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June 8 - 11
June 8 - 11
6/8 - 8/7: Speech-Language Pathologist Training
6/8 - 8/7: Speech-Language Pathologist Training
This Summer Academy is for K-12 Speech-Language Pathologists. SLPs will complete various trainings on their own that will total a full day. Trainings may be in-person or virtual. Examples of trainings that can be considered are ASHA Learning Pass, PaTTAN trainings, and other speech-language trainings targeting school populations.
Trainings can begin June 8th and should be finished by August 7th.
Audience: Grades K-12 Speech-Language Pathologists Only
Dates: June 8 - August 7, 2026
Delivery: Blended
Location: Online or In-person
Credit: 7.5 hours for 1 day, 15 hours for 2 days
6/8: Business, Computer, Information Technology (BCIT) Education Department Planning
6/8: Business, Computer, Information Technology (BCIT) Education Department Planning
These two full-day professional development days are designed to support high school BCIT teachers in delivering dynamic, relevant, and career-connected instruction. Participants will explore emerging trends in business and technology education, review curriculum pacing and content alignment, and collaborate on instructional strategies that prepare students for college, careers, and industry certifications.
The session will also include time to review and refine BCIT Pacing Guides to reflect updated standards, employer expectations, and student interest areas.
Audience: High School BCIT Professional Staff
Presenter: Chris Champion, Business Education Teacher, Red Land High School
Date: June 8, 2026 and August 10, 2026 (See activity on the "August Sessions" page to register for Aug. 10)
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Red Land Room 209
Credit: 15 hours for 2 days, 7.5 hours for 1 day
Click Here to Register via Frontline (for June 8)
6/8: Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) Progression and Best Math Practices
6/8: Concrete-Representational-Abstract (CRA) Progression and Best Math Practices
We will review using the most common manipulatives for each grade level through the CRA progression. It will include Rekenreks, base ten, ten frames, and more. We will dive deeper into second grade's addition and subtraction with and without regrouping.
This is perfect for support staff who are helping with math instruction as well as a review for professional staff.
Audience: Grades K-6 Professional Staff and Support Staff who help with math instruction
Presenters: Daniel Grejda and Dean Reed, Math Instructional Coaches
Date: June 8, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Old Trail Library
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/8: Crossroads Middle School - Transition to Middle School
6/8: Crossroads Middle School - Transition to Middle School
The 7th grade special education teachers at Crossroads Middle School will review incoming student IEPs at in order to make sure students are scheduled correctly for their first year at middle school.
Audience: Crossroads 7th Grade Professional Staff
Presenters: Emma Bell and Bryce Raines, Special Education Teachers, Crossroads Middle School
Date: June 8, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Crossroads Conference Room
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/8: Fairview Intermediate School, Team Stampede - Building Coherent Systems for Student Success: Special Education, Curriculum Alignment, PBIS, and Operational Procedures
6/8: Fairview Intermediate School, Team Stampede - Building Coherent Systems for Student Success: Special Education, Curriculum Alignment, PBIS, and Operational Procedures
During this session, participants will understand best practices for special education placement and service scheduling, develop aligned field trip plans that reinforce curriculum goals, effectively implement BizTown curriculum with fidelity, apply PBIS frameworks to rewards, events, and student recognition, and establish consistent procedures for transitions and classroom expectations across grade level.
Audience: Fairview Team Stampede Professional Staff
Presenter: Danielle O'Donovan, 6th Grade Teacher, Fairview Intermediate School
Date: June 8, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Fairview Stampede LGI
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/8: Music Literacy & Repertoire Lab
6/8: Music Literacy & Repertoire Lab
Music Literacy & Repertoire Lab is an engaging professional development experience designed to bring our K–12 music staff together through active music-making and collaborative inquiry. During this session, teachers will read and perform a diverse range of choral and instrumental repertoire while simultaneously exploring effective instructional strategies, addressing common challenges within the music, and sharing instrument-specific and ensemble-based expertise. Elementary general music educators will lead an interactive Orff-based lesson, providing valuable insight into foundational skill development and reinforcing vertical alignment across grade levels. By experiencing the curriculum from multiple perspectives and engaging in real-time dialogue, staff will strengthen pedagogical consistency, deepen content knowledge, and build a more cohesive, student-centered music program across the district.
Audience: Grades K-12 Music Professional Staff
Presenters: George Clements, Music Department Head and Matthew Topping, Choir Director, Cedar Cliff High School
Date: June 8, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Cedar Cliff Band Room
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/8: Newberry Elementary School - Building Level Leadership Team Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
6/8: Newberry Elementary School - Building Level Leadership Team Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
The building leadership team will dive deeper into the 2025-2026 data and reflect on glows and grows. The team will review student assessments, growth over the year(s), and action step for 2026-2027. Additionally, the team will collaborate on the building comp / future ready plan.
Audience: Newberry Professional Staff
Presenters: Jessica Ferree, School Counselor and Travis Peck, Principal, Newberry Elementary School
Date: June 8, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Newberry Large Conference Room
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/8: New Cumberland Middle School & Allen Academy - Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Planning
6/8: New Cumberland Middle School & Allen Academy - Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Planning
This session will provide the PBIS team with the opportunity to reflect on current practices, analyze behavioral and climate data, and refine systems that promote positive, consistent, and equitable outcomes for all students.
Participants will deepen their understanding of Tier 1 core practices, explore strategies for strengthening Tier 2 and Tier 3 supports, and develop actionable plans to enhance implementation with fidelity. Emphasis will be placed on creating clear expectations, reinforcing positive behavior, and using data-driven decision-making to guide interventions and supports.
Through interactive discussions and team-based planning time, the team will leave with concrete next steps, aligned goals, and tools to support a positive and inclusive school climate.
Audience: New Cumberland and Allen Professional Staff
Presenter: Tamira Howard, Principal, Allen/New Cumberland Middle School
Date: June 8, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: New Cumberland Library
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/8: Physical Education/Health Department Day - Grades K-12
6/8: Physical Education/Health Department Day - Grades K-12
Teachers will collaborate to discuss professional trends, strengthen their understanding of cross-curricular initiatives, integration of technology resources, and curriculum and program changes in Health and Physical Education.
Audience: Grades K-12 Health/PE Teachers
Presenter: Bill Delaney and Mikayla Norton, Health/PE Mini-curricular Chairs
Date: June 8, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Hillside Library
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/8: Physical Education/Health - Geocaching: A World Wide Game of Hide-and-Seek
6/8: Physical Education/Health - Geocaching: A World Wide Game of Hide-and-Seek
Geocaching is an outdoor activity where participants use GPS devices or mobile apps to locate hidden containers (“geocaches”) using coordinates and clues. Students can apply geography through map reading and coordinates, use math to measure distance and navigate, build technology skills with GPS tools and promotes movement and teamwork while strengthening critical thinking and problem-solving skills in an engaging, hands-on way. Participants will learn how to use GPS devices, build a geocaching course for their school, and engage in a geocaching scavenger hunt.
