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Shape the Future of Education in WNC

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Innovation and Ethics: AI in Education

March 25, 2025: Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming education…..

Franklin Covey 4 Disciplines of Execution for Educators

8/5/2025 The 4 Disciplines enables classroom teachers, school principals, and district superintendents to achieve their highest priorities.

Leading Through a Trusting Culture

March 18, 2025: A culture of trust within any organization is key. It not only enhances team...

Innovation and Ethics: AI in Education

March 25, 2025: Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming education.....

Neuroscience of Education: “Mind, Body, and Brain: Unlocking the Secrets to Engaged and Empowered Learning!”

Mar 27, 2025: COURSE CANCELLED - Participants will explore how to boost student engagement through movement, mind-body activities,...

Where Do I Start? A Crash Course to Assist with Passing the Foundations of Reading Exam

Mar 29, 2025: Expand your knowledge of the content covered in the Foundations of Reading Exam and learn...

Where Do I Start? A Crash Course to Assist with the CKT Praxis Exam (Math)

Mar 29, 2025: Expand knowledge of the content covered on the Math Praxis/Praxis CKT exams and learn how...

Enhancing Student Interaction in World Language Classrooms

April 3, 2025: Anchored in the new North Carolina World Language Standards, this session will provide practical strategies...

Rigor with Heart: Integrating SEL to Thrive During Testing Season

Apr 29, 2025: This session will outline an experiential framework for SEL, engage participants in model activities, and...

Engage & Energize: Innovative Games and Activities to Boost Student Participation in PE

May 6, 2025: Participants will learn how to adapt traditional games, incorporate creative new strategies, and create a...

Constructing Reading Comprehension: A Blueprint & Instructional Tools

May 7, 2025: Nancy Hennessy is an experienced educator who currently works as a literacy consultant. She has...

Early Planning for a Successful Retirement: May 2025

May 8, 2025: Whether you are just starting your career or close to the end- you will learn...

Understanding Trauma-Informed Strategies and Expanding Resilience

June 17, 2025: This one-day interactive workshop will give you an overview of trauma and the effects it...

WRESA Summer Leadership Conference June 25-26, 2025

Education leaders from across North Carolina...

Early Planning for a Successful Retirement: July 2025

July 16, 2025: Whether you are just starting your career or close to the end- you will learn...

WRESA Regional AIG Credentials Course – 2025

July 23-24, 2025: Differentiation strategies for the regular classroom will be a focus and teachers will leave with tools...

Franklin Covey 4 Disciplines of Execution for Educators

8/5/2025 The 4 Disciplines enables classroom teachers, school principals, and district superintendents to achieve their highest priorities.

Leading the Way: School Administrators and the IDEA

Sept 9, 2025: The session will address the many facets that face school administrators as they lead schools...

AI for Literacy (Secondary)

Sept 17, 2025: This workshop explores the exciting potential of artificial intelligence with practical skills and creative strategies...

Responsibility-Centered Discipline: 2025

Sept 23, 2025: This power-packed seminar will provide you with up-to-date insights and strategies for reaching and helping...

An Overview of the Science of Reading for Secondary Teachers

Sept 25, 2025: Participants will learn effective instructional strategies for both analog and digital learning environments.

Canva for Literacy Projects (Secondary)

Oct 23, 2025: Participants will learn how to guide students in designing infographics, multimedia presentations, podcasts, and more,...

Responsibility-Centered Discipline (RCD) Day #2: Advanced Skills

Oct 29, 2025: Building upon the foundational concepts introduced in RCD Day #1, RCD Day #2 dives deeper...

Vocabulary for Secondary Teachers

Nov 6, 2025: Participants will learn effective instructional strategies for both analog and digital learning environments.

Close Read Strategies for Secondary Educators

Dec 4, 2025: This session explores proven techniques from leading literacy experts like Timothy Shanahan, Sharon Vaughn, Timothy...

Differentiation Demystified

Dec 10, 2025: The session will begin with an introduction to the four cognitive processing styles followed by...

Retirement Consultations for Individuals

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Comprehension for Secondary Teachers

Feb 5, 2026: Participants will apply new learning to create an implementation plan for teaching reading comprehension in...

The Reading and Writing Connection for Secondary Teachers

Mar 12, 2026: Focus on the connection between reading and writing, the cognitive skills required, and the implications...

WRESA Online Learning

Ongoing Online Sessions...

Business Externships

Career Exploration...

The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt – Online Book Study

Online Self-paced Course: This course examines the influence of smartphone usage on young people growing up in a...

MTSS Resource – No Fee, No Credit – Online

This course includes resources and explanations designed to provide you with a clearer understanding of what it means to...

AI: Artificial Intelligence Questions Examined Through “Klara and the Sun” – Online Book Study

We will examine areas of thought related to the use of artificial intelligence through the use of a fictional...

The Science of Reading: 5 Part Online Series

This course is designed...

Foundations of Reading Test Preparation – Online

This online course will prepare pre-service and teachers new to NC for the Foundations of Reading Test.

Online Book Study: Social and Emotional Learning – Online

All Learning is Social and Emotional: Helping Students Develop...

Engaging Students While Fighting Apathy – Online

...identify causes of student apathy and learn strategies...

Increasing Rigor with Higher Order Thinking – Online

We know that teaching higher order thinking is an important part...

Amplify: Digital Teaching and Learning in the K-6 Classroom – Online Book Study

This book will introduce you to technological tools.....

Online Book Study: Strategies to Support Student Learning in Online and Blended Environments

Ongoing: Craft a positive learning environment...

Online Book Study: Designing and Implementing Performance Tasks and Projects

Design meaningful and authentic...

Online: Substitute 101 – Substitute Teaching Certification

This course is designed for people who are interested in becoming substitute teachers in their respective school systems.

The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt – Online Book Study

Online Self-paced Course: This course examines the influence of smartphone usage on young people growing up in a society that is dependent on digital devices.

Foundations of Reading Test Preparation – Online

This online course will prepare pre-service and teachers new to NC for the Foundations of Reading Test.

Free Resources for Behavioral Health Support

During this time…