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The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt – Online Book Study

Posted on by Richard Gabriel 
Type:  Online and Self-Paced

Cost:  $45 - WRESA Members
       $70 - Non-members 

CEUs:  20 Contact Hours

This course examines the influence of  smartphone usage on young people growing up in a society that is dependent on digital devices. After each section, which will consist of reading 1-2 chapters in the book, you will write a summary about specific topics in that section. This is a self-paced course. You will be responsible for purchasing the book.

For more information, please contact Jan Webster at jwebster@wresa.org

***IMPORTANT NOTE:  Prior to registering, we encourage you to watch one of the registration help videos if you haven’t taken an Online Course with WRESA or if you need a refresher on the process.  Follow the directions below to view one of the videos:

1)  If you DO NOT have a WRESA account (which means you have not taken an online course with us), click on the following help video for how to register and enroll as a New User: Help Video for a New User.

2)  If you have taken an online course with us previously and already have a WRESA account, click on the following help video for how to add a course to your account as a Returning User: Help Video for a Returning User.

If you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member, click  WRESA MEMBER List.

 

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Online: Substitute 101 – Substitute Teaching Certification

Posted on by Webster

Date:              Ongoing

Type:              Online and Self-paced  (you may log in and out of the course as many times as you wish)

Cost:              $45.00

The Substitute 101 course is completely online and self-paced using pre-recorded videos. The course is designed for people who are interested in becoming substitute teachers in their respective school systems. The Substitute 101 course contains four modules and participants will be assessed at the end of each module. Participants must complete all tasks (viewing files/videos) and “Mark them as Complete”, and must score at least 80% correct on each of five quizzes to complete the course.

***There are no refunds for this course.  Before taking this course, it is your responsibility to check with the school district in which you wish to substitute to ensure that the school district will accept the certificate for this course.  

***IMPORTANT NOTE:  Your Substitute 101 confirmation email contains instructions for creating your WRESA account on our Online course platform.  Be sure to check your email and follow the directions to create an account and get started with the course.  If you DO NOT see the confirmation email, check your SPAM, Promotions or other junk folder. 

If you need assistance, contact Richard Gabriel at   rgabriel@wresa.org .           

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Foundations of Reading Test Preparation – Online

Posted on by Webster

Registration Fee: $75   Non-refundable

Location:               Online

Course Type:       Ongoing & Self-paced

Contact Hours:   None

 This online course will prepare pre-service and teachers new to NC for the Foundations of Reading Test. Activities, strategies, background reading, vocabulary study, practice questions, and resources will be provided in each of the tested areas: foundations of reading development, development of reading comprehension, reading assessment and instruction, and integration of knowledge and understanding. Candie Sellers, Elementary Curriculum/PD Coordinator, will facilitate this online, self-paced course. If you have questions, contact Candie at csellers@wresa.org or 828.774.5681, ext. 104.

***IMPORTANT NOTE:  Prior to registering, we encourage you to watch one of the registration help videos if you haven’t taken an Online Course with WRESA or if you need a refresher on the process.  Follow the directions below to view one of the videos:

1)  If you DO NOT have a WRESA account (which means you have not taken an online course with us), click on the following help video for how to register and enroll as a New User: Help Video for a New User.

2)  If you have taken an online course with us previously and already have a WRESA account, click on the following help video for how to add a course to your account as a Returning User: Help Video for a Returning User.

If you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member, click  WRESA MEMBER List.

     REGISTER