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.
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Franklin Covey 4 Disciplines of Execution for Educators
Date: June 18, 2026
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Type: In-Person
Location: Embassy Suites Downtown
192 Haywood Street
Asheville, NC 28801
Presenter: Lesley Eason EdD
Fee: No Fee
Audience: K-12 Educators, School Administrators and District Superintendents
CEUS: 5 Contact Hours
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.
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
REGISTRATION Closed
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt – Online Book Study
Type: Online and Self-Paced
Cost: $45 - WRESA Members
$70 - Non-members
CEUs: 20 Contact Hours
This course examines the influence of smartphone usage on young people growing up in a society that is dependent on digital devices. After each section, which will consist of reading 1-2 chapters in the book, you will write a summary about specific topics in that section. This is a self-paced course. You will be responsible for purchasing the book.
For more information, please contact Jan Webster at jwebster@wresa.org
***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.
If you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member, click WRESA MEMBER List.
REGISTER
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt – Online Book Study
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:
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt: Online Book Study - New User
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.2025 WRESA Summer Leadership
🌟 Join Us for the 2025 WRESA Summer Conference! 🌟
June 25-27, 2025 | Embassy Suites, Downtown Asheville, NC
Education leaders from across North Carolina, it’s time to rise to the challenge! The 2025 WRESA Summer Conference promises an inspiring and transformative experience for educators, administrators, and leaders committed to shaping the future of education. With the theme “Rising to the Challenge”, we’ll explore innovative strategies, tackle pressing issues, and cultivate leadership skills that drive meaningful change in our schools and communities.
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Asheville, this conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect, collaborate, and recharge in a stunning setting. Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas, hands-on workshops, or meaningful networking opportunities, the 2025 WRESA Summer Conference will equip you with the tools to meet today’s educational challenges head-on.
Don’t miss out on this essential event to elevate your impact and lead with purpose. Register today and get ready to rise with us in Asheville!
Embassy Suites and DoubleTree Hotel Room Reservation Information: The group rate for blocked rooms is $174. The codes will be in your registration confirmation email. Choose your dates and then click update for the conference rate.
| Early Bird Price | After May 1, 2025 |
|---|---|
| $275 | $325 |
Participant Registration Full
Superintendent Registration Full
Sponsorships FULL
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WRESA Summer Leadership Conference June 25-26, 2025
🌟 Join Us for the 2025 WRESA Summer Conference! 🌟
June 25-27, 2025 | Embassy Suites, Downtown Asheville, NC
Education leaders from across North Carolina, it’s time to rise to the challenge! The 2025 WRESA Summer Conference promises an inspiring and transformative experience for educators, administrators, and leaders committed to shaping the future of education. With the theme “Rising to the Challenge”, we’ll explore innovative strategies, tackle pressing issues, and cultivate leadership skills that drive meaningful change in our schools and communities.
Nestled in the vibrant heart of Asheville, this conference offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect, collaborate, and recharge in a stunning setting. Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas, hands-on workshops, or meaningful networking opportunities, the 2025 WRESA Summer Conference will equip you with the tools to meet today’s educational challenges head-on.
Don’t miss out on this essential event to elevate your impact and lead with purpose.
Embassy Suites and DoubleTree Hotel Room Reservation Information: The group rate for blocked rooms is $174. The codes will be in your registration confirmation email. Choose your dates and then click update for the conference rate.
| Early Bird Price | After May 1, 2025 |
|---|---|
| $275 | $325 |
Participant Registration Full
Superintendent Registration Full
Sponsorships FULL
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Shape the Future of Education in WNC Video
Responsibility-Centered Discipline (Slider)
Date: September 19, 2024
Time: 8:30am-3:30pm
Location: WCU at Biltmore Park - Room #346
28 Schenck Parkway
Asheville, NC 28803
Fee: $ 50 WRESA Members
$100 Non-member
**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
Sponsored BY: WRESA and Dogwood Health Grant
200 Ridgefield Court, Suite 206, Asheville, NC 28806
Phone: 828-774-5681
Audience: Teachers, Principals, Assistant Principals, and other Educational Leaders
Limit: 65 Participants
CEUs: 6 Contact hours
What to Bring: A charged device
Back for a second time due to its popularity, this session delves into the challenges of working with difficult students. Working with demanding, and disruptive students is not a new challenge for educators. However, there are current concerns being voiced regarding the changing nature and intensity of behaviors of these students. Some educators are reporting increases in selfish, manipulative, and hostile behaviors while others are noticing more students who are overly anxious and/or difficult to engage. Even well-season educators can sometimes have their “feathers ruffled” by certain students in certain situations. This seminar is designed to assist all educators with identifying and addressing these and other issues that affect the academic and behavioral progress of the students with whom they work. This power-packed seminar will provide you with up-to-date insights and strategies for reaching and helping those young people who seem to evoke the strongest feeling of frustration, hurt, and sometimes discouragement in professional educators.
Presenter: Larry Thompson, M.ED
Our presenter for the day is Larry Thompson. He is often called upon to deliver keynote presentations for state and national education conferences because of his knowledge, humor and passion for assisting today’s students. He has helped thousands of educators and schools break away from their traditional discipline models to a model that creates a responsible climate and responsible students. Larry has served in a wide variety of roles in education – from special education teacher to alternative and traditional high school principal. Larry understands that systems must be created that can be realistically implemented and sustained.
For additional information/ questions contact April Spencer aspencer@wresa.org
REGISTER
AI: Artificial Intelligence Questions Examined Through “Klara and the Sun” Book Study 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:
AI: Artificial Intelligence Book Study New User
AI: Artificial Intelligence Questions Examined Through "Klara and the Sun" Book Study for registrants to create an account to gain access to the 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.MTSS Overview and Toolkit with Gina Gold 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:
MTSS Overview and Toolkit with Gina Gold New User
MTSS Overview and Toolkit with Gina Gold for registrants to create an account to gain access to the course.