InFocus...
The Bucks County Intermediate Unit
Communication Connection
November 15, 2011
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| | American Education Week, November 13 - 19, 2011, focuses on our nation's commitment to students and educators. |
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse
| What is the definition of Child Abuse?
What procedure should be followed if abuse is suspected?
What is Childline?
By clicking here you will find the answers to these questions and much more relevant information.
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BCIU & School District Partnerships
| Focus on Pennsbury
As part of its District Support Team work, the Bucks County Intermediate Unit will conduct an Information Systems Quality Review in the Pennsbury School District from February 8-10, 2012. This review will provide the Pennsbury School District with a comprehensive analysis of strengths, needs, and recommendations relating to all school district information systems, including student, special education, human resources,financial, employee time and attendance, bus and transportation, and food service. To learn more about a Systems Quality Review, please read on..... |
Supporting Bucks County Students......
| NESHAMINY: MAPLE POINT MIDDLE SCHOOL
As part of instru ction in executive function in the Specialized Learning Support for Students with Neurological Impairments(SLS/NI) class at Maple Point, students learn about their brains and how they can use it them to plan and organize.
To read more about this activity, please click here......
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Professional Learning Opportunites
| The Bucks County Intermediate Unit hosted a day of professional learning to nearly 1,000 educators throughout the county on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. The events listed below were included on this day, please click the title to read more about these events!
Please choose a link below to learn more about or register for each of the following:
To access the Bucks County Intermediate Unit's Online Course Catalog for a full listing of offerings, please click here. To view the full listing of courses on our website, please click here. To contact the Professional Education Department, click here.
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Grant Corner Teacher Grant Opportunities
| The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is accepting applications for environmental education grants to be released in 2012. Schools can apply for a maximum of $7,500 to create or develop projects to support a variety of environmental topics including: watershed management, water conservation, acid mine drainage, alternative energy, air quality, brownfields redevelopment and Chesapeake Bay restoration. Applications are available online at www.dep.state.pa.us by clicking on Environmental Education, then Grants, or by calling the Environmental Education and Information Center at 717-772-1828. The deadline to apply is Dec. 16.
The ING Unsung Heroes Program invites K-12 Educators to Apply for 2012 Class Project Awards. Each year, 100 educators are selected to receive $2,000 for their innovative teaching methods, creative educational projects, and ability to positively influence the children they teach. Deadline is April 30, 2012. Learn more by visiting http://ing.us/about-ing/citizenship/childrens-education/ing-unsung-heroes.
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a Humane Education Mini-Grant of $1,000 to fund innovative humane education opportunities in K-12 classrooms. The purpose of the program is to fund teachers who lead innovative, standards-based programs and curricula in humane education, specifically the teaching of kindness and respect for animals and their natural habitats. Deadline is November 30. Visit http://www.humanesociety.org/parents_educators/award/humane_education_mini_grant.html for more information.
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BCIU Education Foundation News
|  The BCIU Education Foundation 14th Annual Golf Classic, held in October 2011, raised over $12,000 to benefit the Education Foundation. The proceeds from the Golf Classic will now be used to provide grants to IU teachers to help them develop creative and innovative projects for BCIU students with special needs.
To obtain a current Grant Application please click here!
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Whats Happening at the BCIU!
| IU Van Driver Recognized......
Ken Grunewald, BCIU Van Driver, was recently recognized by the Penndel Middletown Emergency Rescue Squad for his swift, organized action in response to an IU van accident in which no children were harmed. Please click here for his recognition letter.
Educating Students with Complex Medical Needs
Congratula tions to Ted Feldstein, Susan Glenn, Rebecca Pettineo and Jenifer Wilde who presented at the PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference in Hershey Pennsylvania on October 20, 2011. The conference provided professional development opportunities for school board members and other educational leaders. This IU team presented a session titled, Curb to Curb: Educating Students with Complex Medical Needs. This learning experience guided participants in identifying factors to be addressed in the education of students with complex needs, showed the similarities and differences between classroom resources needed for students with and without significant medical needs and discussed the merit of Health Care Plans and Individualized Transportation Plans in the education of students with significant medical needs.
New Program in Quakertown Shopping Plaza
The BCIU has established a new Multiple Disabilities Support (MDS) Class in the Quakertown Shopping Plaza. The location of this program has provided opportunities for the students to partner with local businesses. BCIU students are working in volunteer positions at the Sonic in Quakertown. Sonic has been very accommodating to the students. They volunteer everyday between their breakfast and lunch shifts. The students wipe down the tables, chairs and menu boards. The BCIU appreciates the support of our community!
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Technology Talk FREE Virtual Speaker Series
| | The Instructional Materials & Technology Department of the Bucks County Intermediate Unit recently launched this year's lineup for our Virtual Speaker Series. Through the use of the web conferencing tool Elluminate, we are able to bring in top notch talent from across the nation to provide high quality, interactive professional development directly to Bucks County teachers and administrators. Our upcoming speakers are:
December 15, 2011 Learning Through Projects 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
January 12, 2012 Flat Classroom Projects 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
All sessions are free and will be recorded/archived. For more information about the Virtual Speaker Series and the presenters, please go to: http://www3.bucksiu.org/imt/vss.
March 28, 2012 The PA High School Computer Fair
This is an annual event that highlights Pennsylvania high school students' application skills and computer knowledge. Students are able to unleash their creativity, learn how to convey information more dynamically, and enhance the learning process. Pennsylvania students in grades 9 - 12 are eligible to compete in the following categories: Animation; Computer Fair Logo; Digital Movie; Graphic Design; Programming; and Web Page Design. To read more, click here!
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E.O.E.
The Bucks County Intermediate Unit No. 22 is an equal
opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, age, religious creed, gender, ancestry, national origin, veteran´s
status, or non-job related handicap or disability (except where any of these
constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification) in its activities,
programs, or employment and promotion practices as required by State and
Federal laws. It is the responsibility of the applicant or employee to inform the
Director of Human Resources that an accommodation is needed. In accordance with
state and federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon the
employee´s request. If you would like to attend a program at the Bucks County
Intermediate Unit No. 22 and require an accommodation to participate, please
call the Bucks County Intermediate Unit. Our Children... Their Future... Bucks County IU
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