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�Susquehanna Township School District
World class. Every day. In every way.
Team Member Training and Engagement Plan
2016-2017
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Table of Contents Beliefs and Rationale ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Teaching and Learning .................................................................................................................................... 4
Assessment ................................................................................................................................................. 4
Curriculum Management & Lesson Planning ............................................................................................. 6
Data-Driven Decision Making ..................................................................................................................... 6
English/Language Arts ................................................................................................................................ 6
Instructional Support Staff ......................................................................................................................... 9
Mathematical Principles ........................................................................................................................... 11
Related Arts (Physical Education, Visual & Performing Arts, Business, and Technical Education) .......... 11
Science ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
Student Engagement ................................................................................................................................ 12
Leadership .................................................................................................................................................... 13
Team Member Engagement ......................................................................................................................... 14
Compliance ............................................................................................................................................... 14
Health and Wellness ................................................................................................................................. 15
Safety and Security ................................................................................................................................... 15
Student Supports and Services ................................................................................................................. 16
Facilities and Business Operations ............................................................................................................... 16
Food Services ............................................................................................................................................ 17
Technology and Processes ............................................................................................................................ 18
At-A-Glance ................................................................................................................................................... 21
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Susquehanna Township School District
Team Member Training & Engagement Plan 2016-2017
Beliefs and Rationale
Vision
World class. Every day. In every way.
Mission
The success of every learner
Core Values
Every learner has the right to a world class education.
We will be a leader in innovation and technology.
The learning environment must be safe and supportive.
Our diversity is our strength.
Community partnerships are vital to our success.
We will act ethically at all levels of the organization.
Rationale
According to a Dale Carnegie Institute study (2012), employee retention increases when employees are
engaged, a factor that can dramatically impact organizational improvement. The Susquehanna Township
School District is committed to providing a world class education that will ensure that every student has
the opportunity to successfully pursue their post-secondary goals. Thus, we believe that in order for
teachers and staff to effectively serve our students and their families, it is imperative that team members
are engaged through consistent, appropriate and job-embedded training and professional development
across all levels of the district. Our philosophy is grounded in the belief that a focus on organizational and
process improvements across all departments will result in improved learning experiences and
performance outcomes for students. We are committed to providing an effective training and engagement
plan that:
Focuses on supporting an increase in student performance
Embeds key functions of the workplace into training objectives
Differentiates to meet the diverse needs of every learner across departments
Harnesses technology
Is data-driven (i.e., student performance data, customer feedback, parent surveys, etc.)
Integrates research-based strategies
Provides opportunities for collaboration and reflection
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Critical Success Factors (CSFs)
As a part of its performance improvement and strategic planning processes, the district has identified six
(6) key factors that are essential to building internal capacity and providing a world class education. These
Critical Success Factors represent all facets of the district and impact team members, students, parents, and
members of the community:
Teaching and Learning
Team Member Engagement
Leadership
Communication and Community Engagement
Facilities and Business Operations
Technology and Processes
Course strands have been categorized within five of our CSFs to ensure that team member training is
aligned with our strategic objectives. Courses that represent district-wide and/or building level initiatives,
or are required for compliance with state and federal guidelines are mandatory (M).
Teaching and Learning These sessions are appropriate for general classroom teachers, special education teachers, para-
professionals, building administrators, specialists, and instructional coaches.
Assessment Classroom Diagnostic Tools (CDT) Administrator Training
The Pennsylvania Classroom Diagnostic Tools (CDT) is a set of online assessments, divided by content
area, designed to provide diagnostic information in order to guide instruction and remediation. The CDT
reporting system is fully integrated in the Standards Aligned System (SAS). It assists educators in
identifying student academic strengths, and areas in need of improvement. Although not a predictor for
PSSA and Keystone Exam performance, CDTs provide a snapshot on why and how students may still be
struggling or exceeding grade and/or course Eligible Content.
Offered: as needed Location: TWH, MS, HS
Common Assessments
Participants will examine current literature on the importance of utilizing common assessments. Time will
be given to create assessments that will be shared with grade level colleagues.
Offered: 05/03/17 Location: MS
Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) (K-3)
DIBELS are a set of procedures and measures for assessing the acquisition of early literacy skills from
kindergarten through sixth grade. They are designed to be short (one minute) fluency measures used to
regularly monitor the development of early literacy and early reading skills. Participants will learn how to
administer the assessment and monitor student progress.
Offered: as needed Location: SL/AC, TWH
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Group Reading Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation (GRADE) Administration (K-3) (M)
The GRADE is a diagnostic reading test that identifies developmental reading skills deficits for the
purposes for informing instruction or intervention. Participants will learn how to administer the assessment
and interpret results.
