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Dash and Dot, by Wonder Workshop, are exciting, hands-on learning tools for students in grades K-8. Targeted at teaching creative problem-solving and computational thinking, Dash and Dot help students learn fundamental processes relevant for all 21st century skills. In this workshop, learn how your students can use Dash and Dot to learn programming and coding skills, explore math concepts and develop design thinking skills by building extensions onto the robot using LEGO® Bricks. You will also learn about the Wonder League Robotics Competition and how your students can participate in future events.

This workshop is designed for first-time users of Dash and Dot.

Target Audience: Teachers K-8

COST: $50

Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/dashdot2021

Are you new to Chapter 16 and Gifted Education in Pennsylvania or would you like a “refresher”? Please join this new community from IU8 for online discussions, information sharing and resources that build key knowledge and confidence in the area of gifted education. Through a hybrid model using Schoology and Zoom, we will talk about and address many of the important issues for gifted educators.

This training will be 3 synchronous Zoom sessions on 12/16, 1/6, and 1/26 each session will be from 8:30-10:30 AM.

6 Act 48 Hours

Cost: $50

Register HERE

What is communication and why is it important?

Do you have students who cannot use symboliclanguage (speech, signs, or symbols) to communicate for a variety of purposes,across contexts and partners?

Do you have students who struggle with academicinstruction because they lack sufficient communication skills?

If you answer yes to the above questions,Project Core holds the potential for your students. There are no prerequisitesfor getting started.

With this PLC, we will take in the knowledge fromgroup-selected Project Core learning modules in order to better supportstudents with complex communication needs in the classroom, but moreimportantly, in their everyday environments.

Targeted audience includes regular education teachers,both preschool and school-age, SLPs, paraprofessionals, parents, and YOU!

Timeline

This communication supports PLC will provide up to 14 hoursof guided professional learning. All sessions will be virtual, around 30-60minutes.

The PLC will meet Tuesdays from 2-3 p.m., twice a month,on the following dates:

1/12/2021 - Project Core Overview

1/26/2021 - Universal Core Vocabulary

2/23/2021 - Supporting Access to the Universal Core

3/16/2021 - Beginning Communicators

3/30/2021 - Aided Language Input

4/13/2021 - Communication for Daily Routines andActivities

4/27/2021 - Communication for Academic Instruction

5/11/2021 - Alphabetic Knowledge and PhonologicalAwareness

5/25/2021 - Shared Reading

Additional PLC Dates may be provided in the fall tofollow-up with the learning done as of 5/25.

Meeting Link

Andrea Zern is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Inclusive Communication PLC

Time: This is a recurring meeting

All PLC Meetings will utilize the same link

Join Zoom Meeting

https://iu08-org.zoom.us/j/5710480025

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Teachers will be working through the lessons and challenges to gain familiarity with Sphero and learn how this robot can inspire curiosity, creativity, and invention through connected play and coding.

Target Audience: Teachers K-12

COST: $50

Register Here: https://tinyurl.com/sphero2021

Target Audience: Parents, Teachers, SLPs, Related Service Providers

Register Here: https://www.smore.com/g5mxrn 

The first session in the series will focus on SEL as it relates to one's self, by exploring the competencies of Self-Awareness and Self-Regulation. In the second session, SEL as it relates to others will be explored through the competencies of Social Awareness and Relationship Skills. The final session will explore the last competency, Responsible Decision-Making, and provide ideas on how to continue to incorporate SEL within the classroom beyond this series.

Participants do not have to attend all three session, but it is encouraged. Participants should register for each session in the series individually. If you have any questions please contact either of the consultants listed below.

Register: CLICK HERE

Expand computer science (CS) learning at your school. A 100% virtual professional learning experience, the Pathway is designed to support K-8 educators to grow their computer science capacity. No CS experience is needed. 

Participants will: 

• Access and use the K-12 CS Framework and CSTA standards
• Initiate and reflect on a small-scale implementation pilot
• Recognize and create a plan to close equity gaps in CS education, specifically for students with disabilities and other historically underrepresented populations, such as students of color and female students
• Leverage community and stakeholder partnerships
• Articulate the need for CS in education ad our communities

No cost! 

Act 48 credits available. 

Register HERE