1.
- mainTitle:Defensible Differentiation
- subTitle:Dr. Carol Tomlinson
- eventDescription:In this workshop, participants will examine ways in which learning environment, high quality curriculum, on-going assessment to inform instruction, and instructional planning in response to learners’ varied needs work together to increase academic success for a full range of students. Video clips and lesson examples provide illustrations of how the key principles of differentiation look in K-12 classrooms.
- startDate:04/26/2012
- endDate:04/26/2012
- eventCost:$125/$150
- eventEmail:afaraoni@bucksiu.org
- startTime:8:30 AM
- endTime:3:30 PM
- eventLocation:Bucks IU #22
- registrationLink:http://www.solutionwhere.com/bciu/cw/showsession.asp?7832826639/12/20113:44:42+PM
- pdfLink:http://www3.bucksiu.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&ModuleInstanceID=1576&ViewID=7b97f7ed-8e5e-4120-848f-a8b4987d588f&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=3397&PageID=947
- imageURL:http://www3.bucksiu.org/cms/lib3/PA09000729/Centricity/Domain/1/headline_photos/tomlinson.jpg
2.
- mainTitle:Concussion?
- subTitle:Bucks County REACH: What you need to know
- eventDescription:A free program for 15- to 19-year-olds and their parents. Meet peers and learn about traumatic brain injury (TBI) and what services and benefits you may qualify for, for high school and beyond. Contact skrusen@bucksiu.org to register for April 25th and May 2nd.
- startDate:05/02/2012
- endDate:05/02/2012
- eventCost:Free
- eventEmail:skrusen@bucksiu.org
- startTime:6:30 PM
- endTime:8:30 PM
- eventLocation:Bucks IU #22
- registrationLink:
- pdfLink:
- imageURL:http://www3.bucksiu.org/cms/lib3/PA09000729/Centricity/domain/1/headline_photos/CHOPlogo.jpg
3.
- mainTitle:Brain Series
- subTitle:The Mathematical Brain: Dr. Frasca-Stuart & Dr. Sides
- eventDescription:How does the brain learn mathematics? Why do some students struggle to learn mathematics? How can educators overcome math negativity in students?This session will seek to answer these questions and more.
- startDate:05/03/2012
- endDate:05/04/2012
- eventCost:$75/$125
- eventEmail:afaraoni@bucksiu.org
- startTime:8:30 AM
- endTime:3:00 PM
- eventLocation:Bucks IU #22
- registrationLink:http://www.solutionwhere.com/bciu/cw/showcourse.asp?2997
- pdfLink:http://www3.bucksiu.org/cms/lib3/PA09000729/Centricity/domain/1/headline pdfs/Brain SeriesPDF.pdf
- imageURL:http://www3.bucksiu.org/cms/lib3/PA09000729/Centricity/domain/1/headline_photos/MathBrain.png
4.
- mainTitle:Digital Age Guidelines
- subTitle:BCSAA Spring Breakfast
- eventDescription:The dramatic increase in school–related issues stemming from Facebook and Twitter and other social media, warrants an informed review of "Digital Age Guidelines for Schools". This year Mr. Jeffrey D. Litts, attorney at law, specializing in this emerging area of litigation, will be our guest speaker at our annual spring breakfast.
- startDate:05/03/2012
- endDate:05/03/2012
- eventCost:$35/$45
- eventEmail:lschwartz@cbsd.org
- startTime:8:00 AM
- endTime:10:15 AM
- eventLocation:Bucks IU #22
- registrationLink:http://www3.bucksiu.org/cms/lib3/PA09000729/Centricity/domain/1/headline pdfs/Spring Breakfast 2012.pdf
- pdfLink:http://www3.bucksiu.org/cms/lib3/PA09000729/Centricity/domain/1/headline pdfs/Spring Breakfast 2012.pdf
- imageURL:http://www3.bucksiu.org/cms/lib3/PA09000729/Centricity/domain/1/headline_photos/bcsaa.jpg
5.
