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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Congratulations to our Regional Teacher and Principal of the Year for 2016-2017

Teacher of the Year

Leslie Schoof, Madison Early College, Madison County Schools

 

 

 

 

 

    Principal of the Year

Doris Sellers, Reynolds High School, Buncombe County Schools

 

 

 

 

Date:      Ongoing

Cost:      $85.00

The ACT Test Prep Course takes a comprehensive look at the five sections of the ACT giving the student guided instruction and practice on all aspects of the test. It includes test-taking strategies, practice assessments with diagnostic data, video learning tools, review problems and a certificate of completion. Students will have email access to the instructors. The course is designed to be completed in a short amount of time in preparation for an upcoming ACT.

 

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The registration fee includes materials that will be mailed to you.  Please allow 4-5 days for delivery.