Audience: Grades K-12 Health/PE Teachers
Presenter: Chad Weaver, Health/PE Teacher, Red Land High School
Date: June 8, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Red Land Lodge - Stone Parking Lot
Time: 12:15 - 4:00 PM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/8: Structured Literacy
6/8: Structured Literacy
The Pennsylvania School Code, as amended by Act 47 of 2025, establishes statewide requirements related to Structured Literacy professional development. In October 2023, West Shore School District Literacy Specialists and elementary leaders were trained as Structured Literacy trainers. In Summer 2024, the District Literacy Specialists provided Summer Academy professional development sessions about Structured Literacy. This summer, District Literacy Specialists will once again offer Structured Literacy training for any staff member who is required to complete the training, but did not participate in training during summer 2024.
The law requires any individual whose role is included within the definition of educator and is responsible for providing or supervising reading instruction, intervention or coaching to complete professional development from the list developed by PDE.
This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Elementary teacher
School Reading Specialist
Reading Interventionist
English as a Second Language teacher
Special Education teacher
Literacy Coach
Principal
Chief School Administrator
Audience: Staff members who have NOT completed a Structured Literacy Training
Presenters: Angela Cibulka, Rossmoyne Elementary School and Geri Ressler, Hillside Elementary School, Literacy Specialists
Date: June 8, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Fairview Library
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/8: Universal Design for Learning
6/8: Universal Design for Learning
This session introduces teachers to the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and how to apply them to create inclusive, flexible learning environments that support all students. Participants will explore the three core components of UDL- multiple means of engagement, representation, and action/expression- and learn practical strategies to reduce barriers and increase access to grade-level content. Through examples and collaborative discussion, teachers will identify ways to proactively design lessons that address diverse learning needs, including students with disabilities, multilingual learners, and those with varied learning preferences. Participants will leave with ready-to-use ideas and tools to enhance student engagement, participation, and achievement in their classrooms.
Audience: Grades K-12 Professional Staff
Presenters: Kristen Peters, Director of Special Education and Aliyah Quilty, ELD Instructional Advisor
Date: June 8, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: ACE Staff Training Center
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/8: Washington Heights Elementary School 2026-2027 Planning
6/8: Washington Heights Elementary School 2026-2027 Planning
This day is intended for all Washington Heights staff members to meet and set goals and vision for the 2026 - 2027 school year. Topics include Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS), goal setting, and focus areas for building-wide improvement efforts for next school year.
Audience: Washington Heights Professional Staff and Support Staff
Presenter: Chris Konieczny, Principal, Washington Heights Elementary School
Date: June 8, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Washington Heights Library
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/8 and 6/9: Middle School Computer Education Department Course Rewrite & Planning
6/8 and 6/9: Middle School Computer Education Department Course Rewrite & Planning
The Middle School Computer department will meet to rewrite the 8th grade Computer course as a pilot program and integrate the new Personal Finance standards along with the CEW and BCIT standards. We will plan common assessments with common rubrics along with a revised timeline and modules. In addition, we will revise our 7th grade modules to accommodate topics that need to be moved into that course.
Audience: Grades 7-8 Computer Teachers
Presenter: Karen Butler, Computer Education Teacher, Crossroads Middle School
Date: June 8 and June 9, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Red Land Room TBD
Credit: 15 hours for 2 days, 7.5 hours for 1 day
6/9: American Red Cross Adult/Child CPR, AED, and First Aid
6/9: American Red Cross Adult/Child CPR, AED, and First Aid
The American Heart Association's (AHA) HeartSaver First Aid-CPR-AED course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs an OSHA-compliant course completion card or anyone who simply wants to be ready to respond in an emergency. HeartSaver First Aid-CPR-AED teaches the following lifesaving skills: CPR skills for adult, child and infant; use of AED in all situations; medical emergencies including heart attack, stroke, seizures, and breathing emergencies; bleeding and broken bones; environmental emergencies; opioid emergencies. This course will be offered in a full day in-person format, and will be led by an approved AHA instructor. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a HeartSaver certificate, valid for two years.
Audience: Grades K-12 Professional and Support Staff
Presenter: Kim Kelly, RN, STAT Educator
Date: June 9, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Old Trail Learning Commons
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/9: MagicSchool AI Summer Academy: Exploring Possibilities for Grades 5–8
6/9: MagicSchool AI Summer Academy: Exploring Possibilities for Grades 5–8
Join MagicSchool AI trainers for a hands-on, collaborative experience where curiosity leads the way. Discover how MagicSchool AI can support and enhance your classroom practice. Built specifically for K–12 educators and students, MagicSchool helps streamline planning, feedback, communication, and differentiation; giving you more time to focus on student learning.
In this interactive session, you’ll explore practical ways to integrate AI into your instruction, experiment with tools, and reflect on meaningful, responsible use in grades 5–8. Grounded in safety and privacy, this experience invites you to learn, try, and help shape the future of AI in our District.
Please bring your charged MacBook and iPad.
Audience: Professional staff participating in the AI Pilot in grades 5-8; middle and intermediate schools by invite only
Presenter: Meagan Border, MagicSchool AI Presenter
Date: June 9, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: ACE Staff Training Center
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/9: From Possibility to Practice: Building with MagicSchool AI
6/9: From Possibility to Practice: Building with MagicSchool AI
This session is all about bringing your ideas to life. Collaborate with colleagues and technology instructional advisors to design authentic opportunities for students to engage with MagicSchoolAI in ways that enhance learning, creativity, and critical thinking. You’ll also help define what success looks like by identifying ways to collect student feedback and reflect on classroom impact. Your voice as an educator will directly inform the District’s decision-making for AI in grades 5–8.
Please bring your charged MacBook and iPad.
Audience: AI Cohort Professional Staff only
Presenters: Laurie Vitale and Mike Zwatty, Technology Instructional Advisors
Date: June 9, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: ACE Staff Training Center
Time: 12:15 - 4:00 PM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/9: Health Services Department Planning
6/9: Health Services Department Planning
The health services staff will work together to plan departmental operations, strengthen the health services team and set goals for the upcoming academic year. Topics to be discussed include the following:
1. Immunization deficits and exclusion expectations.
2. Sadler vaccine clinic review and planning.
3. Responding to acute orthopedic injuries.
4. POTS training.
5. Tracheostomy training.
6. Supporting students in group homes and foster care.
Audience: School Nurses - CSNs and RNs
Presenter: Tamara Scribner, Health Services Department Head
Date: June 9, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Old Trail Intermediate School (Art Room)
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/9: K-6 Literacy Specialists Planning Day
6/9: K-6 Literacy Specialists Planning Day
K-6 Literacy Specialists will meet to complete Acadience fidelity checks, work on bringing consistency to the department, and review EOY data.