Offered: 2x/year per location Location: SL/AC, TWH
Lexia Core 5 (K-5) (M)
Lexia Core 5 provides explicit, systematic, personalized learning in the six areas of reading instruction,
and delivers norm-referenced performance data to inform teacher intervention strategies. Lexia is a web-
based assessment and intervention tool. Participants will learn how to administer the program and analyze
performance reports.
Offered: Location:
08/24/16 SL/AC
2x/year per location SL/AC, TWH
PSSA/Keystone Site Coordinator Training (M) The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that LEA/school personnel be trained to properly and
securely administer state assessments. Participants will learn how to maintain the security and integrity of
all assessment materials, prevent any dishonest or fraudulent behavior in the administration and handling
of the assessment and promote a fair and equitable testing environment in order to obtain reliable and valid
student scores.
Offered: February/March 2017 Location: District Office, Online
PSSA/Keystone Test Administrator Training (https://www.pstattraining.net/ ) (M)
The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that LEA/school personnel be trained to properly and
securely administer state assessments. Participants will learn how to maintain the security and integrity of
all assessment materials, prevent any dishonest or fraudulent behavior in the administration and handling
of the assessment, and promote a fair and equitable testing environment in order to obtain reliable and
valid student scores.
Offered: February/March 2017 Location: TWH, MS, HS, Online
Study Island (M)
This course is intended for both new and experienced middle school and high school staff utilizing Study
Island. Participants will learn how to create classes, add students, add assignments and benchmark
students. Laptops will be needed for this session.
Offered: 10/7/2016 Location: MS
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Curriculum Management & Lesson Planning
Chalk.com (M)
Participants will learn how to access district curriculum maps/units and write lesson plans by utilizing
Chalk.com, a web-based technology for building curriculum and planning instruction.
Offered: Location:
07/06/16 HS
07/18/16 MS
08/04/16 THW
08/23/16-08/25/16 SL/AC, TWH, MS, HS
Data-Driven Decision Making
Data Analysis (K-12)
Participants will work collaboratively to review student performance data and develop instructional
interventions through action planning.
Offered: bldg. admin. will schedule w/ Data Supervisor Location: SL/AC, TWH, MS, HS
Data Review: Transition Planning (Pre-K-3)
Pre-K to third grade teachers will engage in a collaborative review of student data in order to identify
strengths, needs and grade level trends. Participants will be expected to use the data to effectively plan and
inform instruction for the subsequent school year.
Offered: 05/03/17 Location: SL/AC, TWH
English/Language Arts
CAFÉ (M)
CAFÉ is a complement to The Daily 5. The CAFE system, based on research into the habits of proficient
readers, is an acronym for Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency, and Expanding vocabulary. Participants
will learn to organize assessment data so it truly informs instruction; track each child's strengths and goals,
thereby maximizing time with him or her; create flexible groups of students, all focused on a specific
reading strategy; and help students remember and retrieve learned reading strategies.
Offered: grade level/department meetings Location: SL/AC, TWH
Daily 5 for Reading (M)
The Daily 5 provides a way for any teacher to structure literacy and math time to increase student
independence and allow for individualized attention in small groups and one-on-one.
Participants will learn to spend less time on classroom management and more time teaching; help students
develop independence, stamina, and accountability; provide students with appropriate time for practicing
reading, writing, and math; increase the time spent with students one-on-one and in small groups; and
improve student achievement in literacy and math.
Offered: grade level/department meetings Location: SL/AC, TWH
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Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS) (K-3): Data Analysis
DIBELS are a set of procedures and measures for assessing the acquisition of early literacy skills from
kindergarten through sixth grade. They are designed to be short (one minute) fluency measures used to
regularly monitor the development of early literacy and early reading skills. Participants will learn how to
analyze data to inform instruction.
Offered: grade level/department meetings Location: SL/AC, TWH
Enrichment in Literacy
Staff will participate in literacy activities with the reading coach to gain a more in depth understanding of
how to deliver evidence based practices with proficient readers. Participants will learn how to implement
book clubs, provide student choices of texts, and foster critical thinking skills through reading, writing, and
speaking.
Offered: 04/05/17 Location: SL/AC
Literacy Across the Content Areas (K-12) (M)
Literacy encompasses reading, writing, speaking and listening. For the millennial student, this definition
must be expanded to include the mastery of technological skills, problem-solving, collaboration and
analysis. In order for students to acquire these skills, students must develop specialized strategies,
vocabulary and background knowledge in order to comprehend complex discipline-specific texts. The
integration of literacy across the curriculum requires a consistent, aligned and collaborative approach to
instruction requiring systematic and explicit planning. Participants will learn to integrate research-proven
instructional practices across content areas.
Offered: TBD Location: SL/AC, TWH, MS, HS
McGraw Hill’s Wonders (K-6) (M)
Wonders, is a comprehensive K-6 ELA program. Research-based print and digital resources provide
support for building strong literacy foundations, accessing complex texts, engaging in collaborative
conversations, and writing to sources. Participants will review components of the program, learn strategies
to effectively implement, view and discuss included materials, explore assessment options and discuss the
structure of the literacy block utilizing the Wonders program.
