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Community Resiliency Model (CRM Training)

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What is CRM Training?

June 29-30, 2017 (2-day training)

8:30 am – 4:30 pm

$100 (for 2 days)

WCU/Biltmore Park                          Limited to 40 Participants

This two-day (14-hour) training is being used to provide interventions that incorporate a focus on the biological basis of threat, fear and resiliency. CRM focuses on the body’s innate ability to expand the sensations associated with resiliency in order to override the survival-based responses to threat and fear. The two fundamental goals of the Community Resiliency Model are to help adults and children learn to track their own nervous systems to bring the body, mind and spirit back into greater balance, and to encourage people to pass the skills along to family, friends and their wider community. CRM can be taught as a peer-to-peer program, training community members to help themselves and others. In addition, CRM can be used as self-care for those community members who are the front line workers, responding to crisis situations or who live in highly traumatized and/or marginalized communities. These two days will involve learning the neuroscience and the 6 CRM skills. There will be demonstrations and practices. Several schools in Asheville City and Buncombe are implementing CRM. If you have further questions contact April Spencer at aspencer@wresa.org or 828.774.5681, ext. 20.  Contact Hours:  14

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Application for WRESA Elementary Coordinator

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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.

 

Google Educator K-12

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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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Lenior Rhyne Opportunities

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Global Connection Conference

Asheville, NC  |  September 15  |  8:30am-4:00pm

Hosted by Lenoir-Rhyne University
Visit the conference website for details!

Registration: Free (lunch included)*

Program Booklet

 

*Registration is limited to 100 participants only 50 spots left!!!
The mission of this one-day conference is to provide professional development that focuses on globally enhancing K-12 teaching and learning. The conference strives to present K-12 teachers with examples of effective instructional strategies to foster global citizens, encourage collaborations among educators, promote global awareness, and enhance global awareness and interaction through technology.

 

WRESA STEM Tech Conference

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DATE:         March 23, 2018
TIME:          9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location:   NCCAT, Cullowhee NC

In our ever-changing world, K-12 teachers and school leaders need to be equipped with innovative strategies for using technology effectively. Join us for a day of learning about the most effective use of technology in education, particularly its role in supporting STEM initiatives. Our keynote presenter will be Dr. Eric Carbaugh, an Associate Professor, Department of Middle, Secondary, and Mathematics Education at James Madison University.  He is the co-author of The Differentiated Flipped Classroom: A Practical Guide to Digital Learning. Dr. Carbaugh is an effective and seasoned member of ASCD’s Differentiated Instruction Cadre and Understanding by Design Cadre. You will also have the opportunity to select from multiple breakout sessions focused on elementary, secondary, and community engagement related to STEM and technology. Lunch will be provided.  Please contact Candie Sellers at csellers@wresa.org with questions.

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ACT Test Preparation Course

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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.

WCU Funding for Principals’ Preparation Program

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http://news-prod.wcu.edu/2017/02/wcu-receives-funding-program-assist-educators-becoming-school-principals/
WCU receives funding for program to assist educators in becoming school principals – WCU News
news-prod.wcu.edu
Western Carolina University is the recipient of a grant from the North Carolina General Assembly that will help prepare educators to become school principals and, in turn, strengthen the quality of educational leadership in public schools.

Upper Elementary Number Sense & Computation, Including Fractions & Decimals

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Date:  February 24, 2017             Time:  9:00 – 3:00   Location:  Asheville Event Center             Cost:  $50
In this session, we will focus on the concrete, representational, and abstract progression of number sense and computation (multiplication and division) as it pertains to moving towards fluency.  We will also explore the progression of standards for fractions and decimals and how to use real-life tasks to make math meaningful and fun!  Presenter: Leanne Daughtry.
5 hours CEU credit

 

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The NCSU Science House Presents Literacy and STEM (Part 1)

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Literacy and STEM (part 1)
Date:  October 10, 2017
Location: Mountain Horticultural Crops Research & Ext. Center, 455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC  28759
Cost: $65
The world of STEM provides a rich environment that motivates children to want to learn more. Children often prefer reading about spiders and dinosaurs to fictional characters. STEM activities help students build vocabulary, incorporate problem-solving skills, and analyze complex text with real-world applications. Maximize classroom time by integrating literacy with the natural connections of STEM disciplines. The day will be a combination of STEM learning experiences infused with literacy strategies.  The part one session will concentrate on the understanding STEM, motion, observation versus inference, and biotic/abiotic factors.  

If you have questions, contact Michelle Benigno (828-206-3014 / mtbenign@ncsu.edu)
Contact hours: 5

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