Audience: K-6 Literacy Specialists
Presenters: Adam Marshall and Kevin Scharlau, K-6 ELA Mini-curricular Co-chairs
Date: June 9, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Highland Library
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/9: Newberry Elementary School - Grade-level and Vertical Grade Unpacking the Data
6/9: Newberry Elementary School - Grade-level and Vertical Grade Unpacking the Data
Grade levels will unpack their 2025-2026 school year data and analyze student growth and achievement through various data points. Teachers will dive into the curriculum, pacing guides and assessments to understand areas of strength and areas that need support.
Audience: Newberry Professional Staff
Presenter: Travis Peck, Principal, Newberry Elementary School
Date: June 9, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Newberry Large Conference Room
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/9: Rossmoyne Elementary School - Third Grade Planning
6/9: Rossmoyne Elementary School - Third Grade Planning
Rossmoyne 3rd grade teachers will dedicate a summer work day to collaborate and prepare for the upcoming school year. During this time, teachers will align and plan lessons to support student learning.
Team members will also establish consistent routines, review student data, and organize materials. This collaborative work day will help ensure a strong, organized start to the school year and support student success.
Audience: Rossmoyne Grade 3 Teachers
Presenters: Rossmoyne Grade 3 Team
Date: June 9, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Rossmoyne 3rd Grade LGI/Classrooms
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/9 and 6/10: Safe Crisis Management - Recertification
6/9 and 6/10: 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 theory and 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.
NEW THIS YEAR: This is a 1.5 day Academy, all of which is in person.
*It is important to note that any staff member who does not recertify during the summer of 2026 will need to repeat the initial certification course in the summer of 2027.
Audience: Professional Staff and Support Staff who seek recertification
Presenters: District Safe Crisis Management Team
Date: June 9 and 10, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Washington Heights Gym
Time: June 9, 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM; June 10, 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 12 hours
6/9, 6/10, and 6/11: Safe Crisis Management - Initial Certification
6/9, 6/10, and 6/11: 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 includes significant physical activity as part of the curriculum, and participants must be in good physical health. Participants will be required to sign an agreement indicating their understanding of the risks related to this Academy.
Audience: Professional Staff and Support Staff who seek certification
Presenters: District Safe Crisis Management Team
Dates: June 9, 10, and 11, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Washington Heights Gym
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM, June 9 and 10; 8:00 - 11:45 AM, June 11
Credit: 18.75 hours
6/10: American Red Cross Adult/Child CPR, AED, and First Aid
6/10: American Red Cross Adult/Child CPR, AED, and First Aid
The American Heart Association's (AHA) HeartSaver First Aid-CPR-AED course is designed for anyone with little or no medical training who needs an OSHA-compliant course completion card or anyone who simply wants to be ready to respond in an emergency. HeartSaver First Aid-CPR-AED teaches the following lifesaving skills: CPR skills for adult, child and infant; use of AED in all situations; medical emergencies including heart attack, stroke, seizures, and breathing emergencies; bleeding and broken bones; environmental emergencies; opioid emergencies. This course will be offered in a full day in-person format, and will be led by an approved AHA instructor. Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a HeartSaver certificate, valid for two years.
Audience: Grades K-12 Professional and Support Staff
Presenter: Kim Kelly, RN, STAT Educator
Date: June 10, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Old Trail Learning Commons
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/10: Art Department Planning for Grades 7-12
6/10: Art Department Planning for Grades 7-12
The one day session will start on focusing on how to create student engagement, especially supporting diverse and marginalized groups. The second part of the day will be traveling to a local pottery studio and meeting with owner. There we will collaborate on new ceramic techniques and glazing.
Audience: Grades 7-12 Art Professional Staff
Presenter: Tara Lingle, Art Mini-curricular Chair
Date: June 10, 2026
Delivery: Cedar Cliff Room 12
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/10: Elementary ELA Department Planning
6/10: Elementary ELA Department Planning
Elementary ELA will utilize this summer academy to complete tasks for the 2026-2027 school year.
Audience: Grades K-4 Professional Staff and Grades 5-6 ELA Professional Staff
Presenters: Kate England and Kevin Scharlau, ELA Mini-curricular Chairs
Date: June 10, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Rossmoyne Library
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/10: English Language Development (ELD) Department Planning
6/10: English Language Development (ELD) Department Planning
During our department day, we will analyze individual, building, and district data. We will also work on aligning our curriculum with the WIDA 2020 Standards as well as our new K-6 curricular materials.
Audience: Grades K-12 ELD Professional Staff and ELD Instructional Assistants
Presenter: Aliyah Quilty, ELD Instructional Advisor
Date: June 10, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Cedar Cliff Room 205
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/10: Faces of Our District: Learning from Our Communities
6/10: Faces of Our District: Learning from Our Communities
This session focuses on building staff understanding of the diverse cultural, linguistic, and lived experiences represented in our district. Participants will engage in an interactive panel discussion featuring community members from a range of backgrounds, including immigrant, refugee, and multilingual communities.
Rather than a traditional presentation, this session is designed as a two-way conversation. Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions, and panelists will respond by sharing their perspectives, experiences, and insights. This format is intended to promote authentic dialogue and deeper understanding of the students and families we serve.
Audience: Grades K-12 Professional and Support Staff who work with diverse learners
Presenter: Aliyah Quilty, ELD Instructional Advisor
Date: June 10, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Cedar Cliff Room 205
Time: 12:15 - 4:00 PM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/10: Intermediate Library Skills
6/10: Intermediate Library Skills
Librarians from the intermediate buildings will work on planning lessons for the 5th and 6th graders on digital citizenship/information literacy/AI/privacy/safety/computer skills.
Audience: Grades 5-6 Librarians
Presenters: Keri Barnes, Librarian, Old Trail Intermediate School and Janelle Bingaman, Librarian, Fairview Intermediate School
Date: June 10, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: ACE York Room
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/10: Let's Create with Canva
6/10: Let's Create with Canva
Discover how to create dynamic infographics, posters, and videos that empower students to showcase their learning in exciting new ways. We’ll also explore the latest features rolled out during the 2025–2026 school year.
Requirements: Please bring a fully charged MacBook and iPad, ensuring both are updated to the latest operating system.
Audience: Grades K-6 Professional Staff
Presenters: Ryan Maxwell and Katie McCarty, Technology Instructional Advisors
Date: June 10, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Fairview Library
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/10: Music Department Planning
6/10: Music Department Planning
Teachers will review current district curriculum documents, make thoughtful updates to ensure alignment and relevance, and engage in meaningful discussions around instructional strategies and best practices. As part of our instructional design cycle, this year will focus on researching and sampling new resources, and time will be devoted to identifying and exploring potential materials to support student learning.
