in order to meet these students' needs.
Session 1: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close The participant will read the book, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, by Jonathan Safran Foer.
Session 2: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time The participant will read the book, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time by Mark Haddon
Session 3: Eye Contact The participant will read the book, Eye Contact, by Cammie McGovern.
Session 4: Napoleon Dynamite The participant will view the movie, Napoleon Dynamite.
Session 5: Rain Man The participant will view the movie, Rain Man.
This is an online course. An introductory letter will be sent a few days before the start date with information on how you will participate in this event.
*The cost of the graduate credit is $600 ($200 per credit) in addition to the base fee for the course. Once the course starts the decision to add (or not) Immaculata credit is final. At the successful conclusion of the course students will receive a transcript from Immaculata University.
Michael and Rhonda Bielawski are the instructors. You may email the instructor for questions about the content of the program. For registration questions please email: cmarch@bucksiu.org
ADHD in Education
With more & more students being diagnosed with ADHD, it is important for educators to examine their perceptions & expand their knowledge base of this disability category in order to meet these students' needs.
Given current research related to ADHD & best practices in working with students with such diagnosis, participants will be able to analyze social behaviors students exhibit by developing at least 3 lessons and at least 2 action plans to implement an enhanced program within a classroom setting. Will be able to develop and implement sample IEPs for students with ADHD by writing about at least 3 current legal case studies, with at least 3 personal reactions to each case and at least 3 impacts to the field of education. Participants will be able to design a classroom management plan with at least 5 positive behavior supports, at least 3 ways in which student independence can be enhanced, and at least 3 ways in which support personnel are valued in the process.
An email will be sent a few days before the start date with information on how you will participate in this event.
*The cost of the graduate credit is $600 ($200 per credit) in addition to the base fee for the course. Once the course starts the decision to add (or not) Immaculata credit is final. At the successful conclusion of the course students will receive a transcript from Immaculata University.
Michael and Rhonda Bielawski are the instructors. You may email the instructor for questions about the content of the program. For registration questions please email:cmarch@bucksiu.org
Supporting Students with Autism in Education
With more students being diagnosed w/ Autism Spectrum disorders, it's important for educators to examine their perceptions & expand their knowledge base of this disability category.
Session 1-Autism Spectrum:Examine the latest research
•Aspergers
•PDD-NOS
•Autism
Session 2-Social Aspect of Autism:Explore the social idiosyncrasies of students with autism.
•Movie portrayals of people with autism
•Examine "The Social Code", a program to promote social inclusion
•Social Stories
Session 3-Working with Students with Autism in the classroom:Research strategies & interventions to utilize.
•Multiple learning modalities
•Promoting on task behavior
•Defining teacher role vs. assistant role
•Routines
Session 4-Setting your Classroom up for Success:Review teacher tested strategies for supporting students with autism.
•Create calm classroom climate
•Build positive relationships between home & school
•Augmentative & alternative communication options
Session 5-Autism & the Law:Examine current case studies dealing w/ students w/ autism in the classroom.
•Case studies of current legal cases
•IEP development & implementation
*The cost of the grad. credit is $600 ($200 per credit) in addition to the base fee for the course. Once the course starts the decision to add (or not) Immaculata credit is final. Upon successful conclusion of the course students will receive a transcript from Immaculata University.
Michael & Rhonda Bielawski are the instructors. You may email the instructor for questions about the content of program. For registration questions email: cmarch@bucksiu.org
Addressing Learning Disabilities in Education
With approximately 7 to 8% of students being diagnosed with learning disabilities, it is important for educators to examine their perceptions and expand their knowledge base of learning disabilities in order to meet these students' needs. Given the information provided throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to more completely understand what learning disabilities are, how they are identified and how they are managed in the educational setting. It is with this knowledge through viewing videos, examination of research, discussions amongst colleagues, review of legal cases, assessment of student case studies and development of sample lesson plans, IEP goals, accommodations and modifications, that participants will have tools to implement strategies within their classroom to promote student achievement for all students with learning disabilities.
This is an online course. An introductory letter will be sent a few days before the start date with information on how you will participate in this event.
*The cost of the graduate credit is $600 ($200 per credit) in addition to the base fee for the course. Once the course starts the decision to add (or not) Immaculata credit is final. At the successful conclusion of the course students will receive a transcript from Immaculata University.
Michael and Rhonda Bielawski are the instructors. You may email the instructor for questions about the content of the program. For registration questions please email: cmarch@bucksiu.org