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Susquehanna Township School District

World class. Every day. In every way.

Team Member Training and Engagement Plan

2017-2018


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Table of Contents 2017-2018 At-A-Glance .................................................................................................................................. 3

Beliefs and Rationale ...................................................................................................................................... 5

Teaching and Learning .................................................................................................................................... 7

Assessment ................................................................................................................................................. 7

Curriculum Management & Lesson Planning ............................................................................................. 8

Data-Driven Decision Making ..................................................................................................................... 8

English/Language Arts ................................................................................................................................ 9

Instructional Support Staff ....................................................................................................................... 10

Mathematical Principles ........................................................................................................................... 10

Related Arts (Physical Education, Visual & Performing Arts, Business, and Technical Education) .......... 10

Science ...................................................................................................................................................... 10

Supporting Challenging Behaviors ............................................................................................................ 11

Pupil Services ................................................................................................................................................ 12

Supporting Homeless Students ................................................................................................................ 12

Special Education ...................................................................................................................................... 12

Student Engagement ................................................................................................................................ 13

Leadership .................................................................................................................................................... 14

Communication and Community Engagement ............................................................................................ 14

Voice of the Customer/Customer Service ................................................................................................ 14

Stakeholder Trainings ............................................................................................................................... 15

Team Member Engagement ......................................................................................................................... 15

Compliance ............................................................................................................................................... 15

Safety and Security ................................................................................................................................... 17

Facilities and Business Operations ............................................................................................................... 18

Food Services ............................................................................................................................................ 19

Technology and Processes ............................................................................................................................ 20


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2017-2018 At-A-Glance

Date Topic Location Audience

08/22/17 Opening Day Exercises- Our Journey of HOPE HS All Staff

08/23-24/18 Chalk.com SL/AC, TH,

MS, HS All Teaching Staff

08/23-24/18 HIPPA/FERPA Briefing SL/AC, TH,

MS, HS

All Staff

8/23-8/24/18 PA Worker Right to Know Briefing

SL/AC, TH,

MS, HS

All Staff

8/23-8/24/18 Sexual Harassment Briefing

SL/AC, TH,

MS, HS All Staff

08/23-24/18 The 95% Group SL/AC, TH Teachers K-3

08/23-24/18 FOSS SL/AC, TH Teachers K-5

09/08/17 My Role in the IEP Process Webinar All Spec. Ed.

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09/08/17 New Employee Orientation HS Library All New

Employees

09/08/17 Building Customer Relationships TBD Support Staff

09/08/17 The Framework for Data Analysis: 180 Day

Matrix

SL/AC, TH,

MS, HS

All Teaching Staff

10/04/17 Data Analysis: Analyzing Benchmark Data/

Curriculum Mapping (Eligible

Content, Assessment Anchors)

SL/AC, TH,

MS, HS

All Teaching Staff

10/04/17 Reinforcement HS All MS/HS Spec.

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10/04/17 Understanding & Implementing

Accommodations, Modifications, and

Intervention

SL/AC All Elem. Spec.

Ed. Paras

10/04/17 Succession Planning and Career Development DO Cohort Members

10/04/17 Conflict Resolution TBD Support Staff

10/04/17 Delivering Knock Your Socks Off Service TBD Support Staff

10/09/17 Cultural Competency HS All Staff

11/01/17 Substitute Teacher Orientation DO Substitute

Teachers

11/01/17 SIS SL/AC, TH,

MS, HS

All Teaching Staff

11/01/17 Building Customer Relationships TBD Support Staff

11/07/17 Parent/Teacher Conferences SL/AC, TH,

MS, HS

All Teaching Staff

12/06/17 Assisting the Teacher with Data Collection

(Academic & Behavioral)

Webinar All Spec. Ed.

Paras

12/06/17 Emergency Operation Plan Review DO Select Members

12/06/17 Data Analysis: Review 180 Day Matrix SL/AC, TH,

MS, HS

All Teaching Staff


01/10/18 Delivering Knock Your Socks Off Service TBD Support Staff


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01/10/18 Trauma Informed Care SL/AC, TH,

MS, HS

All Teaching Staff

01/10/18 Your Role as a Job Coach: From the Classroom

to Community-based Instruction

Webinar All MS/HS Spec.