Audience: Grades K-12 Music Professional Staff
Presenter: George Clements, Music Department Head
Date: June 10, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Cedar Cliff Band Room
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/10: PAWSitive Impact: Facility Dog Info Session
6/10: PAWSitive Impact: Facility Dog Info Session
Are you interested in learning more about dogs in the classroom? See how our existing facility dogs are making a difference in schools! This session highlights real-life examples, shares handler experiences, and provides guidance for staff interested in launching or strengthening a facility dog program. Existing handlers/facility dogs and interested handlers are welcome!
Audience: K-12 Professional & Support staff members who would like to learn more about how to obtain a Facility Dog for their building and Professional staff who are already Facility Dog handlers
Presenters: Kelly Rost, Special Education Teacher and Alyssa Tofani, Second Grade Teacher, Red Mill Elementary School
Date: June 10, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Red Mill Library
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/10: Speech-Language Pathologists Digital Resource Optimization
6/10: Speech-Language Pathologists Digital Resource Optimization
The goal of this summer Academy is to facilitate more efficient access to resources and supports for the department. We will focus on reviewing current digital resources for alignment with standards and EBP, supplementing with additional resources provided by department members, and organizing our digital resource hub to optimize efficiency.
Audience: Speech-Language Pathologists
Presenter: Morgan Tierney, Speech-Language Pathologist, Newberry Elementary School
Date: June 10, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Red Land Conference Room 1
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/10: Teacher Industry Workshop (TIW): Pennsylvania National Guard Experience
6/10: Teacher Industry Workshop (TIW): Pennsylvania National Guard Experience
The goal of the Teacher Industry Workshop (TIW) is to connect educators with real-world career opportunities across our region. By gaining firsthand exposure, you’ll be better equipped to guide students as they explore their own career paths. Think of yourself as a “career ambassador”—bringing authentic insight back to your classroom.
This summer, we’re heading to Fort Indiantown Gap for an immersive look at careers within the Pennsylvania National Guard. In past years, we’ve partnered with the Air National Guard—this year, it’s Go Army!
Participants will spend the day exploring how Guard service works, along with the wide range of career training programs available to students.
Trip Details:
Location: Fort Indiantown Gap
Transportation: Group travel by bus from Cedar Cliff
Note: This experience will include walking throughout the day.
Tentative Agenda:
Observe a live training session featuring the Mark 19 Grenade Launcher
Participate in a simulation-based M4 training experience
Tour the helicopter maintenance training program
Learn how the National Guard operates, including career pathways, benefits, and opportunities available to students
Audience: Grades 9-12 Professional Staff
Presenter: Mark Miller, Career Coordinator, Cedar Cliff High School
Date: June 10, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Group will travel from Cedar Cliff
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/10: Trauma and the Brain: Day One (Prerequisite to Trauma-informed Care in the School Setting)
6/10: Trauma and the Brain: Day One (Prerequisite to Trauma-informed Care in the School Setting)
This training will look at an overview of trauma and will answer the following questions:
What does trauma look like? What contributes to trauma? How do our bodies respond to trauma? What are the basic responses to trauma? What are the impacts of trauma? What can we do about it? How can we help?
This is a very interactive training that is designed to challenge and help motivate change in the the setting where you work.
Audience: Grades K-12 Professional and Support Staff
Presenters: Doug Knepp, Assistant Principal, Old Trail Intermediate School and Erika Stiffler, School Social Worker
Date: June 10, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: ACE Board Room
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/10 and 6/11: Safe Crisis Management - Recertification
6/10 and 6/11: 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 theory and 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.
NEW THIS YEAR: This is a 1.5 day Academy, all of which is in person.
*It is important to note that any staff member who does not recertify during the summer of 2026 will need to repeat the initial certification course in the summer of 2027.
Audience: Professional Staff and Support Staff who seek recertification
Presenters: District Safe Crisis Management Team
Date: June 10 and 11, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Washington Heights Gym
Time: June 10, 12:30 PM - 4:15 PM; June 11, 8:00 AM - 4:15 PM
Credit: 12 hours
6/11: High School Science Department Collaboration & Planning
6/11: High School Science Department Collaboration & Planning
This summer Academy day serves as an opportunity for all science staff to work with their curricular peers on curriculum and lesson planning for the upcoming school year. This time will be used to refine and expand previous curricular work.
Audience: Grades 9-12 Science Professional Staff
Presenter: Melissa Herbert, High School Science Mini-curricular Chair
Date: June 11, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Red Land Science Classrooms
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/11: School AI Summer Academy: Exploring Possibilities for Grades 5–8
6/11: School AI Summer Academy: Exploring Possibilities for Grades 5–8
Join School AI trainers for a hands-on, collaborative experience where curiosity leads the way. In this Summer Academy, teachers will explore how School AI can support student learning, creativity, and critical thinking in grades 5–8. Together, we’ll test real classroom applications, share ideas, and reflect on what meaningful, responsible AI use can look like for our students.
This is not about having all the answers, it’s about exploring possibilities. Your insights and experiences will help shape how our District approaches AI for student use moving forward. Whether you’re brand new to AI or already experimenting, this is a space to learn, try, and imagine what’s next, together.
Audience: Grades 5-8 Professional staff participating in the AI Pilot, Middle and Intermediate Schools by invite only
Presenters: SchoolAI Trainers
Date: June 11, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Fairview Library
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/11: Pilot Program: SchoolAI Preparation & Planning
6/11: Pilot Program: SchoolAI Preparation & Planning
This session is a follow up for any of the grades 5-8, AI pilot teachers that will be using SchoolAI in their classrooms. This will be a working session for planning and preparation of piloting SchoolAI in the classroom. Technology staff will be present to assist and answer questions while working with the new application.
Audience: Selected Grades 5-8 Professional Staff that volunteered for the SchoolAI Pilot Program
Presenter: Ryan Maxwell, Technology Instructional Advisor
Date: June 11, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Fairview Library
Time: 12:15 - 4:00 PM
Credit: 3.75 hours
June 15 - 18
June 15 - 18
6/15: Fishing Creek Elementary School - 2nd Grade Planning Day
6/15: Fishing Creek Elementary School - 2nd Grade Planning Day
Get ready to plan ahead for the upcoming school year. We will get together and plan and prepare our materials for HMH, 95%, math and small groups! Bring your iPad, manuals, and great ideas to share!
Audience: Fishing Creek 2nd grade teachers
Presenter: Gwen Stull, 2nd Grade Teacher, Fishing Creek Elementary School
Date: June 15, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Fishing Creek Library
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/15: Grades K-6 Science Department Planning
6/15: Grades K-6 Science Department Planning
All teachers of science grades K-6 are invited to join us in a day to discuss science. We will review any changes made this year to curriculum and pacing, dive deeper into the STEELS standards, and look at more ways to provide hands-on science experiences for our students.