- mainTitle:Choosing the right LMS
- subTitle:A comparison of modern LMS systems available to K-12
- eventDescription:The increasing popularity of e-learning has driven innovation and the emergence of new technologies to support online instruction. Educators are faced with ever more crowded field of technologies and tools to evaluate and choose from when implementing online programs. This session will look at some of the leading Learning/Course Management Systems, and compare the strengths, weaknesses, and key differences between systems such as Blackboard, Moodle, Canvas, and other online learning platforms.
- startDate:05/03/2012
- endDate:05/03/2012
- eventCost:Free
- eventEmail:pdinan@bucksiu.org
- startTime:3:00 PM
- endTime:4:00 PM
- eventLocation:online
- registrationLink:http://bit.ly/ml360spring12reg
- pdfLink:http://bit.ly/ml360spring12reg
- imageURL:http://www3.bucksiu.org/cms/lib3/PA09000729/Centricity/domain/1/headline_photos/360.jpg
6.
- mainTitle:Speak Chinese in 30 Min.
- subTitle:Learn about the fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese
- eventDescription:Learning Chinese can seem like a daunting challenge, but studying this ancient and complex language can be a fascinating and enjoyable experience for learners of all ages. In this session, you will learn how to read and pronounce Chinese words using the pinyin phonetic system, learn some basic vocabulary and common phrases, and examine the structure and meaning of written Chinese characters.
- startDate:05/15/2012
- endDate:05/15/2012
- eventCost:Free
- eventEmail:pdinan@bucksiu.org
- startTime:3:00 PM
- endTime:4:00 PM
- eventLocation:online
- registrationLink:http://bit.ly/ml360spring12reg
- pdfLink:http://bit.ly/ml360spring12reg
- imageURL:http://www3.bucksiu.org/cms/lib3/PA09000729/Centricity/domain/1/headline_photos/360.jpg
7.
- mainTitle:GIFT
- subTitle:Girls In Focus with Technology
- eventDescription:GIFT is designed for middle-to-high school girls to encourage and embrace knowledge in the fields of STEM (science, technology, engineering, math). GIFT features interactive seminars with professional women, hands-on technology workshops, and open forum discussions. Registration will open April 16, 2012 on a first come, first served basis.
- startDate:05/16/2012
- endDate:05/16/2012
- eventCost:Free
- eventEmail:abyruch@bucksiu.org
- startTime:8:30 AM
- endTime:2:15 PM
- eventLocation:Bucks IU #22
- registrationLink:http://www.formstack.com/forms/BCIU-GIFT
- pdfLink:http://www3.bucksiu.org/gift
- imageURL:http://www3.bucksiu.org/cms/lib3/PA09000729/Centricity/domain/1/headline_photos/GIFT.jpg
8.
- mainTitle:Creativity is Essential
- subTitle:Virtual Speaker Series - Kevin Honeycutt
- eventDescription:This session is an exploration of the power of creativity in education. Kevin will start by making the case that the business world and the world in general are looking to creative minds more than ever. Through sharing examples from the ArtSnacks network, he'll show how powerful creativity can be for learning.
- startDate:05/17/2012
- endDate:05/18/2012
- eventCost:Free
- eventEmail:kschollin@bucksiu.org
- startTime:3:00 PM
- endTime:4:00 PM
- eventLocation:Online via Elluminate
- registrationLink:http://www3.bucksiu.org/Page/3381
- pdfLink:http://www3.bucksiu.org/Page/3381
- imageURL:http://www3.bucksiu.org/cms/lib3/PA09000729/Centricity/domain/1/headline_photos/KevinHoneycuttMain.png
9.
- mainTitle:Works for Me
- subTitle:An Intro to Work Incentives and Ticket to Work
- eventDescription:If you are a person with a disability, a family member of a person with a disability or a self-advocate who receives Social Security Disability Insurnace (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), uses Medical Assistance for your healthcare insurance, and is thinking about returning to or maintaining employment - this training will provide facts about employment, provide info about benefit changes for people turning 18, talk about cash benefits and healthcare benefits, etc.
