nstructor(s): Peney Wright, Eric Yoder 

Description of Activity: All of central Pennsylvania is part of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and there are five other watersheds that our state impact. Pennsylvania is committed to protecting these precious natural resources. A water shed is land area whose runoff drains into any river, stream, lake, and/or ocean. However, runoff from fields, lawns, pavement, and construction sites could carry potentially harmful materials from our watersheds to our rivers, bays and oceans. Even if you live, work, or play far from a river, your actions could have an impact on the quality of the water in many areas. Grants are available to fund MWEEs. 

A MWEE is…students exploring real world issues…in the field and in the classroom…students using evidence to draw conclusions and… take action! MWEEs use project-based methods, as well as, student voice and choice to engage learners in Local Issues Definition and Research, Outdoor Field Experiences, Synthesis and Conclusion, all leading towards Stewardship and Civic Action. These essential 4 student supporting practices are structured by active teacher support, local context, classroom integration and sustained activity. 

Environmental Education and Advocate Stakeholders urge all school districts to engage learners in at least one MWEE in elementary, one MWEE in middle school and one MWEE in high school.  MWEEs support PA’s New SE, EE & TE Academic Standards. During  
MWEE Session #1 we’ll walk you through a MWEE in action.  In Session #2 we will spend most of the day experiences Outdoor Field Experience. There will be time during the second session for preliminary planning for your own MWEE. 

Sessions Progression: Session #1 must be completed first, but any subsequent Session #2 workshop may be selected throughout the school year. They can be, but do not have to be, completed in close proximity. Both  sessions must be completed to earn Act 48 hours.
 

Audience: all PreK-12 educators, library/media specialists, STEM Specialists,  Instructional Coaches, special education educators

Location: Spark Lab & Outdoor Field Experience TBD

Lisa Kruse: Twirling Naked In the Streets and Nobody Noticed: Growing Up With Undiagnosed Autism by Jeannie Davide-River (limited to 20 participants)

Jeannie grew up with autism, but no one around here knew it. Twirling Naked in the Streets will take you on a journey into the mind of a child on the autism spectrum; a child who grows into an adolescent, an adult, and becomes a wife, mother, student, and writer with autism. 

This is a gripping memoir of a quirky, weird, but gifted child who grows up never quite finding her niche only to discover at the age of 38 that all the issues, problems, and weirdness she experienced were because she had Asperger’s Syndrome (AS), a form of high-functioning autism. 

The tale begins at age three and takes us all the way through her diagnosis. Along the way she explains autism in a way that will have fellow “Aspies” crying tears of joy at being understood, and “neuro-typical” people really starting to grasp the challenges that autistic people face every moment of every day. 

NOTE: The hours will be awarded for the 2021/2022 school year OR the 2022/2023 school year.                                  
 

Dates: July 5, 2022 - July 29, 2022

Platform: Zoom Meetings (link will be shared once you have registered)

ZOOM TIMES: 

• July 5, 2022 (8:30 - 9:30 am) Introduction, Syllabus, and Orientation
• July 11, 2022 (8:30 - 9:30 am)  Book Discussion
• July 19, 2022 (8:30 - 9:30 am)  Book Discussion
• July 25, 2022 (8:30 - 9:30 am)  Book Discussion

How It Works: 

1. Check out the book from the library or check your email for a link to a free pdf of the book
2. Check your email for the ZOOM link (one week prior to the meeting)
3. Join ZOOM using the link provided
4. Read the book as outlined and shared during our first organizational meeting
5. Get ready to share your thoughts and ideas as we journey through the book together in a flexible Zoom (or Google doc format)
6. If you are not present for a ZOOM meeting, you will be required to provide a written summary of the chapters covered in order to receive your hours
7. A certificate with your 15 credit hours will be issued upon completion of the book study

Safety-Care is a training program for staff working with children, adolescents, or adults who may exhibit challenging or dangerous behavior.  Participants in the course learn a wide variety of prevention skills so that they can each contribute to a physical and social environment that encourages behavior patterns that are positive and safe.  Please note that this is  a re-certification.   There will be a $7.00 charge for materials and processing. 1/2 hour lunch on your own. We need a minimum of 6 people in order to run the training. 

