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8/1: Building Brilliance: Unleashing the Power of Desmos Activity Builder - CANCELLED
8/1: Building Brilliance: Unleashing the Power of Desmos Activity Builder - CANCELLED
Unleash the potential of Desmos Activity Builder in our workshop, 'Building Brilliance.' This hands-on professional development equips educators to design dynamic and interactive lessons. Through guidance and collaborative discussions, participants will gain the skills to create engaging activities tailored to diverse learning styles. Discover best practices for integrating Desmos in the math class, leaving with resources to elevate teaching practices and build engagement in the classroom.
Audience: Grades 7-12 Math Professional Staff
Presenters: Abby Romberger and Maura Yinger, Math Teachers, Red Land High School
Date: August 1, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Red Land Room 124
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
Activity #: 82
Click Here to Register via Frontline
8/1: Structured Literacy
8/1: Structured Literacy
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Chapter 49 requires instruction in Structured Literacy to be integrated in continuing professional development programs. PDE has also articulated who must receive professional development and the timeline for the completion of that training. Furthermore, West Shore SD administration has expanded the target group of those who will receive the professional development based on our belief in the importance of Structured Literacy to our total educational program. In October 2023, West Shore SD literacy specialists and elementary leaders were trained as Structured Literacy trainers. In Summer 2024, the District literacy specialists will be providing Summer Academy professional development sessions about Structured Literacy.
Nurses and Social Workers do not need to participate in the training.
Audience:
All Professional Staff assigned to a K-8 building
All professional employees assigned to a 9-12 building who hold instructional certificates in early childhood education, elementary-middle level, PK-12 Special Education, English as a Second Language, and Reading Specialist
For all professionals holding a K-12 instructional certification, only those assigned to a K-8 building are required to participate in the training.
Professionals holding a 7-12 instructional certification and are not assigned to a K-8 building do not need to attend the training.
All Instructional Advisors for ELD, Special Education, and Technology
All Math Coaches
All K-12 Principals and Assistant Principals
Note - All professional staff are invited to participate in the training even if not required to participate.
Presenters: Angela Cibulka and Angela Friend, Literacy Specialists
Date: August 1, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: ACE Staff Training Center
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 83
August 5 - 8
August 5 - 8
8/5: Rossmoyne Elementary School Collaborative Planning
8/5: Rossmoyne Elementary School Collaborative Planning
This academy is intended for all Rossmoyne professional staff members. This session will be designated for vertical and grade level collaborative conversations about instructional practices, with a focus on ways to improve student engagement and achievement.
Audience: Grades K-4 Professional Staff at Rossmoyne
Presenter: Christopher Stine, Principal, Rossmoyne Elementary School
Date: August 5, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Rossmoyne Library
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 84
8/5: Safe Crisis Management - Recertification
8/5: Safe Crisis Management - Recertification
This academy is for individuals who participated in an initial certification program within the past year. This session will be a combination of online theory and face-to-face physical skills review leading to recertification. This training program has significant physical activity connected with the curriculum and participants must be in good physical health. Participants will be required to sign an agreement indicating understanding the risks related to this academy. The half-day online theory portion must be completed prior to the start of the school year.
*It is important to note that any staff member who does not recertify during the summer of 2024 will need to repeat the initial certification course in the summer of 2025.
Audience: Professional staff and support staff who seek recertification
Presenters: District Safe Crisis Management Training Team
Date: August 5, 2024
Delivery: Blended
Location: Online portion through JKM; Face-to-Face at Washington Heights Gym
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 85
8/5, 8/6, and 8/7: Safe Crisis Management - Initial Certification
8/5, 8/6, and 8/7: Safe Crisis Management - Initial Certification
Safe Crisis Management supports increased student achievement by providing staff with the tools necessary to manage disruptive behavior in a manner that ensures the safety of all students. This academy will present instruction on both theory and the physical skills necessary to work safely with aggressive students. Attendance for all 2.5 days of face-to-face instruction is required to be fully certified. This training program has significant physical activity connected with the curriculum and participants must be in good physical health. Participants will be required to sign an agreement indicating understanding the risks related to this academy.
