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Monday, July 22, 2019

Sign up for the 9:00-12:00 Session or the 12:30- 3:30 Session

Location: Goodwill Training Center, 1616 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28806

Cost: $45.00

Getting to Know NCEES

Presenter: Dr. Robert Sox, Educator Support Services, North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

 This session will explore the North Carolina Education Evaluation System (NCEES) and the expectations of using this system effectively. By unpacking the language of the elements and descriptors to identify the structural underpinnings of the rubric, administrators will develop a deeper understanding of the performance expectations and process requirements.

Robert is currently serving as the Director of Educator Standards and Evaluation. In that role, he guides the implementation of policy for evaluation, and supports the development and alignment of standards for educator practice.

Cost of this workshop will also include a 90-minute webinar with Brian Propst, Assistant Personnel Director with Buncombe County Schools.  July 23, 2019 @1:00.  A link will be provided after registration.

Brian will share tips, tricks and shortcuts on the following top NCEES related questions—

*How do you know what evaluation plan type to put my educator on?   * How do you delete an observation?

*How do you change an educator’s plan type?                * What do you do when an observation disappears?

* What do you do when an educator disappears?                                         * How do you assign mentor rights?

* How do you assign Peer Observer rights?                                                   * How do you assign Evaluator’s rights?

* Why can’t my administrator finalize an observation?                              * How do you start the Summary Rating Form?

 Contact Candie Sellers with questions: csellers@wresa.org  (828)-774-5681 ext.26              Contact Hours = 3

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Announcement: Total Retirement Planning Conferences in Western North Carolina. “Planning for a Successful Retirement.”

The NC Department of the State Treasurer is presenting Teachers’ and State and Local Governmental Employees’ Total Retirement Planning Conferences in Western North Carolina on June 4 and 5, 2019 at a location near you. We will be at Blue Ridge Community College, Haywood Community College, and Southwestern Community College.

This conference will provide an orientation for new members, pre-retirement planning information for members closer to retirement, and educational information for personnel officers and others who handle retirement matters. In addition, Prudential Retirement, our defined contribution plans administrator will offer information on the Supplemental 401(k), 457, and 403(b) plans.

Register to attend one of the meetings and discover your benefits! Go towww.MyNCRetirement.com and click on

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2018 myNCRetirement Statements are now available in ORBIT

For Orbit Self-Service assistance go to https://orbithelp.myncretirement.com

Date:  August 9, 2019

Time:  9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Registration Fee: $85

Location: WCU/Biltmore Park

 

There will be three different presenters/workshops for the three different math grade level bands. (K-2, 3-5, 6-8) Come learn about Tier 2 and 3 interventions that support core instruction. Learn to consider conceptual frameworks in an interventional approach that develops student ability to access grade level content. Issues of fluency and flexibility will be addressed. We will also consider how this may affect your writing of IEP goals. Dr. Valerie Faulkner from NCSU and her team will be presenting. For more information, contact April Spencer at aspencer@wresa.org.

Class Limit has been met.  Please call 828-774-5681 ext. 18 to be added to the waiting list.

Date:  August 9, 2019

Time:  9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Registration Fee: $85

Location: WCU/Biltmore Park

 

There will be three different presenters/workshops for the three different math grade level bands. (K-2, 3-5, 6-8) Come learn about Tier 2 and 3 interventions that support core instruction. Learn to consider conceptual frameworks in an interventional approach that develops student ability to access grade level content. Issues of fluency and flexibility will be addressed. We will also consider how this may affect your writing of IEP goals. Dr. Valerie Faulkner from NCSU and her team will be presenting. For more information, contact April Spencer at aspencer@wresa.org.

Class Limit has been met.  Please call 828-774-5681 ext. 18 to be added to the waiting list.

For More Information

Modeling Institutes in Secondary Science

Grade Level(s): High School Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science, & Middle School Science

Date(s): Summer 2019

Location: Asheville (Biology), Hickory (Chemistry), & Raleigh (Physics)

Cost: $800 early registration, $850 late registration

 

Description: Modeling Institutes provide professional development in secondary science through a research-based, reform-oriented pedagogy called Modeling Instruction for science teachers in North Carolina. To learn more about Modeling Instruction please visit the American Modeling Teachers Association.

2019 Summer Courses:

Modeling Biology – June 17-28, 2019 – Asheville, NC

Modeling Chemistry – June 17-28, 2019 – Hickory, NC

Modeling Physics (Mechanics) – July 15-26, 2019 – Raleigh, NC

Each workshop will be 10 days in length (Monday – Friday of each week) and cover 60 hours of professional development (six hours per day). Anticipated workshop hours are 9 AM to 4 PM.

The Mathematics and Science Partnership (MSP) program which previously supported our North Carolina Modeling workshops has come to an end, therefore we now must charge a registration fee to cover the costs of this professional development. Please note the registration fee does not include housing, it is the professional development fee only. Additional information on fees and housing is listed below.

Registration Fees:

• Advance Registration Rate: $700 (if paid in full by March 31, 2019)
• Early Registration Rate: $800 (if paid in full by April 30, 2019)
• Late Registration Rate: $850 (if registering after May 1, 2019)

Registration fees may be paid by credit card or check using the NCSU Reporter system. Additional information is included in the application link below. The total balance must be paid by the rate deadline listed above.

Housing Needs:

Participants are responsible for their own travel and housing needs. We are hoping to reserve low cost options at all three workshop sites. Affordable campus housing may be available in the Raleigh location by utilizing dorm rooms. If not, we hope to secure blocks of local hotel rooms at all three locations for participants to reserve their own overnight housing. Additional information will be posted when available.

Contact(s): Scott Ragan, nsragan@ncsu.edu, 919-515-5610

Application Deadline: Registrations are now being accepted for the 2019 Modeling Institutes. Please click the “Apply Now” link below to register using the NCSU Reporter system. First time users will need to register for an account in Reporter before completing the registration process.

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