Safety-Care is a training program for staff working with children, adolescents, or adults who may exhibit challenging or dangerous behavior.  Participants in the course learn a wide variety of prevention skills so that they can each contribute to a physical and social environment that encourages behavior patterns that are positive and safe.  Please note that this is an initial training, and not a re-certification.   There will be a $7.00 charge for materials and processing. 1/2 hour lunch on your own. We need a minimum of 6 people in order to run the training. 

Brian Kritzer - The Burnout Cure: Learning to Love Teaching Again by Chase Mielke

15 Hours Awarded 

How can you energize yourself to maintain or regain a positive outlook and love of teaching? What specific, immediate actions can you take to enhance your well-being and thrive both on and off the job?

Award-winning teacher Chase Mielke draws from his own research, lesson plans, and experiences with burnout to help you change your outlook, strengthen your determination to be a terrific teacher, and reignite your core passion for teaching.

Often lighthearted, yet thoroughly grounded in research on social-emotional learning and positive psychology, The Burnout Cure  explains how shifts in awareness, attitudes, and actions can be transformational for you and for your students. The book describes specific steps related to mindfulness, empathy, gratitude, and altruism that you can use on your own and with students via classroom lessons and activities. Equipped with these tools, teachers can be their best, so they can give their best to the learners in their care.

ZOOM TIMES:

• July 26th 2022 (8:30 - 9:30 am) Introduction, Syllabus, and Orientation  
• August 2nd, 2022 (8:30 - 9:30 am)  Book Discussion 
• August 9th, 2022 (8:30 - 9:30 am)  Book Discussion
• August 16th, 2022 (8:30 - 9:30 am)  Book Discussion 

How it works:

1. Check out the book from the library or purchase it.
2. Check your email for the ZOOM link one week prior to the meeting.
3. Join into ZOOM using the link provided.
4. Read the book as outlined and shared during our second meeting
5. Get ready to share your thoughts and ideas as we journey through the book together.
6. If you are not present for a ZOOM meeting, you will be required to provide a written summary of the chapters covered in order to receive your hours.
7. A certificate with your 15 credit hours will be issued upon completion of the book study.
    

ACCELRATED LEARNING

Closing Achievement gaps with integrated system of supports.

PURPOSE 

PDE has requested the Intermediate Units to train and support districts in implementing the Accelerated Learning Process during the 2022-2023 school year. They are recommending that each school district selects a team of 5-8 school administrators and lead teachers to assess and identify areas to strengthen in their current educational system. 

During the first day, teams will participate in activities to establish a focus and course of action each district would like to pursue. 

Subsequent trainings, at a later date, will then be provided in the four key factors of the Accelerated Learning Toolkit: High-Quality Academics, Supportive Learning Environments, Establishing a Healthy System Conditions, and Design a System of Scaffolded 
Supports, based upon the areas of need. 

Schools will attend those areas that will support each team as they work to improve student learning.

HIIT (HIGH INTENSITY INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES 
Effective elementary, middle, and high school mathematics teachers provide a continuum of instructional supports to help students learn essential mathematical concepts and master new important skills. Additionally, mathematics teachers devote significant efforts and instructional time to make sure students do not forget what they have previously learned, extremely important in the study of mathematics. These intensive and interactive sessions will provide teachers specific strategies for organizing both instruction and students’ studying of material to facilitate learning, remembering, and applying critical mathematical concepts and skills in new situations. 

Audience: Regular Education Teachers, Special Education Teachers, and Administrators are welcome to attend! 

Elementary Sessions will be held on the following dates: 
Session #1 - August 2, 2022 (9:00 - 3:30) 
Session #2 - September 19, 2022 (9:00 - 3:30) 
Session #3 - October 20, 2022 (9:00 - 3:30) 
 

Middle School/High School Sessions will be held on the following dates: 
Session #1 - August 3, 2022 (9:00 - 3:30) 
Session #2 - September 22, 2022 (9:00 - 3:30) 
Session #3 - October 26, 2022 (9:00 - 3:30) 
Registration information is located below.

Act 48 Credit is available for this training each session is worth 7 continuing education hours. 

Please check each session you plan on attending.  

Contact Julie Brown at jbrown@tiu11.org if you have any questions.