*** If an employee would like to receive only the theory portion of this training and not be fully certified to perform the Emergency Safety Physical Interventions, they may sign up for the training’s first day only option in Frontline. ***
Audience: Professional staff and support staff who seek certification (Maximum of 20 participants per session)
Presenters: District Safe Crisis Management Training Team
Dates: August 5, 6, and 7, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Washington Heights Gym
Credit: 18.75 hours
Activity #: 86
Click Here to Register via Frontline - for all 3 days
Click Here to Register via Frontline - for first day option only
8/6: Art Educators Onsite Field Trip to GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
8/6: Art Educators Onsite Field Trip to GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
Calling all Art Teachers! Are you looking to get inspired with your colleagues this summer? During this session, Art Teachers will travel to GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading, PA to tour the facility, artist studios, and special exhibitions. They will use their first-hand experiences touring this art facility as a catalyst for engaging students with contemporary art and studio processes.
Goggleworks admission and tour is free.
Audience: K-12 Art Professionals
Presenters: Nicole Herbert and Devon Miller, Art Co-Department Heads
Date: August 6, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Meet @ Cedar Cliff parking lot at 8:00 AM and travel to GoggleWorks Center for the Arts
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 87
8/6: Crossroads Middle School Leadership Team
8/6: Crossroads Middle School Leadership Team
This is a half-day morning session for the school leadership team at Crossroads Middle School.
Audience: Members of Crossroads Building Leadership Team
Presenter: Tracy Dominick, Principal, Crossroads Middle School
Date: August 6, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Crossroads Library
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
Activity #: 88
8/6: Health Services Department Day
8/6: Health Services Department Day
The Health Services’ academy day will provide staff development opportunities for all district nurses and dental hygienist. Our day will include a field trip to the new Sadler Health Center in Mechanicsburg. We will learn about the services they offered and how we can collaborate to remove health deficits that negatively impact learning. Health Services staff will work together to plan health department operations, strengthen the health services team and set goals for the upcoming academic year. Invited guest speakers will engage district nurses and hygienist in meaningful health related in-services topics that will serve to benefit the children in our district.
Audience: All School Nurses, Assistant School Nurses, and Dental Hygienist
Presenter: Teresa Stoner, School Nurse and Health Services Department Head
Date: August 6, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Cedar Cliff Library
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 89
8/6: Promoting the Emergence of Advanced Knowledge (PEAK) for Advanced Learners
8/6: Promoting the Emergence of Advanced Knowledge (PEAK) for Advanced Learners
Promoting the Emergence of Advanced Knowledge (PEAK) Relational Training System beginners course. This course will teach you about PEAK, its upper programs (Equal/Trans), and goals that coordinate between all the programs. This training will also cover how to run & score the programs within the upper programs of PEAK. We will also discuss how to complete & grade the assessment, and then how to convert all the information into a guide for each student. Each teacher will be given electronic access to the PEAK file and all contents.
Audience: Grades K-12 Autism Support Teachers and Autism Support Paraeducators
Presenters: Jennifer Abel, Behavior Analyst Assistant and Heather Rojahn, Autism Support Teacher, Newberry Elementary School
Date: August 6, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: ACE Cumberland Room
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 90
8/6: Safe Crisis Management - Recertification
8/6: Safe Crisis Management - Recertification
This academy is for individuals who participated in an initial certification program within the past year. This session will be a combination of online theory and face-to-face physical skills review leading to recertification. This training program has significant physical activity connected with the curriculum and participants must be in good physical health. Participants will be required to sign an agreement indicating understanding the risks related to this academy. The half-day online theory portion must be completed prior to the start of the school year.
*It is important to note that any staff member who does not recertify during the summer of 2024 will need to repeat the initial certification course in the summer of 2025.
Audience: Professional staff and support staff who seek recertification
Presenters: District Safe Crisis Management Training Team
Date: August 6, 2024
Delivery: Blended
Location: Online portion through JKM; Face-to-Face at Washington Heights Gym
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 91
8/6: Social Studies: Elementary Department Day
8/6: Social Studies: Elementary Department Day
We will work on curricular topics such as reviewing standards, ELA integration, curriculum module revisions, resources, and other important tasks for Social Studies.
