Professional Learning Catalog Summer 2011MONTGOMERY COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT An Educational Service Agency Supporting School Excellence Professional Development Workshops offered for Act 48 hours Most CPE Courses Offered for Graduate Credit A Legacy of Service: MCIU History Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU) is one of 29 intermediate units formed by the Pennsylvania State Legislature in 1971 to provide support to local school districts. Through collaboration among schools and community agencies, intermediate units work to provide innovative, responsive and cost-effective programs that save taxpayers millions of dollars annually and enhance academic instruction. Today, the MCIU provides a vast array of more than 200 services that meet the educational and social service needs of Montgomery County’s 22 public school districts, more than 150 nonpublic schools, four vocational-technical schools and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Services are provided through nine divisions: Communications; Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development; Human Resources; Legislative Services and Grants Development; Management Services; Nonpublic School Services; Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN); Special Education and Technology and Information Services. The MCIU is governed by a 22-member board of directors composed of representatives from each of the 22 component school districts in Montgomery County. Funding sources include state subsidy, government and foundation grants, contributions from districts and fees for service. Our Mission: The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, a regional educational service agency, provides dynamic, visionary leadership and effective, efficient services for constituent school districts, schools and students. Our Values: Integrity Excellence Dedication Respect Accountability We Strive to Accomplish these Audacious Goals: The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit will provide valued, cost-effective, results-oriented services that exceed client expectations. All Montgomery County Intermediate Unit staff will be active learners and outstanding leaders. The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit will have the capacity to sustain best practice and develop innovative programs and services. TABLE OF CONTENTS Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credit Course Procedures Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credit Course Schedule ESL Program Overview ESL Program Course Descriptions/Schedule Workshop, Event and Course Withdrawal/Refund Procedures Professional Development Workshop Schedule Higher Education Partnerships Page 2 Page 3 - 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 - 31 Page 32 - 33 To learn the status of an event due to weather-related conditions, please check the MCIU website at www.mciu.org. Registration Instructions for all MCIU Courses and Workshops Please note that ALL registrations must be done online STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 Log on to www.mciu.org Click on “Workshops/Courses” Click on “Online Registration System” Click on one of these options then scroll down to see results View all – to view all Professional Learning Catalog offerings CPE/Graduate Credit Courses – to view only CPE/Graduate courses ESL Certification Program – to view only ESL Certification courses Workshops – to view only workshops To search for course or workshop Use search term field – type in the first few letters of title; click “Search Catalog”; then scroll down for results. You can also search by date. Click on the course/workshop title to review detailed information To Enroll “Select Click to Enroll” and choose the link that applies to you “I’m a registered user” Select this option if you have already created a personal account in MyLearning Plan (MLP). “I’m a new user” Select this option if you do not have an account yet. Provide all of the information requested on the form. By completing this form you are establishing an account with a username and password that is at your discretion. Please keep your username and password in a secure location for future reference. "I'm a MyLearningPlan.com user" Select this option if you work for a district that uses MLP and you have a district account with MyLearningPlan.com. Follow the on-screen prompts. Most courses are offered as CPE credit or Immaculata Graduate credit. Each district’s requirements are different for reimbursement so double check with them for the proper selection. For workshops, all required fields must be completed before submission. Complete registration: Review the Terms and Conditions. To complete your registration you MUST click “I Agree”. You will receive an email notice that your registration is completed. If a course or workshop is cancelled you will receive an email notice. If you forget your user name and password email:
[email protected] You can retrieve your password automatically at: http://www.mylearningplan.com/forgotpassword.as To access your MyLearningPlan account log onto: http://www.mylearningplan.com/login.asp?D=11810 You can view all past and current registrations You can print a receipt for a paid course If you need to cancel a course/workshop you must use the “drop” feature Answer HELP questions IMPORTANT: Keep your profile up to date to ensure you receive information related to changes and cancellations of workshops, courses and events. STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 STEP 9 Questions? Contact Lois Winton at
[email protected] or 610-755-9315 1 will be processed as soon as possible.education. 2 . Registration confirmations will be emailed when all information has been reviewed and confirmed by all appropriate parties. national origin. your card is listed as declined YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A $25 DECLINED CHARGE FEE.) Registrant withdrawals 14 calendar 100% Refund of days or more prior to first day of class Registration Fee Registrant withdrawals 7 to 13 calendar days prior to the first day of class Registrant withdrawals 6 calendar days or less prior to first day of class or is a “no show” $30 Per Credit Charge Remainder of registration monies will be refunded 0% Refund Registration All registrations will be conducted in advance ONLINE ONLY. religious creed. you must enter your Visa or MasterCard number for payment. no person will be subject to discrimination on the basis of race.org immediately. color.us. Withdrawals/Refunds If registered on the online registration system for a CPE or graduate course. as noted in the timeline for withdrawals above. Please note: Withdrawals are not accepted via fax. Title IX. completion of all assignments. U. If. Courses may not be audited.S. We can be reached by calling the PA Relay Center at 1-800-654-5984 (TTY). Classes cancelled due to inclement weather. registrants will be notified by email. activities. Each CPE credit earns 30 Act 48 hours. Registrants assume responsibility for arrangement with their employer for salary credit. sex. age. General Information The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit and its Professional Development Council offers this program as a service to Montgomery County educators. Your registration will not be processed until your payment has been received. One CPE credit will be awarded for each 30 hours of instruction (14 in class hours and 16 out of class hours). To verify how CPE credit courses satisfy educational requirements visit the PDE website at www. Telephone. professional growth credit. In compliance with Title IV. or financial reimbursement and for providing documentation required by their employer. the participant is responsible to "drop" by “un-registering” using the instructions to “drop” within the system. The MCIU reserves the right to set maximum enrollment and to cancel an offering due to low enrollment. If your card is lost or stolen. and employment. If you need assistance in dropping a CPE or graduate course. THERE WILL BE A $25 CHARGE FOR CHECKS RETURNED FOR NON-SUFFICIENT FUNDS.pa. email
[email protected] Continuing Professional Education Credit Course Procedures These procedures apply to CPE credit and graduate credit only. or handicap. YOU MUST NOTIFY US the need to change your credit card information. Published course times include instructional hours and break times. mail. Registrants experiencing difficulty with the Drop feature should immediately email lwinton@mciu. PA 19403-3286 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credits Courses included in this brochure have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for CPE credit. please contact the CIPD department at 610-755-9315. Only registrants that have received an email confirmation should report to the first class meeting. will be rescheduled. The offerings are intended to provide practical skills and information that promote professional growth. Registrations received after the registration deadline will be assessed an additional $15. mail. and fax registrations will not be accepted. Your payment should be mailed to: Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Attn: CIPD/Lois Winton 1605 West Main Street Norristown. and successful demonstration of course competencies. Participants must comply with PDE's policy of 100% attendance to earn credits. etc. According to the refund procedures below each participant will be charged accordingly. If you cancel a CPE course a proper refund will be returned to you in the mail in accordance with the CPE withdrawals/refunds procedure listed below. and choose “certifications” located on the menu bar on left.org to comply with the withdrawal procedures. PRORATED REFUNDS: CPE AND GRADUATE COURSES Insufficient enrollment/class 100% Refund of cancellation.state. Course offerings are open to all school personnel from Montgomery County and surrounding areas. Credit card payments will be processed on or after the first day of the class.00 late fee. or telephone. make checks payable to MCIU. The policy of the Intermediate Unit is to provide equal opportunities in all its educational programs. for ANY reason. Any necessary charges. CPE credit is awarded on a pass/fail basis. If a course is cancelled or oversubscribed. (Courses are most often Registration Fee canceled two weeks prior to start due to insufficient enrollment. If an email confirmation is not received. Upon registration. Print a copy of your registration form and attach your check (checks will be deposited upon receipt). If you prefer to pay by check. The Course Administrator will automatically be notified by email when a participant withdrawals from a course. and Section 504. email. Registrants “waitlisted” will automatically receive an email notification when space has become available in the course. Workshop and event procedures are located on page 15. In order for girls to achieve to their highest potential. & 24. & July 1. discovery activities. Topics such as learning games. 23. Educators of K-12 students will leave this course with a heightened awareness of a serious problem and methods to begin to address it. COURSE INFORMATION Bringing the Curriculum to Life Montgomery County Community College June 20. 22. 29. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) & GRADUATE CREDIT COURSES Registration Deadline: June 20. The emphasis is on getting students really involved in their learning. they must feel they are equal to boys and many do not. Ways to identify and address these issues as well as an ongoing plan to deal with daily as well as life changing stress and trauma will be presented. 28. & 24. 22. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 Some teachers are unintentionally giving the boys in their classrooms a better education than the girls. 2011 Instructor: Diane Menago Associates/TBD Audience: K-12 Educators Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $500 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $950 This course is designed for educational professionals working with children of all developmental levels and focuses on helping educators and other professionals to support children through times of stress. 28. & July 1. 23. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM Registration Deadline: June 13. energizers. Registration Deadline: June 13. 3 CPE Credits $450 Visit www. 2011 Instructor: Mary Martha Associates/Barbara Scholl Audience: K-12 Educators Girls Are Equal. Registration Deadline: June 20. learning centers. 2011 Instructor: Mary Martha Associates/Mary Martha Whitworth Audience: K-12 Educators Helping Children Cope Effectively with Stressful Situations and Traumatic Life Events Montgomery County Community College June 27. This course will present an overview of stress. 2011 Instructor: Mary Martha Associates/Erin McKelvey-Secker Audience: K-12 Educators Building Students' Self-Concepts and Communication Skills Montgomery County Community College June 20. though few realize it. This course is designed for teachers K-12. 30. crisis and trauma.Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and Graduate Credit Courses Available for CPE credit or graduate credit COURSE DESCRIPTION / CREDIT OPTIONS This course is a gold mine of ideas about how to make lessons come alive for students.org/registerinfo Questions? Contact Lois Winton at
