This course is designed to provide administrators with in-depth knowledge and skills to support teachers with effective, evidence-based instruction aligned to principles of Science of Reading using a structured literacy approach. Participants will learn the big ideas of reading instruction, how to use tools in classroom observations to discover strengths and gaps in instruction at […]
Join us for a focused professional development session to craft a streamlined Chapter 504 process. Tailored for school district teams including: 504 administrators, coordinators, and stakeholders, this session covers legal history, eligibility, service agreements, LEA responsibilities, and current trends. Together, we'll design an efficient process for conducting, evaluating, implementing, and progress monitoring 504s.
Join us for a series of professional learning that centers on the development of teachers of students receiving emotional support. Teachers will begin with two days of training where they will establish beginning of the year rules and routines with a trauma-informed lens. Teachers will also learn how to use the Pennsylvania Career Ready Skills […]
English Language Arts (Grades 4-8) This three-module Reading Achievement Center series is open to participants who attended “TDA: Effective Instructional Practices” during a previous school year. In this series, participants will deepen their understanding of the reading, thinking, and writing processes necessary for TDA success. Price: $450 per person 2025-26 Meeting Dates: September 25, February […]
Pennsylvania’s transition community has a rich history of helping youth and young adults successfully transition from school to adult life. Since 1990 PA's Local Transition Coordinating Councils (LTCCs) have played an instrumental role in this process. With cross-stakeholder representation, the TCCAC will host 4 meetings during the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting series will be […]
Additive schemas are problem-solving structures that involve combining, comparing, or separating quantities using addition and subtraction. Common types include Part-Part-Total, Compare, and Change situations, each emphasizing how quantities are related through an additive relationship.
Check & Connect is an intervention used with K-12 students who show warning signs of disengagement with school and who are at risk of dropping out. At the core of Check & Connect is a trusting relationship between the student and a caring, trained mentor who both advocates for and challenges the student to keep […]
The October 1, 2025, Local Task Force meeting only will be in a hybrid format meeting during the daytime hours. AIU Rogers Room at Central Office and via Zoom link to be provided.
Targeted for teachers in grades 3 to 8, this Reading Achievement Center series focuses on the literacy domain of reading comprehension. Participants learn instructional techniques to unlock reading comprehension, applicable to both literature and informational text. Price: $600 per person 2025-26 Meeting Dates: October 2, November 18, January 14, February 12 Register for in-person course […]
REGISTER NOW TO JOIN THE 2025-2026 LETRS VOLUME 2 COHORT* *Completion of Volume 1 and 2 course meets PA Structured Literacy Chapter 49 requirements *Volume 1 is a prerequisite for Volume 2 participation Developed by renowned literacy experts Dr. Louisa Moats and Dr. Carol Tolman, LETRS® is a flexible literacy professional development solution for preK–12 […]
This practical and engaging, virtual series is designed to equip special education professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to develop compliant, student-centered transition components within transition age Individualized Education Plans (IEP). Participants will learn how to write clear, individualized transition grids and craft meaningful postsecondary Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFPs) […]
Join us for a dynamic one-day symposium centered on Environmental Literacy and Sustainability (PA STEELS) in K–12 Education.Join us for a dynamic one-day symposium centered on Environmental Literacy and Sustainability (PA STEELS) in K–12 Education, designed to empower educators with the tools, strategies, and inspiration to integrate environmental awareness into their teaching. This event brings […]