Audience: Members of the Elementary Social Studies Mini-curricular committee AND anyone interested in Social Studies curriculum work
Presenters: Douglas Knepp and Matthew Wensel, Elementary Social Studies Mini-Curricular Chairs
Date: August 6, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Fishing Creek Library
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 92
8/6: Structured Literacy
8/6: Structured Literacy
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Chapter 49 requires instruction in Structured Literacy to be integrated in continuing professional development programs. PDE has also articulated who must receive professional development and the timeline for the completion of that training. Furthermore, West Shore SD administration has expanded the target group of those who will receive the professional development based on our belief in the importance of Structured Literacy to our total educational program. In October 2023, West Shore SD literacy specialists and elementary leaders were trained as Structured Literacy trainers. In Summer 2024, the District literacy specialists will be providing Summer Academy professional development sessions about Structured Literacy.
Nurses and Social Workers do not need to participate in the training.
Audience:
All Professional Staff assigned to a K-8 building
All professional employees assigned to a 9-12 building who hold instructional certificates in early childhood education, elementary-middle level, PK-12 Special Education, English as a Second Language, and Reading Specialist
For all professionals holding a K-12 instructional certification, only those assigned to a K-8 building are required to participate in the training.
Professionals holding a 7-12 instructional certification and are not assigned to a K-8 building do not need to attend the training.
All Instructional Advisors for ELD, Special Education, and Technology
All Math Coaches
All K-12 Principals and Assistant Principals
Note - All professional staff are invited to participate in the training even if not required to participate.
Presenters: Sabrina Garnett and Shannon Koutsokostas, Literacy Specialists
Date: August 6, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: ACE Staff Training Center
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 93
8/6 and 8/7: ELA: High School Department Day
8/6 and 8/7: ELA: High School Department Day
This academy will be for high school ELA collaboration and professional development. Teachers will bring materials to collaborate with peers.
Audience: Grades 9-12 ELA Professional Staff
Presenters: Alison Gonce and Rebecca Hoch, High School ELA Department Heads
Dates: August 6 and 7, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Cedar Cliff Library
Credit: 15 hours for 2 days, 7.5 hours for 1 day
Activity #: 94
8/6 and 8/7: Math: High School Department Day
8/6 and 8/7: Math: High School Department Day
This academy will consist of two days of curriculum review and preparation for the high school math department to prepare for the upcoming year. Time will be given to review and update lesson plans for the 2024-2025 year in collaboration with other math teachers.
Audience: Grades 9-12 Math Professional Staff
Presenters: Doug Alioth and Maura Yinger, High School Math Department Heads
Dates: August 6 and 7, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Cedar Cliff Room 133
Credit: 15 hours for 2 days, 7.5 hours for 1 day
Activity #: 95
8/7: Old Trail Intermediate School Building Day
8/7: Old Trail Intermediate School Building Day
This will be our first event as a building staff. Come to get to know your colleagues and be on the forefront of building our new building culture. This day will encompass hard work, tough decisions, and fun. We will be focusing on establishing systems that promote a sense of belonging for all students and staff while providing a safe learning environment.
Audience: Grades 5-6 Professional and Support Staff at Old Trail Intermediate School
Presenters: Douglas Knepp, Assistant Principal and Michele Trevino, Principal, Old Trail Intermediate School
Date: August 7, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Red Land Library and Gym
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 96
8/7: Structured Literacy
8/7: Structured Literacy
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Chapter 49 requires instruction in Structured Literacy to be integrated in continuing professional development programs. PDE has also articulated who must receive professional development and the timeline for the completion of that training. Furthermore, West Shore SD administration has expanded the target group of those who will receive the professional development based on our belief in the importance of Structured Literacy to our total educational program. In October 2023, West Shore SD literacy specialists and elementary leaders were trained as Structured Literacy trainers. In Summer 2024, the District literacy specialists will be providing Summer Academy professional development sessions about Structured Literacy.