PURPOSE Please be aware that this is a competencies-based training and full attendance is mandatory in order to receive certification. This excellent K-12 staff development program is designated to prepare additional persons to participate on the school’s SAP core team. Participants will learn about the Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol agencies and how these agencies, in collaboration with the educational system, intervene in an effective efficient way to remove the barriers of learning for at-risk students. This training meets the requirements of the Commonwealth of PA Interagency Commit- tee for Student Assistance Programs. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Building administrators, central office administrators, counselors, psychologists and classroom teachers who will be joining existing SAP core teams should attend this training. Child-serving agencies such as juvenile probation and children services would also benefit from this valuable training. REGISTRATION WILL BEGIN AT 7:30 AM

PBIS core team members who are new to the team, or members that have been on the team for a number of years, are welcome to attend the PBIS Booster Training and Networking event being held on August 10, 2022.

Starting the year as a new teacher is always exciting and yet intimidating. Today we invite you to come to TIU 11 and get to know us. We will share some insights on how to make your first year go better. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions about what to do next. During the day, we will share ideas that you can use in your classroom and how to engage students in their learning.  

Come join us for a fun day and an opportunity to meet new people.

New Teacher Orientation Schedule

• 9:00 AM Welcome and Introduction
• 9:15 AM Teacher Effectiveness/SLOs
• 10:00 AM Certifications Issues - Going to Level II
• 10:30 AM Break
• 10:45 AM Break Out EDU
• 12:00 PM Lunch
• 12:45 PM Lesson Planning with H.E.A.T.
• 2:55 PM Closure/Wrap Up for the Day

If you have any questions, email Timothy Miller at tmiller@tiu11.org

Register

RENEW (Resilience, Empowerment, and Natural Supports for Education and Work) is a person-centered, student driven intervention process that is designed to support students of transition age (14-21). RENEW targets students that are in jeopardy of not graduating from high school. Risk 
factors for students include (but are not limited to) attendance, disciplinary referrals, and course performance. This tier three intervention is based around the facilitation of several maps and an action plan. LEA teams interested in RENEW must commit to 3.5 days of training and regular, follow-up data/action plan meetings. LEAs interested should have PBIS in place or at a minimum; there should be a willingness to implement PBIS through TIU 11 support. 

Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, Regular Education Teachers, Guidance Counselors, Special Education Administration

RENEW Training Resilience, Empowerment, Natural Support for Education and Work 2022  

 Tuesday, August 16th - Implementation Seminar (Tier 3 Team Members)      8:00  A.M. to 2:30 P.M. (Lunch one hour on your own) 5.5 Act 48 Hours

 Wednesday, August 17th & Tuesday, August 30th – (Facilitator Training)    8:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. (Lunch one hour on your own) 10 Act 48 Hours

 Friday, October 7th (Facilitator Training) 8:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. 3 Act 48  Hours

Session Contacts: 

Brian Kritzer – Educational Consultant  bkritzer@tiu11.org

Denise Shugarts – Interagency Mental Health Coordinator dshugarts@tiu11.org

Safety-Care is a training program for staff working with children, adolescents, or adults who may exhibit challenging or dangerous behavior.  Participants in the course learn a wide variety of prevention skills so that they can each contribute to a physical and social environment that encourages behavior patterns that are positive and safe.  Please note that this is  a re-certification.   There will be a $7.00 charge for materials and processing. 1/2 hour lunch on your own. We need a minimum of 6 people in order to run the training. 

Safety-Care is a training program for staff working with children, adolescents, or adults who may exhibit challenging or dangerous behavior.  Participants in the course learn a wide variety of prevention skills so that they can each contribute to a physical and social environment that encourages behavior patterns that are positive and safe.  Please note that this is  a re-certification.   There will be a $7.00 charge for materials and processing. 1/2 hour lunch on your own. We need a minimum of 6 people in order to run the training. 

2022/2023 School Year

 According to the United States Surgeon General, addressing the needs of youth mental health is a whole-society call to action. The education system is an important component to creating innovative ways to work with our youth to support their wellness.

 This Mental Health Team Meeting is for Southern Huntingdon County School District only. Administration, school counselors, school social worker, school psychologist, nurse, and other attendees (invitation only) can sign up for our *tentative* schedule for next school year. This group meets once a month to discuss topics around addressing mental health needs in this district.

