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SUMMARY:English Language Arts Symposium
DESCRIPTION:2025-26 Topic: Tips for Shifting to Online PSSA\n\n\n\n\n\nThe English Language Arts (ELA) Symposium is the Reading Achievement Center’s annual workshop addressing a critical need for strengthening teacher practice that improves student achievement. \nPrice: Free \n\n\n\n\n\nELA Symposium (Grades 3-5)\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: November 10\, 2025 \nRegister \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nELA Symposium (Grades 6-8)\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: January 13\, 2026 \nRegister
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/english-language-arts-symposium/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, USA\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading Achievement Center
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044325
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SUMMARY:Comprehension\, Close Reading\, and Complex Text: Laying the Foundation K-2
DESCRIPTION:Price: $600 per participant\, K-2 teachers \nSeries Length: 4 modules \nDelivery Mode: \nOption 1: Face-to-face – Four in-person sessions at the AIU on scheduled dates listed below. \nOption 2: Fully online\, asynchronous – Work at your own pace through four online course modules. \nTransitioning students to the demands of the PA Core Standards is not a job just for teachers in the tested grades! Participants will learn a variety of techniques and how to implement comprehension concepts into everyday practice through close reading of complex text. \n\nAll materials are included\nAdministrators may accompany their registered participants to any or all sessions at no cost\n\n2025-26 Meeting Dates:\nJanuary 8\, February 11\, March 19\, April 15 \nRegister for in-person course \nRegister for asynchronous online course
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/comprehension-close-reading-and-complex-text-laying-the-foundation-k-2-5/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, USA\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading Achievement Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044325
CREATED:20250714T143346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T143706Z
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SUMMARY:English Language Arts Symposium
DESCRIPTION:2025-26 Topic: Tips for Shifting to Online PSSA\n\n\n\n\n\nThe English Language Arts (ELA) Symposium is the Reading Achievement Center’s annual workshop addressing a critical need for strengthening teacher practice that improves student achievement. \nPrice: Free \n\n\n\n\n\nELA Symposium (Grades 3-5)\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: November 10\, 2025 \nRegister \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nELA Symposium (Grades 6-8)\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: January 13\, 2026 \nRegister
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/english-language-arts-symposium/2025-11-10/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, USA\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading Achievement Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044325
CREATED:20250714T145127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T145127Z
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SUMMARY:Adolescent Literacy Institute: Middle and High School English & Reading Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Specifically aligned with brain research on how adolescents learn\, this Reading Achivement Center workshop series engages participants in the research behind and modeling of effective reading and writing instruction for the secondary grades. \nPrice: $600 per person \n2025-26 Meeting Dates:\nOctober 29\, December 11\, January 27\, February 26 \nRegister for in-person course \nRegister for asynchronous online course
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/adolescent-literacy-institute-middle-and-high-school-english-reading-teachers-2/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, USA\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading Achievement Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044325
CREATED:20250714T145331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T145331Z
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SUMMARY:Word Wizards: English Language Arts (Grades 3-12)
DESCRIPTION:Build your students into word wizards! This Reading Achievement Center workshop series presents teachers in grades 3-12 with research and practical strategies to strengthen students’ word knowledge\, through both indirect vocabulary exposure and direct vocabulary instruction. \nPrice: $450 per person \n2025-26 Meeting Dates:\nOctober 21\, January 8\, February 10 \nRegister for in-person course \nRegister for asynchronous online course
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/word-wizards-english-language-arts-grades-3-12-2/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, USA\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading Achievement Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044325
CREATED:20250714T142633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T150445Z
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SUMMARY:Thinking through the Pencil
