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Hands-On Math Learning for Middle Grades (BADGE 2)
Date: November 5, 2026
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. If you need to change the
name of the person attending, send an email to registrations@wresa.org
with the information of the person who will attend in your place.
CEUs: 5 Contact Hours
Limit: 25 Participants
Audience: Teachers and Math Coaches, Grades 6 - Math 1
Bring: Your Own Charged Device
Description:
This session will focus on conceptual teaching and learning in the middle-grade mathematics classroom. Join us as we examine the concrete-representational-abstract (CRA) model and delve into work with manipulatives such as Hands-on Equations and Algebra Tiles. This program is intended for math teachers in grades 6- Math 1.
Presenter: Emily Myers – Senior Math Specialist NCCAT
***IMPORTANT NOTE: Join us as we explore strategies that allow all students to thrive and grow into successful mathematicians who ask questions, engage in math discourse, and think critically. This program is intended for teachers in grades 6 through Math I and is part of a 4-day NCCAT badge series for secondary math. WRESA participants can take any number of the sessions; however, all four sessions must be completed to earn the NCCAT Math Badge. Below are the dates and the topics of the four sessions of the Secondary Math Badge series:
- Sept 30, 2026 – Core Math Instruction Models and Practices
- Nov 5, 2026 – Hands-On Math Learning for Middle Grades
- Feb 4, 2027 – Facilitating Number Sense Routines
- Mar 11, 2027 – Authentic Problem-Solving in Middle Grades
You must sign up and pay the fee for each session individually.
If you have additional questions, contact April Spencer at aspencer@wresa.org
If you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member, click WRESA MEMBER List.
REGISTER
Core Math Instruction Models & Practices (BADGE 1)
Date: September 30, 2026
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. If you need to change the
name of the person attending, send an email to registrations@wresa.org
with the information of the person who will attend in your place.
CEUs: 5 Contact Hours
Limit: 25 Participants
Audience: Teachers and Math Coaches, Grades 6 - Math 1
Bring: Your Own Charged Device
Description:
This session will focus on core instructional models and practices that provide access and equity to all students while honoring their strengths and maximizing their potential. Join us as we examine the five practices of mathematical discourse as an instructional practice that allows students to author their knowledge. This program is intended for math teachers in grades 6- Math 1.
Presenter: Emily Myers – Senior Math Specialist NCCAT
***IMPORTANT NOTE: Join us as we explore strategies that allow all students to thrive and grow into successful mathematicians who ask questions, engage in math discourse, and think critically. This program is intended for teachers in grades 6 through Math I and is part of a 4-day NCCAT badge series for secondary math. WRESA participants can take any number of the sessions; however, all four sessions must be completed to earn the NCCAT Math Badge. Below are the dates and the topics of the four sessions of the Secondary Math Badge series:
- Sept 30, 2026 – Core Math Instruction Models and Practices
- Nov 5, 2026 – Hands-On Math Learning for Middle Grades
- Feb 4, 2027 – Facilitating Number Sense Routines
- Mar 11, 2027 – Authentic Problem-Solving in Middle Grades
You must sign up and pay the fee for each session individually.
If you have additional questions, contact April Spencer at aspencer@wresa.org
If you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member, click WRESA MEMBER List.
REGISTER
Local School Systems Receive “Bridging the Gap with STEM-E” Funding
Press Release 11/11/2025
Local School Systems Receive Funding to Bridging the Gap with STEM-E:
Cherokee, NC — Seven local school systems and four schools were awarded the “Bridging the
Grant with STEM-E” grant from Cherokee Preservation Foundation. This CPF funding will
increase accessibility to STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) by providing
elementary through high school students with mobile science unit field trips, exploration in
entrepreneurship, STEAM study within their classrooms, and teacher STEAM professional
development. In all, this grant will provide the teachers and students in the far Western North
Carolina area tools for increasing STEAM literacy for a stronger future workforce. Students and
Teachers from Cherokee Central, Cherokee County, Clay County, Graham County, Haywood
County, Macon County, Swain County, New Kituwah Academy, Mountain Discovery Charter,
Shining Rock Classical Academy, and Catamount School will be included within the grant. This
grant partnership includes the schools, WRESA (Western Region Education Service Alliance) and
The Mountain Satellite Office of The Science House of NC State.
WRESA Summer Leadership Conference June 17-19, 2026
🌟 Join Us for the 2026 WRESA Summer Conference! 🌟
June 17-19, 2026 | Embassy Suites, Downtown Asheville, NC
Leading with Purpose, Learning with Passion
Summer Leadership Conference for North Carolina Educators
Embassy Suites Downtown Asheville, NC | Summer 2026
Join education leaders from across North Carolina in the beautiful mountain city of Asheville for an inspiring summer conference designed to empower, connect, and transform.