Audience: Grades K-4 Professional Staff and Grades 5-6 Math/Science Professional Staff
Presenters: Chris Konieczny and Michele Trevino, Science Mini-curricular Co-chairs
Date: June 15, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Old Trail Downstairs STEM Lab
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/15: Job Room Prevocational / Vocational Work Day
6/15: Job Room Prevocational / Vocational Work Day
Middle school teachers of Low Incidence classrooms at Crossroads and New Cumberland will update the Pathways Lab developed during the summer of 2025. During this time, our group will refine current activities, developed new activities, reorganize this job room which continues to provide systematic prevocational and vocational practice for students in in the Life Skills / Autism Support Programs.
Audience: Low Incidence Middle School Teachers at Crossroads and New Cumberland
Presenters: Ashley Griffith, Special Education Teacher, Crossroads Middle School and Jessica Welker, Special Education Teacher, New Cumberland Middle School
Date: June 15, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Crossroads Pathways Lab Room
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/15: Leveraging AI for Efficient Planning and Preparation: Grades 9-12
6/15: Leveraging AI for Efficient Planning and Preparation: Grades 9-12
This session will explore practical and ethical ways educators can integrate AI tools (Google Gemini, NotebookLM, Powerbuddy) into their daily workflows to significantly streamline lesson planning, resource creation, and administrative tasks. Participants will discover specific AI applications and best practices for utilizing them effectively, ultimately freeing up valuable teacher time to focus on direct student interaction and personalized learning.
Audience: Grades 9-12 Professional Staff
Presenters: Justin Frawley and Mike Zwatty, Technology Instructional Advisors
Date: June 15, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: ACE Staff Training Center
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/15: Leveraging AI for Efficient Planning and Preparation: Grades K-8
6/15: Leveraging AI for Efficient Planning and Preparation: Grades K-8
This session will explore practical and ethical ways educators can integrate AI tools (Google Gemini, Magic School, SchoolAI) into their daily workflows to significantly streamline lesson planning, resource creation, and administrative tasks. Participants will discover specific AI applications and best practices for utilizing them effectively, ultimately freeing up valuable teacher time to focus on direct student interaction and personalized learning.
Audience: Grades K-8 Professional Staff
Presenters: Justin Frawley and Mike Zwatty, Technology Instructional Advisors
Date: June 15, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: ACE Staff Training Center
Time: 12:15 - 4:00 PM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/15: Middle School Math and Notability - CANCELLED
6/15: Middle School Math and Notability - CANCELLED
Middle school math teachers will explore Notability for the upcoming school year and how it can be best used within the middle school math classroom.
Audience: Grades 7-8 Math Teachers
Presenter: Tara Luckenbaugh, Math Teacher, Crossroads Middle School
Date: June 15, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Crossroads Room 213
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
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6/15: Red Mill Elementary School - Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Leadership Planning
6/15: Red Mill Elementary School - Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Leadership Planning
Members of the MTSS Leadership team at Red Mill will meet together to review student data and look at systems within the MTSS framework.
Audience: Red Mill MTSS Leadership Team members
Presenter: Stephanie Shughart, School Counselor
Date: June 15, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Red Mill Large Conference Room
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/15: Rossmoyne Elementary School - 2nd Grade Planning Day
6/15: Rossmoyne Elementary School - 2nd Grade Planning Day
This Academy will focus on creating engaging writing ideas and lessons tailored to the curriculum and to the students' potential needs. During our Academy, we will share successful strategies from the school year, discuss key writing skills to reinforce, and brainstorm creative prompts to inspire student interest. Our team will work together to outline a variety of activities, including narrative, opinion, and informational writing, ensuring lessons would be both fun and educational. By the end of the session, we will have developed a cohesive plan with clear goals, resources, and lesson ideas to support student growth in writing.
Audience: Rossmoyne 2nd grade teachers
Presenter: Lisa Anderson, 2nd Grade Teacher, Rossmoyne Elementary School
Date: June 15, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Rossmoyne 2nd Grade LGI
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/15: Washington Heights Elementary School Vertical Resource Planning to Build a Shared Station Rotation Library Across Grade Levels
6/15: Washington Heights Elementary School Vertical Resource Planning to Build a Shared Station Rotation Library Across Grade Levels
The Summer ELA and Math Academy for WH kindergarten through fourth grade teachers is designed as a collaborative, hands-on experience focused on strengthening station rotation practices across grade levels and content areas. This session will follow a “share and make-and-take” format, allowing teachers to actively engage in both learning and creating.
Participants will come prepared with at least one station activity or game they currently use in their classrooms for either ELA or math. Teachers will have the opportunity to share these resources, explain how they are implemented, and discuss what has been effective or challenging. This peer-sharing component is intended to highlight practical, classroom-tested strategies that support both literacy and math development across varying student needs.
A key component of the Academy will include examining vertical data across kindergarten through fourth grade to identify trends, strengths, and gaps in both ELA and math. Using this data, teachers will collaborate to intentionally design and refine station activities that align with priority skills at each grade level, ensuring continuity and progression of learning.
In addition to sharing, teachers will work collaboratively to create new station materials aligned to foundational ELA skills—such as phonics, fluency, comprehension, and writing—as well as key math concepts including number sense, addition and subtraction strategies, problem-solving, math fluency, as well as CRA methods. Time will be provided for teachers to develop, refine, and walk away with ready-to-use resources that can be immediately implemented in their classrooms.
The Academy will emphasize purposeful station design, student engagement, and differentiation in both subject areas, ensuring that all activities support independent learning and maximize instructional time. Teachers will also contribute to the development of a shared, vertical station rotation library, providing accessible, high-quality resources that can be used and adapted across grade levels.
By the end of the session, teachers will leave with a collection of new ideas, concrete materials, and a stronger understanding of how to effectively structure and manage ELA and math station rotations, as well as a shared system of resources to support ongoing collaboration and student success.
Audience: Washington Heights Professional Staff
Presenters: Debra Davidheiser, 2nd Grade Teacher and Andrea Kinney, 1st Grade Teacher, Washington Heights Elementary School
Date: June 15, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Washington Heights Library
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/15 and 6/16: ELD Curriculum Alignment - CANCELLED
6/15 and 6/16: ELD Curriculum Alignment - CANCELLED
This two-day summer work session is designed for ELD teachers to collaboratively align their existing curriculum with newly adopted instructional resources and strengthen coherence across the program. Teachers will work in grade-level teams to examine key features of the new materials and map them onto current units of study, identifying areas of alignment, gaps, and opportunities for enhancement. Teachers will then shift from analysis to creation, developing common lessons, instructional activities, and formative assessments for priority units. Teams will establish shared expectations for student language use and evidence of progress, ensuring greater consistency across classrooms. By the end of the session, participants will leave with aligned unit plans and a set of ready-to-use, collaboratively developed materials to support high-quality ELD instruction.
