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The Region 2 schedule of training session dates have been confirmed and is presented below. Participants must attend all training sessions listed. The application process includes securing the signature of the participant’s supervisor, so it is advisable to secure that permission before the application is submitted.
Principal's Induction Program (GROW)

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GROW cohort I

All sessions will begin at 9:00 AM, with refreshments available at 8:30 AM, and will end at 3:00 PM. Locations for the sessions are tentative and will be confirmed once all participants have been identified, but they will be held in staff development rooms at one of the four intermediate unit locations. *

  • August 4 and 5, 2009
    Berks County Intermediate Unit
  • October 7 and 8, 2009
    Berks County Intermediate Unit
  • December 3 and 4, 2009
    Berks County Intermediate Unit
  • February 18 and 19, 2010
    Berks County Intermediate Unit

* Completing all eight sessions of NISL Course I will earn the participant 3 CPE credits (90 hours). However, principals required to complete the entire three 'Core' Standards must also attend NISL Course 4 that will be offered next year. Completion of that course provides participants 2 CPE credits (60 hours).

GROW cohort II

All sessions will begin at 9:00 AM, with refreshments available at 8:30 AM, and will end at 3:00 PM. Locations for the sessions are tentative and will be confirmed once all participants have been identified, but they will be held in staff development rooms at one of the four intermediate unit locations. *

  • December 15 and 16, 2009
    Colonial Intermediate Unit
  • February 24 and 25, 2010
    Colonial Intermediate Unit
  • March 25 and 26, 2010
    Colonial Intermediate Unit
  • June 21 and 22, 2010
    Colonial Intermediate Unit

* Completing all eight sessions of NISL Course I earns participants 3 CPE Credits (90 hours). However, principals required to complete the entire three 'Core' Standards must also attend NISL Course 4 that will be offered next year. Completion of that course provides participants 2 CPE credites (60 hours).

GROW COHORT III

All sessions will begin at 9:00 AM, with registration at 8:30 AM, and will end at 3:00 PM.

  • February 10 and 11, 2010
    Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit
  • March 29 and 30, 2010
    Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit
  • May 10 and 11, 2010
    Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit
  • June 28 and 29, 2010
    Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit

 

 

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDucATION - LEAD (SUPPORT)

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All sessions will begin at 9:00 AM, with refreshments available at 8:30 AM, and will end at 3:00 PM. Locations for the sessions are tentative and will be confirmed once all participants have been identified, but they will be held in staff development rooms at one of the four intermediate unit locations. *

Lead

  • September 23 and 24, 2009
    Berks County Intermediate Unit
  • November 9 and 10, 2009
    Berks County Intermediate Unit
  • January 21 and 22, 2010
    Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit
  • March 23, 2010
    Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit

* Completing all seven sessions fulfills requirements for the three 'Core' Leadership Standards and earns participants 2.5 CPE credits (75 hours). Additional training on Corollary Standards is available to participants who complete the LEAD program.

Corollary Standards

Read more about Corollary Standards

All sessions will begin at 9:00 AM, with refreshments available at 8:30 AM, and will end at 3:00 PM. Locations for the sessions are tentative and will be confirmed once all participants have been identified, but they will be held in staff development rooms at one of the four intermediate unit locations. *

NISL Course 2

  • October 22 and 23, 2009
    Colonial Intermediate Unit
  • December 7 and 8, 2009
    Colonial Intermediate Unit
  • March 2 and 3, 2010
    Colonial Intermediate Unit
  • April 7 and 8, 2010
    Colonial Intermediate Unit

* Completing all Course 2 sessions earns participants 3 CPE credits (90 hours). Additional training on Corollary Standards is available through NISL Course 3 that will be offered next year.

PLDC COROLLARY COURSES

Two of the six Corollary Standards courses developed by the Pennsylvania Leadership Development Center are being offered in Region 2 next year. Completion of each course provides 30 hours of Act 48 PIL credit.

Leading for Management of Resources in the 21st Century

  • October 8, 2009
    Berks County Intermediate Unit
  • February 10, 2010
    Berks County Intermediate Unit

Leading for Engagement of Stakeholders in the 21st Century

  • November 17, 2009
    Berks County Intermediate Unit
  • April 29, 2010
    Berks County Intermediate Unit

NISL 2-Day Institutes

These two Institutes for English Language Learners and Students with Disabilities are designed for principals and assistant principals but any administrator may register. There are no pre-requisites for admission to these courses. Completion of each course provides 30 Act 48 PIL hours.

English Language Learners

  • May 18 and 19, 2010
    Berks County Intermediate Unit
  • June 17 and 18, 2010
    Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit

Students with Disabilities

  • May 24 and 25, 2010
    Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit
  • May 26 and 27, 2010
    Berks County Intermediate Unit