Nurses and Social Workers do not need to participate in the training.
Audience:
All Professional Staff assigned to a K-8 building
All professional employees assigned to a 9-12 building who hold instructional certificates in early childhood education, elementary-middle level, PK-12 Special Education, English as a Second Language, and Reading Specialist
For all professionals holding a K-12 instructional certification, only those assigned to a K-8 building are required to participate in the training.
Professionals holding a 7-12 instructional certification and are not assigned to a K-8 building do not need to attend the training.
All Instructional Advisors for ELD, Special Education, and Technology
All Math Coaches
All K-12 Principals and Assistant Principals
Note - All professional staff are invited to participate in the training even if not required to participate.
Presenters: Jenna Bergenstock and Lisa Handwerk, Literacy Specialists
Date: August 7, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: ACE Staff Training Center
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 97
8/8: Teachers of Gifted Students Mini-Curricular Planning
8/8: Teachers of Gifted Students Mini-Curricular Planning
This academy offers the opportunity for gifted support teachers to collaborate on curriculum development, review regulations, plan for student needs, and prepare for the implementation of best practices.
We will also have a second day to meet this summer on June 19. Register under that activity on the June Sessions page. Come for one or both days.
Audience: Grades K-12 Gifted Support Professional Staff
Presenter: Sandra Van Etten, Gifted Support Teacher, Red Land High School
Date: August 8, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Cedar Cliff Room 21
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 98
8/8: Schoology Foundations
8/8: Schoology Foundations
This workshop is open to teachers that are NEW(ISH)* to Schoology. We will look at: how courses and students are created, best practices for organization, how to create pages, discussion boards, assignments/google assignments, and tests/assessments. In addition, we'll explore how you can easily use tools like Edpuzzle, Saavas, HMH, and Kami etc. directly in Schoology. We will view features for accessibility and personalization for students/groups. Finally, we’ll discuss how you can grade in Schoology and easily sync grades to PowerSchool.
Be sure to bring your fully-charged District-issued laptop, teacher iPad (if you have one), and chargers to this academy.
*All grade 5 teachers and those teachers in grade 6-12 who have joined the district since the Fall 2023.
Audience: Grades 5-12 Professional Staff and Special Education Professional Staff
Presenters: Ryan Maxwell and Katie McCarty, Technology Instructional Advisors and Elizabeth Hockenbery, Math Teacher, New Cumberland Middle School
Date: August 8, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Crossroads Library
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 99
8/8: Structured Literacy
8/8: Structured Literacy
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Chapter 49 requires instruction in Structured Literacy to be integrated in continuing professional development programs. PDE has also articulated who must receive professional development and the timeline for the completion of that training. Furthermore, West Shore SD administration has expanded the target group of those who will receive the professional development based on our belief in the importance of Structured Literacy to our total educational program. In October 2023, West Shore SD literacy specialists and elementary leaders were trained as Structured Literacy trainers. In Summer 2024, the District literacy specialists will be providing Summer Academy professional development sessions about Structured Literacy.
Nurses and Social Workers do not need to participate in the training.
Audience:
All Professional Staff assigned to a K-8 building
All professional employees assigned to a 9-12 building who hold instructional certificates in early childhood education, elementary-middle level, PK-12 Special Education, English as a Second Language, and Reading Specialist
For all professionals holding a K-12 instructional certification, only those assigned to a K-8 building are required to participate in the training.
Professionals holding a 7-12 instructional certification and are not assigned to a K-8 building do not need to attend the training.
All Instructional Advisors for ELD, Special Education, and Technology
All Math Coaches
All K-12 Principals and Assistant Principals
Note - All professional staff are invited to participate in the training even if not required to participate.
Presenters: Geri Ressler and Alison Solomon, Literacy Specialists
Date: August 8, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: ACE Staff Training Center
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 100
August 12 - 16
August 12 - 16
8/12: Foundations of Executive Functioning
8/12: Foundations of Executive Functioning
During this session, we will review the foundations of executive functioning. We will examine methods to identify areas of need for executive functioning and strategies to implement within the classroom.