Ed. Paras

02/02/18 Data Analysis: Analyzing Benchmark Data/

Planning for Student Interventions

SL/AC, TH,

MS, HS

All Teaching Staff

02/02/18 Reinforcement SL/AC All Elem. Spec.

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02/02/18 Building Customer Relationships TBD

03/07/18 Delivering Knock Your Socks Off Service DO Support Staff

03/07/18 Writing Common Assessments SL/AC, TH,

MS, HS

All Teaching Staff

03/07/18 What Is My Role During ESY? Webinar All Spec. Ed.

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03/07/18 Servant Leadership HS Library Support Staff


05/02/18 New Staff Orientation TBD Employees Hired

After 11/01/17

05/02/18 Transition Meetings (K-12) SL/AC, TH,

MS, HS

All Teaching Staff

05/15/18 Active Intruder Drill TBD All Staff


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Susquehanna Township School District

Team Member Training & Engagement Plan 2017-2018

Even the wisest mind has something yet to learn. –George Santayana

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 pursue their First Choice for college or career after graduation. 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 building team member capacity through personalized

learning opportunities will result in improved programming, processes, learning experiences and

performance outcomes for students. This year, the district will provide extensive training on the process

for analyzing multiple sources of data (e.g., achievement, attendance, discipline, etc.) to inform instruction

and improve student outcomes.

Early dismissal days will focus on how to access student data, triangulating student data, conducting data

dialogues with students, and providing targeted instruction and assessments based upon data.

Additionally, we believe that a world class organization requires an emphasis on providing excellent

customer service. Therefore, we will offer a learning strand that focuses specifically on improving district

communications and customer support at all levels.


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The Susquehanna Township School District is 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.

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.

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.

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.

Group Reading Assessment and Diagnostic Evaluation (GRADE) Administration (K-3)

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.


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Lexia Core 5 (K-5)

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.

PSSA/Keystone Site Coordinator Training 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.

PSSA/Keystone Test Administrator Training (https://www.pstattraining.net/ ) 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.

Study Island

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.

Curriculum Management & Lesson Planning

Chalk.com

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.

Data Analysis: Developing a 180-day Matrix

Participants will learn the structure of effective data analysis and develop an instructional matrix aligned to

PA core standards and eligible content to guide instruction over the course of the 2017-2018 school year.

Data Analysis: Benchmark Data/Eligible Content

During this session, participants will analyze benchmark data (e.g. GRADE, DIBELS,

Study Island, CDTs, etc.) and develop goals and intervention strategies to address gaps in

student learning, content coverage and curriculum alignment.

Writing Common Assessments

Participants will utilize the Backwards Design process to review and develop common assessments across

content areas.

https://www.pstattraining.net/


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Transition Meetings (Transition Grades: K, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9)

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.

English/Language Arts

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.

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.

Penn Literacy Network (4-12): University of Pennsylvania

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 earn graduate credit for

participating in this course offered through the University of Pennsylvania.

McGraw Hill’s Wonders (K-6)

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.

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.


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The 95% Group

This training will occur over a series of sessions with the 95% group. Participants will learn how to leverage and

make the most of your DIBELS data, implement hands-on strategies for providing intervention for

phonological awareness and phonics; teaching blending to students whose NWF-WWR is below

benchmark, practice instructional strategies to teach hands-on phonics using manipulatives and multi-

syllable decoding, expand vocabulary through morphemes and measure progress with DIBELS. Teachers

of students in grades K-3 will participate in this training.

Instructional Support Staff FAPE and the IEP This PD will give the teachers and para-professionals a clear understanding of FAPE both procedural and

instructional view. During this PD, we will review case studies and take a walk through the IEP process

from development to the IEP meeting. During this PD, we will be discussing the reason for providing

parents with Prior Written Notice (NOREP). I will be introducing the parent survey that will be completed

at the end of every IEP meeting for the 17-18 school year.

Mathematical Principles

Everyday Mathematics 4 (K-5)

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.

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.

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.


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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.

Supporting Challenging Behaviors

Basic Classroom Management

Participants will learn how to build a positive classroom climate through community and team building

activities during morning meetings. Participants will learn that collaborative classroom expectations and

procedures are vital pieces to getting students invested in their classroom and accountable to each other.