Offered: Location:
08/25/16 SL/AC, TWH (MS staff will join TWH)
12/07/2016 MS
4x/year (additional dates TBD) SL/AC, TWH
2x/year (additional dates TBD) MS
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Pearson’s myPerspectives (7-8)
myPerspectives is a blended print and digital integrated core English/language arts program that promotes
student ownership of their learning through goal-setting, student choice, and reflection. The
program encourages social collaboration and links together knowledge, skills and learning behaviors. It is
backwards designed from defined learning outcomes with activities, instruction, and assessments.
Participants will review key components of the program, learn effective methods for utilizing the program
for core instruction in reading and gain the knowledge to properly utilize this vast resource. Teacher
manuals and laptops will be needed for this session.
Offered: Location:
07/27/16 MS
08/10/16 MS
8/24/2016, 01/04/17 MS
Phonics (K-2)
Phonics is the study of letters and sounds with an emphasis on sound-symbol relationships. Phonics
includes strategies for word solving, spelling/encoding and writing. Phonics skills typically develop
gradually and sequentially through a continuum. Participants will learn what phonics encompasses; view
and discuss the phonics continuum; learn strategies to support students as they acquire phonics skills; and
explore options for assessing phonics skills.
Offered: grade level/department meetings Location: SL/AC, TWH
Phonological Awareness (K-2)
Phonological awareness (PA) is the foundation for later phonics work and reading development. PA
develops gradually and sequentially through the late preschool and early elementary years with direct
instruction and repeated practice. PA skills include awareness of sounds in language, awareness of rhyme,
awareness that sentences can be broken down into words/syllables/sounds, and the ability to manipulate
sounds in a spoken word. PA ensures students understand the relationship between spoken and written
words. Participants will view and discuss the PA continuum (phonological to phonemic awareness); learn
strategies to support students as the acquire PA; and explore assessment options for PA.
Offered: grade level/department meetings Location: SL/AC, TWH
Project Read (K-2)
Project Read is a synthetic phonics program that leads teachers through a systematic order of phonics
skills. It uses direct instruction and visual, auditory, tactile, kinesthetic and body language teaching
strategies. It includes detailed lessons describing teacher behavior, student participation with multisensory
activities, student practice exercises and reading material. Participants will learn the multisensory
strategies for active participation; practice using included materials; learn the structure of a Project Read
lesson; and utilize and analyze the included/accompanying assessments.
Offered: Dates TBD Location: SL/AC, TWH
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Instructional Support Staff Each session represents one of the 10 performance-based standards for paraeducators. Standards for
knowledge and skill competencies are the foundation for pre-service preparation, ongoing professional
development, and performance assessment of paraeducators. Knowledge (K) and Skills (S) for Beginning
Special Educators were identified by the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) in What Every Special
Educator Must Know, 4th ed., 2000.
These knowledge and skill statements correspond with the performance-based standards for special
education paraeducators promulgated, by the CEC, the Bureau of Special Education and the Pennsylvania
Department of Education endorses the use of these ten CEC performance-based standards and their
corresponding required knowledge and skills, as they define the basic content for the initial preparation
and practice of special education paradeucators” (retrieved, June 16, 2016 at http://pattan.net-
website.s3.amazonaws.com/images/file/2011/07/20/Checklist.pdf ).
Assessment
This session focuses on the skill and knowledge areas of Standard #8: Assessment. These areas are: 8K1.
Rationale for assessment 8K2. Assessments in reading 8K3. Assessments in mathematics 8S1.
Demonstrate basic collection techniques as directed 8S2. Make and document objective collection
techniques as directed. This training will provide participants with information on the knowledge areas and
allow them to achieve these areas on their Competency Checklist. Information will also be provided to
allow participants to demonstrate S1 and S2 to supervisors.
Offered: 05/03/17 Location: TBD
Foundations of Special Education
This session focuses on the knowledge areas of Standard #1: Foundations of Special Education. These
knowledge areas are: 1K1 Purposes of programs for individuals with exceptional learning needs. 1K2
Basic educational terminology regarding students, programs, roles and instructional activities. This
training will provide participants with information on these two knowledge areas and allow them to
achieve these two areas on their Competency Checklist.
Offered: 10/07/16 Location: TBD
Individual Learning Differences
This session focuses on the skill and knowledge areas of Standard #3: Individual Learning Differences.
These areas are: 3K1.Rights and responsibilities of families and children as they relate to individual
learning needs. 3K2.Indicators of abuse and neglect. 3S1. Demonstrate sensitivity to the diversity of
individuals and families. This training will provide participants with information on the knowledge areas
and allow them to achieve these areas on their Competency Checklist. Information will also be provided to
allow participants to demonstrate S1 to supervisors.
