TRAINING, WORKSHOPS, AND EVENTS

What better way to dive into a book than to have an opportunity to chat about it with the author?! Join Ayanna Cooper, author of "And Justice for ELs," for a five-week series of virtual book chats. In each one-hour session, Ayanna will unpack one of the five chapters in the book. By the end of the five sessions, you will be prepared to put strategies in place to improve learning for your English Learners.

This two-part training series requires a commitment from participants to complete both Level 1 and Level 2 training. Level I consist of independent work, which will take between 4-6 hours, and will then be followed up with Level 2 training, which will be hosted virtually, live, and be completed in just 4 additional hours.

CSTAG Level 1 Training
Delivery: Asynchronous/Independent, online
Duration: 4-6 hours

Scope: Participants will receive an in-depth presentation of the CSTAG program. Learners work independently at their own pace on their own schedule to complete 8 modules narrated by Dr. Cornell and three experienced national trainers.
Objectives: There are a total of 23 learning objectives distributed across 8 modules. At the conclusion of Level 1 (including an exam), participants are qualified for CSTAG Level 2 Training.
Please Note: This must completed on or by March 15th in order to participate in the Level 2 training.


CSTAG Level 2 Training
Delivery: Synchronous virtual workshop conducted by Dr. Cornell or one of his trainers.
Date: March 30, 2023
Time: 8:00am to 12:00pm
Duration: 4 hours
Scope: Participants work together in teams to apply what they learned in Level 2 through a series of case exercises using the CSTAG model. Cases become increasingly complex and require careful analysis and teamwork.
Objectives: Teams will be able to apply the CSTAG model to a variety of situations with a high degree of classification accuracy and efficiency. At the conclusion of Level 2, teams will be prepared to use CSTAG in their schools.

The school environment poses competing interests between a student’s need for confidentiality and the legal rights of parents, as established by the U.S. Supreme Court, to be the guiding voice in their children’s lives in value-laden issues. Participants will develop an ethical decision-making framework for analyzing and resolving ethical issues through the application of American School Counselor Association Ethical Standards, case and statutory law, school board rules and community standards. Through small-group and large-group discussion of 40 case studies, participants will be given the opportunity to increase their understanding of the complexities of respecting a minor’s right to confidentiality, to develop a sensitivity to the need to consider their actions in context of each situation for each individual student and to understand the rights of parents. Discussion topics will include areas such as confidentiality and duty to warn, minors’ rights to privacy, counselors’ responsibilities toward suicidal children, civil and criminal liability, sexually active minor clients, birth control, abortion counseling, defamation, child abuse, HIV-positive students, case notes and educational records, malpractice in academic advising, sexual harassment, the Hatch Amendment and guidance curriculum and personal conduct.

What better way to dive into a book than to have an opportunity to chat about it with the author?! Join Ayanna Cooper, author of "And Justice for ELs," for a five-week series of virtual book chats. In each one-hour session, Ayanna will unpack one of the five chapters in the book. By the end of the five sessions, you will be prepared to put strategies in place to improve learning for your English Learners.

This two-part training series requires a commitment from participants to complete both Level 1 and Level 2 training. Level I consist of independent work, which will take between 4-6 hours, and will then be followed up with Level 2 training, which will be hosted virtually, live, and be completed in just 4 additional hours.

Drug Impairment Training for Educational Professionals (DITEP) is intended to provide participants with a systematic approach to recognizing and evaluating individuals in the academic environment who are abusing and impaired by drugs, both legal and illegal, in order to provide early recognition and intervention.

ASCA, the National Association of Elementary School Principals and the National Association of Secondary School Principals have joined together to create a professional development opportunity for teachers, administrators and school counselors to collaborate to improve student outcomes through the development of noncognitive skills. The foundation of the training is the ASCA Student Standards: Mindsets & Behaviors for Student Success. These standards describe the knowledge, skills and attitudes students need to achieve academic success, college and career readiness and social/emotional development and will be the essential program content.

REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED UP UNTIL JUNE 30, 2023. This course fulfills the training requirement for individuals eligible to apply for the Classroom Monitor permit through PDE. Upon completion of this asynchronous virtual 3-hour training and a post-training reflection form, participants will be issued a certificate that must be submitted as part of the Classroom Monitor application process. The certificate issued by the Bucks IU will be valid through June 30, 2023.