Audience: Grades K-12 ELD Professional Staff
Presenter: Aliyah Quilty, ELD Instructional Assistant
Date: June 15 and 16, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Rossmoyne Learning Commons
Credit: 15 hours for 2 days, 7.5 hours for 1 day
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6/16: Digital Notetaking and Students
6/16: Digital Notetaking and Students
Are you ready to trade the heavy filing cabinets and messy notebooks for a streamlined, digital ecosystem for both you and your students? Join us for an immersive, hands-on Summer Academy designed to transform how you and your students capture, organize, and interact with information, images, maps etc.
From the "infinite canvas" of Freeform to the high-powered organizational tools of Notability/Goodnotes, this course will equip you with the pedagogical strategies and technical skills to lead a truly modern, paperless classroom.
Please bring your fully- charger MacBook and iPad. Please ensure that both are up-to-date.
Audience: Grades 5-12 Professional & Support Staff
Presenters: Justin Frawley and Laurie Vitale, Technology Instructional Advisors
Date: June 16, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Cedar Cliff Library
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/16: Grade 5 ELA/Social Studies Planning
6/16: Grade 5 ELA/Social Studies Planning
Fifth-grade educators from Old Trail and Fairview will convene for a collaborative planning session to streamline the upcoming school year. The initiative focuses on building consistency across both campuses through the development of shared instructional resources, including tailored Schoology assignments for HMH, 95 Percent Group, and Social Studies curricula.
Audience: Grade 5 ELA/Social Studies Teachers
Presenters: Jenna Chmiola, 5th Grade Teacher, Fairview Intermediate School and and Lisa Martin, 5th Grade Teacher, Old Trail Intermediate School
Date: June 16, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Old Trail Room 107
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/16: Grade 6 ELA/Social Studies Planning
6/16: Grade 6 ELA/Social Studies Planning
This Academy will give 6th grade ELA/SS teachers an opportunity to plan for HMH and Social Studies connections throughout the curriculum as well as connecting Biztown curriculum and time to coordinate important points for the field trip to JA Biztown. We will also utilize this time to connect between the two intermediate buildings.
Audience: Grade 6 ELA/Social Studies Teachers
Presenter: Julianne Miles, 6th Grade Teacher, Old Trail Intermediate School
Date: June 16, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Old Trail Room 128
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/16: Grades 5-6 Social Studies Department Planning
6/16: Grades 5-6 Social Studies Department Planning
This half-day session will be used to complete the social studies curriculum, parent guides, and resources for intermediate social studies.
Audience: Grades 5-6 Social Studies Professional Staff
Presenters: Kelly Guistwhite and Doug Knepp, Social Studies Mini-curricular Co-chairs
Date: June 16, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Old Trail Library
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/16: Grades K-4 Social Studies Curriculum Re-write
6/16: Grades K-4 Social Studies Curriculum Re-write
Primary teachers will work with grade-level peers to rewrite the social studies curriculum to the new standards. They will have the opportunity to consult with grade levels above and below to ensure curriculum continuity and prevent topic overlap. Time will be provided to gather materials supporting the curriculum to be shared across the district.
Audience: Grades K-4 Professional Staff
Presenters: Kelly Guistwhite and Doug Knepp, Social Studies Mini-curricular Co-chairs
Date: June 16, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Old Trail Library
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/16: Middle School Math Collaboration
6/16: Middle School Math Collaboration
Middle school math teachers will collaborate to plan for the upcoming school year, focusing on developing and aligning common assessments across the grade level. They will also review instructional resources and revisit processes established during this year’s vertical meeting.
Audience: Grades 7-8 Math Teachers
Presenters: Tara Luckenbaugh, Math Teacher, Crossroads Middle School and Erica Mattiuz, Math Teacher, Allen Middle School
Date: June 16, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Cedar Cliff Conference Room
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/16: Teacher in the Workplace (TIW): The Manufacturers Association
6/16: Teacher in the Workplace (TIW): The Manufacturers Association
The goal of TIW is to get teachers out and exposed to opportunities in the area. That awareness is then shared with your students as you get to know them in your classes. You become a career disciple so to speak. The session will focus on the many opportunities that exist in our local area in manufacturing. The manufacturing economy of York County is on par with the GDP of Iceland, yet many jobs are unfilled to due a lack of awareness and necessary skills. This will be a very hands on sessions in their training facilities. This summer academy is specifically targeted to those who teach Tech Ed. and Math or Physics.
Limited to just 9 participants.
Please reach out to me at mmiller2@wssd.k12.pa.us if you have any questions. We will meet at Cedar Cliff and travel there by bus.
Audience: Technology Education, Math and Physics Teachers
Presenter: Mark Miller, Career Coordinator, Cedar Cliff High School
Date: June 16, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Group will travel from Cedar Cliff
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/16: World Language Department Day
6/16: World Language Department Day
World language teachers will collaborate on curriculum development and plan for the upcoming school year.
Audience: Grades 9-12 World Language Teachers
Presenter: Danita Rizzardo, World Language Mini-curricular Chair
Date: June 16, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Red Land Library
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/17: Authentic Grammar Instruction: Mentor Sentences and HMH
6/17: Authentic Grammar Instruction: Mentor Sentences and HMH
During this Academy, teachers will collaborate with one another to plan out and find mentor sentences for your grade, using HMH Into Reading, to embed grammar instruction. A brief overview (or review) of mentor sentences will also be provided.
Audience: K-6 ELA Teachers, K-6 Literacy Specialists, K-6 ELD Teachers
Presenter: Kevin Scharlau, Principal, Highland Elementary School
Date: June 17, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Highland Library
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/17: Red Land High School Teacher Leadership Team Meeting & Planning
6/17: Red Land High School Teacher Leadership Team Meeting & Planning
Red Land's Teacher Leadership Team will be evaluating Keystone Data as well as Professional Development planning using data to inform instructional practices. The data team will meet based upon the release date of the Keystone Assessment.
Audience: Red Land Teacher Leadership Team members
Presenters: Shallyn Leland, Spanish Teacher and Sean Stevenson, Social Studies Teacher, Red Land High School
Date: June 17, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Red Land Conference Room 1
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/17: Rossmoyne Elementary School 2026-2027 Planning
6/17: Rossmoyne Elementary School 2026-2027 Planning
This Academy is open to all Rossmoyne staff members. The purpose of this Academy will be to examine Rossmoyne's current practices and procedures and discuss any necessary changes to schedules, procedures, and routines, etc. We will also devote time to discussions about ways to strengthen the culture and improve outcomes for students by setting and agreeing to norms and protocols that align to our vision.
Audience: Rossmoyne Professional and Support Staff
Presenter: Chris Stine, Principal, Rossmoyne Elementary School
Date: June 17, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Rossmoyne Library
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/17: Technology Education Department Day
6/17: Technology Education Department Day
The Tech Ed department will meet and collaborate, focusing on the use of AI in instruction, student engagement and the curriculum (new drone class for next year).