Offered: 01/04/17 Location: TBD
Instructional Planning
This session focuses on the skill areas of Standard #7: Instructional Planning. These areas are 7S1: Follow
written plans, seeking clarification as needed and 7S2: Prepare and organize materials to support teaching
and learning as directed. This training will provide participants with information on these skill areas that
will allow them to demonstrate these skills to their supervisors.
Offered: 03/01/17 Location: TBD
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Instructional Strategies
This session focuses on the skill and knowledge areas of Standard #4: Instructional Strategies. These areas
are: 4K1.Basic instructional and remedial strategies and materials. 4K2.Basic technologies appropriate to
individuals with exceptional learning needs. 4K3. How students learn reading. 4K4. How students learn
mathematics. 4S1. Use strategies, equipment, materials, and technologies, as directed, to accomplish
instructional objectives. 4S2. Assist in adapting instructional strategies and materials as directed. 4S3. Use
strategies as directed to facilitate effective integration into various settings. 4S4. Use strategies that
promote the learner’s independence as directed. 4S5. Use strategies as directed to increase the individual’s
independence and confidence. This training will provide participants with information on the knowledge
areas and allow them to achieve these areas on their Competency Checklist. Information will also be
provided to allow participants to demonstrate S1, S2, S3, S4 and S5 to supervisors.
Offered: 04/05/17 Location: TBD
Learning Environments and Social Interactions
This session focuses on the skill and knowledge areas of Standard #5: Learning Environments and Social
Interactions. These areas are: 5K1. Demands of various learning environments. 5K2. Rules and procedural
safeguards regarding the management of behaviors of individuals with exceptional learning needs. 5S1.
Establish and maintain rapport with learners. 5S2. Use universal precautions and assist in maintaining a
safe, healthy learning environment. 5S3. Use strategies for behavior management as directed. 5S4. Use
strategies as directed, in a variety of settings, to assist in the development of social skills. This training will
provide participants with information on the knowledge areas and allow them to achieve these areas on
their Competency Checklist. Information will also be provided to allow participants to demonstrate S1, S2,
S3, and S4 to supervisors.
Offered: 12/07/16 Location: TBD
Professional and Ethical Practice
This session focuses on the skill and knowledge areas of Standard #9: Professional and Ethical Practice.
These areas are: K1. Ethical practices for confidential communication about individuals with exceptional
learning needs. K2 Personal, cultural biases and differences that affect one's ability to work with others.
S1. Perform responsibilities as directed in a manner consistent with laws and policies. S2. Follow
instructions of the professional. S3. Demonstrate problem-solving, flexible thinking, conflict management
techniques, and analysis of personal strengths and preferences. S4 Act as a role model for individuals with
exceptional learning needs. S5. Demonstrate commitment to assisting learners in achieving their highest
potential. S6. Demonstrate the ability to separate personal issues from one's responsibilities as a
paraeducator. S7. Maintain a high level of competence and integrity. S8. Exercise objective and prudent
judgment. S9. Demonstrate proficiency in academic skills, including oral and written communication. S10.
Engage in activities to increase one's knowledge and skills. S12. Accept and use constructive feedback.
S13. Demonstrate ethical practices as guided by the CEC Code of Ethics and other standards and policies.
Taking this course will provide participants with information on the knowledge areas and allow them to
achieve these areas on their Competency Checklist. Information will also be provided to allow participants
to demonstrate S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S10, S11, S12, and S13 to supervisors.
Offered: 11/02/16 Location: TBD
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Mathematical Principles
Differentiated Math Instruction (Middle School)
Meeting individual students at their appropriate math level is critical to the success of every
learner. Participants will discuss building and utilizing individual math portfolios that will include
obtainable math goals; learn how to hold students accountable for tracking their own progress on their
math goals; utilize data dialogues to drive instruction.
Offered: date TBD Location: MS
Everyday Mathematics 4 (K-5) (M)
Developed by The University of Chicago, School Mathematics Project, the Everyday Mathematics 4
spirals to continually reinforce abstract math concepts through concrete real-world applications.
Participants will engage in job-embedded trainings that will focus on effective implementation of program
components; explore assessment options and increase student engagement around mathematical concepts.
Offered: 2x/year per location (dates TBD) Location: SL/AC, TWH
Related Arts (Physical Education, Visual & Performing Arts, Business, and Technical
Education)
Action Research
Action research helps educators be more effective at what they care most about—their teaching and the
development of their students. Participants will engage in a year-long, in-depth study of a self-selected
topic/area with the goal of improving educational programming for students. While this offering can
support an SLO or Professional Goal, participation does not fulfill the requirement for the development of
an SLO or professional goal. Participants may only elect this offering in coordination with a building
supervisor.