DESCRIPTION:English Language Arts (Grades 4-8)\n\n\n\n\n\nThinking Through the Pencil is designed to build students’ critical thinking skills through writing. Participants engage in instructional practices based on current research in this Reading Achievement Center series. \nPrice: $600 per person\n\n2025-26 Meeting Dates:\nOctober 8\, December 16\, January 28\, February 24 \nRegister for in-person course \nRegister for asynchronous online course
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/thinking-through-the-pencil/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, USA\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading Achievement Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044325
CREATED:20250714T141916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T141916Z
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SUMMARY:Keys to Comprehension: English Language Arts (Grades 3-8)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPrice: $600 per person \n2025-26 Meeting Dates:\nOctober 2\, November 18\, January 14\, February 12 \nRegister for in-person course \nRegister for asynchronous online course
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/keys-to-comprehension-english-language-arts-grades-3-8/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, USA\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading Achievement Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044325
CREATED:20250714T142437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T150215Z
UID:10000373-1758790800-1758812400@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Text Dependent Analysis Part 2: Effective Instructional Practices
DESCRIPTION:English Language Arts (Grades 4-8)\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 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. \nPrice: $450 per person \n2025-26 Meeting Dates:\nSeptember 25\, February 3\, March 3 \nRegister for in-person course \nRegister for asynchronous online course
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/text-dependent-analysis-part-2-effective-instructional-practices/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, USA\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading Achievement Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T123000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044325
CREATED:20250714T145543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T145543Z
UID:10000381-1758272400-1758285000@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Science of Reading for Administrators (Act 45 Course)
DESCRIPTION: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 the classroom and school/district levels\, implement structures that support student growth and achievement\, and problem solve steps to enhance teaching and learning. \nThe 6-session course will provide administrators with a total of 41 Act 45 hours (21 in-class hours\, 20 hours of outside assignments). Online synchronous only. \nPrice: $300 per person \n2025-26 Meeting Dates:\nSeptember 19\, October 17\, December 12\, January 9\, February 13\, March 13 \nRegister \nContact Lisa Yonek if you have any questions.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/science-of-reading-for-administrators-act-45-course/
CATEGORIES:Reading Achievement Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044325
CREATED:20250714T142253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T142253Z
UID:10000372-1758013200-1758034800@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Text Dependent Analysis: Effective Instructional Practices
DESCRIPTION:English Language Arts (Grades 4-8)\n\n\n\n\n\nThis Reading Achievement Center series focuses on effective teaching practices that help teachers help students overcome some of the biggest struggles with the text-dependent analysis portion of the PSSA\, including instructional practices to support students with composing TDA on the online PSSA. \nPrice: $600 per person \n2025-26 Meeting Dates:\nSeptember 16\, October 28\, December 8\, January 29 \nRegister for in-person course \nRegister for asynchronous online course
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/text-dependent-analysis-effective-instructional-practices/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, USA\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading Achievement Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044325
CREATED:20250714T145732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T145732Z
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SUMMARY:RAC Reading Specialists’ Network
DESCRIPTION:Join the RAC Reading Specialists’ Network for an opportunity to connect with other reading specialists in Allegheny County. Each online session will feature research-based best practices and strategies that specialists need in order to be effective in their role as they work with students\, teachers\, and parents in all three tiers of literacy. The network is open to Reading Specialists who have participated in past networks as well as new participants. \nPrice: Free \n2025-26 Meeting Dates:\nSeptember 12\, November 21\, February 6\, April 10 \nRegister
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/rac-reading-specialists-network-2/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, USA\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading Achievement Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044325
CREATED:20250714T145853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T145853Z
UID:10000383-1757494800-1757516400@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Instructional Coaches’ Network