[email protected] 3 . simulations. this course will look at the many different ways selfconcepts are unintentionally destroyed and how they can be enhanced through activities and daily interactions. 30. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 Stressing the critical nature of strong self-concepts. 21.mciu. Many ideas for improving communication skills will be presented. it's physiological and psychological effects and ways to manage it both personally and in the classroom will be reviewed. Participants will experience numerous self-concept and communication activities that can be used with students K-12. The drop in girl’s self esteem in early adolescence is dramatic and must be addressed by educators. This eye-opening course presents the many ways our schools show gender bias toward girls and what can be done about it. Too: Gender Equity in Education Special Event Montgomery County Intermediate Unit June 27. and thematic teaching will be explored. 21. 29. collect a variety of different medium for promoting ethics in their classrooms. social. teachers can give students life skills without taking time from required content. as well as experiential-based activities designed to motivate and inspire both young and old alike. mental. and Nelson. goal setting. & July 1. and illegal substances then discuss strategies to identify and intervene in at-risk student behavior. By integrating character education into the curriculum. role modeling. productive lives. and emotional well-being of today’s students. This system allows teachers to be kind and encouraging to students and to also teach them what they need to know to lead happy.org/registerinfo Questions? Contact Lois Winton at lwinton@mciu. 28. 2011 Instructor: David Burton Audience: K-12 Educators Educational Ethics: Promoting Integrity in Our Schools Montgomery County Community College June 28. Dreikurs. 30. 2011 8:00AM to 4:30PM 1 CPE Credit $150 This course for K-12 educators focuses on the creation of a positive learning environment that balances kindness (to show respect for the student) and firmness (to show respect for the teacher). Registration Deadline: June 20.org . Participants will review policies regarding discipline. COURSE INFORMATION Improving Decision Making Through Character Education Montgomery County Intermediate Unit June 27. They also encourage them to examine and act on their values.mciu. Participants will share personal experiences from their own classrooms and schools. & July 1. 29. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 This course focuses on the physical. accountability. 2011 Instructor: Alyssa Picard Audience: K-12 Educators Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 Throughout the course participants will make the connection between ethical school practices and a society that values responsibility. Positive Discipline in the Classroom Montgomery County Intermediate Unit June 28. communication skills and physical wellness will be discussed. 2011 Instructor: Mary Martha Associates/Jen Ainge Audience: K-12 Educators and Counselors Mentoring and Motivating Today's Student Montgomery County Community College June 27.4 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and Graduate Credit Courses Available for CPE credit or graduate credit COURSE DESCRIPTION / CREDIT OPTIONS Over 25 activities designed to make the curriculum more relevant and exciting to students will be experienced by participants. and integrity. 29. & 29. 2011 Instructor: William Yerger Audience: K-12 Educators Visit www. team building. and create a plan for implementing ideas into their own classrooms and schools. 2011 8:30AM 4:00PM NEW Registration Deadline: June 21. evaluate their own idea of what ethics means for themselves and their students. Group development. 28. Positive discipline is based on the research of Adler. It includes two. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM Registration Deadline: June 20. connect their experiences with the history and purpose of education. alcohol. leadership. 2011 8:00AM to 3:00PM June 29. half-days of problem-solving initiatives. 30. These activities help students learn to make better decisions by considering alternatives and consequences. Credit Options: 1 CPE Credit $150 1 Immaculata Graduate Credit $300 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) & GRADUATE CREDIT COURSES Registration Deadline: June 21. Participants will experience numerous activities that can be used with K-12 students in various settings. values education. 2011 9:00AM to 11:30AM Meet in-person Remainder of course is asynchronized online.Practical Idea’s for Addressing Multiple Intelligences in the Classroom Montgomery County Intermediate Unit/Online Learning June 30. and create online learning environments and classrooms. 2011 Instructor: Rich Kiker Audience: K-12 Educators and Administrators Building Online Learning Environments: Online Course Montgomery County Intermediate Unit/Online Learning July 1.org/registerinfo Questions? Contact Lois Winton at lwinton@mciu. collaborate. students and administration can now have transparency into the classroom and collectively assist in the success of our students. 2011 Instructor: William Yerger Audience: K-12 Educators Building Google Tools for Educators: Online Course Montgomery County Intermediate Unit/Online Learning July 1. teaching cooperation. Lessons. 7. 2011 Instructor: Mary Martha Associates/Barbara Scholl Audience: K-8 Educators Focusing on Students: Affective Education Montgomery County Intermediate Unit July 5. relevant. & 8. Registration Deadline: June 27. & 9. 2011. and visuals will be modeled by the instructor with many models available for creating. 2011 Instructor: Mary Martha Associates/Jen Ainge Audience: K-12 Educators Visit www. goal setting. 2011 Instructor: Rich Kiker Audience: K-12 Educators and Administrators Enriching the Curriculum with Children's Literature Montgomery County Intermediate Unit July 5.org 5 . Seven Kinds of Smart (2000). and improving decision-making skills. 6. The course. Course ends July 31. projects. 8. Registration Deadline: June 24. Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 Constructing online classrooms adds valuable communication to the collective learning community. creating a peaceful environment. Furthermore. parents. digital instruction and learning has become a critical component to the pedagogy of all educators regardless of career level or experience. Course ends July 31. designed for educators in grades K8. 7. & 7. A major focus of the workshop will center on developing lessons. Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) & GRADUATE CREDIT COURSES Registration Deadline: June 27. July 6. Stakeholders. Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 This course will help educators learn Google's web based software as a technical and educational solution to empower themselves and students to develop authentic. will show how effectively picture books can be used at all levels. and materials that incorporate all seven intelligences. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM (Tues – Sat) Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 This course will examine over 300 children's picture books and will explore the numerous ways they can be used to enrich the curriculum in many subject areas. 2011 12:00PM to 2:30PM Meet in-person Remainder of course is asynchronized online. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM Synchronized Online Howard Gardner's concept of the seven intelligences will be explored in this course for pre-K to grade 12 teachers. this course will provide educators with the tools needed to connect.mciu. 2011. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM Meet in-person July 5. building self-esteem. Registration Deadline: June 23. As a result. The number of software solutions offered for free by Google is growing rapidly and there are countless applications to integrate into the classroom. 8. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM (Tues – Sat) Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 This course focuses on several different areas of affective education including communication skills. by Dr. digital learning. 6. Thomas Armstrong will be studied. Registration Deadline: June 24. & 9. activities. The book. org . & 8. Children with better coping strategies and who have learned optimism will be better prepared for academic challenges and to deal with bullying. Beat Bullying and to Foster a Positive Learning Environment: Online Course Online Learning July 8. Administrators Career Development for Teachers and Students: Finding Yourself in the World of Work NEW Montgomery County Community College July 11. NEW Registration Deadline: July 1. Course ends Aug 8. 2011 Instructor: Samuel Feeney Audience: Grade 3-12 Educators 3 CPE Credits $450 This course is designed for classroom teachers who are interested in learning more about how students make career choices and what role school and their classrooms specifically can play in influencing these life decisions. Although the course will expand the knowledge of all.6 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and Graduate Credit Courses Available for CPE credit or graduate credit COURSE DESCRIPTION / CREDIT OPTIONS Learn how to use scanners and digital cameras to import photographic images and files into documents and use Adobe PhotoShop to prepare images for publication.Beginner Montgomery County Intermediate Unit July 5. 13. painting. Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) & GRADUATE CREDIT COURSES Registration Deadline: July 5. 6.mciu. Techniques presented will be applicable to any image processing software. bullying and poor academic achievement grows when children lack a realistic and optimistic view of themselves. will also be presented. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM 3 CPE Credits $450 Resolving conflict is a daily activity for most educators. COURSE INFORMATION Photoshop for the Classroom . participants will learn how to develop a peaceful classroom where conflict is minimal. In this course. & 15. 2011 12:00PM to 3:00PM LIVE teleseminar/webinar session from YOUR computer Remainder of course is asynchronized online. parents. 2011. Guidance Personnel. support this need. 2011 Instructor: Mary Martha Associates/Mary Martha Whitworth Audience: K-12 Educators Visit www. 2011 Instructor: Karen Lefkovitz Audience: Grade 5-12 Educators Building Self-Esteem in the Classroom to Achieve Success. Credit Options: 1 CPE Credit $150 1 Immaculata Graduate Credit $300 Depression and mental illness are being diagnosed at an ever-earlier age in children. 2011 Instructor: CPE Associates/Josh Stein Audience: K-12 Educators. which can easily be taught to students. 14. & 15. filtering. in line with PDE standards. University of Pennsylvania. 14. 2011 9:00AM to 2:30PM Registration Deadline: June 28. Participants will learn to enhance publications by using various collage. and supervisors. in Seligman's words. 12. School counselors can design student portfolios and become resources for incorporating career development into any subject or curriculum. A process for peaceful conflict resolution. Positive self-esteem in children can. Anyone who values teaching the whole student will find a case for adding career development components or entire classes to their graduation requirements. The risk of suicide. Creating a Peaceful Learning Environment and Resolving Conflict Montgomery County Community College July 11. 12. 13. articles and books published by Martin Seligman PhD. inoculate children from depression and mental illness. and formatting techniques. techniques presented are most applicable to student projects grades 512. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM Registration Deadline: July 5. Research from the Positive Psychology Center. The techniques presented can also be used in conflict resolution with peers.org/registerinfo Questions? Contact Lois Winton at lwinton@mciu. designed for K-12 educators. Participants will gain significant experience in use of Adobe Photoshop. can also be used when working with other image processing software. collaging. the graphic arts industry standard program for image processing. 14. and African American Students Montgomery County Intermediate Unit July 11. the social perception. will broaden the educator's competency in the area of their use and student use of computer graphics. and educators' low expectations. & 15. the learning styles. 13. 2011 Instructor: Diane Menago Associates/Judy Heath Audience: K-12 Educators Using Current Children’s Literature Across the Curriculum Montgomery County Community College July 11. 14. Registration Deadline: July 5. 14. Best practices regarding support and interventions will be reviewed. 2011 9:00AM to 2:30PM 3 CPE Credits $450 This intermediate level course for educators. Neglect and Related Risk Factors on Youth Montgomery County Community College July 11. 13. Issues such as child maltreatment. 13. & 15. Literacy Learning. & 15. 12. Registration Deadline: July 5. 2011 Instructor: Philena Myers Audience: K-12 Educators The Impact of Child Abuse. such as photo enhancement. Curriculum areas such as science. grades 4-12. Registration Deadline: July 5.mciu. The research presented will provide qualitative data regarding literacy learning of African American students and its effects on the students' overall academic achievement. Techniques learned. 12. all of which contribute to the dilemma preventing the successful education of these students. effects. 13. Many multicultural books will be included.The Achievement Gap. Credit Options: 1 CPE Credit $150 1 Immaculata Graduate Credit $300 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) & GRADUATE CREDIT COURSES Registration Deadline: July 5. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM This course will focus on the issues. 2011 Instructor: Meredith Penner & Rebecca Rotondo Audience: K-12 Educators and Special Educators Photoshop for the Classroom . and the dilemma of the learning gap of African American students. Participants will become aware of the PA State Regulations supporting Inclusive Education. the culture. 14. behavioral and psychological wellbeing of youth. parental mental health issues. drug and alcohol abuse. & 15. & 14. and language arts will be emphasized. suicidal behaviors and confusion regarding sexuality will be examined from a biopsychosocial framework. social studies.org 7 . 13. Registration Deadline: July 5. 12. math. and will learn and explore a variety of online resources available to improve and facilitate UDL and co-teaching. 2011 Instructor: Mary Martha Associates/Nicole Dudek Audience: Grade K-8 Educators Using Universal Design for Learning and Co-Teaching to Improve Inclusive Education NEW Montgomery County Intermediate Unit July 11. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 Participants will gain an overview of the principals and strategies of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and co-teaching. Specific focus will be placed on the language of African Americans. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 This course is designed for educational professionals who are interested in learning about the impact of child abuse and neglect and related risk factors on the educational.Intermediate Montgomery County Intermediate Unit July 12. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 In this course. 12.org/registerinfo Questions? Contact Lois Winton at lwinton@mciu. 2011 Instructor: Karen Lefkovitz Audience: Grade 4-12 Educators Visit www. The course will examine five areas that researchers attribute the reason for the achievement gap in this country. K-8 educators will be introduced to over 300 children's picture books published in the last five years and will look at the many ways these books can be used in the curriculum. This course will also serve those who want to use digital media in their classroom presentations. and layering. will research one current classroom technology article and. 19. 21. Guidance. What are we going to do about it? This course will explain why and how educators must adapt. & 22.org . finally. Course ends Aug 13. readyto-use lessons. the participants will share activities that promote the successful use of computer technology in their classrooms. this course will look at the many different ways selfconcepts are unintentionally destroyed and how they can be enhanced through activities and daily interactions. including basic problem troubleshooting. 