The CSinPA K-8 Computer Science (CS) Pathway supports K-8 educators involved with CS instruction, whether as stand-alone classes or by integrating CS concepts and practices into other content-area instruction. Participants will explore ways of teaching CS while mastering core CS competencies. Over the course, participants set goals for expanding CS access for students and share artifacts to demonstrate progress towards their goals in the development and implementation of a small-scale implementation pilot.

Develop an understanding of social and emotional learning and the impact that explicit teaching can have on the learner as well as the learning environment. Candidates will recognize the unique developmental characteristics and needs of learners at all age levels. The virtual course starts on Monday, October 9, 2023 and extends to Sunday, December 3, 2023. In addition to the asynchronous assignments, participants will meet each Tuesday from 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Learn about the impact of adverse childhood experiences, trauma, and mental illness on learning and behavior for PK-12 students. Candidates will recognize how these experiences and conditions can impact growth, development and learning of children and adolescents and the important role that educators and schools can play in reducing risk factors and increasing protective factors.

Gain knowledge regarding the understanding of the characteristics of mental illness in children and youth and the impact this may have on learning and behavior for PK-12 students. Candidates will recognize how these experiences and conditions can impact growth, development and learning of children and adolescents and the important role that educators and schools can play in reducing risk factors and increasing protective factors.

Take a deeper look into the development of systems change and the potential impact of adverse childhood experiences, trauma, and mental illness on learning and behavior on learning for PK-12 students. Candidates will focus on school leadership and collaboration between all stakeholders which impact both school environment and culture as well as the systemic issues that can determine the services that are provided to support all learners.

Supporting behavior in the classroom begins even before our students enter the classroom. In this session, learn how to be prepared before, during, and after a behavioral event occurs.

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.

The on-line world has changed for this generation of students and many spend countless hours tuned into social media. There is concern that social media is harmful to the social/emotional development of our youth. This workshop will explore the positive and negative impact of social media and focus our discussion on how to help students develop a healthy relationship with social media as simply telling them to shut it down typically does not work.

Are you struggling to connect with your students to identify meaningful goals and improve the carryover of practice at home or in schools? It's time to incorporate routines and coaching into your current interventions, whether you are practicing virtually or in person!
In the morning session, Peggy and Beth will walk you through her 5 easy steps to a "Time of Day” (routines-based) approach by immersing yourself in videos of a routines-based conversation with a family, and a teacher to explore critical natural "time of day” activities. They will reference tools such as the Routines-Based Interview, the SATIRE, and the School Function Assessment (SFA) as options to assist with structuring a routines-based approach to assessment for OT, PT, and Speech practitioners across practice settings and age ranges. You will learn to target your observations, create functional goals, and design evidence-informed interventions that promote carryover and achievement of meaningful life outcomes.
In the afternoon session, you will immerse yourself in a coaching therapy session, between a therapist and her clients (child and parents) to perform self-care. They will discuss and demonstrate the different key characteristics, and skills that you need to hone for each of the 6 steps of the Coaching Cycle. They will then show you other videos of how coaching is at home in early intervention, and in a busy classroom environment to promote carryover and confidence of caregivers and teachers supporting the child.
Leave the course with your toolbox packed with the "Time of Day" and Coaching Worksheets and Tools so that you can confidently apply what you learned to your everyday practice right away!
This workshop is also eligible for 0.6 ASHA and 0.6 AOTA credits, more information on how to receive these credits will be provided by Apply EBP during the event.

In this session, participants will be introduced to low-intensity classroom management strategies. When implemented consistently, these strategies can lead to significant improvements in student behavior. They can be easily embedded within academic instruction, can decrease student disruptive behavior and increase academic engagement.
(Please note: This is a continuation from Part 1 that was offered last year. You do NOT need to attend Part 1 to attend Part 2)

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.

This is where we will put your course description. A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence can be developed with effort. Students with a growth mindset understand they can get 'smarter' through hard work, the use of effective strategies, and getting help from others when needed. A fixed mindset is the belief that intelligence is a fixed trait handed out at birth. Course participants will review the research about the brain and how the brain, like a muscle, changes and grows in response to challenge. Throughout the course we will explore how we, as educators, can praise students for effort and process rather than praising them for being 'smart.' Participants will take with them practical strategies to implement whether they are teachers, counselors, speech therapists, nurses, parents, or simply anyone who wants to learn more about fostering a growth mindset in themselves or others.