DESCRIPTION:Network Series Length: 9 sessions \nJoin a network of fellow instructional coaches for monthly professional learning workshops provided by Heather Moschetta\, instructional coach mentor for the PA Coach-Mentor Collaborative\, and Rachel McVeagh\, AIU instructional innovation coordinator. Sessions will feature professional learning specific to the needs of instructional coaches\, on topics determined by the network group and supported by PDE initiatives. The network is open to all coaches in the AIU’s member districts\, including literacy coaches\, math coaches\, technology coaches and instructional coaches. Contact Heather at heather.moschetta@aiu3.net for information on how to join. \nPrice: Free \n2025-26 Meeting Dates:\nSeptember 10\, October 15\, November 6\, December 9\, January 22\, February 18\, March 17\, April 14\, May 7
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/instructional-coaches-network/
CATEGORIES:Reading Achievement Center
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044325
CREATED:20240903T223338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T213431Z
UID:10000024-1743757200-1743778800@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:RAC Reading Specialists' Network
DESCRIPTION:Join the RAC Reading Specialists’ Network for an opportunity to connect with other reading specialists in Allegheny County.\nEach hybrid session will feature research-based best practices and strategies that specialists need in order to be effective in their role as they work with students\, teachers\, and parents in all three tiers of literacy. The network is open to Reading Specialists who have participated in past networks as well as new participants. \nCost: Free \n2024-25 Meeting Dates: September 27\, November 22\, February 7\, April 4 \nRegistration\n  \nLearn more about the Reading Achievement Center
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/rac-reading-specialists-network/2025-04-04/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Curriculum & Instruction,Professional Growth,Reading Achievement Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044325
CREATED:20240903T223338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T213431Z
UID:10000023-1738918800-1738940400@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:RAC Reading Specialists' Network
DESCRIPTION:Join the RAC Reading Specialists’ Network for an opportunity to connect with other reading specialists in Allegheny County.\nEach hybrid session will feature research-based best practices and strategies that specialists need in order to be effective in their role as they work with students\, teachers\, and parents in all three tiers of literacy. The network is open to Reading Specialists who have participated in past networks as well as new participants. \nCost: Free \n2024-25 Meeting Dates: September 27\, November 22\, February 7\, April 4 \nRegistration\n  \nLearn more about the Reading Achievement Center
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/rac-reading-specialists-network/2025-02-07/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Curriculum & Instruction,Professional Growth,Reading Achievement Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044325
CREATED:20240806T183707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T215206Z
UID:10000063-1738054800-1738076400@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Comprehension\, Close Reading\, and Complex Text: Laying the Foundation K-2
DESCRIPTION:This is the first day of a hybrid\, multi-day series. The in-person format requires participants to attend all four sessions to receive credit. \nTransitioning students to the demands of the PA Core Standards is not a job just for teachers in the tested grades! Participants will learn a variety of techniques and how to implement comprehension concepts into everyday practice through close reading of complex text \nPrice: $600 per person \nThis series is offered in two formats: in-person and online asynchronous. \nThe in-person sessions will be held at the AIU Central Office on the following dates: Jan 28\, Feb 25\, Mar 25\, and Apr 29 \n\nRegister to attend in-person\nRegister to attend online\n\nLearn more about the Reading Achievement Center
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/comprehension-close-reading-and-complex-text-laying-the-foundation-k-2/
CATEGORIES:Curriculum & Instruction,Professional Growth,Reading Achievement Center
LOCATION:https://www.aiu3.net/event/comprehension-close-reading-and-complex-text-laying-the-foundation-k-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044325
CREATED:20241118T164549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T174146Z
UID:10000305-1736931600-1736953200@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:ELA Symposium: Key Qualities of Writing Instruction (Grades 6-8)
DESCRIPTION:The ELA Symposium is the Reading Achievement Center’s annual workshop addressing a critical need for strengthening teacher practice that improves student achievement. This session\, for ELA teachers in grades 6-8\, will focus on key qualities of writing instruction at the paragraph level and up.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/ela-symposium-key-qualities-of-writing-instruction-grades-6-8/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Curriculum & Instruction,Professional Growth,Reading Achievement Center
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044325