20. materials. It will also help the modern educator deal with the stress of teaching and your workload to avoid burnout and maximize enjoyment! COURSE INFORMATION 21st Century Practices for the Modern Educator: Online Course Online Learning July 13. Registration Deadline: July 11. Many ideas for improving communication skills will be presented. will create an outline detailing a plan for year-long technology involvement in education. and social studies activities that make learning exciting. Administrators Building Students' Self-Concepts and Communication Skills Montgomery County Community College July 18.8 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and Graduate Credit Courses Available for CPE credit or graduate credit COURSE DESCRIPTION / CREDIT OPTIONS “Digital Natives” have taken over the classroom. 19. 20. Registration Deadline: July 11. will create a binder with useful documents for their classroom. grades 2-8. Discussion of integrating subject areas will help teachers to discover ways to enliven the curriculum. Participants will experience numerous self-concept and communication activities that can be used with students K-12. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 There are many ways to bring creativity to your curriculum and make the classroom a more stimulating environment. 2011. NEW Registration Deadline: July 6. and many resources. Teachers. 2011 3:00PM to 6:00PM LIVE teleseminar/webinar from YOUR computer Remainder of course is asynchronized online. will explore math. Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) & GRADUATE CREDIT COURSES Registration Deadline: July 11. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM 3 CPE Credits $450 Stressing the critical nature of strong self-concepts. will be required. Contribution of two creative lesson plans. 2011 Instructor: Mary Martha Associates/Barbara Scholl Audience: K-12 Educators Creativity in the Classroom Montgomery County Intermediate Unit July 18. 20. science. 21. 21. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 This course is designed for K-12 educators who are interested in improving their computer skills.mciu. 2011 Instructor: CPE Associates/Josh Stein Audience: K-12 Educators. 19.org/registerinfo Questions? Contact Lois Winton at lwinton@mciu. 2011 Instructor: Ralph Tedesco Audience: K-12 Educators Visit www. and the use of the Microsoft Office 2007 products. developed during the course. language arts. & 22. Throughout the course. & 22. Participants will leave with a creative spark supported by ideas. Excel and PowerPoint products in the classroom. Participants will demonstrate their understanding in the proficient use of Microsoft Word. 2011 Instructor: Gary Hite Audience: Grade 2-8 Educators Enhancing Teacher Productivity Using Microsoft Office Montgomery County Intermediate Unit July 18. Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) & GRADUATE CREDIT COURSES Registration Deadline: July 18. Participants will develop and create an online learning community for use with their own curriculum.mciu. 2011. and build curriculum that inherently supports differentiated instruction. 2011 9:00AM to 11:30AM Meets in-person Remainder of course is asynchronized online. 19.How to Use Moodle to Enhance Student Learning and Achievement/The Teacher’s Toolbox Series Montgomery County Intermediate Unit July 18. 26. NEW 3 CPE Credits $450 This course will provide educators with a way to enhance the curriculum. Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 Digital instruction and learning has become a critical component to the pedagogy of all educators regardless of career level or experience.org 9 . 2011 Instructor: CPE Associates/Josh Stein Audience: K-12 Educators Improving Decision Making Through Character Education Montgomery County Community College July 18. & 29. & 22. 21. These activities help students learn to make better decisions by considering alternatives and consequences. Registration Deadline: July 11. and product. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM Registration Deadline: July 11. The emphasis will be on getting students really involved in their learning. simulations. energizers. Bring index cards to make a card file of all the great ideas! This course is designed for teachers K-12. learning centers. 2011. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM 3 CPE Credits $450 This course is a gold mine of ideas about how to make lessons come alive for students. 2011 Instructor: Mary Martha Associates/Erin McKelvey-Secker Audience: K-12 Educators Building Social Media for Educators: Online Montgomery County Intermediate Unit/Online Learning July 25. Topics such as learning games. 20. teachers can give students life skills without taking time from required content. 2011 Instructor: Mary Martha Associates/Wendy Kornstein Audience: K-12 Educators and Counselors 3 CPE Credits $450 Over 25 activities designed to make the curriculum more relevant and exciting to students will be experienced by participants. They also encourage them to examine and act on their values. 28. Course ends Aug 29. Course ends Aug 20. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM This course will provide educators with a way to enhance the curriculum. process. By integrating character education into the curriculum. This course will provide these resources. 2011 Instructor: Rich Kiker Audience: K-12 Educators and Administrators Visit www. 21. 2011 5:30PM to 8:30PM LIVE teleseminar/webinar from YOUR computer Remainder of course is asynchronized online. Registration Deadline: July 14. empower educators to comfortable connect with technology within their current positions. Registration Deadline: July 18. discovery activities. 27. Participants will learn all of the skills needed to be successful. 20. How to Use Moodle to Enhance Student Learning and Achievement: Online Course Online Learning July 21. connections and the learning needed to increase digital literacy in our schools. & 22. engage learners and use cutting edge technology to enhance the experience of their students. 2011 Instructor: CPE Associates/Josh Stein Audience: K-12 Educators Bringing the Curriculum to Life Montgomery County Community College July 25. Participants will develop and create an online learning community for use with their own curriculum. Participants will learn all of the skills needed to be successful. engage learners and use cutting edge technology to enhance the experience of their students.org/registerinfo Questions? Contact Lois Winton at lwinton@mciu. and thematic teaching will be explored. 19. 28. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM Registration Deadline: July 18. COURSE INFORMATION Focusing on Students: Affective Education Montgomery County Community College July 25. & 29. 2011 12:00PM to 2:30PM Meets in-person Remainder of course is asynchronized online.org/registerinfo Questions? Contact Lois Winton at lwinton@mciu. Participants will learn how to employ effective communication skills. Course ends Aug 29. 2011 Instructor: Mary Martha Associates/Jen Ainge Audience: K-12 Educators Instructional Strategies that Improve Student Learning Montgomery County Intermediate Unit July 25. 27. Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 This course will help educators learn media editing software as a technical and educational solution to empower themselves and students to develop authentic. empower educators to comfortably connect with technology within their current positions. 2011 Instructor: Rich Kiker Audience: K-12 Educators and Administrators Visit www. 2011. Blogs and Web Publishing: Online Course Montgomery County Intermediate Unit/Online Learning July 25. and video editing with all open source or no cost software. Registration Deadline: July 18. 27. This course will provide these resources. and digital learning.10 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and Graduate Credit Courses Available for CPE credit or graduate credit COURSE DESCRIPTION / CREDIT OPTIONS This course focuses on several different areas of affective education including communication skills. values education. & 29. Course ends Aug 29. 28. design formative assessments to check for student learning. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 Are you looking for powerful strategies guaranteed to increase student achievement? This interactive course for K-12 educators focuses on developing effective. relevant. process. creating a peaceful environment. 2011 Instructor: Rich Kiker Audience: K-12 Educators and Administrators Wikis. increase active learning.org . connections and the learning needed to increase digital literacy in our schools. and product. goal setting. Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 Digital instruction and learning has become a critical component to the pedagogy of all educators regardless of career level or experience. 2011 3:00PM to 5:30PM Meets in-person Remainder of course is asynchronized online. 2011 Instructor: Kathy Gibson Audience: K-12 Educators Multimedia in the Classroom: Online Course Montgomery County Intermediate Unit/Online Learning July 25. teaching cooperation. Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) & GRADUATE CREDIT COURSES Registration Deadline: July 18. researched based teaching strategies that improve student learning. The course content will be based on the Windows and web platforms and will include image. building self-esteem. 2011. ask higher level questions. Registration Deadline: July 18. and improving decision-making skills. and build curriculum that inherently supports differentiated instruction. 26. create rubrics to improve student feedback. audio. and differentiate instruction to meet a wide variety of needs.mciu. 26. Participants will experience numerous activities that can be used with K-12 students in various settings. Many ideas for improving communication skills will be presented. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 This course looks at bullying from the role of the victim. 2011 Instructor: Mary Martha Associates/Mary Martha Whitworth Audience: K-12 Educators and Counselors Building Students' Self-Concepts and Communication Skills Montgomery County Community College Aug 8.mciu. participants will learn how to develop a peaceful classroom where conflict is minimal. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 Stressing the critical nature of strong self-concepts. Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) & GRADUATE CREDIT COURSES Registration Deadline: Aug 1. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 This course will examine over 300 children's picture books and will explore the numerous ways they can be used to enrich the curriculum in many subject areas. 4. the relationship between bully and victim. 4. Registration Deadline: July 25. 3. 3. This course looks at the role of the victim. this course will look at the many different ways selfconcepts are unintentionally destroyed and how they can be enhanced through activities and daily interactions. The techniques presented can also be used in conflict resolution with peers. 2011 Instructor: Diane Menago Associates/Stephanie Walker Audience: K-12 Educators Improving Decision Making Through Character Education Montgomery County Community College Aug 1. By integrating character education into the curriculum. will show how effectively picture books can be used at all levels. Registration Deadline: July 25. & 12. 2011 Instructor: Mary Martha Associates/Mary Martha Whitworth Audience: K-12 Educators Enriching the Curriculum with Children's Literature Montgomery County Community College Aug 8. In this course. 11. parents. will also be presented. These activities help students learn to make better decisions by considering alternatives and consequences. 9. and supervisors. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM Resolving conflict is a daily activity for most educators. Causes. Registration Deadline: Aug 1. 2. A process for peaceful conflict resolution.Creating a Peaceful Learning Environment and Resolving Conflict Montgomery County Community College Aug 1. 2. 4. & 12. designed for K-12 educators. 10. 10. The course. which can easily be taught to students.org 11 . 2011 Instructor: Mary Martha Associates/Jill Margolis Audience: K-12 Educators How Educational Professionals Can Recognize Bullies and Help Victims Montgomery County Community College Aug 1. Registration Deadline: July 25. They also encourage them to examine and act on their values. 2.org/registerinfo Questions? Contact Lois Winton at lwinton@mciu. consequences and how educational professionals can help will be reviewed. 3. Participants will experience numerous self-concept and communication activities that can be used with students K-12. & 5. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 Over 25 activities designed to make the curriculum more relevant and exciting to students will be experienced by participants. 2011 Instructor: Mary Martha Associates/Jill Margolis Audience: K-8 Educators Visit www. 11. teachers can give students life skills without taking time from required content. Much of the focus in school programs has been placed on the bully and bully free classrooms. &5. designed for educators in grades K8. & 5. and the consequences of long term victimization. 9. values education. and create a plan for implementing ideas into their own classrooms and schools. connect their experiences with the history and purpose of education. & 10. 18. Over 100 strategies and motivational techniques will be presented and participants will share ideas and develop several lessons the implement specific methods discussed in class along with creating several hands-on projects. evaluate their own idea of what ethics means for themselves and their students. productive lives. creating a peaceful environment.org . 2011 Instructor: Alyssa Picard Audience: K-12 Educators 1 CPE Credit $150 Throughout the course participants will make the connection between ethical school practices and a society that values responsibility.12 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and Graduate Credit Courses Available for CPE credit or graduate credit COURSE DESCRIPTION / CREDIT OPTIONS COURSE INFORMATION Motivational Strategies for Engaging Students in Writing Online & Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 8. Positive discipline is based on the research of Adler. 2011 7:00PM to 10:00PM Synchronized Online Aug 10. 16. collect a variety of different medium for promoting ethics in their classrooms. demonstration. building self-esteem. 2011 8:00AM to 4:00PM Meets in-person NEW Registration Deadline: Aug 1. 2011 Instructor: William Yerger Audience: K-12 Educators Focusing on Students: Affective Education Montgomery County Community College Aug 15. 2011 8:30AM 4:00PM Registration Deadline: Aug 2. 