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National, State, and Regional Opportunities

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The Details
WHERE

Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU),
Oak Ridge, TN

WHEN

Two-week residential program for high school students and high school teachers: July 5-17, 2020
One-week residential program for middle school students: July 11-17, 2020

WHO

Appalachian high school & middle school students, and high school teachers in STEM-related fields.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

  • Transportation to attend the programs
  • Full room and board
  • All expenses related to lab work and field trips
  • Teachers also receive a $1,000 stipend.

See the program flyer for more info.
How to Apply
Apply by February 28!
See the links below for complete application info.

HIGH SCHOOL INSTITUTE


MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMY
Calling Appalachian students and teachers for an all-expenses-paid summer STEM learning opportunity!
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Space Apps Challenge 2020 – Save the Date

 

Smoky Mountain STEM Collaborative 

NASA Space Apps Challenge

 

Date: Oct. 2-4, 2020, location TBD, cost is free

 

Save the Date!

The Purpose of the Space Apps Challenge is to: inspire collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking; foster interest in Earth and space science exploration; raise awareness of NASA data around the world and encourage growth and diversity of the next generation of scientists, technologists, designers, engineers and artists This two day hackathon is open to all ages, those under 13 must have a parent with them at all times, however. Check out our event page from 2019 here: https://2019.spaceappschallenge.org/locations/sylva-nc/

If you have questions, contact Randi Neff (828-339-4357/ r_neff@southwesterncc.edu) Follow us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/WNCSpaceApps #WNCSpaceAppChallenge

 

 

 

 

 

Paideia Information

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INSTITUTES IN ASHEVILLE THIS NOVEMBER!

We are excited to share with you the upcoming Paideia professional development opportunities — all scheduled for November 13-15 in Asheville, NC.

INTRODUCTION TO THE PAIDEIA SEMINAR (NOVEMBER 13-14)

The Paideia Seminar is an integrated literacy event that combines close reading, formal academic dialogue, and the writing process in a way that teaches your students to think critically and creatively about your curriculum. In addition, the Paideia Seminar enhances your students’ social and emotional development while simultaneously engaging them intellectually. During this two-day introduction to the seminar, participants will be involved in an adult Paideia Seminar and learn how to plan and facilitate seminars in their own schools and classrooms.

ADVANCED PAIDEIA INSTRUCTION (NOVEMBER 13-15)

For educators with prior Paideia training and experience, this three-day institute combines individual coaching with advanced instruction in all three columns of Paideia instruction–didactic instruction, academic coaching, and seminar facilitation–as well as the integration of those three modes into a seamless instructional whole. Participants will reflect on their past Seminars and/or Projects and further develop their skills in text selection and question development as well as student product and performance design.

For more information on registration go to: https://www.paideia.org/ 

Differentiation is a great idea, but how do I implement in MY Math classroom? Grades 6- NC Math1

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Date: February 13, 2018

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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Differentiation is a great idea, but how do I implement in MY Math classroom? Grades 3-5

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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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Critical Mental Health Challenges in Our Schools

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Date:  February 13, 2018

Time:  9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Location: Habitat for Humanity, 33 Meadow Road, Asheville, NC  28803

Registration Fee: $55

LIMITED TO 50 PARTICIPANTS

 

Kaye Randall is a national presenter who will help us recognize, reach and refer students prone for violence, suicide and self-destructive behavior. She is the author of several books and is the former Director for SC Center of Child and Family Studies. She will provide straight forward insights, innovative strategies and “how to handle” tips for real cases in classrooms and schools. Participants will develop an understanding of critical mental health issues in a way that will help both educators and students in their classrooms and their schools. For more information, contact April Spencer at aspencer@wresa.org, 828.774.5681 ext. 20.  Contact Hours: 5

                                                                                                 Register

Lateral Entry 101

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Date:  October 11, 2017

Time:  9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Registration Fee:  $85 (includes lunch and one follow-up visit to LE teacher)

Location:  WRESA

Designed for Lateral Entry teachers and late hire Beginning Teachers, this training will include a variety of topics related to Lateral Entry/beginning teachers. Topics will include licensure, strategies for engaging and effective teaching, new teacher expectations, the North Carolina Teacher Evaluation Process, classroom management, professionalism, and communication. Carol Douglas, our regional Lateral Entry Support Coordinator, will lead this workshop. For more information, contact April at aspencer@wresa.org or 828.774.5681, ext. 20.  Contact Hours:  5

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Media Literacy in the Secondary Classroom – Grades 6-12

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Date:  November 2, 2017

Time:  9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Registration Fee:  $50

Location:  WRESA

We live in a media saturated world and it is a big part of our students’ daily lives. Whether they are posting on social media, watching a YouTube video, playing a video game or reading a magazine, they are being influenced by the images they see and the ideas presented. This 6-12 workshop will focus on Media Literacy in classroom. Participants will learn how to:

  • Teach students to ask the right questions and think critically to become wise consumers of media.
  • Guide students to deconstruct media using the Center for Media Literacy Framework.
  • Implement lessons in which students create media instead of consuming it.
  • Leave with ready-made lessons to use in your classroom tomorrow.

Join Kendra Cameron Jarvis, Buncombe County Schools Digital Learning Facilitator, for a workshop to learn how teachers can help students effectively filter media messages. We will be using technology, so bring your laptop. This class could count for content. For more information, contact April at aspencer@wresa.org or 828.774.5681, ext. 20.  Contact Hours:  5

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Focus on Elementary Differentiation

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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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Creating a Differentiated Experience for Students in Science and STEM   

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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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Focus on HS/MS  Differentiation

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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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