Offered: Annually/Case-by-case election Location: N/A
Science
Full Option Science System™ (FOSS) (K-5)
FOSS is an inquiry-based hands-on K-5 science program and is designed to engage students and teachers
in meaningful scientific experiences. Through authentic investigations, analysis, and reflection,
connections will be made to science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, disciplinary core
ideas and PA Core State Standards for English/language arts and math. Participants will learn program
components; view and discuss unit materials found in modules; explore assessment options to monitor
progress and student reflection; and integrate reading, literacy and math strategies to support the ELA
standards for all students.
Offered: 01/04/17 Location: SL/AC, TWH
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Science Fusion
The Fusion science series is intended for the science teachers who are using these class resources.
Participants will gain the knowledge to properly utilize this vast resource. Teacher manuals and laptops
will be needed for this session.
Offered: 01/04/17 Location: MS
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Student Engagement
Comprehensive Literacy Plan (CLP) (M)
The integration of literacy across the curriculum requires a consistent, aligned and collaborative approach
to instruction requiring systematic and explicit planning. The local comprehensive literacy plan was
developed by a cross-functional team representing staff, parents and community partners; and embodies
demonstrates the district’s commitment to providing a solid literacy foundation for all students within our
community, birth to grade 12. Participants will receive an overview of the plan and learn how the plan
will support and guide district efforts to become world class in literacy instruction.
Offered: Location:
08/23/16 SL/AC, TWH
08/24/16 MS, HS
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Focus on Student Engagement (M)
Engaged students are active students. In this session, participants will learn how to energize students to
become active participants in their learning, through the use of research-proven instructional strategies.
Offered: 01/04/17 Location: HS
H.E.A.T. (K-12) (M)
H.E.A.T. represents the amount of 21st Century Skills applied by students within any learning
environment. H.E.A.T. is an informal observation rubric used to evaluate the level of engagement within a
lesson. While technology plays a large role in the H.E.A.T. framework, it is important to remember that
the use of technology does not always equal high levels of learning, and therefore, the H.E.A.T. rubric
places equal focus on higher order thinking (H), engaged learning (E) making authentic connections (A)
and (T) technology integration. Participants will learn how the framework can be used to support and
enhance instructional practices.
Offered: 10/07/16, 11/02/16, 12/07/16 & 03/01/17 Location: SL/AC, TWH, MS, HS
Making Authentic Connections (M)
Students are motivated by learning about and working through real-world problems. In this session,
participants will learn how to effectively link content to real-world connections to draw students into the
learning process and increase their level of inquiry, analysis, synthesis, and overall retention within and
across content areas.
Offered: 04/05/17 Location: HS
Supporting English Language Learners (M)
English language learners (ELLs) are a highly heterogeneous and complex group of students, with diverse
gifts, educational needs, backgrounds, languages, and goals. Some ELLs come from homes in which no
English is spoken, while some come from homes where only English is spoken; others have been exposed
to or use multiple languages. Some may be high achievers in school while others struggle. Students may
excel in one content area and need lots of support in another. Participants will learn to provide rigorous
instruction for all ELLs utilizing a strengths-based approach. Offered: 08/23/16 -08/25/16 Location: SL/AC, TWH, MS, HS
Technology Integration (M)
Participants will learn how to more effectively engage students through the integration of low and high-
technology integration across the content areas.
Offered: 05/03/17 Location: HS
Leadership
Effective Leadership (M)
This course is designed to provide leaders in the organization with a foundation of the tenets of leadership.
The goal of this session is to examine the U.S. Army’s 11 Principles of Leadership and apply them to
administrator’s roles within the organization.
Offered: 07/12/2016 Location: Army War College
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Journey of HOPE – Opening & Closing Day Ceremonies (M)
During the opening and closing day ceremonies, Dr. Tod Kline, District Superintendent, will recognize
staff accomplishments, review district-wide achievements and set expectations for the future. Attendees
will learn more about the Leadership Model, the district’s Critical Success Factors (CSFs) as well as how
each will impact the district’s success on its Journey of HOPE.
Offered: 08/23/16, 06/09/17 Location: HS
Team Member Engagement
Compliance
Act 126/31 Training (M)
As of January 2, 2013, Act 126 requires that all school entities and independent contractors of school
entities, including contracted substitute teachers, who have direct contact with children complete a three
hour training every five years on child abuse recognition and mandated reporting.
Offered: as needed by arrangement with the HR Dept. Location: ONL
Act 71 Training (M)
Act 71 was signed into law in Pennsylvania on June 26, 2014. This law requires school entities to adopt a
youth suicide awareness and prevention policy; as well as provide ongoing professional development in
youth suicide awareness and prevention for professional educators in buildings serving students grades
6-12.
Offered: as needed by arrangement with the HR Dept. Location: ONL
Benefits (M)
As new benefits or changes to benefits occur, STSD is required, by law to educate employees on those
benefits/changes.
Offered: As needed Location: TBD
Diversity and Inclusion Training
Diversity and inclusion training is an ongoing process to educate employees on the proper way to treat
people of different backgrounds. The main goal of a successful diversity training program is to create a
positive work environment.
