Description: K-5 teachers are piloting the Wonders 2023 Curriculum during the 2025-26 SY. This is an opportunity for teachers to learn how to navigate and utilize curriculum materials to implement with their classes for the 2025-2026 SY.

Presenter:  Marcie DiGregorio, McGraw-Hill

Date: Monday, August 25th

Time: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Location: Park Lane Elementary, Library

Description: Two Penn Wood Ninth teachers are piloting the Into Literature Curriculum during the 2025-26 SY. This is an opportunity for both teachers to learn how to navigate and utilize curriculum materials to implement with their classes for the 2025-2026 SY.

Presenter:  Jayce Victor, Into Literature

Date: Tuesday, August 26th

Time: 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Location: Penn Wood Ninth Grade Academy, Room 202

Description: Grade 6 ELA teachers are piloting the StudySync Curriculum during the 2025-26 SY. This is an opportunity for teachers to learn how to navigate and utilize curriculum materials to implement with their classes for the 2025-2026 SY.

Presenter:  Marcie DiGregorio, McGraw-Hill

Date: Tuesday, August 26th

Time: 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Location: Park Lane Elementary, Room 2

Description: Ardmore's K-5 teachers are piloting the myView Curriculum during the 2025-26 SY. This is an opportunity for both teachers to learn how to navigate and utilize curriculum materials to implement with their classes for the 2025-2026 SY.

Presenter:  Colleen McMahon-Martinez, Savvas

Date: Tuesday, August 26th

Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Location: Ardmore Avenue Elementary, Library

Description: K-5 teachers are piloting the Into Reading Curriculum and Amira Intervention during the 2025-26 SY. This is an opportunity for both teachers to learn how to navigate and utilize curriculum materials to implement with their classes for the 2025-2026 SY.

Presenter:  Kellee Joseph, HMH

Date: Tuesday, August 26th

Time: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Location: East Lansdowne Elementary, Library

Description: Two Penn Wood Ninth teachers are piloting the Read 180 and Read 180 Flex Intervention during the 2025-26 SY. This is an opportunity for both teachers to learn how to navigate and utilize intervention materials to implement with their classes for the 2025-2026 SY.

Presenter:  Jayce Victor, Into Literature

Date: Tuesday, August 26th

Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Location: Penn Wood Ninth Grade Academy, Room 201

Description: Special education teachers and related service providers will connect with new department leadership and engage in reviewing and understanding critical process updates and priorities for implementation across the 25-26 SY.

Presenter: Dr. Matt Harris & Ms. Heidi Socash

Date: Tuesday, August 26th

Time: 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Location: Penn Wood Ninth Grade Academy, Auditorium (Location Change)

Description: Special education teachers and related service providers will connect with new department leadership and engage in reviewing and understanding critical process updates and priorities for implementation across the 25-26 SY.

Presenter: Dr. Matt Harris & Ms. Heidi Socash

Date: Tuesday, August 26th

Time: 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Location: Penn Wood Ninth Grade Academy, Auditorium (Location Change)

Description: This one-day training provides a complete overview of the initial Safety-Care training curriculum. Participants must demonstrate competency in all areas of the Safety-Care curriculum and will be tested for proficiency through the demonstrated competencies and a written test. 

Presenter: Principals Cifuni & Principal Fields

Date: Tuesday, August 26th

Time: 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Location: East Lansdowne Elementary, Cafeteria

This session is for IA staff at the following schools: PWMS, PW Ninth Grade Academy, PWHS, East Lansdowne, and Park Lane

Description: This one-day training provides a complete overview of the initial Safety-Care training curriculum. Participants must demonstrate competency in all areas of the Safety-Care curriculum and will be tested for proficiency through the demonstrated competencies and a written test. 

Presenter: Principals Cifuni & Principal Fields

Date: Tuesday, August 26th

Time: 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Location: East Lansdowne Elementary, Cafeteria

This session is for IA staff at the following schools: Aldan, Ardmore, Bell, Colwyn, Evans, and Walnut

Description: This session will explore the effects of truancy and poor attendance on students, families, educators, and overall district performance. Participants will also receive important updates on the district’s attendance monitoring process and learn about recent changes to the truancy communication protocols. This training is essential for staff involved in student support, attendance tracking, and family engagement.

Presenter: Dana Keith, Registration Investigator

Date: Tuesday, August 26th

Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Green Avenue Admin. Building, GR-1

Description: This session is an upgrade from the intermediate-level ParentSquare training and is intended for staff already familiar with the platform’s basic functions. The facilitator will walk through additional tools and features, including how some buildings will use ParentSquare this year for tasks such as sending attendance letters, collecting parent signatures on important documents, and streamlining other communications. Participants will gain practical insights to enhance school-to-home engagement and improve workflow efficiency.