Audience: Grades 7-12 Technology Education Professional Staff
Presenter: Tara Lingle, Technology Education Mini-curricular Chair
Date: June 17, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Cedar Cliff Room 4
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/17: Trauma-informed Care in the School Setting: Day Two (Follow-up from Trauma and the Brain: Day One)
6/17: Trauma-informed Care in the School Setting: Day Two (Follow-up from Trauma and the Brain: Day One)
This is a hands-on, interactive training that will look at how our brains work when we encounter stress and how we, as school staff, can help our students counter that stress. We will practice techniques as well as walk through a hands-on simulation to better understand what some of our families are experiencing on a daily basis.
Audience: Grades K-12 Professional and Support Staff
Presenters: Doug Knepp, Assistant Principal, Old Trail Intermediate School and Erika Stiffler, School Social Worker
Date: June 17, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: ACE Staff Training Center
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/18: Active Music, Active Minds: Designing Inclusive, Multi-Modal Elementary Experiences
6/18: Active Music, Active Minds: Designing Inclusive, Multi-Modal Elementary Experiences
This interactive professional development session invites elementary educators to experience the power of active music making as a vehicle for deeper learning across the curriculum. Grounded in the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), participants will explore how music, movement, and multi-modal strategies can increase engagement, accessibility, and understanding for all learners.
Through hands-on activities, teachers will engage in singing, movement, and instrumental exploration while making meaningful connections to literacy, math, science, and social-emotional learning. The session will model practical strategies for designing inclusive lessons that honor diverse learning styles and support student voice, creativity, and collaboration.
Educators will leave with adaptable tools and ready-to-use ideas that bring learning to life—helping every child participate, express, and succeed through the integration of music and multi-sensory experiences.
Audience: Grades K-6 Professional Staff
Presenter: Kate Bright, Music Teacher, Red Mill Elementary School
Date: June 18, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Red Mill Music Room
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/18: Highland Elementary School - Leadership Summer Academy
6/18: Highland Elementary School - Leadership Summer Academy
Highland's Tier II Committee, Behavior Leadership Committee and Academic Leadership Committee will meet to plan for the 2026- 2027 school year. The committees will collaborate and then break into groups to complete tasks.
Audience: Highland's Tier II Committee, Behavior Leadership Committee, and Academic Leadership Committee
Presenter: Kevin Scharlau, Principal, Highland Elementary School
Date: June 18, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Highland Library
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/18: Old Trail Intermediate School Building Day
6/18: Old Trail Intermediate School Building Day
Join us for a day to gather the entire Old Trail staff as we recap the 2025-2026 school year and look forward for ways to continue to improve for the 2026-2027 school year. One area of our focus will be on increasing student engagement/motivation as well as supporting growth for all levels of students.
Audience: Old Trail Professional and Support Staff
Presenters: Doug Knepp, Assistant Principal and Michele Trevino, Principal, Old Trail Intermediate School
Date: June 18, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Old Trail (building-wide)
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/18: The Resilient Educator- The THRIVE Framework
6/18: The Resilient Educator- The THRIVE Framework
Behind every resilient student is a resilient educator, but today's teachers are overwhelmed, under-supported, and often quietly struggling through personal and professional battles. This interactive session will explore:
1) The ripple effect of educator burnout and family stress on student learning, behavior, and emotional regulation
2) Real-world stories & researched practices that illustrate the emotional toll many educators carry, especially those who are also parents/caregivers, experiencing burnout, or survivors themselves.
You'll be introduced to a trauma-aware, strengths-based framework called the THRIVE Method, designed by the presenter (current teacher, accredited life coach and survivor). This method not only helps educators regain control of their health and time, it also offers teachable tools you can embed into your curriculum or advisory sessions to support students in building resilience and sharing those practices at home.
Audience: Grades K-12 Professional and Support Staff
Presenter: Barbara Ede, Health/PE Teacher, Cedar Cliff High School
Date: June 18, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Cedar Cliff Room 109
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/18: Universal Design for Visually or Auditorily Impaired Students
6/18: Universal Design for Visually or Auditorily Impaired Students
Participants will engage in vision and auditory simulation experiences to have a hands on understanding of how their students interact with materials and classroom environments while learning some general universal design options for your classroom that can help learners in your classrooms.
Audience: Any Professional or Support Staff member who knows they have a student with a visual impairment or deaf and hard of hearing student, or staff who have interest in implementing overall Universal Design for Learning for all learners of their classrooms
Presenters: Jeremine Burks, Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Carrie Livingston, Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Date: June 18, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: ACE Cumberland Room
Time: 12:15 - 4:00 PM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/16, 6/17 and 6/18: 2026 PaTTAN Literacy Symposium: From Evidence to Action
6/16, 6/17 and 6/18: 2026 PaTTAN Literacy Symposium: From Evidence to Action
The 2026 PaTTAN Literacy Symposium: Evidence to Action is a premier professional learning event that brings together leading national and state-level literacy researchers in the field of the science of reading, structured literacy, and reading instruction and intervention, along with classroom teachers who have successfully implemented structured literacy approaches. Participants will be required to attend all sessions and submit a code to ensure attendance.
Note: Act 48 hours are not awarded for watching recordings later. There is no cost to register for the sessions.
Dates: June 16, June 17, and June 18, 2026
Location: Face-to-Face (via Teams)
Target Audience: Grades K-12 Professional Staff
Presenters: Multiple presenters through PaTTAN
Registration Information:
Register online - For registration questions, please contact Kelly Kapp at kkapp@pattan.net or 717-901-2271
Credit: 22.5 Hours (ACT 48 hours will be uploaded by PaTTAN. Hours for partial attendance will be uploaded accordingly).
Click Here to Register via Frontline for West Shore SD Summer PD Tracking ONLY. This link will not register you through PaTTAN. You must register separately via PaTTAN. See link above to register.
June 22 - 25
June 22 - 25
6/22: Creating Immediate Feedback Assignments on Seesaw
6/22: Creating Immediate Feedback Assignments on Seesaw
Learn how to design and implement interactive, student-centered activities using Seesaw’s newer features. These include creating self-checking assignments that provide immediate feedback, developing drag-and-drop activities to support hands-on learning in digital formats, and incorporating reading fluency passages and short-answer response tasks to assess student understanding.
Audience: Grades K-4 Professional Staff
Presenter: Sherri Rowland, 2nd Grade Teacher, Highland Elementary School
Date: June 22, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Highland Library
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/22: School Psychologists Planning
6/22: School Psychologists Planning
School Psychologists will build their skills through engaging with a variety of relevant topics and participating in collaborative discussions. The content will focus on National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) practice domains, such as Domain 1 (Data-Based Decision Making), Domain 6 (Services to Support Safe and Supportive Schools), Domain 9 (Research and Evidence-Based Practice), and Domain 10 (Legal, Ethical, and Professional Practice).