CREATED:20241118T164259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T174203Z
UID:10000304-1733389200-1733410800@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:ELA Symposium: Key Qualities of Writing Instruction (Grades 3-5)
DESCRIPTION:The ELA Symposium is the Reading Achievement Center’s annual workshop addressing a critical need for strengthening teacher practice that improves student achievement. This session\, for ELA teachers in grades 3-5\, will focus on key qualities of writing instruction at the paragraph level and up. \nThis in-person event is free to member district educators.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/ela-symposium-key-qualities-of-writing-instruction-grades-3-5/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Curriculum & Instruction,Professional Growth,Reading Achievement Center
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044325
CREATED:20240903T223338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T213431Z
UID:10000184-1732266000-1732287600@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:RAC Reading Specialists' Network
DESCRIPTION:Join the RAC Reading Specialists’ Network for an opportunity to connect with other reading specialists in Allegheny County.\nEach hybrid session will feature research-based best practices and strategies that specialists need in order to be effective in their role as they work with students\, teachers\, and parents in all three tiers of literacy. The network is open to Reading Specialists who have participated in past networks as well as new participants. \nCost: Free \n2024-25 Meeting Dates: September 27\, November 22\, February 7\, April 4 \nRegistration\n  \nLearn more about the Reading Achievement Center
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/rac-reading-specialists-network/2024-11-22/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Curriculum & Instruction,Professional Growth,Reading Achievement Center
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044325
CREATED:20240802T183336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T213651Z
UID:10000056-1730278800-1730300400@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Adolescent Literacy Institute - Middle & High School English & Reading
DESCRIPTION:This is the first day of a hybrid\, multi-day series. The in-person format requires participants to attend all four sessions to receive credit. \nAligned with brain research on how adolescents learn\, this workshop series engages participants in the research behind and modeling of effective reading and writing instruction for the secondary grades. \nPrice: $600 per person \nThis series is offered in two formats: in-person and online asynchronous. \nThe in-person sessions will be held at the AIU Central Office on the following dates: Oct 30\, Dec 12\, Jan 23\, and Feb 25 \n\nRegister to attend in-person\nRegister to attend online\n\nLearn more about the Reading Achievement Center
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/adolescent-literacy-institute-middle-high-school-english-reading/
CATEGORIES:Curriculum & Instruction,Professional Growth,Reading Achievement Center
LOCATION:https://www.aiu3.net/event/adolescent-literacy-institute-middle-high-school-english-reading/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044325
CREATED:20240802T182034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T214001Z
UID:10000052-1728378000-1728399600@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Thinking Through the Pencil - ELA Grades 4-8
DESCRIPTION:This is the first day of a hybrid\, multi-day series. The in-person format requires participants to attend all four sessions to receive credit. \nThinking Through the Pencil is designed to build students’ critical thinking skills through writing. Participants engage in instructional practices based on current research. \nPrice: $600 per person \nThis series is offered in two formats: in-person and online asynchronous. \nThe in-person sessions will be held at the AIU Central Office on the following dates: Oct. 8\, Nov. 19\, Jan 16\, and Feb 13 \n\nRegister to attend in-person\nRegister to attend online\n\nLearn more about the Reading Achievement Center
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/thinking-through-the-pencil-ela-grades-4-8/
CATEGORIES:Curriculum & Instruction,Professional Growth,Reading Achievement Center
LOCATION:https://www.aiu3.net/event/thinking-through-the-pencil-ela-grades-4-8/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T123000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044325
CREATED:20240806T185120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T213850Z
UID:10000070-1728032400-1728045000@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Act 45 Course: Science of Reading for Administrators
DESCRIPTION:This is the first day of an online-only\, multi-day series. The in-person format requires participants to attend all four sessions to receive credit. \nThis 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 the classroom and school/district levels\, implement structures that support student growth and achievement\, and problem solve steps to enhance teaching and learning. The 6-session course will provide administrators with a total of 41 Act 45 hours (21 in-class hours\, 20 hours of outside assignments). Online synchronous only. \nPrice: $300 per person \nThis series is offered only in an online format. \nThe in-person sessions will be held at the AIU Central Office on the following dates: Oct 4\, Nov 1\, Dec. 13\, Jan 10\, Feb 14\, and Mar 14 \n\nRegister to attend online\n\nLearn more about the Reading Achievement Center
