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 9th and should be finished by August 8th.

• Audience: Grades K-12 Speech-Language Pathologists Only

• Dates:  June 9 - August 8, 2025

• Delivery: Blended

• Location: Online or In-person

• Credit:  7.5 hours for 1 day, 15 hours for 2 days

• Activity #: 37

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This summer academy will allow professional staff the ability to plan for the 2025-2026 school year. Please bring your charged computer and charger.

• Audience: Fourth Grade Professional Staff at Red Mill ES

• Presenter: Meghan Gallup, Fourth Grade Teacher, Red Mill ES

• Date:  July 14, 2025

• Delivery: Face-to-Face

• Location: Red Mill ES Room 215

• Credit:  7.5 hours 

• Activity #: 72

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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. 

**New this year** We are now offering a choice between AM and PM in-person recertification options.  Staff seeking recertification need to only register for 1 session. 

*It is important to note that any staff member who does not recertify during the summer of 2025 will need to repeat the initial certification course in the summer of 2026.

• Audience: Professional Staff and Support Staff who seek recertification

• Presenters: District Safe Crisis Management Training Team

• Date:  July 14, 2025 

• Time: 8:00 - 11:30 AM (time to report for in-person skills training)

• Location: Online portion through JKM; Face-to-Face at Washington Heights Gym

• Delivery: Blended

• Credit:  7.5 hours (total credit given for online theory training and in-person skills training)

• Activity #: 73

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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. 

**New this year** We are now offering a choice between AM and PM in-person recertification options.  Staff seeking recertification need to only register for 1 session. 

*It is important to note that any staff member who does not recertify during the summer of 2025 will need to repeat the initial certification course in the summer of 2026.

• Audience: Professional Staff and Support Staff who seek recertification

• Presenters: District Safe Crisis Management Training Team

• Date:  July 14, 2025 

• Time: 12:30 - 4:00 PM (time to report for in-person skills training)

• Location: Online portion through JKM; Face-to-Face at Washington Heights Gym

• Delivery: Blended

• Credit:  7.5 hours (total credit given for online theory training and in-person skills training)

• Activity #: 74

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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:  July 14, 15, and 16, 2025

• Delivery: Face-to-Face

• Location: Washington Heights Gym

• Credit:  18.75 hours 

• Activity #: 75

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This academy is intended for 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. 

• Audience: Rossmoyne ES Professional and Support Staff

• Presenters: Chris Stine, Principal and Kate England, Assistant Principal, Rossmoyne ES

• Date:  July 15, 2025

• Delivery: Face-to-Face

• Location: Rossmoyne ES Library

• Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM

• Credit:  3.75 hours

• Activity #: 76

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This academy is intended for Rossmoyne's professional staff and will be a time for teachers to work collaboratively on sharing and developing ideas for enhancing the level of engagement in their lessons. 

• Audience: Rossmoyne ES Professional Staff

• Presenters: Chris Stine, Principal and Kate England, Assistant Principal, Rossmoyne ES

• Date:  July 15, 2025

• Delivery: Face-to-Face

• Location: Rossmoyne ES Library

• Time: 12:15 - 4:00 PM

• Credit:  3.75 hours

• Activity #: 77

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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. 

**New this year** We are now offering a choice between AM and PM in-person recertification options.  Staff seeking recertification need to only register for 1 session. 

*It is important to note that any staff member who does not recertify during the summer of 2025 will need to repeat the initial certification course in the summer of 2026.

• Audience: Professional Staff and Support Staff who seek recertification

• Presenters: District Safe Crisis Management Training Team

• Date:  July 15, 2025 

• Time: 8:00 - 11:30 AM (time to report for in-person skills training)

• Location: Online portion through JKM; Face-to-Face at Washington Heights Gym

• Delivery: Blended

• Credit:  7.5 hours (total credit given for online theory training and in-person skills training)

• Activity #: 78

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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. 

**New this year** We are now offering a choice between AM and PM in-person recertification options.  Staff seeking recertification need to only register for 1 session. 

*It is important to note that any staff member who does not recertify during the summer of 2025 will need to repeat the initial certification course in the summer of 2026.

• Audience: Professional Staff and Support Staff who seek recertification

• Presenters: District Safe Crisis Management Training Team

• Date:  July 15, 2025 

• Time: 12:30 - 4:00 PM (time to report for in-person skills training)

• Location: Online portion through JKM; Face-to-Face at Washington Heights Gym

• Delivery: Blended

• Credit:  7.5 hours (total credit given for online theory training and in-person skills training)

• Activity #: 79

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Old Trail teachers and staff, join us as we "circle the wagons" and prepare for year 2.  We will be discussing instruction, behavior, and culture as well as having some fun. 