Offered: TBD Location: TBD
HIPAA/ FERPA Briefing (M)
HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, which governs the
privacy of an individual's medical records. FERPA is an acronym for the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (also referred to as the Buckley Amendment) and is a federal law designed to: Protect the
privacy of student education records. Establish the right of students to inspect and review their education
records. This briefing will cover responsibilities of employees regarding FERPA, and how the district
considers an employee’s medical records.
Offered: 08/23/2016 Location: HS
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PA Worker Right to Know Briefing (M)
The Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right to Know Act requires that information about hazardous
substances in the workplace and in the environment is available to public sector employees and employees
of private sector workplaces not covered by the Federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) Hazard Communication Standard and to all persons living or working in the state. Public sector
employers and private sector employers not covered by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard must
provide an annual education and training program to employees exposed to hazardous substances.
Offered: 08/23/2016 Location: HS
Sexual Harassment Briefing (M)
Sexual harassment training fosters a safe and productive work environment by training employees on what
is considered sexual harassment, prevention training, and what to do if they see or experience sexual
harassment. Preventing sexual harassment in the workplace will save time and money, protect employees
and build organizational morale.
Offered: 08/23/2016 Location: HS
Health and Wellness Health and Wellness (VU)
A variety of topics may be included under this title to include weight management, smoking cessation,
stress reduction, civility in the workplace, effective communications, etc. The District will be provide
these types of trainings throughout the year on a voluntary basis.
Offered: see All Staff emails for dates Location: TBD
Safety and Security
Active Intruder Training (M)
This course is designed to prepare a broad range of stakeholders on issues such as active shooter
awareness, incident response, and workplace violence. The goal of this session is to better prepare staff to
deal with an active shooter situation and to raise awareness of behaviors that represent pre-incident
indicators and characteristics of active shooters.
Offered: 09/07/16 Location: District-wide
Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) (K-12) (M)
PBIS is a framework or approach for assisting school personnel in adopting and organizing evidence-based
behavioral interventions into an integrated continuum that enhances academic and social behavior
outcomes for all students.
Offered: Location:
08/23/16 - 08/25/16 SL/AC, TH, MS, HS
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Student Supports and Services
504 Plans
This session is intended for the School Counselor who is responsible for writing 504 plans. Participants
will increase their knowledge of the 504 writing process, discuss best practices and accommodations that
can be included in 504 plans; and helping teachers meet 504 accommodations in their classrooms
Offered: 10/07/2016 Location: MS
504s What Are They and Why are They Important?
This session is intended for all Instructional Staff interested in increasing their knowledge of these
important legal documents. Participants will learn how to differentiate instruction to accommodate
students with 504 plans and the legal ramifications for failing to implementing a 504 Plan.
Offered: 10/07/2016, 01/04/17 Location: MS
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS/RTII)
This session is intended for the Instructional Staff to learn about this academic system of intervention.
Participants will learn about the tiered interventions, the importance of data portfolios and how to run 1:1
data dialogues with students.
Offered: Location:
08/23/16 SL/AC
01/04/17 MS
Managing Difficult Behavior
This session is designed for all Instructional Staff interested in improving classroom management skills.
Participants will gain valuable knowledge on best practices in classroom management needed to properly
and efficiently manage students demonstrating difficult classroom behaviors.
Offered: 01/04/17 Location: MS
Facilities and Business Operations
CSIU Fund Accounting
The CSIU Fund Accounting application is a comprehensive package offering tools for all-inclusive tracking,
storing and reporting of Fund Accounting data, accounts receivable and payable, purchase orders and budget
preparation. Major features and characteristics include record keeping, data manipulation tools, and assorted
reports. Participants will learn how to utilize the program to support district administrative functions.
Offered: arranged through the Business Office Location: DO
Financial Literacy: Why are we buying this? Why can’t we buy that?
The Business Office has developed this course for anyone who has ever wondered how the district
budget is developed, how grant funds are utilized, what a fund balance is or how key financial
decisions are made. Participants will learn how the district budget development process impacts staff
and students across the organization and have their questions answered by members of the Business
and Curriculum Offices.
Offered: Fall 2016, Spring 2017 Location: TBD
17 *Topics are subject to change as the district continues to review various sources of data and manage by fact.
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PASBO Workshops
The Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials (PASBO) is a statewide association, that
provides its members with education, training, professional development and timely access to
legislative and policy news. Training opportunities cover school professionals working in finance,
accounting, operations, facilities, transportation, food service, technology, communications, human
resources, purchasing and safety services. Participants will learn skills to support classroom learning
in schools through smart business practices. STSD is a member district of PASBO.