More Information:

This meeting will recur the first Monday of each month. Dates and times can be adjusted based on the school district's schedule for next year.

Contact Denise Shugarts with  any questions dshugarts@tiu11.org. A zoom link will be provided at the beginning of the school year. 

2022/2023 School Year

 According to the United States Surgeon General, addressing the needs of youth mental health is a whole-society call to action. The education system is an important component to creating innovative ways to work with our youth to support their wellness. 

This Mental Health Team Meeting is for Juniata County School District only. Administration, school counselors, school social worker, school psychologist, nurse, and other attendees (invitation only) can sign up for our *tentative* schedule for next school year. This group meets once a month to discuss topics around addressing mental health needs in this district. 

More information This meeting will recur the first Tuesday of each month. Dates and times can be adjusted based on the school district's schedule for next year. 

Contact Denise Shugarts with questions at dshugarts@tiu11.org

A zoom link will be provided at the beginning of the school year .

Safety-Care is a training program for staff working with children, adolescents, or adults who may exhibit challenging or dangerous behavior.  Participants in the course learn a wide variety of prevention skills so that they can each contribute to a physical and social environment that encourages behavior patterns that are positive and safe.  Please note that this is  a re-certification.   There will be a $7.00 charge for materials and processing. 1/2 hour lunch on your own. We need a minimum of 6 people in order to run the training. 

2022/2023 School Year

According to the United States Surgeon General, addressing the needs of youth mental health is a whole-society call to action. The education system is an important component to creating innovative ways to work with our youth to support their wellness. 

This Mental Health Team Meeting is for Central Fulton School District only. Administration, school counselors, school social worker, school psychologist, nurse, and other attendees (invitation only) can sign up for our *tentative* schedule for next school year. This group meets once a month to discuss topics around addressing mental health needs in this district. 

More information:

 This meeting will recur the first Wednesday of each month. Dates and times can be adjusted based on the school district's schedule for next year. 

Contact Denise Shugarts with questions at dshugarts@tiu11.org.

A zoom link will be provided at the beginning of the school year. 

2022/2023 School Year

According to the United States Surgeon General, addressing the needs of youth mental health is a whole-society call to action. The education system is an important component to creating innovative ways to work with our youth to support their wellness.

 This Mental Health Team Meeting is for Southern Fulton School District only. Administration, school counselors, school social worker, school psychologist, nurse, and other attendees (invitation only) can sign up for our *tentative* schedule for next school year. This group meets once a month to discuss topics around addressing mental health needs in this district. 

More Information:

This meeting will recur the first Thursday of each month. Dates and times can be adjusted based on the school district's schedule for next year. 

Contact Denise Shugarts with any questions dshugarts@tiu11.org. 

A zoom link will be provided at the beginning of the school year. 

2022/2023 School Year

According to the United States Surgeon General, addressing the needs of youth mental health is a whole-society call to action. The education system is an important component to creating innovative ways to work with our youth to support their wellness.

 This Mental Health Team Meeting is for Mount Union School District only. Administration, school counselors, school social worker, school psychologist, nurse, and other attendees (invitation only) can sign up for our *tentative* schedule for next school year. This group meets once a month to discuss topics around addressing mental health needs in this district. 

More Information:

This meeting will recur the second Friday of each month. Dates and times can be adjusted based on the school district's schedule for next year.

Contact Denise Shugarts with any questions at dshugarts@tiu11.org.

A zoom link will be provided at the beginning of the school year. 

CALLING ALL PBIS COACHES...MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 
 

PBIS Coaches will plan and prepare for building leadership for their role in facilitating the implementation of PBIS. All PBIS coaches are welcome...novice through experienced. 

Outcomes: 

• Tier I PBIS Features and Classroom Components
• Facilitating Implementation (Coaching skills)
• Data systems Facilitating Effective Team Meetings (Team Initiated Problem Solving-TIPS)
• Processes for tracking implementation: Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI), Classroom Fidelity 
  Tools, data collection

Fall: PBIS Coaches Day Training and Networking - September 13, 2022 

Winter: PaPBS Coaches Day (held at PaTTAN, Harrisburg) - January, 2023 (date to be announced)

Spring: PBIS Coaches Day Training and Networking - March 1, 2023

 Safety-Care is a training program for staff working with children, adolescents, or adults who may exhibit challenging or dangerous behavior.  Participants in the course learn a wide variety of prevention skills so that they can each contribute to a physical and social environment that encourages behavior patterns that are positive and safe.  Please note that this is an initial training, and not a re-certification.   There will be a $7.00 charge for materials and processing. 1/2 hour lunch on your own. We need a minimum of 6 people in order to run the training. 

