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

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.
    

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 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. 

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. 

       TIU 11 UNIFIED IN-SERVICE DAY

                 Blair County Convention Center

                                               September 1, 2022

                                                        AGENDA

(Pick one A Session and one B Session)

9:00 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.      Registration 

9:20 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.    Welcome & Service Awards (Ballroom 1 & 2) 
                                          Dr. Shawn Kovac 

10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.  General Session (Ballroom 1 & 2)   It’s About Me, It’s About You 
                                           Adam Blank 

11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.  Kades-Margolis 
                                           G. Mark Blaschak 

11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.   LUNCH (Ballroom 3) 

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.      Breakout Session 1 

  1A   Phishing Scams and Cyber Security Awarness  - Josh Wakefield    

  2A   Understanding the Family Medical Leave Act  - Stephanie Bilger   

  3A  What’s New in TIU Technology  - Dr. Eric Yoder and Jigar Patel  

  4A  The Happiness Advantage  - Alicia Hull    

  5A  Student Freedom of Speech  - Attorney Mark Walz   

1:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.     BREAK 

2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.      Breakout Session 2 

   1B  Phishing Scams and Cyber Security Awareness - Josh Wakefield  

   2B  HR Working for You  - Stephanie Bilger   

   3B  What’s New in TIU Technology  - Dr. Eric Yoder and Jigar Patel  

   4B  Building Resiliency - Timothy Miller    

   5B  Student Freedom of Speech - Attorney Mark Walz   

2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.     Submit Evaluation and Departure

Deadline to register is  August 18, 2022!

Don't forget to print your registration confirmation email! 
 

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 two session please register for the AM or PM session the  morning session (8 -11:30 am, max 20 participants) Chapters 1-4, and an afternoon session (12 - 3:30 pm, max 20 participants) Chapters 1-4 . 

Training is for TIU EI STAFF ONLY!

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. 

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 is a two day training.

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. 

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 - September 19, 2022 (9:00 - 3:30) 
Session #2 - October 20, 2022 (9:00 - 3:30) 
Session #3 - TBD (To Be Determined) 

Middle School/High School Sessions will be held on the following dates: 
Session #1 - September 22, 2022 (9:00 - 3:30) 
Session #2 - October 26, 2022 (9:00 - 3:30) 
Session #3 - TBD (To Be Determined)

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.

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

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. 

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  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. 

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. 

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.