This course is only available to teachers whose districts participate in the IU Induction Consortium. Registrants should notify their induction coordinator about registration.

For Teachers and Administrators Gr. K-12: Professional development criteria: administration, teaching skills, and technology.
Participants will complete a written project, performance assessment and an action plan for implementation.
Participants will be assessed using a multiple choice pre and post assessment. Scores on the post assessment must be at least 80%. In addition a lesson plan or project with action plan is required.
Finally an implementation plan will be completed by participants indicating how new learning will be integrated into their assignments.

Course Description: This course is designed to meet the requirement for Year 1 Days 1 & 2 for IU 1 Induction Consortium Schools and teachers in grades K-12.

Day 1 Act 48, Inst II, ESL Overview, Standards and Anchors
Year 1 Day 1 for new educators from districts in the IU 1 Induction Consortium focuses on requirements for Act 48 and Instructional II, an overview of effective strategies for English Language Learners, and training on PA academic standards, anchors and eligible content.

Outside assignments are discussed. The outside assignments are a peer observation and the review and identification of three key concepts from the Pennsylvania Code of Professional Conduct.

Day 2 Procedures and Routines
Year 1 Day 2 for new educators from districts in the IU 1 Induction Consortium focuses on the work of Harry Wong. The instructor will use videos, cooperative learning, and discussion to teach procedures, classroom routines, and strategies.

This course is available to teachers whose districts participate in the IU Induction Consortium. Registrants should notify their induction coordinator about registration.

For Teachers and Administrators Gr. K-12: Professional development criteria: administration, teaching skills, and technology.
Participants will complete a written project, performance assessment and an action plan for implementation.
Participants will be assessed using a multiple choice pre and post assessment. Scores on the post assessment must be at least 80%. In addition a lesson plan or project with action plan is required.
Finally an implementation plan will be completed by participants indicating how new learning will be integrated into their assignments.

Course Description: This course is designed to meet the requirement for Year 1 Days 3 & 4 for IU 1 Induction Consortium Schools and teachers in grades K-12. It is in the PDE category of school administration and the subcategory of school law. Participants in the course will have hands on experience with Netrekker, United Streaming, Blended Schools, and educational websites using the Internet. Participants in the course will be required to complete pre and post tests and develop at least one lesson integrating technology and complete an action plan for implementation. The second half of the course will take pre and post tests in school law. In addition, they will write a paper summarizing a court case that they have read.

Objectives:

• Participants will develop knowledge and skills in integration of technology.
• Participants identify the crucial areas of school law relevant to working with students, staff, and parents in public and non-public schools.