Author: Webster

Location:  Asheville Event Center, 291 Sweeten Creek Rd, Asheville, NC  28803

October 10, 2017                       Focus on AIG                                Cost:  $75

Presenter:  Sandra Page
Education Consultant and ASCD Faculty Member

Differentiating for gifted students doesn’t have to mean creating independent projects or complicated additions to lessons; it can also be simpler modifications to instructions and tasks that will challenge students appropriately. We will explore several possible strategies that align with the principles of differentiated instruction. Come prepared to modify an upcoming lesson for your classroom during this workshop.

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October 24, 2017                       Focus on HS/MS                          Cost:  $75

Presenter:  Hilary Dack, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor/Middle Grades Education/Middle, Secondary, and K-12 Education
Cato College of Education

This hands-on session will address best practices for differentiated instruction in middle and high school classrooms.  Specifically, we’ll analyze effective examples of teachers using particular strategies that respond to student readiness, interest, or learning profile, and we’ll consider how high quality curriculum and assessment must underlie those strategies.  We’ll also examine some approaches that are effective in contexts with one-to-one initiatives.

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November 7, 2017                     Creating a Differentiated Experience for Students in Science and STEM                           Cost:  $50

Presenter:  Brian Maccarelli
K-12 Science Specialist
Buncombe County Schools

Presenter: Carla Billups
Elementary STEM Coach
Buncombe County Schools

With a focus on STEM thinking, problem-based learning, and inquiry, this workshop will expose teachers to strategies and techniques to successfully differentiate in the Science classroom. Differentiation strategies appropriate for AIG students, diverse learners, and EC students will be addressed. The workshop will include curriculum and lesson design considerations and how to modify activities and assessments. Time for teachers to create differentiation strategies for self-selected upcoming unit will be included in the session.

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November 14, 2017                    Focus on Elementary                Cost: $75

Presenter:  Kristina Doubet, Ph.D.
Professor/Department of Middle, Secondary and Mathematics Education
James Madison University

Differentiation Strategies to Engage and Equip All Learners

This active professional development session will feature road-tested strategies for helping teachers “upgrade” their differentiation practices in order to reach even more learners.  The session will feature new strategies for determining and responding to the wide range of learning needs present in today’s diverse classrooms.  Using strategies from the new book, Differentiation in the Elementary Grades: Strategies to Engage and Equip All Learners, participants will themselves engage in differentiation activities in order to better understand and be able to implement them.  Teachers will leave the session with ideas to use in their classrooms the next day and beyond. Included with the session is a copy of the book, which features a plethora of planning tools and content specific examples to help teachers plan for future differentiation.  Get ready for an active, engaging, and equipping day of learning!

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Date: February 13, 2018  Dr. Jen Curtis

Time: 9:00-3:00

Cost: $85

Location: WRESA

Promote a positive mathematics identity for each and every student through differentiation and a growth-mindset. Learn how to incorporate strategies for promoting a growth mindset and encouraging positive identities in your students, your colleagues, your parents, guardians and communities-at-large through problem solving, belief systems, and strategies for successful differentiation in the mathematics classroom and beyond.  Presenter:  Dr. Jennifer Curtis

Participants will implement research-based findings and strategies throughout this one day session, building upon previous knowledge and practices.

Session will focus on:

• Problem-solving for all students
• How teachers can assure there are entry-points for every student
• What to do when students struggle with problems and mathematics in general
• Strategies for working with parents
• Sample activities to use immediately in the classroom
• Promoting a growth mindset in the classroom, with colleagues, and parents/guardians
• Assuring access, equity, and opportunities to learn through cultivation of positive mathematics identities

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Grades 3-5 NCMAST (Leanne Daughtry and Dr. Jennifer Curtis)

Cost:$85

Location: WRESA

Date: December 12, 2017

Promote a positive mathematics identity for each and every student through differentiation and a growth-mindset. Learn how to incorporate strategies for promoting a growth mindset and encouraging positive identities in your students, your colleagues, your parents, guardians and communities-at-large through problem solving, belief systems, and strategies for successful differentiation in the mathematics classroom and beyond.

Participants will implement research-based findings and strategies throughout this one day session, building upon previous knowledge and practices.