Leading with Purpose, Learning with Passion brings together principals, district administrators, instructional coaches, and teacher-leaders to explore innovative strategies for shaping the future of education in our state.
What to Expect
- Visionary Keynotes: Hear from nationally recognized thought leaders and local trailblazers who are redefining educational leadership.
- Networking Opportunities: Build lasting connections with peers from across North Carolina who share your commitment to purposeful leadership.
- Regional Spotlights: Celebrate success stories from districts across the state and learn how to adapt them to your own context.
- Wellness & Renewal: Experience Asheville’s vibrant culture and natural beauty while recharging for the year ahead.
Why Attend?
This conference is more than professional development—it’s a movement to inspire leaders who guide with clarity, compassion, and courage. Together, we’ll explore how passion for learning fuels purposeful leadership, ensuring that every student in North Carolina thrives.
2026 Summer Leadership Conference Participant Registration
Would you like to participate in Franklin Covey’s 4 Disciplines of Execution for Educators session on June 18? This session will be offered on June 18, 2026 which is the second day of the WRESA Summer Leadership Conference. If you register for the Conference, this session will be the second day for you from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm without any extra charge. You will need to register for both the Summer Leadership Conference and the 4 Disciplines of Execution. There are limited seats for this session.
Description:
Released in the summer of 2021, The 4 Disciplines of Execution for Educators takes the goal achievement method laid out in the best-selling The 4 Disciplines of Execution and optimizes it for the educator and administrator. It’s a sure and simple formula for executing your most important goals – for making a real difference in the lives of your students. Tested, refined, and proven by literally thousands of schools and districts around the world, the 4 Disciplines enable classroom teachers, school principals, district superintendents, and even entire universities to achieve their highest priorities. If you have additional questions, contact Jan Webster at jwebster@wresa.org
4 Disciplines of Execution REGISTRATION Closed
2026 WRESA/NCSSA Superintendent Registration Closed
Sponsorships Full
Participant Registration
Superintendent Registration
Sponsorships Full
North Carolina Achieving Educational Excellence
Best in Nation: Our Plan for NC Public Schools
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and the State Board of Education (SBE) developed a bold strategic plan: Achieving Educational Excellence. The five-year plan aims to position North Carolina’s public schools as the best in the United States by 2030, and it is the first joint plan between the SBE and the state superintendent. Here is a summary document with the plan highlights.
Governor Stein Video
Teach Like a Champion! – Online Book Study
Type: Online and Self-Paced
Cost: $45 - WRESA Members
$70 - Non-members
Credits: 20 Contact Hours
Description:
Based on the book “Teach Like a Champion”, this course explores many of Doug Lemov’s widely respected strategies for building effective teaching practices. Our goal is to introduce these strategies so you can learn how they can be applied in different classroom settings to enhance instructional quality. Through each module, you’ll gain insights on key practices such as setting high expectations, promoting student engagement, and refining instructional rigor—all essential elements to fostering a productive learning environment.
Let’s get ready to champion the craft of teaching together!
Certificate of Completion:
Note that you must make 100% on each quiz, and click “Mark as Complete” after completing each section of the course. Once you complete all of these course requirements, it will indicate that you are “100% complete”.
When it shows that you are “100% complete, a new section will pop up that allows you to download and print your Certificate of Completion for the course.
For more information, please contact Jill Chambers at jchambers@wresa.org
If you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member, click WRESA MEMBER List.
***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.
REGISTER
Teach Like a Champion User Registration
Register below. If you are a New User (which means that this is the first WRESA Online course you have taken), enter an email and password in the form below and click “Submit”. Please record your email and password for future reference.
If you are a Returning User (which means you have already taken one of our online courses and thus, have a WRESA login with an email and password ), scroll down to the Returning User registration for instructions.
If you have questions, please contact lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 ext. 102.
New User:
Teach Like a Champion New User
Creating a new user account for students signed up for the "Teach Like a Champion" online course.
Returning User:
If you have previously registered for a WRESA Online Learning Course and have a username and password, login with your username and password in the top left corner. After logging in, fill out the information under Returning User, and click “Submit”.
Oops! You need to be logged in to use this form.Community Foundation Thank You!
We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina for their generous support through the Emergency and Disaster Response Fund and the Education grant. Their commitment to helping our community during these difficult times is truly inspiring. With their assistance, we are empowered to provide essential resources to educators and students impacted by Helene. We are grateful for our partnership with the Community Foundation and thank them for their unwavering support.