Close Read Strategies for Secondary Educators *

Date:     December 4, 2025       
Time:     9:00am – 3:00pm 
Type:     In-Person

Location: WRESA   
          200 Ridgefield Ct, Suite 206
          Asheville, NC 28806

Fee:      $45  WRESA Members  
          $70  Non-members

**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However, you
are welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder
at lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change
the name of the person attending.

CEUs:     5 Contact Hours 
Limit:    45 Participants
Audience: 6-12 ELA and Content Teachers, Media Coordinators, and Instructional Coaches
What to Bring: Your own device

Description:

Designed for grades 6-12, this session explores proven techniques from leading literacy experts like Timothy Shanahan, Sharon Vaughn, Timothy Rasinski, and Kelly Gallagher to enhance student comprehension and fluency.  The workshop covers summarization, questioning, visualization, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and deep reading strategies. 

Presenter: 

Kendra Cameron-Jarvis is the Senior Literacy Specialist at NCCAT. With a career in education that began in 2004, Kendra has served in various roles including middle and high school ELA educator, Secondary Literacy Coach, and Instructional Technologist with Buncombe County Schools. She has also contributed to state-level initiatives with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, leading efforts such as the North Carolina Coaching Cohort and the AI Collaborative. Additionally, Kendra has shared her expertise as an adjunct professor in UNCA’s Education Department. Her extensive experience reflects a deep commitment to advancing literacy and educational practices.

If you have additional questions, contact Jill Chambers at  jchambers@wresa.org

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

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Science Lab Safety for Schools & School Systems *

Date:     December 9, 2025 
Time:     9:00am – 3:00pm 
Type:     In-Person

Location: WRESA   
          200 Ridgefield Ct, Suite 206
          Asheville, NC 28806

Fee:      $25  WRESA Members  
          $50  Non-members

**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However, you
are welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder 
at lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change
the name of the person attending.

CEUs:     5 Contact Hours 
Audience: K-12 Educators

Description:

Are your science labs or classrooms safe for teachers and students?  Have you had some turnover in your schools and want to make sure the people in your schools are properly informed on safety procedures?  Are your chemicals stored properly?  Are emergency procedures in place at your school?

How can you be sure?  Join us to create or improve upon your school science safety plan.  Make your classroom, your school, or your school system as safe as it can possibly be!

Presenter:  Gina Barrier, Director of Summer Programs & Extended Partnerships at the NCSSM Morganton will be your instructor.

For more information, contact April at aspencer@wresa.org

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

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