Audience: K-12 Professional & Support Staff
Presenters: Jaclyn Atkins, Special Education Teacher and Erin Milewski, Speech-Language Pathologist, Red Mill Elementary School
Date: August 12, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: ACE Staff Training Center
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 120
8/13: Crossroads Middle School Department/Team Planning
8/13: Crossroads Middle School Department/Team Planning
As we move into a more department-based vs. team-based 7/8 building, this day will allow grade level and department level planning teams to meet and better prepare for the 2024-2025 school year.
Audience: Crossroads Grades 7-8 Professional Staff
Presenter: Tracy Dominick, Principal, Crossroads Middle School
Date: August 13, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Crossroads MS, Department-based in classrooms
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
Activity #: 101
8/13: Fairview Intermediate School Building Day
8/13: Fairview Intermediate School Building Day
This will be our first event as a building staff. Come to get to know your colleagues and be on the forefront of building our new building culture. This day will encompass hard work, tough decisions, and fun. We will be focusing on establishing systems that promote a sense of belonging for all students and staff while providing a safe learning environment.
Dates, times, and location could be subject to change.
Audience: All Fairview Intermediate School Professional and Support Staff
Presenters: Brian Granger, Principal, Fairview Intermediate School
Date: August 13, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Fairview Intermediate School Common Area
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 102
8/13: Highland Elementary School Tier 2 Team Planning
8/13: Highland Elementary School Tier 2 Team Planning
This academy will be designated for Tier 2 team planning for the 2024-2025 school year.
Audience: Members of the Highland Tier 2 Team
Presenters: Adam Marshall, Assistant Principal and Meghan Sheraw, Principal, Highland Elementary School
Date: August 13, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Highland Library
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 103
8/13: Hillside Elementary School Elementary Student Assistance Program (ESAP) Day
8/13: Hillside Elementary School Elementary Student Assistance Program (ESAP) Day
We will work with CASSP and Diakon to strengthen our ESAP process, review protocols and forms, look at ESAP record keeping and discuss student needs.
Audience: Members of the Hillside ESAP Team
Presenter: Melissa Corbin, School Counselor, Hillside Elementary School
Date: August 13, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Hillside Library
Time: 12:15 - 4:00 PM
Credit: 3.75 hours
Activity #: 104
8/13: Hillside Elementary School PBIS Day
8/13: Hillside Elementary School PBIS Day
Hillside Elementary PBIS Team will work on establishing a menu of rewards, the PBIS signage, class assemblies, the school store, and more in our full-day PBIS workshop. We will reintegrate PBIS into the school culture for the 2024-2025 school year.
Audience: Members of the Hillside PBIS Team
Presenter: Melissa Corbin, School Counselor, Hillside Elementary School
Date: August 13, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Hillside Library
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
Activity #: 105
8/13: Red Mill Elementary 4th Grade Planning Day
8/13: Red Mill Elementary 4th Grade Planning Day
In this session, 4th grade teachers from Red Mill will explore explicit instructional strategies for all CORE subjects, as well as create and share resources and assessments that align with the standards based report cards to address the new HMH program.
Audience: Fourth Grade Red Mill ES Professional Staff
Presenter: Meghan Gallup, Fourth Grade Teacher, Red Mill Elementary School
Date: August 13, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Red Mill Room 211
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 122
8/13: Structured Literacy
8/13: Structured Literacy
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Chapter 49 requires instruction in Structured Literacy to be integrated in continuing professional development programs. PDE has also articulated who must receive professional development and the timeline for the completion of that training. Furthermore, West Shore SD administration has expanded the target group of those who will receive the professional development based on our belief in the importance of Structured Literacy to our total educational program. In October 2023, West Shore SD literacy specialists and elementary leaders were trained as Structured Literacy trainers. In Summer 2024, the District literacy specialists will be providing Summer Academy professional development sessions about Structured Literacy.
Nurses and Social Workers do not need to participate in the training.