Session will focus on:

• Problem-solving for all students
• How teachers can assure there are entry-points for every student
• What to do when students struggle with problems and mathematics in general
• Strategies for working with parents
• Sample activities to use immediately in the classroom
• Promoting a growth mindset in the classroom, with colleagues, and parents/guardians
• Assuring access, equity, and opportunities to learn through cultivation of positive mathematics identities

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Addressing Serious Student Misconduct

I’m Sick of Data

Date:  October 1, 2019

Time:  9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location:  ​Mountain Horticultural Crops Research & Ext. Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC 28759

Registration Fee: $65

Audience: K-12 teachers

K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics teachers, what do you need to boost the STEM curriculum in your schools?  How about free access to technology, resources and lab materials for use in the classroom? Now, the real question is how can you make this happen? You can participate in a day of training presented by The Science House of NC State University. You will use MacBooks, LabQuests and various probes to explore science and math concepts. After the training session, you will be eligible to participate in the equipment loan program through The Mountain Satellite Office of The Science House. Participants will be trained on equipment use and equipment implementation through the use of grade level activities. If you have questions about the workshop, contact Michelle Benigno (828-206-3014 / mtbenign@ncsu.edu). If you have questions about registration, contact LaDonna Sluder at WRESA (lsluder@wresa.org). Contact hours: 5 Register at www.wresa.org

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September 25, 2017

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

REGISTRATION FEE: $55

Asheville Event Center

 Stephanie Jensen presented on Mean Girls in March and now is returning to discuss Lost Boys. She will talk about the boy brain, the differences in how boys and girls focus as well as strategies to support the special development needs of boys. She will also focus on the difference between bullying and natural aggression. The grade level for this is K-12 and is appropriate for teachers, administrators, counselors or anyone else with a special interest in helping our boys be successful. For more information, contact April at aspencer@wresa.org or 828.774.5681, ext. 20. Contact Hours: 5

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September 13-14, 2017

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

REGISTRATION FEE: $85

WCU/Biltmore Park

This workshop will train participants to use teaching practices from The Key Comprehension Routine. This instructional routine teaches students a foundational set of comprehension strategies that support listening and reading comprehension in any subject area using existing reading material. These strategies can be used as Tier I instruction by all teachers to support content literacy standards in inclusion classrooms, and as Tier II or III supplemental instruction by literacy intervention teachers for struggling readers. Adoption of The Key Comprehension Routine across multiple grade levels in a school or district provides students a consistent approach to comprehension instruction as they move from grade to grade and subject to subject. This session is for Grades 3-12 content teachers, educators who provide support to struggling readers/writers, and administrators. Joan Sedita is the founder of Keys to Literacy and the author of its literacy professional development programs, including The Key Comprehension Routine. She is a nationally recognized speaker and trainer. Contact Karen Sumner (ksumner@wresa.org) or 828.774.5681, ext. 26 with questions. Contact Hours: 10

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The Western Region Education Service Alliance (WRESA) is looking for an energetic, knowledgeable, diligent, innovative educator well versed in the elementary curriculum to join our staff.

This position requires an understanding of the NC elementary curriculum, best instructional practices, and the state standards for the entire K-5 curriculum.  Previous experience presenting to adult learners is required.  The person must have at least 5 years of teaching experience and at least a master’s degree in education.  Willingness to pursue areas of training based upon changes and needs of the local school systems, strong collaborative skills, networking skills, and flexibility are preferred.  Technology skills related to presenting and teaching both face to face and online classes are essential.  This position will require some travel, particularly in the western part of North Carolina.

The Western Region Education Service Alliance serves educators in eighteen school systems in Western North Carolina.  WRESA provides professional development for educators, leads collaborative efforts across the school systems, organizes job alike meetings, pursues grant opportunities, organizes regional and statewide conferences, and supports the school systems with services determined by changing needs.  WRESA is a 501-C3 organization.  Salary for this position will be determined by qualifications and duties.  The position will begin between July 1 and August 1, 2017.  Application deadline:  May 17, 2017.

For more information, please contact Dr. Jan Webster at 828-774-5681 or jwebster@wresa.org.

If you would like to apply, please complete the following:      Application

In compliance with state and federal law, WRESA administers employment without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, disability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law.

June 15-16, 2017 (2-day training)                

9:00 am – 3:00 pm                    

Registration Fee:  $125 (for 2 days)

Are you an educator who wants to learn how to use Google Apps more proficiently in the classroom? Are you interested in becoming a Level 1 Certified Google Educator?  If you want to prepare for the Level 1 certification exam and strengthen your fundamental Google Apps skills, this workshop is for you.  Focus on enhancing your use of Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Classroom, Forms and more to enhance your classroom. This 2-day workshop will be an intense overview of these fundamental skills.  Prerequisites include having a solid basic familiarity with using Google Apps for Education services (Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Classroom, Forms, Slides, Sites, etc.) and having a strong desire to focus on intensely preparing for the Google Educator Level 1 exam. Amber McMillan, certified Google trainer, will present this training. Please contact Karen Sumner at 828.774.5681, ext 26, or (ksumner@wresa.org) with questions.

Contact Hours: 10          Limited to 22 participants

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