2011 Instructor: William Yerger Audience: K-12 Educators This course will be devoted to assisting K-12 teachers in providing active engagement strategies for their students in writing. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM Credit Options: 1 CPE Credit $150 1 Immaculata Graduate Credit $300 This course focuses on several different areas of affective education including communication skills. Research. Dreikurs. goal setting. Educational Ethics: Promoting Integrity in Our Schools NEW Montgomery County Community College Aug 9. simulation. Participants will experience numerous activities that can be used with K-12 students in various settings. modeling and creating lessons will be employed to assist teachers in motivating students to write. accountability. methods. and Nelson. Participants will be shown how to apply active learning strategies that deal with how students process information.org/registerinfo Questions? Contact Lois Winton at lwinton@mciu. Positive Discipline in the Classroom Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 9. and improving decision-making skills. 2011 8:00AM to 4:30PM 1 CPE Credit $150 This course for K-12 educators focuses on creation of a positive learning environment that balances kindness (to show respect for the student) and firmness (to show respect for the teacher). Participants will share personal experiences from their own classrooms and schools. teaching cooperation. and integrity. 2011 5:30PM to 10:00PM Synchronized Online Aug 11. & 19. 2011 Instructor: Mary Martha Associates/Jill Margolis Audience: K-12 Educators Visit www. This system allows teachers to be kind and encouraging to students and to also teach them what they need to know to lead happy. 17.mciu. 2011 8:00AM to 3:00PM Aug 10. Registration Deadline: Aug 2. Credit Options: 3 CPE Credits $450 3 Immaculata Graduate Credits $900 CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE) & GRADUATE CREDIT COURSES Registration Deadline: Aug 8. techniques. The ESL code is 4499.com/ESL-forms-12-09. Students must then file the Attestment of Program Specialist ESL Training Component Completion letter with PDE for their ESL certificate. The MCIU will only process a “Request for ESL Program Course Verification” if the majority of courses were taken with the MCIU.org Visit our website at www.org/ESL. and cultural diversity.mciu. Follow the instructions on the form.mciu. * If a student has taken a course through another institution they must confirm with the MCIU that the credit will be accepted. In order to qualify for the certificate. the teacher must hold a Pennsylvania Instructional I or Instructional II certificate. What is the difference between enrolling in a course for CPE credit or for graduate credit? Course requirements are the same for CPE credit and graduate credit: 100 % attendance ● Satisfactory completion of all assignments ● Successful demonstration of all course competencies ● Culminating Project ● CPE courses are pass/fail and participants receive a Letter of Completion ● Graduate credit courses receive a letter grade and a grade report from Immaculata University # of CREDITS In-Class Instruction Hours Out-of-Class Instruction Hours Total Instructional Hours Culminating Project Required CPE Fee Graduate Fee Immaculata University ACT 48 Hours 3 42 48 90 $450 $900 90 ESL PROGRAM SPECIALIST TRAINING COMPLETION A Letter of Completion (CPE credit) or Immaculata University grade report (graduate credit) will be provided to participants for each ESL course completed at MCIU. The following link will assist you: PDE ESL Program Specialist Forms website: http://www. assessment/support.org 13 . The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that each person receiving the ESL Program Specialist certificate demonstrate competencies in four areas: linguistics.tinyurl. Each course requires the completion of a culminating project. Teachers may take the courses for either continuing professional education (CPE) hours or graduate credit through Immaculata University. instructional materials/program design. MCIU will provide the student with an Attestment of Program Specialist ESL Training Component Completion letter that they must file with PDE in order to receive their ESL certificate. When all 12 credits are completed to satisfy the PA Department of Education competency requirements the student must then complete a MCIU Request for ESL Program Course Verification form located on the MCIU website at www. Contact Lois Winton with any questions at 610-755-9315 or
[email protected] PROGRAM SPECIALIST COURSES MONTGOMERY COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT’S ESL CERTIFICATE/TRAINING PROGRAM OVERVIEW AVAILABLE FOR CPE CREDIT OR GRADUATE CREDIT Montgomery County Intermediate Unit’s (MCIU) approved ESL Certificate program provides 12 credits of coursework to give educators the required knowledge and skills to meet PDE competency requirements. org/ESL 14 Questions? Contact Lois Winton at lwinton@mciu. 18. 30 & Apr 13. 2011 Audience: K-12 Educators Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Jan 13. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM Registration Deadline: Jul 19. 20. 2011 9:00AM to 4:00PM Registration Deadline: Jul 7. Feb 4 & 18. procedures. Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 2. It also focuses on assessment of ELLs in content learning and the availability of school support services to assist these students in language acquisition and content learning. 2012 Audience: K-12 Educators Visit www. LA II & LA III) This course focuses on the structure of the English language. purposes for assessment. 2012 8:00AM to 3:30PM Registration Deadline: Feb 24. Montgomery County Community College Sep 16 & 30. 3. 10. knowledge of language proficiency levels and their application to instruction. scaffolding assessments. Finally. 17. 2011 8:00AM to 3:30PM Registration Deadline: Jul 26. 2012 5:00PM to 9:00PM Registration Deadline: Apr 12. multicultural resources. 2012 5:00PM to 9:00PM Registration Deadline: December 19. and assessments to maximize second language acquisition. 2011 8:00AM to 5:30PM Registration Deadline: Sep 9. this course gives participants strategies to promote parent and family involvement in the learning process and procedural knowledge regarding special education services and IEPs for identified ELLs. 18. 2011 4:30PM to 9:00PM Sep 17. Finally. 2012 Audience: K-12 Educators Instructional Materials / 3 Credit (IM I. 14. and formal/informal assessment tools. and literacy. 2011 Audience: K-12 Educators Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Oct 11.org . 2011 5:00PM to 9:00PM Registration Deadline: Oct 5. Participants will be engaged in test administration. 10. 17. 2012 8:00AM to 3:30PM Registration Deadline: Jan 6. Feb. 8. 27. 25. 19. 21 & 23. 15. & 19. 3. 16 & 17. 17. semantics. 31. It is based upon knowledge of behaviors. 27. grammar and pronunciation. interpretation. May 1. 28. 26.16. 2011 Audience: K-12 Educators Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Mar 2. and the current research on academic language. morphology. 13. Feb 7. 3. and pragmatics. including phonology. Montgomery County Intermediate Unit July 13. 3. discourse analysis.mciu. 5. 21. multiple assessment models. 16. participants will develop knowledge of the process of literacy development for second language learners and strategies to assist ELLs in the different stages of second language usage. Nov 1. 22 & 27. 2011 Audience: K-12 Educators Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Jan 3. this course will address the need for adaptations and modifications for ELLs in the regular classroom and include information on instructional strategies that support acculturation. It will include the development and evaluation of teaching resources. native language development. 17. Finally. evaluation techniques. 2012 Audience: K-12 Educators Assessment & Support for ELLs / 3 Credit (AS I. beliefs. 3 & 17. 24. AS II & AS III) This course will address effective assessment practices. It gives participants the knowledge and skills to assist ELLs in the process of first and second language acquisition including developmental issues in verbal and nonverbal language and vocabulary development. IM II & IM III) This course focuses on the design and implementation of ESL programs that will assist ELLS in acquiring English and cognitive academic language skills. 15. Teachers will learn their skills to increase language acquisition including error analysis. 2012 Audience: K-12 Educators Montgomery County Community College May 31 & June 14. 18. 2012 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Mar 3. strategies for adaptations. The course will also explore the research related to effective instruction for ELL students and the specific instructional strategies and methods that can help students be successful learners. Participants will deepen their understanding of various teaching approaches that promote equity among linguistically and culturally diverse populations. 10. 8. 6. 2012 4:30PM to 9:00PM June 2. and reporting. and attitudes of a multicultural approach to learning. 20.ESL PROGRAM SPECIALIST COURSES Language Acquisition / 3 Credit (LA I. 9 & 12. It includes cultural awareness activities for promoting school staff understanding about other cultures in comparison to the American culture and strategies for working with English Language Learners. Oct 1 & 2. 24. In addition. 19. 15 & 17. 14. this course provides participants with in-depth knowledge of current methods and techniques in working with culturally and linguistically diverse students and their families. syntax. 2011 Audience: K-12 Educators Cultural Diversity in the K-12 Classroom / 3 Credit (CD I & CD II) This course focuses on deepening school staff's understanding about other cultures. 2011 Audience: K-12 Educators Montgomery County Community College Apr 17. 2012 5:00 pm to 9:00 PM Jan 14. 2012 8:00AM to 5:30PM Registration Deadline: May 24. 22 & 24. 5. 9. as they are appropriate for various language proficiency levels. Montgomery County Community College Aug 15. 31 & Apr 14. # If an extreme emergency occurs contact the registrar.) Registrant withdrawals 14 calendar days prior to first day of class Registrant withdrawals 7 to 13 calendar days prior to first day of class. In the event of inclement weather. course times. services and resources to meet the needs of Montgomery County students and school personnel. and cancellations reach all of the intended recipients. The policy of the Intermediate Unit is to provide equal opportunities in all its educational programs. * # Registrant withdrawals 6 calendar days or less prior to first day of class or is a “no show” * # 100% Refund of Registration Fee 100% Refund of Registration Fee 50% Refund of Registration Fee 0% Refund * If another staff person from your organization can attend in your place. presenters. age. If changes are made you will be notified via e-mail. Maximum benefit to the participant can only be obtained when each session is attended in full. national origin.org for the most up to date listing of cancellations and delays. or handicap. MCIU staff and related costs that can not be recouped.755. The MCIU serves school districts and schools by providing cost effective programs. All event listings are accurate at the time of publication. In addition. no person will be subject to discrimination on the basis of race. activities. Pennsylvania. In compliance with Title IV. If you need assistance with registration or in dropping a workshop or event. the participant is responsible to "drop" by “un-registering” using the instructions to “drop” within the online system. PRORATED REFUNDS: APPLIES TO WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS Insufficient enrollment/class cancellation. please contact the CIPD department to facilitate a registration transfer. please check the website at www. CANCELLATION The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit reserves the right to cancel any event due to insufficient enrollment. color.9315. Participants are responsible for keeping their personal profile and employment information current in the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit’s on-line registration system or your district’s MyLearningPlan record. locations and costs are subject to change. We can be reached by calling the PA Relay Center at 1-800-654-5984 (TTY). and Section 504. According to the refund procedures below each participant will be charged by the workshop or event using the table below. Continuing Professional Education procedures are located on page 2. and employment. Extenuating circumstances beyond your control will be taken in consideration by the Director when applying the refund procedures. dates.These procedures apply to workshops and events only. However. PARTICIPANT'S RESPONSIBILITY Once registered for a workshop or event. MCIU Workshop and Event Procedures The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is committed to providing services which meet the diverse educational needs of children in Montgomery County. updates.mciu. DROPPING AN EVENT If registered for a workshop or event. sex. please contact Lois Winton at 610. it impacts other professionals. full participation is expected. 15 . Updated profile data ensures that information relevant to workshops or events such as confirmations. Title IX. Notification of cancellation will be made through the participant’s email. (Courses are most often canceled two weeks prior to start due to insufficient enrollment. when participants cancel at the last moment or choose not to attend. No fee will be incurred. religious creed. 2011 Instructor: Maureen Nosal Audience: New or Experienced AP Biology Instructor Contact: Linda Bean lbean@mciu. with emphasis on acid/base equilibria. There will be an introduction to laboratory investigations that will be in the revised AP Biology lab manual. Registration Deadline: June 10. Develop the skills you need to protect your network. 28. The nature of the AP Biology exam and the importance of the grading process will be presented. 2011 8:00AM to 4:00PM Registration Deadline: June 10. your users. and the gap between the need for security professionals and qualified IT personnel is the largest of any IT specialty.org Subscriber and Non-Subscriber groups are workshop/event specific. Visit www. 2011 Instructor: CompTIA Certified Instructor Audience: Security Administrator.mciu. . Act 48 Hours: 0 Cost: $1. When you register online for a workshop/event you will be able to determine if you are a Subscriber or Non-subscriber. In addition. weak acids and bases. Topics selected for advanced study will be reaction prediction.250 This four-day workshop will model an AP chemistry curriculum in which participants will be introduced to both the hands-on and theoretical aspects of specific content areas. as well as equilibria. 