Audience:
All Professional Staff assigned to a K-8 building
All professional employees assigned to a 9-12 building who hold instructional certificates in early childhood education, elementary-middle level, PK-12 Special Education, English as a Second Language, and Reading Specialist
For all professionals holding a K-12 instructional certification, only those assigned to a K-8 building are required to participate in the training.
Professionals holding a 7-12 instructional certification and are not assigned to a K-8 building do not need to attend the training.
All Instructional Advisors for ELD, Special Education, and Technology
All Math Coaches
All K-12 Principals and Assistant Principals
Note - All professional staff are invited to participate in the training even if not required to participate.
Presenters: Sara Imes, Literacy Specialist
Date: August 13, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: ACE Staff Training Center
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 106
8/13: What Can I Do with my Teacher iPad? (Repeat academy)
8/13: What Can I Do with my Teacher iPad? (Repeat academy)
If you have been issued a teacher iPad from the District, and would like to know what you can do with it in the classroom, this workshop will help you either get started or enhance your current level of use. We will showcase how you can use your iPad to be more mobile while teaching, as a digital whiteboard, showcase student work, digital feedback, and the note taking app. We’ll also look at how using the iPad alongside your Mac can save you time and allow you to be more productive. Be sure to bring your fully-charged District-issued laptop, teacher iPad, and chargers to this academy.
If you would like to learn more about what you can do with your iPad, consider taking the PM session on the same date called What Can Students Create with iPads?
Audience: Grades K-12 Professional Staff and Special Education Professional Staff
Presenters: Justin Frawley, Laurie Vitale, and Michael Zwatty, Technology Instructional Advisors and Elizabeth Hockenbery, Math Teacher, New Cumberland Middle School
Date: August 13, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Red Land Library
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
Activity #: 107
8/13: What Can Students Create with iPads? (Repeat academy)
8/13: What Can Students Create with iPads? (Repeat academy)
Would you like to learn some fun and engaging ways to incorporate student iPads into your classroom? Currently, K-4 students have iPads and we’ll be rolling out iPads to 5-8 students in the Fall. For those at 9-12, the library has student iPads available for you to reserve. Join us as we explore how iPads can be used to enhance creativity and collaboration for your students! We will explore apps and ideas that provide opportunities for students to create and showcase their learning in new ways. Creative apps such as Canva, Apple Clips, iMovie, Book Creator, and more will be explored! We’ll also check out AR (augmented reality) apps that can provide students with immersive augmented reality experiences.
If you don’t have a District-issued iPad, but want to participate, please submit a Helpdesk ticket under Apple→iPads→”I’ve changed my mind and now want a staff iPad”.
Be sure to bring your fully-charged District-issued laptop, teacher iPad (if you have one), and chargers to this academy.
If you are a grade K-12 teacher who has a District-issued teacher iPad and would like an introduction to using an iPad in the classroom, consider taking the AM session on the same date called What Can I Do With My Teacher iPad?
Audience: Grades K-12 Professional Staff and Special Education Professional Staff
Presenters: Justin Frawley, Laurie Vitale, and Michael Zwatty, Technology Instructional Advisors and Elizabeth Hockenbery, Math Teacher, New Cumberland Middle School
Date: August 13, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Red Land Library
Time: 12:15 - 4:00 PM
Credit: 3.75 hours
Activity #: 108
8/14: Fairview Intermediate School MTSS Team Planning
8/14: Fairview Intermediate School MTSS Team Planning
Fairview Intermediate School MTSS Team will be establishing team norms and beginning to look at incoming students' Tier I data.
Dates, times, and location could be subject to change.
Audience: Fairview Intermediate School Professional Staff interested in being grade-level leaders representing Math, ELA, Special Education, or PBIS
Presenter: Brian Granger, Principal, Fairview Intermediate School
Date: August 14, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Fairview Intermediate School Common Area
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
Activity #: 109
8/14: Fairview Intermediate School PBIS Team Building
8/14: Fairview Intermediate School PBIS Team Building
Fairview Intermediate School staff interested in participating as a grade-level teacher leader will collaborate on a PBIS acronym, building-wide expectations, building reward system, and CICO.
