2011-2012 Professional Development Opportunities for Substitutes

2011-2012 Professional Development Opportunities for Substitutes Strategies for Students with Learning Differences

The Chester County Intermediate Unit is pleased to offer professional development opportunities for substitute teachers. The workshops are designed to provide teacher training and skill development to enhance learning for all students.

Date Topic Presenter

September 6 Understanding Related Services Panel of Specialists (Stacey Barton, Deb Hiller, Cindy Ziegler, Brian McHugh, Vince McVeigh)

October 11 Individualized Education Plans Mary Anne Wood, Spec. Edc. Coach, CCIU

November 8 Culturally Diverse Teaching Craig Parkinson, Ed.D., Principal, PAHS

January 10 Strategies for Students with Reading Disabilities Linda Hudson, Teacher Mentor, CCIU

February 7 Adolescents and Autism – CHAAMP Program Katie Corry, Supervisor, CHAAMP

March 13 Migrant Education Jane Hershberger, Ed.D., Supervisor

May 8 Role of the Guidance Counselor in Special Education Amber Gentile, Ed.D.

Location: CCIU Educational Service Center, 455 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM or 4:00 – 5:00PM (please check the registration for exact time.)

Contact: Dr. Maria Schwab at [email protected] or Angela Hausch at [email protected]

Please register online at www.cciu.org, Click on the link “Courses,” “CPE Online Catalog” and then “Hourly Workshops” Search term: Sub

Act 48 credit is available for substitutes who hold a Pennsylvania teaching certificate.