Current Webinars

The PA Department of Education with the Chester County Intermediate Unit are pleased to offer these upcoming webinars. Webinars are free of charge to all Pennsylvania Educators.

Introduction to the Keystone Child Outcomes Framework

Deborah Wise - Pennsylvania Department of Education

Description: This session will cover questions related to the implementation of the Keystone Child Outcomes Framework and is essential for administrators and practioners in Stars 3 and 4 child care centers, state-funded Head Start, and Pre K Counts programs. The session will explore questions such as What is the...

Target Audience: Administrators and lead teachers in Stars 3 and 4 child care centers, state-funded Head Start and PreK Counts programs.

Available Sessions
Date Time Seats
Avail / Total
March 19, 2012 9:00am - 11:00am 250 / 250
March 19, 2012 12:30pm - 2:30pm 250 / 250
March 23, 2012 7:30am - 9:30am 250 / 250
April 2, 2012 2:00pm - 4:00pm 250 / 250
April 4, 2012 1:00pm - 3:00pm 250 / 250
April 6, 2012 8:00am - 10:00am 250 / 250
April 19, 2012 2:00pm - 4:00pm 250 / 250
May 3, 2012 12:30pm - 2:30pm 250 / 250
May 4, 2012 12:30pm - 2:30pm 250 / 250
May 11, 2012 9:00am - 11:00am 250 / 250

MACC Improving Reading Achievement WebinarAct 48 credit is available for this session

Elizabeth Powers - MACC

Description: Training for Migrant Student Support Specialists on reading techniques for students in middle school and high school, which includes an emphasis on Science, Technolgy, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). The purpose of MIRA is to work with the PA MEP Team made up of state MEP staff, Student Support Specialists,...

Target Audience: Migrant Student Support Specialists

Available Sessions
Date Time Seats
Avail / Total
May 17, 2012 1:30pm - 3:00pm 97 / 100
May 22, 2012 10:00am - 11:30am 88 / 100

Moodle Design Disasters, Repaired (back for a second run, by popular demand!)Act 48 credit is available for this session

Laura Mikowychok - Chester County Intermediate Unit

Description: Have you tried to make your Moodle course a "pretty" place to be, but are feeling messy, gaudy, or just ho-hum? Are your users lost or confused on your page? Are you struggling to mix function and form? Join Moodle Administrator Laura (also a graphic designer) for tricks, resources, organization strategies,...

Target Audience: Moodle 1.9 users and up,

Available Sessions
Date Time Seats
Avail / Total
March 14, 2012 3:00pm - 4:00pm 55 / 75

Moodle Modules and Plugins Act 48 credit is available for this session

Andy Petroski - Harrisburg University

Description: There are hundreds of Moodle modules and plugins available at Moodle.org, which can turn your standard Moodle install into a truly one-of-a-kind tool! Andy Petroski of Harrisburg U will provide a tour of his favorite non-standard Moodle modules, including unique question types, mathematic formula creators,...

Target Audience: Moodle 1.9 users and up

Available Sessions
Date Time Seats
Avail / Total
February 22, 2012 3:00pm - 4:00pm 51 / 75

PIMS 2010-11 Cohort Graduation Rate Question and Answer Webinar

Michele Hiester - Pennsylvania Department of Education

Description: This one hour webinar is being provided to assist the LEA PIMS Data submitters with the 2010-11 Cohort Graduation Rate data. A brief summary of the most Frequently Asked Questions will be provided followed by a Question and Answer period.

Target Audience: PIMS Administrators

Available Sessions
Date Time Seats
Avail / Total
February 7, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am 67 / 200
February 8, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am 146 / 200
February 9, 2012 10:00am - 11:00am 185 / 200

PIMS Question and Answer Webinar Sessions for ALL Collections

PIMS Team - Pennsylvania Department of Education

Description: No formal presentation is planned for this session. Representatives from PDE, the Help Desk and the PIMS team will be available to answer your questions regarding the 2011-12 PIMS Collection submissions. Preference will be granted to questions that apply to multiple LEAs. Have your PIMS Manuals handy....

Target Audience: PIMS Administrators or any LEA staff who has a question pertaining to PIMS data submission.

Available Sessions
Date Time Seats
Avail / Total
February 16, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm 119 / 130
March 1, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm 194 / 200
March 15, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm 195 / 200
March 29, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm 195 / 200
April 12, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm 195 / 200
April 26, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm 195 / 200
May 10, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm 195 / 200
May 24, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm 196 / 200
June 7, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm 195 / 200
June 21, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm 195 / 200
July 5, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm 195 / 200
July 19, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm 195 / 200
August 2, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm 195 / 200
August 16, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm 195 / 200
August 30, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm 195 / 200
September 13, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm 195 / 200
September 27, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm 195 / 200
October 11, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm 195 / 200
October 25, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm 195 / 200
November 8, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm 195 / 200
November 29, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm 195 / 200
December 6, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm 195 / 200
December 20, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm 195 / 200

Problem-Based Learning and the Real World Navy Challenge (Part 2 of 3)Act 48 credit is available for this session

Debbie Lugar - Chester County Intermediate Unit

Description: In this highly-interactive session, teachers interested in incorporating the Scarboro South virtual nuclear power plant into their classrooms have the opportunity to take a guided (virtual) tour, as avatars, through the power plant experiencing and interacting with all of the student activities available...