Offered: arranged through the Business Office Location: DO/OFF
Food Services
Annual Food Service Director Training: Module 1 (M)
All employees are updated on the school meal programs requirements, Civil rights information, food safety
& sanitation and customer service. Training will be geared toward food service directors in partial
fulfillment of the mandatory 12 hours of training per year. This session will provide 6 hours of training
Offered: Various
Location: OFF/Dauphin County Technical School Food Service Department
Annual Food Service Director Training: Module 2 (M)
These classes/trainings/conferences will consist of the following topics: procurement for school meals,
marketing, smarter lunchroom assessments, food service administration, financial basics & program
reporting requirements, commodities, food shows and other school food service mandatory trainings as
announced throughout the year. Training will be geared toward food service directors in partial fulfillment
of the mandatory 12 hours of training per year. This session will provide 6 hours of training
Offered: Various
Location: OFF/Various locations in the Harrisburg area, State College or through webinars
Annual Food Service Staff Training- Module 1 (M)
Management employees must attend the on-site yearly training session. All employees are updated on the
school meal programs requirements, civil rights information, food safety & sanitation and customer
service. Training will be geared toward management staff in partial fulfillment of the mandatory 10 hours
of training per year. This session will provide 6 hours of training.
Offered: Various
Location: OFF/Dauphin County Technical School Food Service Department
Annual Food Service Staff Training-Module 2 (M)
Management employees will complete their additional 4 hours throughout the year as designated by the
food service director. These classes/trainings consist of the following topics: menu planning, culinary,
ServSafe Certification, production, food shows and other school food service trainings as announced
throughout the year. Training will be geared toward management staff in partial fulfillment of the
mandatory 10 hours of training per year. This session will provide 4 hours of training
Offered: Various
Location: DO/Various locations in the Harrisburg area or through webinars
18 *Topics are subject to change as the district continues to review various sources of data and manage by fact.
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Annual Food Service Updates (M)
During this on-site yearly training session employees are updated on the school meal program
requirements, civil rights information, food safety & sanitation and customer service. Training will be
geared toward non-management staff in fulfillment of the mandatory 6 hours of training per year.
Offered: Various
Location: OFF/Dauphin County Technical School Food Service Department
Technology and Processes Technology courses are eligible for Act 48 credits.
Lab Time
Participants in this course will have the opportunity to have time available to work with a member of the
technology department to ask questions as they are learning new skills and technologies.
Offered: TBD Location: TC
MMS Gradebook Setup and SchoolWires Teacher Webpage setup
Participants in this course will have the opportunity to learn how to setup MMS Gradebook categories and
weightings and an overview of the summary and assignment grids. Participants will also have the
opportunity to learn how to setup their teacher webpage as per building requirements.
Offered: TBD Location: TC
New Hardware for Teachers 101 – Overview
Participants in this course will have an opportunity to explore the new technology offerings for the 16-17
school year. Participants will receive an overview of the technologies available and how the technologies
work together. Participants will receive an overview on multiple displays and how to orient screens.
Offered: TBD Location: TC
New Hardware for Teachers 102- Using Touch
Prerequisite: 16-17 New Teacher Hardware 101 – Overview & WiDi
Participants in this course will have an opportunity to explore touch gestures that are available to users on
the tablet, touch screen monitor, and interactive white board/Smart Board. Participants will have the
opportunity to translate typical mouse and keyboard commands on touch displays.
Participants will also explore the wireless display technology from Intel, WIDI and learn how to securely
connect to the WIDI receiver and present from anywhere in the classroom wirelessly.
Offered: TBD Location: TC
Office365 101 – The Basics (VU)
Participants in this course will learn what Office365 is and STSD roadmap for implementation.
Participants will learn how to access the portal, navigate the waffle, initial setup of OneNote, as well as
free time to navigate Office Online.
Offered: TBD Location: TC
19 *Topics are subject to change as the district continues to review various sources of data and manage by fact.
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Office365 102 – Collaboration Prerequisite: Office 365 101 (VU)
Participants in this course will learn how to use the tools available in Office365 to collaborate with their
peers and students. During this course, participants will have the opportunity to collaborate real time on a
Word document and PowerPoint document.
Offered: TBD Location: TC
OneDrive 101 – Overview and Sync
Participants in this course will learn about the file management tools, OneDrive online and OneDrive for
Business. Participants will have an opportunity to create office documents in the cloud, learn how to
upload, sync, and manage files, as well as setup offline synchronization.
Offered: TBD Location: TC
OneDrive 102 – Advanced file sharing and versioning
Prerequisite: OneDrive 101 – Overview and Sync
Participants in this course will learn how to share files and folders with internal users (students and
faculty) as well as external users. Further, the participant will understand how to see what files have been
shared, best practices for sharing, and how to stop sharing. Additionally, users will explore file versioning
and the recycle bin features.
Offered: TBD Location: TC
OneNote 101 – The Basics
Participants in this course will explore both the OneNote Online App and the OneNote Desktop App.