• Audience: Old Trail IS Professional and Support Staff

• Presenters: Michele Trevino, Principal and Doug Knepp, Assistant Principal, Old Trail IS

• Date:  July 16, 2025

• Delivery: Face-to-Face

• Location: Old Trail IS Learning Commons, Gym, & Cafeteria

• Credit:  7.5 hours

• Activity #: 80

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The "Breaking Barriers: Academic Success for Students Experiencing Homelessness” half-day training is designed to equip educators, administrators, counselors, and support staff with the knowledge, skills, and resources needed to support McKinney-Vento eligible students. In the United States, more than 1.5 million students experience homelessness each year, facing unique challenges that significantly impact their education and well-being. This interactive session begins with an overview of the McKinney-Vento Act, emphasizing the rights and protections guaranteed to students experiencing homelessness, and provides insight into the various forms of homelessness, including families living in shelters, motels, doubled-up situations, or unsheltered.

Participants will then explore how housing instability affects academic performance, attendance, mental health, and social-emotional well-being. Through case studies and group discussions, they will learn to recognize the signs that a student may be experiencing homelessness. The training will also cover practical strategies for creating inclusive, trauma-informed classrooms, emphasizing the importance of fostering a sense of belonging, maintaining consistency, and building trust with students whose lives may feel unpredictable. Additionally, educators will learn how to advocate for students by collaborating with families and community partners to remove educational barriers, including connecting students with resources like transportation, tutoring, and basic needs.

The session also features hands-on activities, including role-playing and scenario analysis, allowing participants to practice addressing common challenges faced by homeless students, such as transportation issues, lack of documentation, and school enrollment difficulties. 

• Audience: Grades K-12 Professional and Support Staff 

• Presenter: Shannon Murphy, Assistant Director of Student Services

• Date:  July 21, 2025

• Delivery: Face-to-Face

• Location: ACE Staff Training Center

• Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM

• Credit:  3.75 hours

• Activity #: 81

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This session is for Special Education teachers who use the Sonday System. It will be a refresher to include: review of best practices, modeling of strategies, question/answer and work session. 

• Audience: Special Education Professional Staff who use the Sonday System

• Presenters: Jennifer Bergonia and Amy Scott, Special Education Instructional Advisors

• Date:  July 21, 2025

• Delivery: Face-to-Face

• Location: ACE Cumberland Room

• Time:  8:00 - 11:45 AM

• Credit:  3.75 hours

• Activity #: 82

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Get out of the building this summer and see what opportunities await our students. Whether the day focuses on Manufacturing, Aviation, National Guard opportunities or something else the day is meant to increase awareness for staff who in turn can better encourage students to explore diverse career options. 

• Audience: All Grades K-12 Professional Staff

• Presenter: Mark Miller, Career Coordinator, Cedar Cliff High School

• Date:  July 22, 2025

• Delivery: Face-to-Face

• Location: Cedar Cliff HS (will meet and start day at Cedar Cliff)

• Credit:  7.5 hours 

• Activity #: 83

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Get out of the building this summer and see what opportunities await our students. Whether the day focuses on Manufacturing, Aviation, National Guard opportunities or something else the day is meant to increase awareness for staff who in turn can better encourage students to explore diverse career options. 

• Audience: All Grades K-12 Professional Staff

• Presenter: Mark Miller, Career Coordinator, Cedar Cliff High School

• Date:  July 23, 2025

• Delivery: Face-to-Face

• Location: Cedar Cliff HS (will meet and start day at Cedar Cliff)

• Credit:  7.5 hours 

• Activity #: 84

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This session is for Special Education teachers who use the Sonday System. It will be a refresher to include: review of best practices, modeling of strategies, question/answer and work session. 

• Audience: Middle School Computer Professional Staff

• Presenter: Patricia Harrington, Middle School Computer Mini-curricular Chair

• Date:  July 24, 2025

• Delivery: Face-to-Face

• Location: Crossroads MS Room 207

• Credit:  7.5 hours

• Activity #: 85

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Spark your students’ love for soccer with engaging activities that build skills and knowledge while having pure fun. Get ready-made lesson plans (10 per unit, K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12) that align perfectly with SHAPE America's National Health and Physical Education Standards. Lessons go beyond dribbling and passing, promoting interpersonal communication and connection skills on the field! National trainers deliver the 3-hour training designed to provide specialized training to equip physical educators to teach soccer skills. You will then have 45 minutes to implement your lesson plans. Dress to participate! 

This usually costs $5K, but we are thankful for a connection to make it happen for free. We need at least 30 people to be there, so if you know anyone else who may be interested in joining, please let Kathy Young know at KYoung@wssd.k12.pa.us. 

• Audience: K-12 Health and Physical Education Professional Staff

• Presenter: Kathy Young, Health and Physical Education Teacher, Cedar Cliff HS

• Date:  July 28, 2025

• Delivery: Face-to-Face

• Location: Cedar Cliff HS Gym 1

• Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM

• Credit:  3.75 hours

• Activity #: 86

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The fourth-grade team will dedicate time to preparing instructional materials and planning for grade-level curriculum needs for the upcoming school year. 

• Audience: Grade 4 Professional Staff @ Fishing Creek ES, and other 4th Grade Professional Staff are welcome to join

• Presenter: Sarah Partyka, Fourth Grade Teacher, Fishing Creek ES

• Date:  July 28, 2025

• Delivery: Face-to-Face

• Location: Fishing Creek ES Library

• Credit:  7.5 hours

• Activity #: 87

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KAP teachers join us as we plan for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.