This course is designed to focus explicitly on inclusive classrooms and provides unique suggestions for meeting the needs of students with disabilities, including those with learning, cognitive, and sensory differences. This course contains hundreds of familiar novel activities that all students can access; and illustrates ways all students can participate in them. Active and collaborative activities we will explore include; building teams and classroom communities, teaching and learning, studying and reviewing, creating active lectures and assessing and celebrating. These skills will be presented by the participants through discussions following each forum topic.

The course offers new and veteran teachers detailed information practical strategies to effectively begin or enhance classroom instruction that will develop a classroom of creative and critical thinkers. The course focuses on increasing student achievement and learning outcomes through; understanding the foundations of thinking skills and learning theories, creating a learning environment for creative and critical thinking, analyzing how to develop critical thinkers, and exploring strategies and tools to assist educators in promoting and developing students as creative and critical thinkers, as well as problem solvers.

The course offers new and veteran teachers detailed information and practical strategies to effectively begin or enhance formative assessment and differentiated instruction in the classroom. The course focuses on increasing student achievement and learning outcomes through; understanding and implementing the elements of the formative assessment process in the classroom, using formative assessment data to inform instruction and develop tiered lessons that will address all student needs, and exploring strategies and tools to assist with the natural integration of formative assessment and differentiation into all educator's instruction.

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.

Everyone knows Bullying is an issue. Hopefully you haven't been forced to deal with it. But you can't just sit on the sidelines and wait for the worst to happen. No! You must take this course so that you can be counted as one of the many who are fighting against bullying in our schools! The course is designed as a self paced distance learning module. You can learn from the comfort and privacy of your own home. You will be required to read books and articles, watch videos, provide written responses as well as write a brief essay at the culmination of class.

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.

Building Self Esteem in the Classroom to Achieve Success, Beat Bullying and to Foster a Positive Learning Environment will teach participants a six step process to building self esteem in kids. This course is an online Moodle class. Each Session is a series of lessons, video, written response, and other activities designed to lead the participant to the knowledge that will allow them to meet the session objective.

With more and more students being diagnosed with ADHD, it is important for educators to examine their perceptions and expand their knowledge base of this disability category in order to meet these students' needs. Throughout the course, participants will explore the debate surrounding medication and the myths associated with ADHD. Furthermore, they will complete activities providing them with first-hand experience about what it is like to live with ADHD. With the information covered in the course, participants will take away practical strategies to implement across all school environments.

The Bucks County Intermediate Unit’s Board of School Directors hold their public meetings on the dates that can be seen by clicking the View Event Detail button below.

Kids will build, mine, and explore the ever-changing Minecraft Education landscape. Kids of all ages are invited to learn how to design and develop worlds inside the Minecraft platform, learn how to program and code using Minecraft Make Code assets, and develop other STEAM skills while they are knee-deep in the game. To extend the game of Minecraft, kids will also build real-life replicas of Minecraft characters using Fab Lab tools and materials!

Kids will become designers and makers as they learn how to use the best of what the Fab Lab has to offer: software programs that allow them to make things on 3D printers, the laser cutter, paper fabrication machines, and much more!

Come explore all things STEAM (Steam Technology Engineering Art Math) and Fab Lab to kick off your summer! This week of camp features all of the things that kids love about the Fab Lab: there will be robot challenges, engineering and design challenges, opportunities to bring ideas to life with 3D design - a little bit of everything! Campers will be grouped by age and skill level to ensure that every child will be engaged and having fun!

Prepare for an adventure of limitless possibilities with Minecraft! Fab Lab Campers will build, mine, and explore the ever-changing Minecraft Education landscape. Kids of all ages are invited to learn how to design and develop worlds inside the Minecraft platform, learn how to program and code using Minecraft Make Code assets, and develop other STEAM (Steam Technology Engineering Art Math) skills while they are knee-deep in the game. To extend the game of Minecraft, campers will also build a real-life replica of their Minecraft world using Fab Lab tools and materials!

Summer Vibes Only! Get Creative and Curious with Robots! Campers will get to know the Fab Lab’s family of robots this week, giving robots directions to complete fun, exciting, summertime-themed challenges! Kids with all levels of experience in coding will find success this week- using their creativity and problem-solving skills to successfully complete the challenges. With a few lines of code (directions for the robot), campers will get their robot to move, raise its arms, or even dance! Campers will use age/skill appropriate robots such as Ozobot, Sphero, Finch, Dash, Hummingbird, and much more!