This session will address the importance of timed, purposeful transitions and how they set the tone for the

instruction that follows, as well as simple classroom behavior management systems geared toward the

whole class.

Reinforcement

Participants will learn the importance of reinforcement and its varying types. We will explore the

connection between positive versus corrective feedback, and what is an appropriate ratio to yield desired

behaviors from students. Participants will also learn the 3 types of differential reinforcement, when and

how to use each one, and receive hands-on practice with each.

Data Collection

Participants will address the following questions: what are observable behaviors? When should I start to

collect data? What is baseline data and what is it used for? How long do I collect data? What data

collection tools do I use? What do I do with the data? How do I implement an intervention and collect

data? What next?

De-escalation

Participants will learn to identify triggers and signals of escalation and utilize preventative strategies to

defuse a potential crisis situation. Specifically, the Help/Prompt/Wait strategy will be taught and practiced

through role play. Participant will learn what to do if the situation reaches crisis level as well as

documentation and student processing following the incident.

Trauma Informed Care

Participants will learn what trauma is and how it affects students both socially and emotionally. Through

the knowledge of the effects of trauma, participants will learn how to create an environment designed for

regulation, develop relationships with students who have experienced trauma and build a supportive

relationship with parents.

Safety Care Refresher

This session is for those individuals who are already trained in Safety Care Prevention. The purpose of

this session is to review the physical management portion of Safety Care as well as the Help/Prompt/Wait

and de-escalation strategies.


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Restorative Classroom

Participants will learn the elements of a restorative classroom and how to build one through community

building activities, morning meetings, and collaborative decision making. Participants will role play the

various types of circles including: community building circles, check-in circles, and restorative circles.

Pupil Services

Supporting Homeless Students

Participants will learn the definitions and qualifications of students experiencing

homelessness, how to recognize and respond to student needs, how to access supports and

benefits available to students who experience homelessness.

Special Education

FAPE and the IEP his PD will give the teachers and para-professionals a clear understanding of FAPE both procedural and

instructional view. During this PD, we will review case studies and take a walk through the IEP process

from development to the IEP meeting. During this PD, we will be discussing the reason for providing

parents with Prior Written Notice (NOREP). I will be introducing the parent survey that will be completed

at the end of every IEP meeting for the 17-18 school year.

Teachers: Understanding the Evaluation and Re-evaluation (School Psych’s to present)

This PD is designed to assist teacher in understanding the components of the evaluation and the

assessments used for the purpose of making education decisions and to develop an IEP that will provide

the student with FAPE.

Paraprofessionals: My Role in the IEP Process This PD is designed to assist the para-professional in

understanding their role in the IEP process. By the end of this PD, the para-professional should have a

good understanding of when and what type of information they will need to provide to the IEP team and

when they may be called to attend a meeting.

Teachers and Paraeducator's: Understanding and implementing Accommodations, Modifications and

Interventions.

The purpose of this PD is to assist the special educator and the para-professional in developing,

implementing and sustaining appropriate modifications and accommodations to meet the needs of students

with disabilities.

Teachers: Understanding Transition (K-12).

The purpose of this PD is to assist the special educators in understanding transition and how it relates to

post-secondary outcomes. Transition is the process of preparing students for adult like after the leave high

school.

Paraeducator's: Your Role as a Job Coach –From the Classroom to Community Based Instruction.


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The purpose of this PD is to assist the para-professional to understand their role beyond the school as a job

coach providing community based instruction. Community Based Instruction is an effective instructional

method for teaching, in real-life settings and under the supervision of educators, the skills that students will

need for functional daily living as productive adults. Community Based Instruction assists students

develop age-appropriate skills for functioning outside the school environment. Community Based

Instruction prepares students for successful transition to adulthood after graduation, helps students to live

independently, and enhances their quality of life.

Teachers: What is Extended School Year?

The purpose of this PD is to assist the special educators in reviewing their progress monitoring data to

determine if the students meet the criteria of being eligible for Extended School Year based on the seven

factors. During this PD, we will take an in-depth look at what is ESY and teachers will be able to use their

PM data to make that decision.

Paraeducator's: What is My Role During Extended School Year?