• Audience: All KAP Professional Staff

• Presenter: Kate England, Assistant Principal, Rossmoyne ES

• Date:  July 28, 2025

• Delivery: Face-to-Face

• Location: Rossmoyne ES STEM Lab

• Credit:  7.5 hours

• Activity #: 88

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Occupational Therapists continue to determine best practices for requests for Screens, Evaluations and service delivery in our School District. We will examine updated research and trends from the  American Occupational Therapy Association materials  and determine implementation strategies at WSSD. 

• Audience: Occupational Therapists Only

• Presenter: Bambi Arnold, Occupational Therapist

• Date:  July 28, 2025

• Delivery: Face-to-Face

• Location: ACE York Room

• Time: 12:15 - 4:00 PM

• Credit:  3.75 hours

• Activity #: 71

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During this academy, the kindergarten and KAP teachers will have time to collaborate with the preschool teachers in the area that feed into our school district.  We will have information to present to the preschool leaders that will assist them to help transition their students to Kindergarten.  We will also have time to collaborate with the preschool teachers. 

• Audience: Kindergarten and KAP Professional Staff

• Presenters: Megan Naugle, KAP Teacher and Yvonne Cherry and Tara Jester, Kindergarten Teachers, Highland ES

• Date:  July 29, 2025

• Delivery:  Face-to-Face

• Location:  ACE Staff Training Center

• Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM

• Credit:  3.75 hours

• Activity #: 89

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Health Services staff will work together to plan health department operations, strengthen the health services team and set goals for the upcoming academic year. Topics to be discussed include the following: 

1. The integration of iPad technology for the purpose of tracking diabetics blood sugar levels and translation tools for communication with students in the nurse's office. 

2. The cultural nuances of the English language learner and communication accommodations with parents and students. 

3. Review of Sapphire charting standards. 

• Audience: Health Services Department Team 

• Presenter: Tamara Scribner, Certified School Nurse and Health Services Department Head

• Date:  July 29, 2025

• Delivery: Face-to-Face

• Location: Old Trail IS Learning Commons

• Credit:  7.5 hours

• Activity #: 90

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This academy will focus on the details associated with using the Progress Monitoring Tool on IEPWriter.  We will be able to go through in more detail and support staff in developing goals/ objectives as well as how to record data.  In addition, we will cover how to use the tool for Progress on Goal. 

• Audience: Grades K-12 Special Education Professional Staff 

• Presenters: Jackie Atkins and Kelly Rost, Special Education Teachers, Red Mill Elementary School

• Date: July 29, 2025

• Delivery: Face-to-Face

• Location: ACE Staff Training Center

• Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM

• Credit: 3.75 hours 

• Activity #: 91

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This academy will be the work day for district librarians to plan for 2025-2026. We will focus on Destiny training and database set up, budgeted resources and inventory, as well as reviewing Board Policy and curricular changes. 

• Audience: Grades K-12 Librarians

• Presenter: Rachel Meckes & Destiny Webinar Presenters

• Date:  July 29, 2025

• Delivery: Face-to-Face

• Location: Cedar Cliff HS Library

• Credit:  7.5 hours

• Activity #: 70

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This academy is intended to discuss MTSS procedures at Rossmoyne. 

• Audience: Rossmoyne ES MTSS Core Team

• Presenters: Chris Stine, Principal and Kate England, Assistant Principal, Rossmoyne ES

• Date:  July 29, 2025

• Delivery: Face-to-Face

• Location: Rossmoyne ES Library

• Time: 8:00 - 11:45 AM

• Credit:  3.75 hours

• Activity #: 92

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This academy is intended for members of the Rossmoyne PBIS team to evaluate the previous year's implementation and plan for the coming year. 

• Audience: Rossmoyne ES PBIS Team (Professional and Support Staff)

• Presenters: Chris Stine, Principal and Kate England, Assistant Principal, Rossmoyne ES

• Date:  July 29, 2025

• Delivery: Face-to-Face

• Location: Rossmoyne ES Library

• Time: 12:15 - 4:00 PM

• Credit:  3.75 hours

• Activity #: 93

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During this academy, participants will:

• Review PEAK, levels, & outline curriculum

• Implementation of Direct & Generalization Programs

• How to give and score PCA

• How to choose programs within lower levels 

• Audience: Grades K-12 Special Education Professional Staff and Paraprofessionals

• Presenters: Emily Chajai and Heather Rojahn, Autism Support Teachers, Newberry ES

• Date:  July 30, 2025

• Delivery: Face-to-Face

• Location: ACE Staff Training Center

• Credit:  7.5 hours

• Activity #: 94

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During this academy, participants will:

• Quick review of PEAK, levels, & curriculum

• Implementation of Equivalence & Transformation Programs

• How to use PCA to choose programs in upper levels

• Creating goals, alignment, & questions 

• Audience: Grades K-12 Special Education Professional Staff and Paraprofessionals

• Presenter: Heather Rojahn, Autism Support Teacher, Newberry ES

• Date:  July 31, 2025

• Delivery: Face-to-Face

• Location: ACE Staff Training Center

• Credit:  7.5 hours

• Activity #: 95

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