Make Boardwalk Games and Play Them! Campers will explore the creativity, science, and engineering behind boardwalk and carnival rides and games! From roller coasters to arcade games, campers will be engaged in challenges to create interactive games and rides. Campers will learn about the design process and embark on mini projects that revolve around the world of design and engineering. This week will combine the best of everything the Fab Lab has to offer: robots and coding, creating things with digital fabrication, electronics, circuitry, and more to bring boardwalk games to life!

Calling all Aspiring You-Tubers! Is your child wondering how to make their own YouTube videos? In Video Production, kids will effectively learn techniques on how to shoot and edit video to make their own movies! From storyboarding, shot composition, sound production, and visual effects to using green screen technology, kids will have a blast while learning creative, useful skills! Kids will also have fun with Open Fab Lab time (where kids choose different activity stations), team-building activities, movement breaks, time for both independent and group exploration, and general STEAM (Steam Technology Engineering Art Math) challenges.

Can’t pick just one Fab Lab Summer Camp theme?! Then this is the week for you, as campers will experience it all - robots, engineering and design challenges, and 3D design! Each day will feature opportunities for campers to dive into all the things the Fab Lab is known for: coding robots, solving engineering challenges, and so much more! Campers will have lots of choice as to where they spend their time - they could spend all their time with robots, all their time with Legos, or they could dive into 3D design with Tinkercad. Campers will be grouped by age and skill level to ensure that every child will be engaged and having fun! Kids will also have fun with Open Fab Lab time (where kids choose different activity stations), team-building activities, movement breaks, time for both independent and group exploration, and general STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) challenges.

Does your child like building LEGOs and using robots? This week of camp will be a FABulous combination of the two! Campers will build robots using LEGO bricks, motors, wheels, sensors, and other simple machines! Once the robots are created, they will program the robot to complete various challenges. Younger campers will use LEGO WeDo and older campers (or those with more skills) will use LEGO Spike Prime as their equipment - each group will engage in specially designed fun and engaging activities. Kids will also have fun with Open Fab Lab time (where kids choose different activity stations), team-building activities, movement breaks, time for both independent and group exploration, and general STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) challenges.

ATTENTION All Minecraft Fanatics: This is YOUR Week! Campers will dive into the world of Minecraft this week, building their own landscape in Minecraft Education. Kids of all ages are invited to learn how to design and develop worlds inside the Minecraft platform, learn how to program and code using Minecraft Make Code assets, and develop other STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) skills while they are knee-deep in the game. To extend the game of Minecraft, campers will also build a real-life replica of their Minecraft world using Fab Lab tools and materials!

Let’s Send Our Robots on a Vacation Road Trip! Campers will send robots on a favorite summertime adventure: a road trip! Kids with all levels of experience in coding will find success this week as they design different routes and adventures for their robots. Kids could choose to head to the beach one day, the mountains the next day, and cap off their week at the Grand Canyon! Different ages and skill levels of campers will use appropriate robots such as Ozobot, Sphero, Finch, Dash, Hummingbird, and much more! Kids will also have fun with Open Fab Lab time (where kids choose different activity stations), team-building activities, movement breaks, time for both independent and group exploration, and general STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) challenges.

Put an exclamation point on your summer with all the best activities at the Fab Lab! Campers will experience it all - robots, engineering and design challenges, and 3D design! All activities will be themed to celebrate and cap off an incredible summer at the Fab Lab! Each day will feature opportunities for campers to dive into all the things the Fab Lab is known for: coding robots, solving engineering challenges, and so much more! If your camper loves all things STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) and wants to experience it ALL, this is their week to come to the Fab Lab! Campers will be grouped by age and skill level to ensure that every child will be engaged and having fun! Kids will also have fun with Open Fab Lab time (where kids choose different activity stations), team-building activities, movement breaks, time for both independent and group exploration, and general STEAM challenges.

It is estimated that more than 5.6 million U.S. children are bereaved. More than 200,000 children have lost parents or caregivers to COVID-19 alone. One in 13 children will experience the death of a parent or caregiver by the age of 18. Such loss can destroy a child’s sense of safety, upend any sense of normalcy and completely reconfigure their understanding of the world. As school counselors, how are we serving our grieving students? Dive deeper into understanding grief and all of its complications in today's world. Through an overview of new and former grief work theories, understand the needs of the bereaved, while examining the societal stigmas and barriers many grievers experience.