Dates, times, and location could be subject to change.
Audience: Fairview Intermediate School Professional Staff
Presenters: Brian Granger, Principal and Nick Obielecki, School Counselor, Fairview Intermediate School
Date: August 14, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Fairview Intermediate School Common Area
Time: 12:15 - 4:00 PM
Credit: 3.75 hours
Activity #: 110
8/14: Hillside Elementary School MTSS Team Planning Day
8/14: Hillside Elementary School MTSS Team Planning Day
The Hillside MTSS Team will be reviewing EOY data within the MTSS framework along with DEI working plan. We will also be reviewing our referrals and processes to ensure an efficient team plan.
Audience: Members of the Hillside MTSS Team
Presenter: Melissa Corbin, School Counselor and Geri Ressler, Literacy Specialist, Hillside Elementary School
Date: August 14, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Hillside Library
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
Activity #: 111
8/14: KAP Collaboration Day
8/14: KAP Collaboration Day
The day will provide time for KAP teachers to to collaborate on designing common assessments, progress reports, beginning of the year screeners, new literacy programs, and curriculum.
Audience: KAP Professional Staff
Presenter: Abbie Pyfer, KAP Teacher, Red Mill Elementary School
Date: August 14, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Red Mill Library
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 112
8/14: Structured Literacy
8/14: Structured Literacy
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Chapter 49 requires instruction in Structured Literacy to be integrated in continuing professional development programs. PDE has also articulated who must receive professional development and the timeline for the completion of that training. Furthermore, West Shore SD administration has expanded the target group of those who will receive the professional development based on our belief in the importance of Structured Literacy to our total educational program. In October 2023, West Shore SD literacy specialists and elementary leaders were trained as Structured Literacy trainers. In Summer 2024, the District literacy specialists will be providing Summer Academy professional development sessions about Structured Literacy.
Nurses and Social Workers do not need to participate in the training.
Audience:
All Professional Staff assigned to a K-8 building
All professional employees assigned to a 9-12 building who hold instructional certificates in early childhood education, elementary-middle level, PK-12 Special Education, English as a Second Language, and Reading Specialist
For all professionals holding a K-12 instructional certification, only those assigned to a K-8 building are required to participate in the training.
Professionals holding a 7-12 instructional certification and are not assigned to a K-8 building do not need to attend the training.
All Instructional Advisors for ELD, Special Education, and Technology
All Math Coaches
All K-12 Principals and Assistant Principals
Note - All professional staff are invited to participate in the training even if not required to participate.
Presenters: Jenna Bergenstock and Lisa Handwerk, Literacy Specialists
Date: August 14, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: ACE Staff Training Center
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 113
8/15: Structured Literacy
8/15: Structured Literacy
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Chapter 49 requires instruction in Structured Literacy to be integrated in continuing professional development programs. PDE has also articulated who must receive professional development and the timeline for the completion of that training. Furthermore, West Shore SD administration has expanded the target group of those who will receive the professional development based on our belief in the importance of Structured Literacy to our total educational program. In October 2023, West Shore SD literacy specialists and elementary leaders were trained as Structured Literacy trainers. In Summer 2024, the District literacy specialists will be providing Summer Academy professional development sessions about Structured Literacy.
Nurses and Social Workers do not need to participate in the training.
Audience:
All Professional Staff assigned to a K-8 building
All professional employees assigned to a 9-12 building who hold instructional certificates in early childhood education, elementary-middle level, PK-12 Special Education, English as a Second Language, and Reading Specialist
For all professionals holding a K-12 instructional certification, only those assigned to a K-8 building are required to participate in the training.
Professionals holding a 7-12 instructional certification and are not assigned to a K-8 building do not need to attend the training.
All Instructional Advisors for ELD, Special Education, and Technology
All Math Coaches
All K-12 Principals and Assistant Principals
Note - All professional staff are invited to participate in the training even if not required to participate.