Advanced Tiers training for PBIS teams who will Prepare and plan for building systems to support a continuum of Tier II interventions. 
 

Outcomes: 

• Be able to define Tier II within the PBIS Framework
• Understand how to layer a continuum of interventions
• Introduction to options for Tier II interventions
• Be able to explain how Tier II is connected to Tier I supports
• Understand what roles school personnel play in implementation

The Fulton County Transition Council is group of like-minded individuals that wish to support students with disabilities, that are of transition age (14-21), as they work towards life after high school. The goal of the group is to strengthen their knowledge in the area of transition through training, resource sharing, and networking. 

Target Audience: Fulton County Special Education Teachers & Administrators, Outside Agencies/Providers, Local Business Owners, Guidance Counselors, Parents, Students 

Fulton County Transition Council 2022-2023 

 Tuesday, September 27th 2022 
 Tuesday, October 25th 2022 
   *No November Meeting 
 Tuesday, December 20th 2022 
 Tuesday, January 24th 2023
   *No February Meeting 
 Tuesday, March 21st 2023 
 Tuesday, April 25th 2023 
  *No May Meeting

All meetings are from 9:00 – 10:30 PM EST via Zoom

Please register for each event you are planning to attend.

If you have questions, please contact 
Brian Kritzer – Educational Consultant 
bkritzer@tiu11.org 
814-542-2501 ext. 104

*The above dates are subject to change with advanced notice as per PaTTAN’s Transition Date Saver

The Mifflin/Juniata County Transition Council is a group of like-minded individuals that wish to support students with disabilities, that are of transition age (14-21), as they work towards life after high school. The goal of the group is to strengthen their knowledge in the area of transition through training, resource sharing, and networking. 

Target Audience: Mifflin/Juniata County Special Education Teachers & Administrators, Outside Agencies/Providers, Local Business Owners, Guidance Counselors, Parents, Students 

Mifflin/Juniata Transition Council 2022-2023 

 Wednesday, September 28th 2022 
    *No October Meeting 
 Tuesday, November 22nd 2022 
   *No December Meeting 
   *No January Meeting 
 Wednesday, February 22nd 2023 
   *No March Meeting 
 Wednesday, April 26th 2023 
    *No May Meeting

All meetings are from 10:00 – 11:30 PM EST via Zoom

If you have questions, please contact 
Brian Kritzer – Educational Consultant 
bkritzer@tiu11.org 
814-542-2501 ext. 104

Please select each event you are planning to attend.

*The above dates are subject to change with advanced notice as per PaTTAN’s Transition Date Saver

The Local Task Force is a group of like-minded parents that wish to support their son or daughter as they navigate through the special education process. The goal of the group is to support parents through training, resource sharing, and networking so that they can work with their Local Education Agency (LEA) in a positive, proactive manner. 

Target Audience: Parents/Guardians that support students with disabilities, Special Education Teachers & Administrators, Outside Agencies

TIU 11 Local Parent Task Force 2022-2023 

 Wednesday, September 28th 2022 
 Wednesday, October 26th 2022** 
 Wednesday, January 25th 2023 
 Wednesday, March 29th 2023 
 Wednesday, May 24th 2023

All meetings are from 2:00 – 3:30 with the exception of October 26th (7:00 – 8:30 p.m.).  All Meetings will be via ZOOM.

If you have questions, please contact 
Brian Kritzer – Educational Consultant 
bkritzer@tiu11.org 
814-542-2501 ext. 104

Please select each of the meetings you are planning on attending.

*The above dates are subject to change with advanced notice as per PaTTAN’s Transition Date Saver

The Huntingdon County Transition Council is a group of like-minded individuals that wish to support students with disabilities, that are of transition age (14-21), as they work towards life after high school. The goal of the group is to strengthen their knowledge in the area of transition through training, resource sharing, and networking. 