This PD will assist the para-professional in understanding ESY and the role they will play with the student.

PSSA and Keystone accommodations

Participants will review state guidelines for test administrators and learn to make appropriate

accommodations for students during the administration of the PSSAs and Keystone Exams.

Paraeducators: Helping Students Gain Independence This session will provide tools to support students in

reaching their goals, while

Student Engagement

Comprehensive Literacy Plan (CLP)

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.

Culturally Responsive PBIS

CRPBIS is s a project designed to support culturally responsive approaches to managing Positive Behavior

Interventions and Supports (PBIS). Disproportionality represents one of the most significant problems in

education today (Gregory, Skiba, & Noguera, 2010; U.S. Government Accountability Office, 2013). The

results of decades of research consistently show that students of color, particularly African American

students (and even more so for those with disabilities), are at significantly increased risk for exposure to

exclusionary discipline practices, including office discipline referrals and suspensions (e.g., Fabelo et al.,

2011; Losen & Gillespie, 2012; Shaw & Braden, 1990). School-wide PBIS is particularly relevant to

addressing the challenge of disproportionality (McIntosh et. al, 2014).

H.E.A.T. (K-12)


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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.

Supporting English Language Learners

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.

Diversity and Inclusion in Instruction

This training is designed to raise the cultural awareness of teachers in a multicultural classroom.

Participants will gain an understanding of the techniques needed to engage all students and thus positively

influence student engagement and student achievement.

Leadership Servant Leadership

This course is designed to provide leaders in the organization with a foundation for servant leadership.

Succession Planning and Career Development

This training will prepare future leaders to step into critical roles within the organization. Each participant

will develop an individualized plan. The cohort will participate in group trainings as determined. (See

STSD Succession Planning Document)

Journey of HOPE – Opening & Closing Day Ceremonies

During the opening and closing day ceremonies, 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.

Communication and Community Engagement Voice of the Customer/Customer Service

Building Customer Relationships

One of the fastest ways to improve customer service and reduce customer churn is through building

customer relationships that are strong and ‘sticky’. This course provides learner with practical tactics that

help build customer relationships.

Conflict Resolution


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Conflict is a normal, and even healthy, part of relationships. After all, two people can’t be expected to

agree on everything at all times. Since relationship conflicts are inevitable, learning to deal with them in

a healthy way is crucial. When conflict is mismanaged, it can harm the relationship. But when handled in

a respectful and positive way, conflict provides an opportunity for growth, ultimately

strengthening the bond between two people. The purpose of this training is to help develop the skills

needed for successful conflict resolution.

Delivering Knock Your Socks Off Service - Office/Clerical Staff/ K12/DO

Based on the book by Performance Research Associates, this training explores what it means to deliver

knock your socks off service that creates a positive and meaningful experience for customers.

Stakeholder Trainings

Substitute Teacher Orientation

This training will be offered to all substitute teachers. The goal of this training is to familiarize substitute

teachers with the district and provide the necessary information to be successful.

Volunteer Orientation

This training will be offered to all volunteers in the district. The goal of the training is to ensure volunteers

understand confidentiality, FERPA, and other important issues.

Diversity and Inclusion – Bus Staff

This training is designed to raise the cultural awareness of bus drivers in a multicultural district.

Participants will gain an understanding of the techniques needed to engage all students and thus positively

influence student engagement.

Team Member Engagement

Compliance

Act 126/31 Training

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.

Act 71 Training

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.

Benefits

As new benefits or changes to benefits occur, STSD is required, by law to educate employees on those

benefits/changes.


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HIPAA/ FERPA Briefing

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.

PA Worker Right to Know Briefing

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.

Sexual Harassment Briefing

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.

Team Member Wellness Topics

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 provide these

types of trainings throughout the year on a voluntary basis.

Resources: Mazziti and Sullivan (EAP)

New Teacher Induction

This training will provide new teachers with the foundation to be successful in the district and in the

profession. New teachers are assigned a mentors who will assist in integrating the teachers to the district.

New Employee Orientation

All new employees meet with HR to fill out appropriate paperwork. This training goes beyond that to

provide new employees with an overview of the district's mission, vision, values. In addition, the Journey

of HOPE will be discussed in detail.