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/act-45-course-science-of-reading-for-administrators/
CATEGORIES:Curriculum & Instruction,Professional Growth,Reading Achievement Center
LOCATION:https://www.aiu3.net/event/act-45-course-science-of-reading-for-administrators/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241002T090000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044325
CREATED:20240802T174721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T222934Z
UID:10000046-1727859600-1727859600@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Keys to Comprehension - ELA Grades 3-8
DESCRIPTION:This is the first day of a hybrid\, multi-day series. The in-person format requires participants to attend all four sessions to receive credit. \nThis series focuses on the literacy domain of reading comprehension. Participants learn instructional techniques to unlock reading comprehension\, applicable to both literature and informational text. \nPrice: $600 per person \nSeries offered in two formats: in-person and online asynchronous \nThe in-person sessions will be held at the AIU Central Office on the following dates: Oct 2\, Nov 13\, Jan 9\, and Feb 11 \n\nRegister to attend in-person\nRegister to attend online\n\nLearn more about the Reading Achievement Center
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/keys-to-comprehension-ela-grades-3-8/
CATEGORIES:Curriculum & Instruction,Professional Growth,Reading Achievement Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240927T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044325
CREATED:20240903T223338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T213431Z
UID:10000021-1727427600-1727449200@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:RAC Reading Specialists' Network
DESCRIPTION:Join the RAC Reading Specialists’ Network for an opportunity to connect with other reading specialists in Allegheny County.\nEach hybrid session will feature research-based best practices and strategies that specialists need in order to be effective in their role as they work with students\, teachers\, and parents in all three tiers of literacy. The network is open to Reading Specialists who have participated in past networks as well as new participants. \nCost: Free \n2024-25 Meeting Dates: September 27\, November 22\, February 7\, April 4 \nRegistration\n  \nLearn more about the Reading Achievement Center
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/rac-reading-specialists-network/2024-09-27/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Curriculum & Instruction,Professional Growth,Reading Achievement Center
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240924T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044325
CREATED:20240806T184303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T212247Z
UID:10000067-1727168400-1727190000@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Text Dependent Analysis: Effective Instructional Practices Part 2 – Grades 4-8
DESCRIPTION:This is the first day of a hybrid\, multi-day series. The in-person format requires participants to attend all four sessions to receive credit. \nThis three-module 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. \nPrice: $450 per person \nThis series is offered in two formats: in-person and online asynchronous. \nThe in-person sessions will be held at the AIU Central Office on the following dates: Sep 24\, Feb 4\, and Mar 11 \n\nRegister to attend in-person\nRegister to attend online\n\nLearn more about the Reading Achievement Center
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/text-dependent-analysis-effective-instructional-practices-part-2-grades-4-8/
CATEGORIES:Curriculum & Instruction,Professional Growth,Reading Achievement Center
LOCATION:https://www.aiu3.net/event/text-dependent-analysis-effective-instructional-practices-part-2-grades-4-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260415T044325
CREATED:20240802T163419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T212116Z
UID:10000041-1726736400-1726758000@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Text Dependent Analysis: Effective Instructional Practices (Grades 4-8)
DESCRIPTION:This is the first day of a hybrid\, multi-day series. The in-person format requires participants to attend all four sessions to receive credit. \nThis series focuses on effective teaching practices that help teachers help students overcome some of the biggest struggles with the text-dependent analysis portion of the PSSA\, including instructional practices to support students with composing TDA on the online PSSA. \nPrice: $600 per person \nThis series is offered in two formats: in-person and online asynchronous. \nThe in-person sessions will be held at the AIU Central Office on the following dates: Sept. 19\, Oct. 24\, Dec. 9\, and Jan. 29 \n\nRegister to attend in-person\nRegister to attend online\n\nLearn more about the Reading Achievement Center
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/text-dependent-analysis-effective-instructional-practices-grades-4-8/
CATEGORIES:Curriculum & Instruction,Professional Growth,Reading Achievement Center
LOCATION:https://www.aiu3.net/event/text-dependent-analysis-effective-instructional-practices-grades-4-8/
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