A one-day professional development experience for K-8 Educators

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SAFE ROUTES BERKS PRESENTS:

Walking for Lifelong Health, Skills and Safety –

A one-day professional development experience for K-8 Educators

“In our continuing quest to enhance the educational atmosphere in the city of Reading,  the Reading Education Association strongly supports the Berks  Safe Routes to School Program.  We are happy to do anything we can to focus  on keeping our students in Reading safe.”  ~Bryan Sanguinito, President,  Reading Education Association

Safe Routes Berks is a program that introduces walking and cycling as fun, healthy, and environmentally friendly activities for school children ages 5-13.

This professional development training is comprised of a 6 hour tutorial on pedestrian skills and safety lessons – including getting on and off of a school bus safely. Participants will begin the day at the BCIU and then be transported to a local elementary school for the outdoor walking training.

Berks County teachers, public or private, who complete the training receive full access to the online resources and print materials, including teacher’s guide, activity books for students, and educational videos. Teachers will be given creative lessons and activities to fill existing curriculum -- as everything provided is aligned to state standards. 

In addition to walking for health skills and safety lessons, teachers will be provided materials for their students to learn to view their feet as good means of recreation, exercise and transportation.

Where and when:

Wednesday, April 10

8 AM – 3:00 PM

BCIU Main Office

1111 Commons Blvd.

Reading, PA 19605

Why:

Obtain 6 Act 48 hours

Receive new PDE lessons for life-long fitness

Augment your school’s wellness plan

Substitute teacher costs reimbursed to your district

No cost to participate

Don’t forget:

*A school issued laptop

*Walking shoes

*Dress for the weather

This is an outdoor workshop!

Instructions for Registering on MyLearningPlan:

•   Go to  www.berksiu.org

•   Click on “Quick Links” drop down box at top of main page.

•   Choose “MyLearningPlan” from the list.

•   Select Step 1: “Click here to view course catalog”.

•   Events are in order by dates. Scroll down to “date of event” or enter the title in the “Search Term” box. Then click “View Now.”

•   Choose “title of event” session by clicking on the course title for course description and enrollment information.

•   Select “Click to Enroll” and then choose the link that applies to you.  Example, “I’m a new user”.  Enter your information as instructed.

The Safe Routes Berks educational program is funded in part through a Transportation Enhancement grant from the Federal Highway Administration - U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and 

the Reading Area Transportation Study.