Participants will learn the basics of using OneNote, including creating a workbook in the cloud, adding
sections and pages, and taking notes. Additionally, participants will learn ways to take notes by making
quick notes, clipping from the web, capturing images, recording audio, creating links, and inserting tables.
Offered: TBD Location: TC
OneNote 102 – Class Notebook
Prerequisite: OneNote 101 – The Basics
Participants in this course will explore how OneNote Class Notebooks have a personal workspace for
every student, a content library for handouts, and a collaboration space for lessons and creative activities.
Offered: TBD Location: TC
WEB 2.0
WEB 2.0 is intended for all Instructional Staff who is interested in utilizing web-based learning platforms
in their classrooms. Participants will gain valuable knowledge on how to use web-based platforms to
increase student engagement through student collaboration. Walk away with materials that you can use the
next day in class. Please bring your laptop.
Offered: 10/07/2016 Location: MS
20 *Topics are subject to change as the district continues to review various sources of data and manage by fact.
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WIDI 16-17 New Teacher Hardware 103
Prerequisite: 16-17 New Teacher Hardware 101 – Overview
Participants in this course will explore the wireless display technology from Intel, WIDI. Participants will
learn how to securely connect to the WIDI receiver and present from anywhere in the classroom
wirelessly.
Offered: TBD Location: TC
21 *Topics are subject to change as the district continues to review various sources of data and manage by fact.
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At-A-Glance
Date Courses/Offerings Audience Location
08/23/16
Journey of HOPE: Opening Day Ceremony A HS
PBIS PS SL/AC, MS
Sexual Harassment A HS
HIPAA/FERPA A HS
PA Worker Right to Know A HS
Data Analysis PS SL/AC
PBIS A SL/AC
MTSS PS SL/AC
Comprehensive Literacy Plan (CLP) A SL/AC
TWH
08/24/16 Lexia CT SL/AC
Chalk.com PS SL/AC
myPerspectives CT
(ELA)
MS
Local Comprehensive Literacy Plan (LCLP) A MS, HS
08/25/16
Wonders (K-2) CT
(ELA)
SL/AC
Wonders (3-6) CT
(ELA)
TWH
TBD Fusions CT
(Science)
MS
09/09/16 Active Intruder Training A All Buildings
10/07/16
HEAT PS SL/AC
HS
504 Plans G MS
Web 2.0 TBD MS
504s: What are they? Why do we need them? PS MS
Standard #1: Foundations of Special Education PP TBD
11/02/16
HEAT PS SL/AC
HS
Standard #9: Professional & Ethical Practices PP TBD
12/07/16 HEAT PS SL/AC
HS
Standard #5: Learning Environments & Social
Interactions
PP TBD
01/04/17
Fusions CT
(science)
MS
MTSS PS MS
FOSS CT
(science)
SL/AC, TWH
Managing Difficult Behavior PS MS
504s: What are they? Why do we need them? PS MS
Standard #3: Individual Learning Differences PP TBD
22 *Topics are subject to change as the district continues to review various sources of data and manage by fact.
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Focus on Student Engagement PS HS
03/01/17
HEAT PS SL/AC
HS
Standard #7: Instructional Planning PP TBD
04/05/17 Standard #4: Instructional Strategies PP TBD
Enrichment in Literacy PS SL/AC
Daily 5 (Review & Reflection) PS TWH
Homework and Student Success- Literature Review
Teacher Technology Spotlight
PS MS
Making Authentic Connections PS HS
05/03/17 Standard # 8: Assessment PP TBD
Data Review: Vertical Alignment PS SL/AC, TWH
Common Assessments PS MS
Technology Integration PS HS
06/08/17 Journey of HOPE: Closing Day Ceremony A HS
23 *Topics are subject to change as the district continues to review various sources of data and manage by fact.
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KEY:
Employees
A- All Staff
PS- Professional Staff
CT- Teaching Staff (Core)
RT- Teaching Staff (Related Arts)
G- Guidance Counselors
SE- Special Education Teachers
SL- Speech & Language
PSY- School Psychologists
CSN- Certified School Nurses
PP-Para-Professionals
IS- Instructional Support Staff
PCA-Personal Care Assistant
V- Volunteers (Act 126)
FS- Food Services
CS- Clerical Staff
CG- Custodial & Grounds
M- Maintenance
SS- Support Staff
BA- Building Administrators
DA- District Office Admin.
Location
SL/AC- Sara Lindemuth/Anna Carter
TWH- Thomas W. Holtzman
MS- Susquehanna Township Middle School
HS- Susquehanna Township High School
TC- Technical Center at HS
DO- District Office
ONL- Online
OFF- Offsite
24 *Topics are subject to change as the district continues to review various sources of data and manage by fact.
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Works Cited
Dale Carnegie & Associates, Inc. (2012). What drives employee engagement and why it matters: Dale
Carnegie training and white paper.
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