New Leader Orientation

All new leaders will participate in this training. The goal of this training is to provide new leaders with the

tools to be successful in the district from policies to administrative procedures.

Communication


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Communication is an important aspect of STSD's Leadership Model. As such, the goal of this training will

provide participants with effective communication skills.

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.

Servant Leadership

Servant leadership can be applied to all aspects of our lives. This training is designed to give an overview

of what servant leadership means.

Safety and Security

Emergency Operation Plan Review

This training will familiarize team members with the district's emergency operations plan.

Crisis Communication (Select Team Members)

In the event of a crisis situation in the district, it is important to manage communications to parents and the

public. As such, the aim of this training is to provide participants with the knowledge of the district's EOP

crisis communications plan and responsibilities.

Emergency Operations Table Top Exercise

This training will provide participants with the knowledge and confidence to handle emergency situations

in accordance with the emergency operations plan.

Active Intruder Exercise

This course is designed to prepare a broad range of stakeholders to react to an active intruder. This will be

a multi-agency simulation training.

Safe Crisis Management Training

Participants will receive a comprehensive continuum of prevention, de-escalation and safe emergency

intervention strategies for responding to aggressive behavior in school.


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Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)

These sessions is intended for the Instructional Staff to learn about this academic system of intervention.

Participants will learn about the tiered interventions and the importance of data analysis in providing early

supports for students. Identified buildings will move through the process under the direction of the Capital

Area Intermediate Unit. The SL/AC and TWH receive this training during the 2017-2018 school year.

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.

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 2017, Spring 2018 Location: TBD

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,504 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.


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Food Services

Annual Food Service Director Training: Module 1

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

Location: OFF/Dauphin County Technical School Food Service Department

Annual Food Service Director Training: Module 2

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

Location: OFF/Various locations in the Harrisburg area, State College or through webinars

Annual Food Service Staff Training- Module 1

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.


Annual Food Service Staff Training-Module 2

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

Location: DO/Various locations in the Harrisburg area or through webinars

Annual Food Service Updates

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.



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Technology and Processes Technology courses are eligible for Act 48 credits.

Infinite Campus – Teacher Training 101

Teacher training 101 will be a required course. If you choose to not take the course over the summer, you

will have an opportunity to complete the training during the in-service at the beginning of next school year.

If you choose to take the 101 over the summer, you will be guaranteed the following:

Class size limited to 20, limited to your building

Certain dates/times will have student provided daycare

You will have unstructured time during in-service when others are completing the training.

In the 101 course, participants will learn introductory navigation of Campus, gradebook setup, seating

charts, and taking attendance.

Date Building Staff Times

06/27/17 HS TEACHERS 8-10 & 10-12

07/10/17 HS TEACHERS 12-30-2:30 & 2:30-4:30

08/03/17 HS TEACHERS 8-10 & 10-12

08/09/17 HS TEACHERS 12-30-2:30 & 2:30-4:30

08/10/17 HS TEACHERS 8-10 & 1-3

06/27/17 MS TEACHERS 8-10 & 10-12

07/10/17 MS TEACHERS 12-30-2:30 & 2:30-4:30

08/03/17 MS TEACHERS 8-10 & 10-12

08/07/17 MS TEACHERS 8-10 & 1-3

08/09/17 MS TEACHERS 12-30-2:30 & 2:30-4:30

06/22/17 Office 10-12

07/11/17 Office 9-11

06/27/17 SL TEACHERS 12-30-2:30 & 2:30-4:30

07/10/17 SL TEACHERS 8-10 & 10-12

08/02/17 SL TEACHERS 8-10 & 1-3

08/03/17 SL TEACHERS 12-30-2:30 & 2:30-4:30

08/09/17 SL TEACHERS 8-10 & 10-12

06/27/17 TH TEACHERS 12-30-2:30 & 2:30-4:30

07/10/17 TH TEACHERS 8-10 & 10-12

08/03/17 TH TEACHERS 12-30-2:30 & 2:30-4:30

08/08/17 TH TEACHERS 8-10 & 1-3

08/09/17 TH TEACHERS 8-10 & 10-12


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Infinite Campus – Teacher Training 102

Participants in 102 will learn some advanced features of Campus including discussions, planner, and

student groups.


