Programs & Services
Events are organized by category in chronological order.
Classroom Monitor Certification Course
Programs & Services
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
Course locations will be a combination of 50% at Fab Lab and 50% virtual (online). Each date's specific location will be determined at a later date.
Bucks IU Fab Lab is located at One Ivybrook Blvd Suite 150, Warminster, PA 18974
SEL Endorsement Course 1: Social and Emotional Wellness Learning in Youth Development
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 Monday, September 12, 2022. More details will be emailed.
The virtual course starts on Monday, September 26, 2022 and extends to Sunday, November 13, 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, Dr. Meredith Gapsis.
The days for the synchronous sessions are as follows:
•Thursday, September 29, 2022, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thursday, October 6, 2022, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thursday, October 13, 2022, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thursday, October 20, 2022, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thursday, October 27, 2022, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thursday, November 3, 2022, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thursday, November 10, 2022, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
SEL Endorsement Course 2: Characteristics and Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences, Trauma, and Mental Illness on PK-12 Students
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 Monday, November 7, 2022. More details will be emailed.
The virtual course starts on Monday, November, 21, 2022 and extends to Sunday, January 22, 2023. In addition to the asynchronous assignments, participants will meet each Thursday for seven weeks for a 3-hour synchronous session with the course instructor, Jeffrey Walter, Ed.S, NCSP.
The days for the synchronous sessions are as follows:
•Thursday, November 24, 2022, ADJUSTMENT FOR THE HOLIDAY
•Thursday, December 1, 2022, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thursday, December 8, 2022, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thursday, December 15, 2022, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thursday, December 22, 2022, Winter Break
•Thursday, December 29, 2022, Winter Break
•Thursday, January 5, 2023, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thursday, January 12, 2023, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thursday, January 19, 2023, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
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, January 16, 2023. More details will be emailed.
The virtual course starts on Monday, January, 30, 2023 and extends to Sunday, March 19, 2023. 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:
•Thursday, February 2, 2023, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thursday, February 9, 2023, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thursday, February 16, 2023, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thursday, February 23, 2023, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thursday, March 2, 2023, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thursday, March 9, 2023, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thursday, March 16, 2023, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
Classroom Monitor Certification Course
SEL Endorsement Course 4: Prevention and Intervention to Support Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness across PK-12 Educational Environments
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 Monday, March 13, 2022. More details will be emailed.
The virtual course starts on Monday, March 27, 2022 and extends to Sunday, May 14, 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, Meredith Gapsis, Ed.D.
The days for the synchronous sessions are as follows:
•Thursday, March 30, 2023, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thursday, April 6, 2023, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thursday, April 13, 2023, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thursday, April 20, 2023, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thursday, April 27, 2023, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thursday, May 4, 2023, 4:30pm to 7:30pm
•Thursday, May 11, 2023, 4:30pm to 7:30pm