Presenter: Deirdre Abrahamsson, Communications & Marketing Supervisor

Date: Tuesday, August 26th

Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Location: Green Avenue Admin. Building, GR-1

Description: The Welcome Back to School PD Session will bring together nurses, social workers, and counselors to prepare for the year ahead. The session will cover new assignments and locations, scheduling expectations, and important updates including contracts and available resources. Participants will also discuss strategies for working together to meet shared goals and ensure strong student support. The session will conclude with a Q&A to address any outstanding questions and provide clarification.

Presenter: Student Services

Date: Tuesday, August 26th

Times and Locations:  8:45-9:45 am - Nurses (GR-1), 10:00-10:30 am - Social Workers (GR-1), 11:00-12:00 pm - Counselors (Board Room)

Description: This one-hour interactive training is designed for school nurses to strengthen their ability to recognize and respond to suspected opioid overdoses among students. The session will cover how to assess students for signs of opioid use, the steps to take in a potential overdose situation, and the use of naloxone as a life-saving intervention. Participants will engage with combined training modules that provide an overview of the SAVE ME Steps for responding to a drug poisoning using either intramuscular (injectable) or intranasal (nasal) naloxone. Please note that the unregulated drug supply remains unpredictable, and guidance on recognizing and responding to overdoses may evolve. This course equips nurses with the essential knowledge and competencies required to intervene quickly and effectively to save lives.

Presentation: Naloxone Presentation & Assessment (Duration is 60 minutes)

Video: How to Respond to Opioid Poisoning (Duration 7:57 minutes)

Naloxone Assessment: Naloxone Training Quiz.pdf

Time: 11:00 AM -12:30 PM

Description: This session will explore how to engage students using opening routines to activate prior knowledge, increase perseverance, and set the context for a lesson. We will analyze and design routines that utilize a "low floor, high ceiling" approach to support various entry points and solution strategies for all learners. You'll leave prepared to facilitate these routines by highlighting student thinking and making clear connections to your lesson's mathematical goals.

Presenter: Edward Dunn, Supervisor of Mathematics

Date: Tuesday, August 26

Time: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Location: Ardmore Avenue Elementary School, Room 209

Resources: Link to Presentation, Link to Updated Math Framework Document

Description: Discover how Schoolytics can transform your approach to student support and instruction. This session will equip WPSD educators with the tools and knowledge to leverage data effectively. Learn how to navigate the platform, access key information, and use data-driven insights to inform decision-making. Explore practical applications for improving student outcomes and enhancing instructional practices.

Presenter: Steph Tanner, Schoolytics, Data Analyst

Date: Tuesday, August 26th

Time: 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Location: Virtual (Click here for the meeting link)

Description: Discover how Schoolytics can transform your approach to student support and instruction. This session will equip WPSD educators with the tools and knowledge to leverage data effectively. Learn how to navigate the platform, access key information, and use data-driven insights to inform decision-making. Explore practical applications for improving student outcomes and enhancing instructional practices.

Presenter: Steph Tanner, Schoolytics, Data Analyst

Date: Tuesday, August 26th

Time: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Location: Virtual (Click here for the meeting link)

Description: This session will provide teachers and staff with a refresher on how to effectively use ParentSquare for school and classroom communication. We will review the platform’s core features, walk through best practices for sending messages and sharing updates, and explore the wide range of tools available to help streamline communication with families. In addition, we will highlight new features and updates for this school year, ensuring everyone is equipped to make the most of ParentSquare in keeping our school community informed and engaged.

Presenter: Deirdre Abrahamsson, Communications & Marketing Supervisor

Date: Tuesday, August 26th

Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Location: Virtual (Link to Teams Meeting)

Resources: Link to Presentation Slides

Description: This professional development session focuses on designing aligned assessments based on the Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy, and Sustainability (STEELS) standards. Participants will learn how to unpack the STEELS standards to identify what students need to know and be able to do. The session will then guide educators in developing assessments that provide clear evidence of student understanding of phenomena and their ability to solve problems. Finally, participants will use these assessments to develop targeted and effective learning plans that are directly aligned with the standards.

Presenter: Jessica Smith, Elevate Science (Savvas)

Date: Wednesday, August 27th

Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Aldan Elementary School, Library

Resources: Link to Participant Folder