- startDate:05/17/2012
- endDate:05/22/2012
- eventCost:Free
- eventEmail:ekey@visionforequality.org
- startTime:6:30 PM
- endTime:8:30 PM
- eventLocation:Bucks IU #22
- registrationLink:http://www.temple.edu/thetrainingpartnership/topics/worksforme_transition.shtml
- pdfLink:http://www3.bucksiu.org/cms/lib3/PA09000729/Centricity/domain/1/headline pdfs/WorksforMeSPRING2012.pdf
- imageURL:http://www3.bucksiu.org/cms/lib3/PA09000729/Centricity/domain/1/headline_photos/worksforme.jpg
10.
- mainTitle:Tender Bridges
- subTitle:Different Drums for Different Drummers
- eventDescription:This workshop will be exploring the human laboratory (aka your classroom). Mr. Rick Ellis, a former kindergarten teacher and instructor at Bank Street, will be the instructor. Participants will identify their own style of teaching through self-assessment and reflection, discuss the need for applying various learning modalities for the success of their students, and gain understanding that brain characteristics exist differently in boys and girls and the impact it has on their learning.
- startDate:05/17/2012
- endDate:05/17/2012
- eventCost:$30.00
- eventEmail:afaraoni@bucksiu.org
- startTime:8:30 AM
- endTime:3:00 PM
- eventLocation:Bucks IU #22
- registrationLink:http://www.solutionwhere.com/bciu/cw/showsession.asp?8713300083/13/201211:12:17+AM
- pdfLink:http://www3.bucksiu.org/site/default.aspx?PageType=3&ModuleInstanceID=1576&ViewID=7b97f7ed-8e5e-4120-848f-a8b4987d588f&RenderLoc=0&FlexDataID=3603&PageID=947
- imageURL:http://www3.bucksiu.org/cms/lib3/PA09000729/Centricity/domain/1/headline_photos/tenderbridges.jpg
11.
- mainTitle:Parent Support Group
- subTitle:Brown-Bag-It Lunch Bunch
- eventDescription:Get support and gather ideas from other parents with children who have emotional, behavioral, social, and/or learning issues. This casual, non-judgmental, supportive group is waiting for you! Meets the 3rd Friday of every month.
- startDate:05/18/2012
- endDate:06/15/2012
- eventCost:Free
- eventEmail:buckslife@accessservices.org
- startTime:12:00 PM
- endTime:1:30 PM
- eventLocation:BC LIFE - Ivyland
- registrationLink:buckslife@accessservices.org
- pdfLink:http://www3.bucksiu.org/cms/lib3/PA09000729/Centricity/domain/1/headline pdfs/Parent Support Group Lunch.pdf
- imageURL:http://www3.bucksiu.org/cms/lib3/PA09000729/Centricity/domain/1/headline_photos/LIFE.jpg
12.
- mainTitle:ParaEducators
- subTitle:Professional Learning Opportunities
- eventDescription:This learning is designed to provide meaningful, job-embedded staff development. Each module will include multiple sessions on a particular area of learning. Each will cover a different topic. The modules are for any Paraeducator/Instructional Assistant. Please be aware that these sessions will take place at different locations as well as online. Please check carefully to see where each session takes place. Online sessions are listed in the Special Directions section for each session.
- startDate:10/01/2011
- endDate:6/30/2012
- eventCost:Varies
- eventEmail:cdehaven@bucksiu.org
- startTime:Varies
- endTime:Varies
- eventLocation:Varies
- registrationLink:http://www.solutionwhere.com/bciu/cw/showcourse.asp?2967
- pdfLink:http://www3.bucksiu.org/page/804
- imageURL:http://www3.bucksiu.org/cms/lib3/PA09000729/Centricity/domain/1/headline_photos/abchands.jpg

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