28. WORKSHOP and EVENT INFORMATION Advanced Placement (AP) Biology Summer Institute Montgomery County Community College June 27. & July 1. Information and activities to support an understanding of the revised structure and design of the AP Biology Curriculum Framework will be included. The workshop leader will share the most current information regarding the AP Chemistry exam. Wireless Administrator. some activities/strategies to support inquiry-based learning will be discussed.org Security+ Certification PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS New Horizons Learning Center June 27.org Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics Summer Institute Montgomery County Community College June 27. simulations. 28. & 30. exposes teachers to lectures. electrochemistry. 28. 2011 Instructor: Barbara Dobbs Audience: New or Experienced AP Statistics Instructor Contact: Linda Bean lbean@mciu. 29. 29. kinetics. hydrolysis reactions. 2011 8:00AM to 4:00PM Act 48 Hours: 30 Cost: $800 Immaculata University Graduate Credits: $1.org/registerinfo Questions? Email the contact person listed under individual workshop information. emphasizes the importance of teaching the concept of statistics and using the graphing calculator for calculation and exploration. Network Administrator. buffers. molecular structure and descriptive chemistry. Teachers will become familiar with the framework of the AP Stats exam and its grading procedures. Technology Director Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. Security threats are increasing in number and severity. according to a 2008 CompTIA study.250 This AP course gives teachers a systematic overview of content materials for AP Stats.395 Registration Deadline: June 20. & 30. & 30. and videos (a variety of techniques that need to be implemented). 2011 8:30AM to 4:30PM Act 48 Hours: 30 Cost: $800 Immaculata University Graduate Credits: $1.org Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry Summer Institute Montgomery County Community College June 27. 2011 Instructor: Mark Case Audience: New or Experienced AP Chemistry Instructor Contact: Linda Bean lbean@mciu. thermodynamics. 29. activities. 29. 30.250 This course focuses on providing the skills and knowledge necessary to prepare participants for the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam. 2011 8:00AM to 4:00PM Act 48 Hours: 30 Cost: $800 Immaculata University Graduate Credits: $1. titration curves.16 Professional Development Workshops and Events WORKSHOP and EVENT DESCRIPTION / ACT 48 HOURS / COST This comprehensive course will provide information and experiences on how to teach both the classroom and laboratory components of AP Biology. and your school. Registration Deadline: June 10. and other useful documents. borders. and graphics. 2011 Instructor: Mike Whisted Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. we will stage. learn best practices for successful video conferencing. 2011 9:00AM to 12:00PM Act 48 Hours: 5 Cost: Subscriber: $95 Non-Subscriber: $105 No Cost: MCIU Employees This workshop will cover video conferencing using video conference room unit endpoints and the desktop based video conferencing technology. shoot. First we will go over hardware and the different types of cameras such as point and shoot.org Microsoft Word Introduction Montgomery County Intermediate Unit July 6. 2011 1:00PM to 4:00PM Act 48 Hours: 3 Cost: Subscriber: $55 Non-Subscriber: $65 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees Using Word 2010 learn to enhance your page layouts with headers and footers. We will discuss digital picture formats and when and where to use them. Visit www. Create custom form letters and labels. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS Registration Deadline: June 29. Participants will learn how to set-up and use the equipment. When you register online for a workshop/event you will be able to determine if you are a Subscriber or Non-subscriber. 2011 9:00AM to 12:00PM Act 48 Hours: 3 Cost: Subscriber: $55 Non-Subscriber: $65 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees Learn about the features of Word 2010. will be the best practices that are unique to digital photography. Registration Deadline: June 29. Create documents using Smart Art and other graphic tools available in Word 2010.org/registerinfo Questions? Email the contact person listed under individual workshop information. 2011 9:00AM to 3:00PM Registration Deadline: June 21. 2011 Instructor: Mike Whisted Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. Finally.Professional Development Workshops and Events WORKSHOP and EVENT DESCRIPTION / ACT 48 HOURS / COST This course will introduce the novice photographer to the world of digital photo taking. Examples of successful classroom projects will be discussed and shown.org Act 48 Hours: 3 Cost: Subscriber: $55 Non-Subscriber: $65 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees Subscriber and Non-Subscriber groups are workshop/event specific. Use the mail merge tool to create letters. labels. 2011 Instructor: Mike Whisted Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. and the higher end SLR digital cameras. 17 . and learn how to find content providers. Registration Deadline: June 23.mciu. 2011 Instructor: Anne Draus/Mike Whisted Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. and edit! WORKSHOP and EVENT INFORMATION Digital Photography Montgomery County Intermediate Unit June 28. Next.org Microsoft Word Intermediate Montgomery County Intermediate Unit July 6.org Video Conferencing from a Teacher's Perspective Montgomery County Intermediate Unit June 30. text boxes. envelopes. powershots. tables. discuss ways to prepare students for the college application process. Strategic learning techniques are practiced by participants to understand how unique skills can facilitate student learning of challenging and conceptual material. History Instructors Contact: Linda Bean lbean@mciu. charts. and sociocultural issues in order to prepare students for the exam in May and to also teach beyond the exam. explore ways to write in different genres for different audiences and purposes.org Advanced Placement (AP) English Literature and Composition Summer Institute Montgomery County Intermediate Unit July 11. Including summer reading. Government and Politics course. Registration Deadline: June 27. accords the teacher (and the student) the proper structure for managing a course that can become unwieldy. tables. 2011 Instructor: Anne Draus Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. and. contexts. & 14. 2011 8:00AM to 4:00PM Act 48 Hours: 30 Cost: $800 Immaculata University Graduate Credits: $1250 This institute is designed to provide a comprehensive offering in substantive and critical material essential for teacher and student success on the APUSH examination. and the development of a thorough syllabus including a realistic outline. Together. and ability are reflected by literature. 12. Government and Politics Summer Institute Montgomery County Intermediate Unit July 11. 2011 8:00AM to 4:00PM Act 48 Hours: 30 Cost: $800 Immaculata University Graduate Credits: $1250 This institute will address the scope and sequence of the AP U. . gender. literary skills. Government and Politics Instructors Contact: Linda Bean
[email protected]. & 14. This hands-on workshop will use Notebook Version 10 on the Windows platform. through the AP Audit and course to teaching units and PowerPoint presentations and projects.18 Simply Smart Board Montgomery County Intermediate Unit July 7. 2011 8:00AM to 4:00PM Act 48 Hours: 5 Cost: Subscriber: $95 Non-Subscriber: $105 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees This institute focuses on different genres.org Subscriber and Non-Subscriber groups are workshop/event specific. 2011 Instructor: James Riddle Audience: New or Experience AP U.S. This will be based on the full cycle of an AP course along with a full discussion of Equity and Access policies. Critical thinking is demonstrated through the use of primary and secondary written resources. Participants will understand the capabilities of the SMART Board as well as the use of the SMART Notebook including the gallery and interactive tools.org Advanced Placement (AP) U.org Advanced Placement (AP) U.S. We will reflect on the writing revision process as a way to help students become a more effective critic of one's own writing. Registration Deadline: June 27. 13. consider how ethnicity. we will carefully consider the social and historical values a work embodies and reflects. sexual orientation. 13. A course review examining important topics and study units to cover United States history from the pre-Columbian period to the 21st century. historic visuals. 2011 9:00AM to 3:00PM This workshop is designed for beginning users of the SMART brand interactive whiteboard. sj Miller Audience: New or Experienced AP English Literature and Composition Contact: Linda Bean lbean@mciu. social class. History Summer Institute Montgomery County Intermediate Unit July 11.S. 2011 Instructor: Anthony A. 2011 Instructor: Dr. become a more effective communicator and thinker about reading and writing. from constitutional foundations to the interactions which result in the formulation of political policy. 12. Registration Deadline: June 28.S. and maps. & 14. 12. Participants will see a variety of approaches and should be prepared for a strong interactive experience. Act 48 Hours: 30 Cost: $800 Immaculata University Graduate Credits: $1250 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS Registration Deadline: June 27. When you register online for a workshop/event you will be able to determine if you are a Subscriber or Non-subscriber.S. national origin. 13. Visit www. Dalasio Audience: New or Experience AP U.org/registerinfo Questions? Email the contact person listed under individual workshop information. This workshop will discuss all the different aspects and difficulties with communication for students with Autism. 19 . 2011 12:30PM to 3:30PM Act 48 Hours: 6 Cost: Subscriber: $115 Non-Subscriber: $125 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees This workshop will discuss how various modes of technology can be used for children with Autism. WORKSHOP and EVENT INFORMATION Perk Up Your Projects with Web 2.org Introduction to Autism Spectrum Disorders Location TBD July 12. streaming video. Eligible Nonpublic Schools funded by Title II-A.org Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools funded by IDEA.Professional Development Workshops and Events WORKSHOP and EVENT DESCRIPTION / ACT 48 HOURS / COST Tired of assigning the same old boring PowerPoint presentations again and again? Want to challenge your students a bit more than the traditional tri-fold or poster project? Come learn a whole host of new tools to spice up your students' projects and your lessons. and overall independent daily functioning skills. Visit www. digital scrapbooks. Registration Deadline: July 9.org Understanding How Communication Effects Students with Autism Location to be determined July 12. self-help. 2011 Instructor: Sue Alderfer Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio efascio@mciu. 2011 Instructor: Sue Alderfer Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio efascio@mciu. Explore and experiment with a variety of Web 2. 2011 Instructor: Dianne Krause Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. Participants will gain knowledge of strategies to support these deficit areas. attention. Eligible Nonpublic Schools funded by Title II-A. motivation. 2011 8:30AM to 11:30AM Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools funded by IDEA. 2011 8:30AM to 3:30PM Registration Deadline: July 1. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS Registration Deadline: July 9. image creators. interactive timelines.mciu. and the web resources that will serve as "containers" for the different elements.0 tools including animated avatars.org Assistive Technology for Students with Autism Location TBD July 12. Eligible Nonpublic Schools funded by Title II-A. Registration Deadline: July 9. academic. This workshop will go into detail regarding social. social interaction. This workshop will highlight communication systems from non-verbal students to students diagnosed with Asperger’s. slideshows. More children with Autism Spectrum Disorders are being educated in the general education setting. Subscriber and Non-Subscriber groups are workshop/event specific. 2011 8:30AM to 11:30AM Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools funded by IDEA. This workshop will address expressive communication skills. logo generators. When you register online for a workshop/event you will be able to determine if you are a Subscriber or Non-subscriber.0 Montgomery County Intermediate Unit July 11. behavioral and communication deficits as they apply to students on the spectrum. 2011 Instructor: Kari Kessler Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio efascio@mciu. comic creators.org/registerinfo Questions? Email the contact person listed under individual workshop information. 2011 Instructor: Kari Kessler Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio efascio@mciu. This workshop will discuss why physical and visual structures are so important to students on the spectrum. 2011 Instructor: Gail Katch & Jacki Lyster Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio efascio@mciu. Participants will engage in discussions regarding this journey with an eye-opening. This presentation will focus on an expanded comprehension strategy as well as an oral reading strategy. However. These activities are scaffolded in such a way to allow students to work at a reading level that supports the development of comprehension skills. Participants will receive examples of how to use physical and visual structures in their classrooms. 2011 8:30AM to 11:30AM Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools funded by IDEA. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools funded by IDEA. . Eligible Nonpublic Schools funded by Title II-A. Registration Deadline: July 9.20 What is Asperger Syndrome? Location TBD July 12. 2011 Instructor: Kari Kessler Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio
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[email protected] Autism. Eligible Nonpublic Schools funded by Title II-A. The use of direct instruction curriculums and focus on reading research has improved instruction in comprehension. Visit www.org Subscriber and Non-Subscriber groups are workshop/event specific. Entering the world beyond high school is an exciting.mciu. Strategies to support students with Asperger’s Syndrome will be interwoven throughout the workshop. When you register online for a workshop/event you will be able to determine if you are a Subscriber or Non-subscriber.org Expanding Comprehension for Students with Autism Location TBD July 13. Inclusion and Secondary Transition: Where the Rubber Meets the Road Location TBD July 13. 2011 8:30AM to 11:30AM Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools funded by IDEA. practical look at the road to follow as youth with ASD become productive and engaged members of society…where the Rubber Meets the Road! Registration Deadline: July 9. The use of visual and physical structure in classrooms is a key component to student success. Structure is a term that is often used with students on the spectrum. sometimes frightening place.org/registerinfo Questions? Email the contact person listed under individual workshop information. Eligible Nonpublic Schools funded by Title II-A. Registration Deadline: July 9. 2011 12:30PM to 3:30PM This workshop will review the characteristics of Asperger’s Syndrome. 2011 12:30PM to 3:30PM Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools Comprehension of oral and written material can be very difficult for students with Autism. especially for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Participants will develop a better understanding of this complex disorder and how it impacts the student’s behavior and achievement. Registration Deadline: July 9. there are still gaps in comprehension for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. communication and/or behavioral needs. 20. Registration Deadline: July 9. Act 48 Hours: 30 Cost: Subscriber: $350 Non-Subscriber: $350 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools funded by IDEA.org Transition: Using Technology to Enhance Student Learning Through the Secondary Transition Process Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools funded by IDEA. Explore the use of the iPod. 2011 Instructor: Kari Kessler Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio efascio@mciu. WORKSHOP and EVENT INFORMATION Moving Beyond Social Stories: Strategies to Support Social Skills Development Location TBD July 14. When you register online for a workshop/event you will be able to determine if you are a Subscriber or Non-subscriber. Eligible Nonpublic Schools funded by Title II-A. 2011 8:30AM to 3:30PM Registration Deadline: July 9.org Supporting Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders in Inclusive Settings Location TBD July 14. 21 . 2011 8:30AM to 11:30AM Registration Deadline: July 9.org Student Assistance (SAP) Training PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS Montgomery County Intermediate Unit July 19. & 21. before Act 48 credits and a certificate of completion are issued. Flip Video and more to support greater independence for students with Autism as they transition to the post secondary education.org/registerinfo Questions? Email the contact person listed under individual workshop information. employment and independent living. Research supports Inclusive Education for all students. Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) bring a level of challenge due to their social. Note: The fee for nonpublic schools is funded by the Nonpublic School Services. Subscriber and Non-Subscriber groups are workshop/event specific. Location TBD July 14.org Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools Schools and agencies wishing to add SAP team members should register the new team member to attend this three-day training. 2011 Instructor: Gail Katch Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio
[email protected] Development Workshops and Events WORKSHOP and EVENT DESCRIPTION / ACT 48 HOURS / COST Ever wonder what program to use when addressing social skills development for students with Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome? This workshop will explore various methodologies for incorporating and teaching social skills such as the “SuperFlex” program. 2011 12:30PM to 3:30PM Act 48 Hours: 6 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools funded by IDEA. 2011 Instructor: Jacki Lyster Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio efascio@mciu. 2011 Instructor: SAP training team Audience: MS & HS Public & Non Public School Educators Contact: Bonnie Neiman bneiman@mciu. 2011 8:00AM to 4:00PM Registration Deadline: June 30.mciu. Eligible Nonpublic Schools funded by Title II-A. Come to this workshop to learn strategies that support inclusive programming for students with ASD in your classroom. 2012. “Social Behavior Mapping” and more! Participants will engage in practical practice and group discussions to address social skills development. Eligible Nonpublic Schools funded by Title II-A. Participants must attend all sessions and should be aware that state requirements for this training include a take-home competency task to be completed after the training. The take-home competency for this training is due January 20. Visit www. how the data is related and how to get the data out in a format that is helpful. Forms (view your data) and Reports (format. Now let’s go beyond the basics of the tool and learn how it can be used to help organize both your work and your personal life. collaboration. print and distribute information). how the data is related. Registration Deadline: July 20. 2011 9:00AM to 12:00PM Act 48 Hours: 3 Cost: Subscriber: $55 Non-Subscriber: $65 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees So what is a database? Simply put it is a collection of information that is related. viewing data in forms/tables/lists. 2011 Instructor: Diane Miller Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. Bring your questions.org Server Administration 101 Montgomery County Intermediate Unit July 27. .org Elluminate Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 1. 2011 9:00AM to 12:00PM So you know how to send an email and keep your calendar. printing data. Learn tips to keep your inbox manageable. and importing/exporting data using FileMaker Pro 11.22 Organize with Outlook Montgomery County Intermediate Unit July 26.org/registerinfo Questions? Email the contact person listed under individual workshop information. 2011 Instructor: Diane Miller Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. your calendar organized. add network printers. When you register online for a workshop/event you will be able to determine if you are a Subscriber or Non-subscriber. Registration Deadline: July 25. Access 2010 is the tool to manage that data. 2011 9:00AM to 12:00PM Act 48 Hours: 3 Cost: Subscriber: $55 Non-Subscriber: $65 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees Are you responsible for server administration and expected to be the network guru? Become familiar with Windows 2008 Server. and education that transforms teaching and learning. and your life sane! This session will be taught using Outlook 2010. queries. Act 48 Hours: 3 Cost: Subscriber: $55 Non-Subscriber: $65 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS Registration Deadline: July 25. Queries (ask about the info in the tables).org Microsoft Access Introduction Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 1. Whether you have two students or a hundred Elluminate Live! enables communication. set permissions. 2011 9:00AM to 12:00PM Act 48 Hours: 5 Cost: Subscriber: $95 Non-Subscriber: $105 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees Elluminate Live! is a virtual environment optimized for learning. This course to will introduce you to the Elluminate Live! webinar tools and features so you can host your own Elluminate Live! session. 2011 Instructor: Linda Bealer Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. layouts. Make the most of the 4 major areas of Access: Tables (where the info is stored). 2011 9:00AM to 3:00PM Act 48 Hours: 3 Cost: Subscriber: $55 Non-Subscriber: $65 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees This course will explain what a database is. modes. Visit www.org Databases Using FileMaker Pro 11 Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 16. Registration Deadline: July 19. This workshop demonstration will show you how to create user accounts. and fields. Learn to create a database and work with tables. This course will explain in simple terms what a database is. 2011 Instructor: Anne Draus Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. and share files on the network.mciu.org Subscriber and Non-Subscriber groups are workshop/event specific. 2011 Instructor: Al Moore Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. records. Registration Deadline: July 21. and how to get the data out in a format that is helpful. We will also work with the Airliner and Senteo Remote devices.Professional Development Workshops and Events WORKSHOP and EVENT DESCRIPTION / ACT 48 HOURS / COST This hands-on workshop will show you how to manage what programs are starting up. We will review how to work with video. create an event. and pictures. 2011 9:00AM to 12:00PM Registration Deadline: July 26. how to create a restore point in the event of a computer boot up failure. audio. When you register online for a workshop/event you will be able to determine if you are a Subscriber or Non-subscriber. Visit www. chat. Act 48 Hours: 10 Cost: Subscriber: $190 Non-Subscriber: $210 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS Registration Deadline: July 27. 2011 9:00AM to 12:00PM Act 48 Hours: 3 Cost: Subscriber: $55 Non-Subscriber: $65 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees So you already have a Facebook account? Learn to tweak your privacy settings. customize tool bars and Start Menu. Registration Deadline: July 27. 2011 9:00AM to 3:00PM Act 48 Hours: 3 Cost: Subscriber: $55 Non-Subscriber: $65 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees This is a two day Smart Board camp. 2011 Instructor: Al Moore Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. We will also discuss the correct way to configure wireless access points and home routers. Registration Deadline: July 26. Bring some digital photos or access your online photo album during class. as we integrate other programs like Google Earth and Artrage.org Facebook . block unwanted friends.mciu. 2011 Instructor: Mike Whisted Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. and messages.org Smart Board Camp Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 3. & 4. Day two will be the fun part. 2011 Instructor: Mike Whisted Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. WORKSHOP and EVENT INFORMATION Windows 7 OS Tune Up Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 2. create friend lists to control sharing. Learn to create a separate "fan" page to use with your students. 2011 Instructor: Anne Draus Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail
[email protected] Basic Network Troubleshooting for Home and Office Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 2.Next Steps Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 3. We will use the skills and tools learned to create a weather report and games.org/registerinfo Questions? Email the contact person listed under individual workshop information. 23 . upload and tag photos. 2011 1:00PM to 4:00PM Act 48 Hours: 3 Cost: Subscriber: $55 Non-Subscriber: $65 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees What can you check before you call a Tech? Unable to access your email or the Internet? Learn to use Windows built-in utilities to troubleshoot connectivity with wired and wireless networks. how to access and understand Task Manager. how to maintain your computer using Windows Disk Cleanup and Defragmenter applications. hide wall posts. Day one will include an overview of all the tools and components of the Smart Board.org Subscriber and Non-Subscriber groups are workshop/event specific. and review the most common Control Panel applications. 2011 10:00AM to 11:30AM Act 48 Hours: 3 Cost: Subscriber: $55 Non-Subscriber: $65 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees This workshop will introduce K-12 teachers to Safari Montage and its features. . 2011 9:00AM to 12:00PM This part hands-on. 2011 Instructor: Anne Draus Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. and use the cross reference function.mciu. add events to the calendar. composing a web page with table. 2011 Instructor: Mike Whisted Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. create a table of contents. 2011 Instructor: Anne Draus Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. Visit www. 2011 1:00PM to 4:00PM Registration Deadline: Aug 2. add a bibliography. track and review changes made to a document. and some time saving techniques. It will cover the Moodle Resource Activities such as: creating a label. Moodle Integration Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 9. 2011 Instructor: Linda Bealer Audience: All Educators Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. part lecture workshop will cover how to work in a Moodle course. part lecture workshop will cover how to import video and sound.org Microsoft Word Advanced Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 11. uploading graphics and files.org Safari Montage Training Online Learning Aug 9.org Simply Smart Board Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 15. This hands-on workshop will use Notebook Version 10 on the Windows platform.org/registerinfo Questions? Email the contact person listed under individual workshop information. Registration Deadline: July 19. make your Moodle course more like a webpage. 2011 9:00AM to 3:00PM Act 48 Hours: 3 Cost: Subscriber: $55 Non-Subscriber: $65 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees Participants will understand the capabilities of the SMART Board as well as the use of the SMART Notebook including the gallery and interactive tools. Act 48 Hours: 5 Cost: Subscriber: $95 Non-Subscriber: $105 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS Registration Deadline: Aug 8.org Act 48 Hours: 3 Cost: Subscriber: $55 Non-Subscriber: $65 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees This part hands-on.org Subscriber and Non-Subscriber groups are workshop/event specific. Safari Montage provides video-on demand content which allows teachers to seamlessly integrate rich video and images into their curriculum. insert footnotes. use the blocks. 2011 9:00AM to 12:00PM Act 48 Hours: 0 Cost: Subscriber: $25 Non-Subscriber: $30 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees Using Microsoft Word 2010 learn how to use macros. Make a day of it and sign up for the Moodle Integration workshop too! Registration Deadline: Aug 2. 2011 Instructor: Mike Whisted Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail
[email protected] Moodle Overview Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 9. linking to an external site or file. It will also cover some Moodle Activities such as creating assignments and a database. When you register online for a workshop/event you will be able to determine if you are a Subscriber or Non-subscriber. Registration Deadline: Aug 4. Prerequisite: Moodle Overview and similar experience. 2011 Instructor: Linda Bealer Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. and importing/exporting data using FileMaker Pro 11. Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) bring a level of challenge due to their social. Registration Deadline: Aug 13. viewing data in forms/tables/lists. “Just Give Him the Whale” by Paula Kluth will be used as a springboard to generate supports. 2011 12:30PM to 3:30PM Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools funded by IDEA.org Standard's Aligned IEPs Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 16. 2011 Instructor: Gail Katch & Jan Wright Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio
[email protected] Football or Dates in History: Using Preferred Interests to Guide Instruction Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 16. how the data is related. WORKSHOP and EVENT INFORMATION Databases Using FileMaker Pro 11 Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 16. 2011 Instructor: Kari Kessler Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio efascio@mciu. Research supports Inclusive Education for all students. The training will provide information on how to assess student skills relative to the Pennsylvania State Standards utilizing data to develop standards-based IEP present levels and goals and implement targeted instruction to meet those standards. and fields.org Inclusive Practices for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 16. printing data. and how to get the data out in a format that is helpful. queries. When you register online for a workshop/event you will be able to determine if you are a Subscriber or Non-subscriber. Act 48 Hours: 6 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS Registration Deadline: Aug 13. Registration Deadline: Aug 13.mciu. Eligible Nonpublic Schools funded by Title II-A. This workshop will highlight progress monitoring tools and schedules to evaluate and improve instruction. 2011 8:30AM to 3:30PM Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools funded by IDEA. records. Visit www. 25 . 2011 Instructor: Kari Kessler Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio efascio@mciu. This workshop will actively engage participants in ways to use preferred interest to guide instruction. Come to this training to learn strategies that support inclusive programming for students with ASD in your classroom. This may result in poor school performance and behavioral outbursts. communication and/or behavioral needs. layouts.org/registerinfo Questions? Email the contact person listed under individual workshop information. 2011 9:00AM to 3:00PM Registration Deadline: July 21. modes.Professional Development Workshops and Events WORKSHOP and EVENT DESCRIPTION / ACT 48 HOURS / COST This course will explain what a database is. Learn to create a database and work with tables.org Subscriber and Non-Subscriber groups are workshop/event specific. 2011 8:30AM to 11:30AM Act 48 Hours: 5 Cost: Subscriber: $95 Non-Subscriber: $105 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees Many students with Autism Spectrum Disorders seem disinterested in the content being addressed in our classrooms. Eligible Nonpublic Schools funded by Title II-A. org Introduction To Assistive Technology Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 17. 2011 8:30AM to 11:30AM Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools funded by IDEA. Registration Deadline: Aug 14. . 2011 Instructor: Diane Miller Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. Registration Deadline: Aug 10. This hands-on workshop will allow participants to gain the basic knowledge of PowerPoint 2010 software.mciu. When you register online for a workshop/event you will be able to determine if you are a Subscriber or Non-subscriber. the PA Career and Work Standards using the SAS portal. Participants will discuss the variety of technology choices for students and how to support success using technology in their classrooms. For those who have received some training in Indicator 13 and the Secondary Transition Process. animations. 2011 9:00AM to 12:00PM Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools funded by IDEA. 2011 8:30AM to 11:30AM Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools This workshop will cover Assistive Technology from no tech/low tech to high tech. Participants will explore models and tools to create and adapt lessons that increase access and participation in the general education curriculum for all students. video. 2011 Instructor: Diane Miller Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. notes and more.org Microsoft PowerPoint Introduction Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 17. now let’s take it a step further! Add tables. 2011 Instructor: Gail Katch Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio
[email protected] Act 48 Hours: 3 Cost: Subscriber: $55 Non-Subscriber: $65 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employee Subscriber and Non-Subscriber groups are workshop/event specific. Visit www.org/registerinfo Questions? Email the contact person listed under individual workshop information. 2011 8:30AM to 11:30AM The diversity in classrooms today has led educators to think differently about planning and delivery of instruction. Registration Deadline: Aug 14. Eligible Nonpublic Schools funded by Title II-A.org Microsoft PowerPoint Advanced Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 17. 2011 Instructor: Jacki Lyster Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio efascio@mciu. the Healthcare Checklist and much more. This training will provide participants with the understanding of UDL (Universal Design for Learning). Registration Deadline: Aug 14.26 How To Apply the Principles of Universal Design for Learning in Your Classroom Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 17. how to create and format a slideshow using graphics. and more! PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS Registration Deadline: Aug 10. this session provides a brief overview with additional information on Transition assessment. Eligible Nonpublic Schools funded by Title II-A. audio clips. Participants will become familiar with the Ribbon interface. 2011 Instructor: Sue Alderfer Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio efascio@mciu. charts. 2011 1:00PM to 4:00PM Act 48 Hours: 3 Cost: Subscriber: $55 Non-Subscriber: $65 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees You know PowerPoint 2010 basics.org Indicator 13 Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 17. Eligible Nonpublic Schools funded by Title II-A. Eligible Nonpublic Schools funded by Title II-A. Join us to improve your instruction for students on the spectrum. 2011 12:30PM to 3:30PM Registration Deadline: Aug 14.org Teaching Reading Using Direct Instruction Programs for Students on the Spectrum Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 17. 27 . Visit www.mciu. based on Ken O’Connor’s book A Repair Kit for Grading: 15 Fixes for Broken Grades. Participants will receive various information regarding transition resources. 2011 12:30PM to 3:30PM Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools This workshop will highlight formal and informal transition assessments for middle and high school students. 2011 Instructors: Kari Kessler & Jan Wright Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio efascio@mciu. systematic programs for students who struggle in reading. Secondary Transition Assessments Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 17. 2011 12:30PM to 3:30PM Registration Deadline: Aug 14.Professional Development Workshops and Events WORKSHOP and EVENT DESCRIPTION / ACT 48 HOURS / COST This workshop will address the impact of the iPAD and iPOD in special education classrooms. accurate and meaningful grades that support learning? Am I confident that the grades I assign students accurately reflect my school or district’s published performance standards and desired learning outcomes? In many schools.org/registerinfo Questions? Email the contact person listed under individual workshop information. 2011 8:30AM to 3:30PM Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools Research supports the use of explicit.” This training. When you register online for a workshop/event you will be able to determine if you are a Subscriber or Non-subscriber. 2011 Instructor: Gail Katch Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio
[email protected] Subscriber and Non-Subscriber groups are workshop/event specific. Participants will review the Apps appropriate for communication and Apps for accessing the general curriculum. the answers to these questions often range from “not very” to “not at all. will help guide teachers and administrators in rethinking current practices of grading. This workshop is designed to focus on ways to boost the impact of direct instruction programs in two ways: by pairing the consistent use of visual strategies and by expanding the use of scaffolded instruction for reading comprehension.org Repair Kit For Broken Grades Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 17. Registration Deadline: Aug 14. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS Registration Deadline: Aug 14. Act 48 Hours: 6 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools funded by IDEA. 2011 Instructor: Sue Alderfer Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio efascio@mciu. Join us to expand your knowledge of evaluating students in transition programs.org Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools funded by IDEA. Educators interested in examining and improving grading practices should ask the following questions: Am I confident that students in my classroom receive consistent. 2011 Instructor: Jacki Lyster Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio efascio@mciu. WORKSHOP and EVENT INFORMATION iPad and iPod in the Classroom Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 17. These programs have been proven to be comparatively effective for students on the spectrum. 2011 8:30AM to 3:30PM This one-day workshop is designed for educators already familiar with DIBELS 6th edition.mciu. Eligible Nonpublic Schools funded by Title II-A. This workshop will address how to support students using technology in our classrooms.28 DIBELS Next Transition Workshop Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 18. Visit www. This presentation will cover the variety of Technology choices for students in your classrooms.org/registerinfo Questions? Email the contact person listed under individual workshop information. each of us must create a direction for the future. On the road to a life that is fulfilling. promoting autonomous behavior and for teaching self-monitoring. Registration Deadline: Aug 15. This workshop will address the impact of the iPAD and iPOD in special education classrooms.org How To Develop Student Communication Systems Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 18. The instructor will briefly review the foundations of DIBELS. self-evaluation and self-reinforcement will be discussed.org Planning For The Future: Teaching Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 18. 2011 Instructor: Sue Alderfer Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio efascio@mciu. logistical considerations in an RtII setting. 2011 Instructor: Jan Wright Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Bonnie Neiman or Linda Bean bneiman@mciu. Facilitation will highlight low tech – high tech options. provide a description of the changes to all DIBELS Next measures. and offer training and practice on administering and scoring the new measures. Eligible Nonpublic Schools funded by Title II-A. Registration Deadline: Aug 14. Specific teaching strategies for incorporating decision making into instructional activities. Registration Deadline: Aug 15. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS Registration Deadline: Aug 15. The session includes a focus on the development of DIBELS measures. Participants will learn the importance and essential characteristics of self-determination and self-advocacy. 2011 Instructor: Jacki Lyster Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio efascio@mciu. 2011 8:30AM to 11:30AM Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools funded by IDEA. Eligible Nonpublic Schools funded by Title II-A. 2011 Instructor: Sue Alderfer Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio
[email protected] Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools Subscriber and Non-Subscriber groups are workshop/event specific. . When you register online for a workshop/event you will be able to determine if you are a Subscriber or Non-subscriber. 2011 8:30AM to 11:30AM Act 48 Hours: 6 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools funded by IDEA. Participants will review the Apps appropriate for communication and Apps for accessing the general curriculum. the linkage of DIBELS Next to the big ideas of literacy and the use of DIBELS Next data for educational decision making within an Outcomes-Driven Model. 2011 12:30PM to 3:30PM Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools funded by IDEA.org iPad and iPod in the Classroom Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 18. org Supporting Students with Complex Support Needs in Inclusive Settings Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 18.org/registerinfo Questions? Email the contact person listed under individual workshop information. Opportunity to work through “social skill” strategy packets will be provided. peers. There is little focus on how student’s social skills impact their ability to be truly successful in and out of the school environment. Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools funded by IDEA. they do not know how to participate with teachers. 2011 Instructor: Jacki Lyster Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio efascio@mciu. When in fact. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS Registration Deadline: Aug 15. Participants will receive strategies to ensure that students are provided with opportunities for “meaningful” access and participation to general education curriculum and settings. 2011 Instructor: Gail Katch Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio efascio@mciu. Participants will learn how to assess the current IEP process and the level at which students are now involved. This presentation will discuss the importance of social skills and their life. independently or semi-directed tasks. This workshop will discuss the challenges of educating students with Complex Support Needs in general education. Eligible Nonpublic Schools funded by Title II-A. When you register online for a workshop/event you will be able to determine if you are a Subscriber or Non-subscriber. Registration Deadline: Aug 15. 2011 8:30AM to 11:30AM Registration Deadline: Aug 15. 2011 Instructor: TBD Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio efascio@mciu. 2011 Instructor: Kari Kessler Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio
[email protected] Student Led IEPs Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 18. Participants will receive access to lesson plans and teaching tools. Eligible Nonpublic Schools funded by Title II-A.long impact on success and happiness. 29 . Registration Deadline: Aug 15.mciu. 2011 12:30PM to 3:30PM Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools IDEA emphasizes access to the general education curriculum as well as opportunities for students with disabilities to be educated with peers who do not have disabilities.org Subscriber and Non-Subscriber groups are workshop/event specific. 2011 12:30PM to 3:30PM Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools funded by IDEA.Professional Development Workshops and Events WORKSHOP and EVENT DESCRIPTION / ACT 48 HOURS / COST Many students receiving Special Education services are perceived as being non-compliant. Visit www. This workshop will discuss how to get students with disabilities to participate across instructional conditions and content areas. This training offers a model for teaching students to become an active participant in the IEP process using self-awareness and self-determination. WORKSHOP and EVENT INFORMATION Strategies to Increase Student Participation Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 18. 2011 12:30PM to 3:30PM Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools For most teachers instruction is driven by high stakes testing and getting through the curriculum.org The Hidden Curriculum Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 18. 2011 Instructor: Mike Whisted Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. and resolution. We will cover the tools. planning. audio. They will leave feeling confident with conducting professional development for fellow teachers.mciu.Train the Trainer Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 24. 2011 Instructor: Gail Katch Audience: Professional Staff Contact: Edwina Fascio efascio@mciu. 2011 9:00AM to 3:00PM Act 48 Hours: 3 Cost: Subscriber: $55 Non-Subscriber: $65 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees In this two day Train-the-Trainer SMART Board brand workshop. and testing. & 25. production techniques. and post-production). production. 2011 9:00AM to 12:00PM Act 48 Hours: 3 No Cost: Montgomery County Member Schools This hands-on workshop covers basic production techniques from script to screen using Windows Movie Maker software (pre-production. 2011 Instructor: Mike Whisted Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. We will prepare an image for publication to the web and printing devices. Visit www. 2011 9:00AM to 12:00PM Act 48 Hours: 5 Cost: Subscriber: $95 Non-Subscriber: $105 No Cost: MCIU Employees This best practices introduction to video conferencing course covers equipment types. 2011 Instructor: Mike Whisted Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail
[email protected] Video Conferencing for the Support Technician Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 29. space and design. We will work with colors. Registration Deadline: Aug 16. Registration Deadline: Aug 19.30 Understanding Inclusive Practices Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 18.org/registerinfo Questions? Email the contact person listed under individual workshop information. . Registration Deadline: Aug 15. We will edit and enhance pictures using some of the many Photoshop tools.org Act 48 Hours: 3 Cost: Subscriber: $55 Non-Subscriber: $65 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees Subscriber and Non-Subscriber groups are workshop/event specific. lighting. participants will go from beginning SMART Board skills through using the board smoothly in the classroom.org Introduction to Adobe Photoshop CS3 Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 26. file sizes. When you register online for a workshop/event you will be able to determine if you are a Subscriber or Non-subscriber. 2011 Instructor: Anne Draus Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. windows.org Windows Movie Maker: Script to Screen Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 23. 2011 8:30AM to 11:30AM What does Inclusive Education Mean to You? This training will define Inclusive education and provide participants ways to create a classroom environment that supports inclusion. 2011 9:00AM to 3:00PM Act 48 Hours: 10 Cost: Subscriber: $190 Non-Subscriber: $210 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees This workshop is for the beginner who is new to Adobe Photoshop CS3. Registration Deadline: Aug 17. pallets. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS Registration Deadline: Aug 22. and settings in Photoshop.org Smart Board . etiquette. This workshop will cover working with images and importing and exporting in the different formats. 2011 Instructor: Linda Bealer Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. Registration Deadline: Aug 23. learn how to subtotal vast amounts of information. 2011 Instructor: Linda Bealer Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. find and select data.org/APInstitute2011 or call 610-755-9312 Subscriber and Non-Subscriber groups are workshop/event specific. Email the English person listed under individual workshop information. Act 48 Hours: 3 Cost: Subscriber: $55 Non-Subscriber: $65 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees Registration Deadline: Aug 24. 2011 Biology Chemistry Statistics Institute 2 July 11-14. delete. Prerequisite: a knowledge of the Windows platform is preferred and keyboarding and mouse skills are required. When you register online for a workshop/event you will be able to determine if you are a Subscriber or Non-subscriber.org PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS For complete registration information go to: www. 2011 9:00AM to 12:00PM Registration Deadline: Aug 23.org Wikis. 2011 1:00PM to 4:00PM Act 48 Hours: 3 Cost: Subscriber: $55 Non-Subscriber: $65 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees Learn to utilize additional Microsoft Excel 2010 functionality. and format cells.org Microsoft Excel Intermediate Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 30. blogs and forums.org/registerinfo Questions? 2011 contact Literature Composition U. Create charts and pivot tables to enhance data analysis and provide visual representation of information. such as WikiSpaces. and Twitter. learn how to create worksheets. WORKSHOP and EVENT INFORMATION Microsoft Excel Introduction Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 30. Blogs and Forums Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Aug 31. Institute 1 June 27-30. and use the conditional formatting function. and columns. Visit www.Professional Development Workshops and Events WORKSHOP and EVENT DESCRIPTION / ACT 48 HOURS / COST This hands-on workshop will allow participants to gain the basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel 2010 and explore the power of this spreadsheet application. We will review and try some of the most common educational websites for wikis. insert.S. blogs and forums. Government Politics 31 . Participants will become familiar with the Ribbon interface. 2011 9:00AM to 12:00PM Act 48 Hours: 3 Cost: Subscriber: $55 Non-Subscriber: $65 No Cost: Eligible Montgomery County Nonpublic Schools and MCIU Employees Participants will learn what the differences are among wikis.mciu.mciu. 2011 Instructor: Anne Draus Audience: Audience: All Educators and General Public Contact: Jackie Krail jkrail@mciu. rows. and create basic formulas. sort and filter. S. St. The Educational Leadership programs meet the Pennsylvania Department of Education master’s degree. This partnership was created to benefit those professionals who are seeking to advance their professional growth. M.sju. an event devoted to educational trends and insights Complete the Saint Joseph’s University Graduate Programs Application Form www. Master of Science in Educational Administration: Collaborative Leadership Today's schools require leaders with effective visionary and management skills to create a successful culture of teaching and learning. Chester County and Delaware County Intermediate Units.drexel. Joseph’s program prepares individuals to become strong and effective leaders in challenging educational environments. Questions or to Register Contact Dr. Drexel's Master of Science in Educational Administration: Collaborative Leadership (EDAM) offers innovative training based on a framework of state and national leadership standards for elementary and secondary instructors and counselors to become school administrators.org/partnerships 32 . Designed for motivated individuals who wish to pursue an administrative career in education.mciu.edu/graduateapp Questions or to Register Email: goodwin. the MCIU facilitates courses in the following Master's in Education and Certificate programs. principal certification and curriculum supervisor requirements. Educational Leadership Principal Certification Curriculum Supervisor Certification Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility Choose Excellence in Educational Administration Drexel University’s School of Education is proud to announce a collaboration with the Montgomery County.edu/soe Phone: 215‐895‐6770 For complete information about the MCIU Higher Education Partnerships visit: www.edu Phone: 610-660-3352 The EDAM program provides: ● Rigorous academic preparation offered totally online for the convenience of the busy professional ● An option for Principal Certification ● Mentoring Programs .HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS Through a partnership with Saint Joseph's University. Drexel has arranged to accept a cohort of students for the Master of Science in Educational Administration: Collaborative Leadership (EDAM) program that begins in fall 2011. Through rigorous coursework and field experience.both during and for two years following degree completion ● Invitation to the annual World Café Leadership Series. Carolyn Berenato Email: cberenat@sju. as well as develop basic techniques of constructing messages via technology. Discuss the autism spectrum.org/partnerships 33 .millersvillesummer.HIGHER EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS Stress Management for K-12 Educators July 18 – 22 8am . Consider various media forms such as fictional cinema. children with special needs. Using the arts as a vehicle for adapting to diverse learning methods. educators gain a better understanding of special needs students and examine strategies and modifications that can enhance learning for all students in the inclusive classroom. Topics include: motivation.com Phone: 717-872-3030 Questions or to Register Questions or to Register Email:
[email protected]. Media Literacy in Education Aug 1 – Aug 5 9 am – 6 pm / ED 7322 01 – 3 credits $925 This course helps teachers from all disciplines integrate a deeper understanding of media into their classrooms. physical disabilities and other obstacles students face and then consider hands-on activities that incorporate the visual. and advertising with a focus on how to analyze and teach from them in order for students to develop critique and analysis. Combining screenings. dramatic television. building a classroom community. and much more. lesson plans and projects. Engaging Learners August 8 – 12 8am . Through graduate courses. multiple intelligences. Email: www.edu Phone: 215-717-6006 For complete information about the MCIU Higher Education Partnerships visit: www. Recommended for elementary and secondary educators as well as counselors working in public and private schools. online journalism. Participants learn the vocabulary of media literacy. participants gain an understanding of how to apply these ideas via specific tools. technology. This course provides various methodologies. working effectively in committees. how and why we learn. assessment. short readings and discussions. Participants will be encouraged to practice the actual strategies and network in a collegial manner. aural and tactile to engage these students across the core curriculum.4:30pm M-F CRN 4331 This is a comprehensive workshop that will provide specific knowledge and skills to assist educators in understanding and applying the principles of stress and stress management in their professional and personal lives. Recommended for K-12 educators. The Professional Institute for Educators at the University of the Arts empowers educators across disciplines to continually advance their teaching skills to improve learning for all students. Inclusionary Education Using the Arts Aug 1 – Aug 5 9 am – 6 pm / ED 787 02 3 credits $925 Explore current research and various approaches relating to inclusion in the general classroom environment via arts activities. teaching and learning styles. how to maintain student attention in an extended learning time model. the K-8 classroom is considered a dynamic setting for inclusionary learning. techniques and innovative strategies to teach special education students effectively. deconstruct various forms of media. PIE develops innovative and creative educational programming to serve the professional development needs of K-12 teachers. teaming. Special emphasis will be placed on providing hands-on and practical strategies for the development and implementation of individual and classroom stress management plans. classroom management. broadcast news. Through discussions and activities. student diversity. mental challenges.4:30pm M-F CRN 4356 This interactive workshop is packed with a plethora of instructional strategies you can employ into your classroom to engage all students. creativity in the classroom. Polaneczky Hatboro-Horsham Burunda Prince-Jones Wissahickon Anthony B. Vice President. Knox. Susan Guthrie Lower Merion Dr. Bud Miller Souderton Ted Miller Jenkintown Janice Pearce Norristown Area Thayer Pendleton Bryn Athyn Louis A. President. Wisler BOARD OF DIRECTORS Marc Lieberson. Mansuy Chief Financial Officer/ Director of Management Services Stan H. Jr.MONTGOMERY COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT An Educational Service Agency Supporting School Excellence Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer Dr. Upper Merion Area School District Jeannette Maitin. Pottstown Yuri Khalif Lower Moreland Township R. Sattler. Allebach Upper Perkiomen Randy Bennett Perkiomen Valley Mel Brodsky Colonial Joseph Chmielewski Upper Dublin Thomas J. David Hakes Upper Moreland Township Robert H. Secretary. Springfield Township Frederick P. Jerry W. Remelius Pottsgrove Vincent Sherpinsky North Penn . Cheltenham Township School District Marie A. Esq. Shiveley Assistant Executive Director/ Director of Human Resources Jane W. Treasurer. Abington School District Daniel B. Hartman. DiBello Spring-Ford Area Dr. Quinn. Methacton School District Jennifer G.