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Response to Instruction and Intervention – BLaST Intermediate Unit 17
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Response to Instruction and Intervention. Response to Instruction and Intervention (RtII) in Pennsylvania refers to the use of a standards-aligned, comprehensive school improvement and/or multi-tiered system of support for implementing PA’s Standards Aligned System. Response to Instruction and Intervention rests on using a continuum of student performance data to continuously inform, monitor and improve student access and response to high-quality core and supplemental instruction/intervention. PA Dept...
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Guest Teacher Program – BLaST Intermediate Unit 17
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After completing the required paperwork, mandatory trainings and classroom observations, BLaST will apply for an emergency permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. It allows the guest teacher to substitute in participating school districts and/or BLaST classrooms. The emergency permit allows a guest teacher to work as a day-to-day substitute in the participating school districts and BLaST classrooms. Jersey Shore Area School District. Wyalusing Area School District. A Type 06 day-to-day...
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Disabilities Awareness Program – BLaST Intermediate Unit 17
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Meg Ralston, an Autistic Support Consultant for BLaST Intermediate Unit 17, who herself has a physical disability, works with local school districts to plan and teach lessons to elementary school students on developing awareness and appreciation of similarities and differences among people. Introduction of teacher and school counselor. Describe the collaboration between IU 17 and the School District relative to planning and implementing the Disabilities Awareness lessons for students. What advice or sugg...
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Professional Development – BLaST Intermediate Unit 17
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Our goals are to continue to enhance our current face-to-face professional development opportunities while integrating online offerings in an effort to better serve our large geographic region. To this end we continually strive to provide opportunities for learning that integrate face-to-face, online and hybrid learning experiences. For workshop descriptions,. Scheduling and registration information. Professional Development Request Form. Introduction to PVAAS Sessions. 570323.8561 Ext. 1013. Map BLaST I...
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Events Calendar – BLaST Intermediate Unit 17
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July 31, 2016. August 1, 2016. August 2, 2016. August 3, 2016. Paraprofessional Training: Meeting NCLB. August 4, 2016. August 5, 2016. August 6, 2016. August 7, 2016. August 8, 2016. August 9, 2016. August 10, 2016. August 11, 2016. August 12, 2016. August 13, 2016. August 14, 2016. August 15, 2016. August 16, 2016. August 17, 2016. Crisis Prevention Institute-1 Day Certification. August 18, 2016. August 19, 2016. August 20, 2016. August 21, 2016. August 22, 2016. August 23, 2016. August 24, 2016. BLaST...
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Mathematics Instruction – BLaST Intermediate Unit 17
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Professional Development Resources from PaTTAN. Effective Mathematics Instruction for Students with Disabilities. To view Mathematics Instruction video segments produced through our Inclusive “Best Practices” Project. 2016 Needs Assessment Form. PA Dept. of Ed. Contact BLaST IU 17. This Month at BLaST. July 31, 2016. August 1, 2016. August 2, 2016. August 3, 2016. Paraprofessional Training: Meeting NCLB. Posted by: Regopoulos, Nancy. BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office. Map BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office.
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Role of Paraprofessionals – BLaST Intermediate Unit 17
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Paraprofessionals, whether they serve as instructional and/or personal care assistants, play an important role in providing services for students, teachers, and parents, as well as enhancing access to the general education program for students with disabilties. The professional development resources that follow provide more specific information on the role of paraprofessionals in educating students with disabilities. The Paraprofessional’s Role in Creating Inclusive Learning Environments. Click on the un...
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IU17 Regional Schools – BLaST Intermediate Unit 17
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Athens Area School District. Canton Area School District. East Lycoming School District. Jersey Shore Area School District. Loyalsock Township School District. Lycoming Career and Technology Center. Montgomery Area School District. Montoursville Area School District. Muncy Area School District. Northeast Bradford School District. Northern Tier Career Center. Northern Tioga School District. Sayre Area School District. South Williamsport Area School District. Southern Tioga School District. July 31, 2016.
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Best Practices Videos* – BLaST Intermediate Unit 17
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Click on the “Best Practices” Project tab at the top of this page to see a drop down listing of Inclusive Best Practices Videos that complement the professional development Resource Modules included in the Project. The sections include videos (with optional closed-captioned viewing capability) of teachers incorporating research-based practices that have proven to enhance the learning and achievement of students with disabilities in general education classrooms. Best Practices Video Library. Using Data to...
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Inclusive Practices Resource Modules* – BLaST Intermediate Unit 17
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Inclusive Practices Resource Modules*. Click on the “Best Practices” Project tab at the top of this page to see a drop down listing of resource modules that complement the inclusive best practices video library. The Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network. An initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Education,. The mission of PaTTAN is to support the efforts and initiatives of the Bureau of Special Education. Selected Resource Links from the PaTTAN website:. 2016 Needs Assessment Form.