08/02/17 SL TEACHERS 10-12

08/07/17 MS TEACHERS 10-12

08/08/17 TH TEACHERS 10-12

08/10/17 HS TEACHERS 10-12

Infinite Campus – Ad Hoc Reporting

Participants in this course will learn how to use the AD Hoc reporting tools within Campus. Ad hoc

reporting generates rapid reports that meet individual information requirements with ease.


7/24/17 All 1-3

08/15/17 All 8-10 & 10-12

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.

Campus Lab Time


08/15/17 All 1-3

08/16/17 All 10-12 & 1-3

SchoolWires Teacher Webpage setup

Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to setup their Teacher webpage as per building

requirements.


07/20/17 All TEACHERS 10-12


Web Security Awareness

Is this link safe or not? I don’t know this email sender, should I open this email? Learn about clues to

look for to answer these questions. Also, learn about social engineering and computer best practices.


07/20/17 All 8-10

07/24/17 All 10-12


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Hardware Refresher

Participants in this course will have an opportunity to refresh their knowledge on the new technology

deployed during the 16-17 school year. If you are unsure how to use touch, multipoint, active pen, WiDi

with your tablet, this course is for you.





DisplayFusion, Advanced Course

Ready to take your display settings up a notch? DisplayFusion will make your multi-monitor life much

easier! With powerful features like Multi-Monitor Taskbars, TitleBar Buttons and fully customizable

HotKeys, DisplayFusion will make managing your multiple monitors easy.





Office365 101 – The Basics, Teacher Edition

Participants in this course will learn what Office365 is and the STSD roadmap for implementation.

Participants will learn how to access the portal, navigate the waffle, initial setup of OneDrive, as well as

free time to navigate Office Online.





Office365 101 – The Basics, Support Staff Edition

Participants in this course will learn what Office365 is and the STSD roadmap for implementation.

Participants will learn how to access the portal, navigate the waffle, initial setup of OneDrive, as well as

free time to navigate Office Online.


06/22/17 Office 8-10

07/11/17 Office 1-3

08/16/17 Office 8-10


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Office365 102 – Collaboration and Co-Authoring - Prerequisite: Office 365 – The Basics

Participants in this course will learn how to use Teams and 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.





Office365 103 –Office 365 – Advanced Features

Participants in this course will learn how to use some more advanced tools in the O365 suite. Tools

reviewed will include Forms, Planner, and Delve.





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.


06/28/17 All 8-10

07/03/17 All 8-10

07/18/17 All 8-10

07/26/17 All 8-10

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.


06/28/17 All 10-12

07/03/17 All 10-12

07/18/17 All 10-12

07/26/17 All 10-12


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Microsoft Office Mix

Office Mix turns the power of PowerPoint presentations into the superpowers of interactive videos. Now

you can do more than add tables, charts, SmartArt graphics, pictures, and videos to slides. You can create

audio clips, videos, and interactivity that capture the human experience of teaching and being taught.


07/05/17 All 8-10

07/19/17 All 1-3

07/25/17 All 10-12

Microsoft Sway

Sway, which is part of Microsoft Office and designed for creating presentations, is in many ways an

alternative to PowerPoint. The purpose of Sway is to convey concepts quickly, easily and clearly. Unlike

PowerPoint, it is primarily for presenting ideas onscreen rather than to an audience. Tutorials, topic

introductions and interactive reports are the sort of things to which it lends itself.


07/05/17 All 10-12

07/25/17 All 8-10

ClassPolicy, 1:1 Teachers only

Need a better way to monitor your student’s activities while using 1:1 devices? Learn about the screen

monitoring and many other features of ClassPolicy


07/03/17 HS & MS 1-3

07/05/17 HS & MS 1-3

07/18/17 HS & MS 1-3

07/27/17 HS & MS 1-3

1:1 at the MS: what to expect?

Unsure what 1:1 will look like in your classroom? Hear from a HS Teacher who participated last year.

Ask questions, and collaborate!


06/28/17 MS 1-3

07/25/17 MS 1-3

IT Certifications

Pursue industry standard IT certifications. Please reference the IT department professional growth

guidelines document.


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KEY:

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


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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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