Presenter: Shannon Koutsokostas, Literacy Specialist
Date: August 15, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: ACE Staff Training Center
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 114
August 19 - 22
August 19 - 22
8/19: Highland Elementary School Academic Leadership Team Work Day
8/19: Highland Elementary School Academic Leadership Team Work Day
Members of the Highland Academic Leadership Team will discuss Tier I data from the 23-24 school year and plan for the upcoming school year. We will examine trends in our data and changes that need to be made to our core instruction to continue maximizing student success.
Audience: Members of the Highland Academic Leadership Team
Presenter: Meghan Sheraw, Principal, Highland Elementary School
Date: August 19, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Highland Library
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 115
8/19: Special Education - Supporting Students with IEPs at Cedar Cliff
8/19: Special Education - Supporting Students with IEPs at Cedar Cliff
Special Education teachers at Cedar Cliff will receive rosters and time to read each IEP, develop progress monitoring tools, review classes, contact regular education teachers regarding academics, behaviors, self-regulation, technology, etc... Teachers will have time to reach out to parents if IEP revisions are necessary. Access to the building IA will be available.
Audience: Grades 9-12 Special Education Professional Staff & related service providers at Cedar Cliff; Cedar Cliff Instructional Advisor
Presenter: Angela Caufman, Special Education Teacher and Department Head, Cedar Cliff High School
Date: August 19, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Cedar Cliff Room 125
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 116
8/19: Special Education - Supporting Students with IEPs at Red Land
8/19: Special Education - Supporting Students with IEPs at Red Land
Special Education teachers at Red Land will receive rosters and time to read each IEP, develop progress monitoring tools, review classes, contact regular education teachers regarding academics, behaviors, self-regulation, technology, etc... Teachers will have time to reach out to parents if IEP revisions are necessary. Access to the building IA will be available.
Audience: Grades 9-12 Special Education Professional Staff at Red Land & related service providers at Red Land; Red Land Instructional Advisor
Presenter: Ann Dalby, Special Education Teacher and Department Head, Red Land High School
Date: August 19, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Red Land Library
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 117
8/22: World Language Department Day
8/22: World Language Department Day
The World Language department will meet with the textbook publishers to create a proposal for potential curriculum.
Audience: Grades 9-12 World Language Professional Staff
Presenter: Lesley Spann, World Language Teacher and Department Head
Date: August 22, 2024
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Cedar Cliff Room 115
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 118
August 23 is a Professional Exchange Day and required Structured Literacy training for all identified staff who did not complete it throughout the summer.
August 23 is a Professional Exchange Day and required Structured Literacy training for all identified staff who did not complete it throughout the summer.
8/23: Structured Literacy
8/23: Structured Literacy
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Chapter 49 requires instruction in Structured Literacy to be integrated in continuing professional development programs. PDE has also articulated who must receive professional development and the timeline for the completion of that training. Furthermore, West Shore SD administration has expanded the target group of those who will receive the professional development based on our belief in the importance of Structured Literacy to our total educational program. In October 2023, West Shore SD literacy specialists and elementary leaders were trained as Structured Literacy trainers. In Summer 2024, the District literacy specialists will be providing Summer Academy professional development sessions about Structured Literacy.
Nurses and Social Workers do not need to participate in the training.
Audience:
All Professional Staff assigned to a K-8 building
All professional employees assigned to a 9-12 building who hold instructional certificates in early childhood education, elementary-middle level, PK-12 Special Education, English as a Second Language, and Reading Specialist
For all professionals holding a K-12 instructional certification, only those assigned to a K-8 building are required to participate in the training.
Professionals holding a 7-12 instructional certification and are not assigned to a K-8 building do not need to attend the training.
All Instructional Advisors for ELD, Special Education, and Technology
All Math Coaches
All K-12 Principals and Assistant Principals
Note - All professional staff are invited to participate in the training even if not required to participate.
Presenters: Literacy Specialists
Date: August 23, 2024 (Note: this is the Professional Exchange Day for Summer Academies. If you did not attend a Structured Literacy training during the summer, then you should attend on this date.)
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: ACE Staff Training Center
Credit: 7.5 hours
Activity #: 119
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