Target Audience: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math teachers in Grades 6 -12

Available Sessions
Date Time Seats
Avail / Total
February 9, 2012 2:45pm - 3:45pm 8 / 8
March 28, 2012 2:45pm - 3:45pm 8 / 8

The Moodle Database, Explained Act 48 credit is available for this session

Laura Mikowychok - Chester County Intermediate Unit

Description: The Moodle Database has a multi-step setup, sure - but it is also a multi-benefit tool! Let us help you un-complicate this activity module, and reveal how a Database can revitalize your next Moodle unit. We'll demonstrate how to make a Database in version 2.1, and show creative examples of the Database...

Target Audience: Moodle 2.X users

Available Sessions
Date Time Seats
Avail / Total
April 18, 2012 3:00pm - 4:00pm 64 / 75

TIMS-Access & Use Training for Approved Educator Prep Programs (IHEs, IUs)

Barb Seifert - Pennsylvania Department of Education

Description: Introduction to the new Teacher Information Management System (TIMS). TIMS is an online system for the submission of applications for Pennsylvania educator certification. Included in the presentation: Access, use, helpful tools and support information for Pennsylvania Approved Educator Preparation Programs...

Target Audience: All Approved Educator Preparation Programs in Pennsylvania. Colleges, Universities, and Intermediate Units offering English as Second Language (ESL)

Available Sessions
Date Time Seats
Avail / Total
February 22, 2012 8:30am - 10:30am 225 / 225

TIMS-Access & Use Training for Approved Educator Prep Programs (IHEs, IUs)

Barb Seifert - Pennsylvania Department of Education

Description: Introduction to the new Teacher Information Management System (TIMS). TIMS is an online system for the submission of applications for Pennsylvania educator certification. Included in the presentation: Access, use, helpful tools and support information for Pennsylvania PK-12 Educational Entities to use...

Target Audience: All Certifying officers or Chief School Administrators at all PK-12 educational entities as identified in Pennsylvania. Public schools, IUs, CTE, Approved Private Schools or entities eligible for emergency permits and validation of in-state teaching experience. Charter schools as well.

Available Sessions
Date Time Seats
Avail / Total
February 16, 2012 8:30am - 10:30am 100 / 100

TIMS-Q&A for PK-12 Educational Entities (SD, IUs, CTCs, Charters,etc.) first half hour; Approved Educator Preparation Programs (IHEs, IUs) second half hour.

Barb Seifert - Pennsylvania Department of Education

Description: Question and Answer (Q&Q) regarding the new Teacher Information Management System (TIMS). TIMS is an online system for the submission of applications for Pennsylvania educator certification.

Target Audience: All Certifying officers or Chief School Administrators at all PK-12 educational entities as identified in Pennsylvania. Public schools, IUs, CTE, Approved Private Schools or entities eligible for emergency permits and validation of in-state teaching experience. Charter schools as well. All Approved Educator...

Available Sessions
Date Time Seats
Avail / Total
February 27, 2012 1:30pm - 2:30pm 210 / 210

TIMS-Q&A for PK-12 Educational Entities (SD, IUs, CTCs, Charters,etc.) from 10-10:30; Approved Educator Preparation Programs (IHEs, IUs)

Barb Seifert - Pennsylvania Department of Education

Description: Question and Answer (Q&Q) regarding the new Teacher Information Management System (TIMS). TIMS is an online system for the submission of applications for Pennsylvania educator certification.

Target Audience: All Certifying officers or Chief School Administrators at all PK-12 educational entities as identified in Pennsylvania. Public schools, IUs, CTE, Approved Private Schools or entities eligible for emergency permits and validation of in-state teaching experience. Charter schools as well. All Approved Educator...

Available Sessions
Date Time Seats
Avail / Total
February 8, 2012 2:00pm - 3:00pm 200 / 225
February 15, 2012 2:00pm - 3:00pm 239 / 245

Welcome to Moodle 2.0, Part Three: Activity Changes Act 48 credit is available for this session

Laura Mikowychok - Chester County Intermediate Unit

Description: Let's dig in to the newest version of Moodle! For many of you, 2012 will bring this new version steamrolling into your school district, ready or not. Join Laura for a tour of the activities menu in the latest version of 2.0, with its new features, growing pains, and great potential. Change is tricky,...

Target Audience: Moodle 2.X users

Available Sessions
Date Time Seats
Avail / Total
June 6, 2012 3:00pm - 4:00pm 62 / 75

Welcome to Moodle 2.0, Part Two: Resource Changes Act 48 credit is available for this session

Laura Mikowychok - Chester County Intermediate Unit

Description: Let's dig in to the newest version of Moodle! For many of you, 2012 will bring this new version steamrolling into your school district, ready or not. Join Laura for a tour of the resource menu in the latest version of 2.0, with its new features, growing pains, and great potential. Change is tricky, but...

Target Audience: Moodle 2.X users

Available Sessions
Date Time Seats
Avail / Total
May 23, 2012 3:00pm - 4:00pm 64 / 75

Where in PA?

4th grade classrooms - Classrooms in PA

Description: This project is designed for 4th grade students studying PA geography and history. Using Elluminate, students are able to meet other students while learning about different parts of the state! Prior to the webinar each classroom will create a presentation with clues about their city or town. The other...

Target Audience: 4th grade classrooms

For more information, contact: PDE Webinars Support Team : pdewebinars@cciu.org : 484.237.5168