Audience: School Psychologists
Presenter: Karen Nuss, School Psychologist
Date: June 22, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: ACE Curriculum & Instruction Room (room 239)
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/22: Special Education Processes and Procedures
6/22: Special Education Processes and Procedures
The Special Education Instructional Advisors along with Director of Special Education and the Assistant Director of Special Education, will continue to build district processes and procedures that directly support teachers with forms, instructional tools, and resources that will serve as guidance when working with students across settings (school and community) with behavior, academics, self-regulation, executive functioning, activities of daily living, etc. This special education leadership team will continue to refine and update the procedural manual / handbook for special education teachers / staff and build the Special Education Department's Google Drive which houses all that is Special Education.
Audience: Special Education Instructional Advisors
Presenters: Jennifer Bergonia and Sarah Scharlau, Special Education Instructional Advisors
Date: June 22, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: ACE Cumberland Room
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/22: Supporting Emotional/Behavioral Needs in the General Education Classroom
6/22: Supporting Emotional/Behavioral Needs in the General Education Classroom
This session is designed to equip educators with practical, research-based strategies to foster inclusive, responsive learning environments to include students with emotional and behavioral needs. This Academy provides a comprehensive framework for understanding the root causes of student behavior and emphasizes proactive, relationship-centered approaches to support student success in the general education classroom. We will develop a toolbox of de-escalation strategies that will be useful to teachers in their classrooms to support students.
Audience: Grades 7-12 Professional Staff and Paraprofessionals
Presenter: Taren Heinrich, Special Education Teacher, Cedar Cliff High School
Date: June 22, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Cedar Cliff Room 118
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/23: Bridging the Gap: Moving from Small Skill Group Instruction to Independent Skill Application
6/23: Bridging the Gap: Moving from Small Skill Group Instruction to Independent Skill Application
In this session, participants will explore ways to move students from learning explicit skills (phonics) to applying skills to build automaticity and mastery (decoding and encoding). Participants will explore ways to provide opportunities for reading and writing throughout station rotation and the school day. Student accountability will also be discussed, as well as how to incorporate comprehension and creative writing in your skill groups.
Audience: K-6 ELA Teachers, K-6 Literacy Specialists, K-6 ELD Teachers
Presenter: Kevin Scharlau Principal, Highland Elementary School
Date: June 23, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Highland Library
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/23: KAP Planning/Prep
6/23: KAP Planning/Prep
KAP teachers will review 2025-2026 school year data and plan for the 2026-2027 school year.
Audience: KAP Teachers
Presenter: Kate England, Assistant Principal, Rossmoyne Elementary School
Date: June 23, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Rossmoyne Conference Room
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/23: Special Education Building Day - Washington Heights
6/23: Special Education Building Day - Washington Heights
The focus of this Academy will be to explore specific programs used within the special education classroom more in depth, including its content, structure, and alignment to educational standards. By doing this it is our hope to developed a clearer understanding of the programs to ensure consistent and effective implementation across all settings.
In addition, we will use this time to identify and organize supplemental resources to better support our diverse learners. This may include researching evidence-based strategies, creating instructional supports, and compiling materials that provide differentiation and scaffolding for students with varying needs at Washington Heights.
Audience: Washington Heights Special Education Professional Staff
Presenters: Kathryn Lawlor and Shelby Paxton, Special Education Teachers, Washington Heights Elementary School
Date: June 23, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Washington Heights Room 203
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/24: Rossmoyne Elementary School - Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Leadership Planning
6/24: Rossmoyne Elementary School - Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Leadership Planning
This Academy is intended for Rossmoyne staff to review and plan for MTSS in 2026-2027.
Audience: Rossmoyne MTSS Core Team members
Presenter: Chris Stine, Principal, Rossmoyne Elementary School
Date: June 24, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Rossmoyne Library
Time: 12:15 - 4:00 PM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/24: Rossmoyne Elementary School - Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Planning
6/24: Rossmoyne Elementary School - Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Planning
During this session, we will collaborate on planning and sustaining implementation of Tier I PBIS program and strengthen Tier II PBIS programming.
Audience: Rossmoyne Professional & Support Staff
Presenter: Kate England, Assistant Principal, Rossmoyne Elementary School
Date: June 24, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Rossmoyne Library
Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM
Credit: 3.75 hours
6/25: Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Demonstration Site Leadership Team (Crossroads Middle School)
6/25: Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Demonstration Site Leadership Team (Crossroads Middle School)
Representatives from Crossroads Middle School are working with PaTTAN and American Institutes for Research (AIR) as part of a grant to align systems that provide all students with equitable access to high-quality, standards-aligned instruction and supplemental intervention. These sessions are focused on building the capacity of state, regional, and school teams to effectively implement MTSS to improve the academic and social-emotional behavioral outcomes of all students.
There are 3 separate virtual sessions. Participants will receive an email from AIR with the Zoom link.
Registration through Frontline is only to account for your participation in this activity. Any Act 48 hour credit issued will come from PaTTAN.
Audience: Select members of the Crossroads Middle School MTSS team
Presenter: PaTTAN
Dates: June 25, July 15, and July 16, 2026 (See activity on the "July Sessions" page to register for July 15 and July 16)
Delivery: Face-to-Face (via Zoom)
Time: 12:00 - 4:00 PM
Credit: 4 hours
Click Here to Register via Frontline (for June 25)
6/25: Middle School Science Standards with Firefly & Assessments
6/25: Middle School Science Standards with Firefly & Assessments
Middle school science teachers will be diving into Firefly Data and creating spreadsheets to further monitor individual student and grade progress.
Audience: Grades 7-8 Science Teachers
Presenter: Leona Gruver, Science Teacher, Crossroads Middle School
Date: June 25, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: Crossroads Room 226
Credit: 7.5 hours
6/25: Promoting the Emergence of Advanced Knowledge (PEAK) 1, 2 and Electronic PEAK Comprehensive Assessment (PCA)
6/25: Promoting the Emergence of Advanced Knowledge (PEAK) 1, 2 and Electronic PEAK Comprehensive Assessment (PCA)
This is a review and introduction to PEAK 1 (Direct & Generalization) and PEAK 2 (Equivalence & Transformation). Each area is discussed and samples of how to run and score programs are done as well. Discussions and explanations will occur as well for the new electronic PCA and triangle tracker. Mini-curricular discussions can occur as well for higher staff while other staff are being trained.
Audience: Grades K-12 Special Education Professional Staff and Paraprofessionals in Low Incidence Classrooms
Presenters: Emily Chajai and Heather Rojahn, Special Education Teachers, Newberry Elementary School
Date: June 25, 2026
Delivery: Face-to-Face
Location: ACE Staff Training Center
Credit: 7.5 hours
June 29 - July 2
June 29 - July 2
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