Target Audience: Huntingdon County Special Education Teachers & Administrators, Outside Agencies/Providers, Local Business Owners, Guidance Counselors, Parents, Students 

Huntingdon County Transition Council 2022-2023 

 Thursday, September 29th 2022 
 Thursday, October 27th 2022
   *No meeting in November 
 Wednesday, December 21st 2022 
 Thursday, January 26th 2023 
   *No meeting in February 
 Thursday, March 23rd 2023 
 Thursday, April 27th 2023 
  *No meeting in May

All meetings are from 1:00 – 2:30 PM EST via Zoom 

Please register for each session you are plannning to attend.

*The above dates are subject to change with advanced notice as per PaTTAN’s Transition Date Saver

If you have questions, please contact 
Brian Kritzer – Educational Consultant 
bkritzer@tiu11.org 
814-542-2501 ext. 104

Safety-Care is a training program for staff working with children, adolescents, or adults who may exhibit challenging or dangerous behavior.  Participants in the course learn a wide variety of prevention skills so that they can each contribute to a physical and social environment that encourages behavior patterns that are positive and safe.  Please note that this is an initial training, and not a re-certification.   There will be a $7.00 charge for materials and processing. 1/2 hour lunch on your own. We need a minimum of 6 people in order to run the training. 

Preparation & Implementation Training: 1  
Day for Admin and Lead Staff 

Overview 

Check & Connect Preparation and Implementation Training is a 1-day training that provides education administrators and lead staff (decision-making stakeholders) with a thorough overview of Check & Connect and its background as well as information about how to prepare their site for implementing  Check & Connect. 
 

Objectives 

• The core components and elements of Check & Connect
• The context for Check & Connect, including the process of disengagement and the risk factors associated with dropping out
• How Check & Connect was developed, its theoretical underpinnings, and its evidence base
• Steps for preparing for and implementing Check & Connect at their sites 

1.  Aligning Check & Connect with current initiatives
2.  Identifying the indicators of disengagement at their site 
3.  Designating a coordinator and hiring mentors 
4. Systematically monitoring student data and identifying appropriate interventions for 
   reengaging students 
5. Strengthening the family-school relationship 
6. Monitoring the person-environment fit 
7. Evaluating the implementation and effectiveness of Check & Connect at their site 
    

Who Should Attend 
This training is designed for education administrators and lead staff (decision-making stakeholders) interested in preparing for and implementing Check & Connect. Researchers, community professionals, and others interested in the Check & Connect model are also welcome to attend.

 Note : that this training is not intended for Check & Connect mentors

Safety-Care is a training program for staff working with children, adolescents, or adults who may exhibit challenging or dangerous behavior.  Participants in the course learn a wide variety of prevention skills so that they can each contribute to a physical and social environment that encourages behavior patterns that are positive and safe.  Please note that this is  a re-certification.   There will be a $7.00 charge for materials and processing. 1/2 hour lunch on your own. We need a minimum of 6 people in order to run the training. 

This course is ONLY for General Education Administration - Principals, and Assistant Principals. This 30-hour course aims to build upon principals’ working knowledge and skill sets needed to successfully innovate and program for students with disabilities. The growing field of research at the intersection of principals and special education yields evidence-based practices that support outcomes for students with disabilities.

The three professional development days (followed by a half-day of project presentations) are titled as follows:

• Day 1: Leading a Culture of Change
• Day 2: Being an Instructional Leader
• Day 3: Supporting Effective Behavioral Systems.

Please note, each instructional day requires the completion of 3 hours of pre- reading/activities.

Objectives/Skills/Knowledge to be gained from training event:

• Identify the necessary components to effect change

• Analyze and share their vision and mission statements

• Identify key principles of IDEA and Chapter 14 regulations

• Identify the roles and responsibilities of an LEA representative

• Analyze and implement the use of assessment data to guide instructional decision making

• Analyze data to identify patterns of behavior

• Identify alternatives to suspension and expulsion

• Identify organizational culture and core values to strengthen relationships with stakeholders

THE PULSE COURSE

The PULSE course is worth 30 hours of Act 45 PIL credit. 3.5 days training (3 full-day trainings with a half day dedicated to presentations). Eighteen (18) of these hours are direct instruction and 12 of these hours are extended learning via pre-readings/assignments and a work-based project.