July 25, 2017
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: $45.00
This is a NC Mentor Train-the-Trainer session to meet requirements of BTSP Policy TCP-A-004. Participants will receive mentor certification and have the capability to train others on the NC Mentor Standards.
For more information, contact Karen Sumner, ksumner@wresa.org or 828.774.5681, ext. 26. Contact Hours 5
Date: Oct 25-26, 2017
Registration Fee: $125
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: WRESA
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. Amber McMillian, Certified Google Trainer will be the presenter. If you have questions, contact April Spencer at aspencer@wresa.org or 828.774.5681, ext. 20. Contact Hours: 10
Prerequisites for this session include:
Date: August 18, 2016
TIME: 9:00-3:00
Cost: $45
This workshop is for those schools that intend to submit or are exploring
submission of an application to the NCDPI for either an Acknowledgement
or full Designation status by April 2017 and for districts that are intending or
exploring submission by December 2016. Helga Fasciano, Special
Assistant for Global Education at NCDPI, will provide coaching on the
narrative and selection of appropriate evidences for the application. For
more information on Global-Ready Schools and Global-Ready Districts,
visit http://www.ncpublicschools.org/globaled/. Contact Karen Sumner at
ksumner@wresa.org (828.774.5681) for more information.
TIME: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
REGISTRATION FEE: $55
In this make-it and take-it workshop you will create hands-on foldables that will engage students of all
abilities in literacy skills across the curriculum in a fun way. Each participant will have the opportunity
to take home numerous make-it- and-take- it options ready to use in the classroom. In this active
workshop you will learn how to use hands-on projects that will help students of all abilities learn skills
and content. This session will be led by Dr. Karen Sumner, Elementary Curriculum Coordinator at the
WRESA. If you have questions, contact Karen at ksumner@wresa.org or 828.774.5681, ext. 26. Contact
Hours: 5
October 13, 2016 School Law Session 1 Campbell & Shatley PLLC
This session will focus on working with transgender students and employees, special employment law, school finance law, and PTO/PTA fundraising. Time: 9:00-4:00
November 10, 2016 School Law Session 2 Campbell & Shatley PLLC
This session will focus on athletics, overseeing coaches’ interactions with students, Title IX, and student discipline with search and seizure. Time: 9:00-4:00
December 8, 2016 The Data Dilemma: Knowing What to Use and When
With so much data available to schools and school leaders, it is often difficult to decide what data are most beneficial to consider at any given time. This session will offer strategies and solutions for identifying, targeting, and analyzing data across situations and strategic objectives. Focus will be given to increasing student achievement, enhancing professional growth, and improving school culture. Presenter: Dr. John Bryant, Associate Superintendent, Henderson County Public Schools Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
January 12, 2017
Title: Using the N.C. Teacher Evaluation Standards to Improve Teacher and Student Performance
Instructional leaders create school-based evaluation systems that improve the performance of both teachers and students in the classroom. They create systems that answer the essential question: “How do know if teachers are using effective researched-based practices that result in the students learning the necessary knowledge and skills to prepare them to be career and college ready?” Participants will review and discuss various strategies and topics that will assist them creating their own “system” for effective teacher evaluations. Additional topics include: Evidences and examples of the N.C. Teacher Evaluation Standards, Planning an Effective Teacher Evaluation Orientation, Classroom Walkthroughs, Data and Feedback, Teacher Observations, Teacher Conferences, and Student Work Samples, and Student Feedback. Participant will need to bring a copy of the document at this link
http://ncees.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/file/view/Evidences-READYprincipalsMtg_UPDATED.pdf Presenter: Dr. Deborah Jones , Educational Leadership Consulting Time: 9:00-3:00
February 9, 2017 Managing the Multiple Demands of a Principalship
Being a principal is a demanding job. How do you determine priorities? How can you balance your day to be most beneficial? What really makes the greatest difference? Learn about habits that impact leadership and gain tools for being a more effective leader. Presenters: Dr. April Spencer & Dr. Jan Webster, WRESA Time: 9:00-3:00
March 23, 2017 Developing a Positive School Culture
When a school’s culture is open and healthy, students, educators, parents, and members of the community thrive. More specifically, a strong school culture results in the following: Students who are connected with school and motivated to learn. Leadership that is supportive and shared. Educators who are innovative, cooperative, and collaborative. Parents and other community members who feel welcomed and are deeply engaged in supporting the school.Through case studies, a brief review of research, and a variety of interactive learning experiences, this dynamic seminar provides educators with a deeper understanding of what it takes to build a school culture where growth and learning flourish Presenter: Dr. Connie Kamm Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
WCU Biltmore Park Cost: $250 –All Six Sessions $75 – Per Individual Session
Creating a Mindful Campus 2016
Monday•May 23, 2016
6:30-7:30 pm Mountain View Room, Sherrill Center UNC Asheville
Free and Open to the Public
Mastering Classroom Social & Emotional Dynamics to Promote Learning: A Mindfulness-Based Approach Presented by Dr. Patricia “Tish” Jennings
Sponsored by: Department of Health and Wellness, Department of Environmental Studies, Department of Education, North Carolina Center for Health & Wellness, Office of Academic Affairs, The Roy Carroll Professor of Honors Arts & Sciences, UNC Asheville’s Center for Teaching and Learning
For More Information Mindful Campus
Online/Ongoing
Registration Fee: $45
This course addresses teaching and learning in the digital age, integrating media and technology in the classroom, and the use of computers in the classroom. The course can be used for lateral entry technology credits. It begins January 1, and it is ongoing. Tina Joyner, Technology Coordinator, will facilitate this course. If you have questions, contact Tina at tjoyner@wresa.org.
Contact hours: 30
Online/On-going
Registration Fee: $45
This course addresses teaching and learning in the digital age, integrating media and technology in the classroom, and the use of computers in the classroom. Tina Joyner, Technology Coordinator, will facilitate this course. If you have questions, contact her at tjoyner@wresa.org or 828.774.5681, ext. 19.
Contact hours: 20
Students are never too old for picture books.
Many of the newest picture books are appropriate for students of any age. This session will introduce participants to some of the newest and most engaging picture books that can be used as read-alouds to engage readers and writers in each of the subject areas. A balanced reading and literature program requires that students experience a variety of literary forms and genres. Teaching strategies will be modeled for helping students gain independence in reading for aesthetic and personal response, for information, and for critical analysis and evaluation. Each participant will receive a collection of five picture books, as well as strategies to help meet goals and objectives across the curriculum. Presenter will be Dr. Karen Sumner, Elementary Education/PD Coordinator. (This is a good session for acquiring reading CEUs.) If you have questions, contact Karen at ksumner@wresa.org or 828.774.5681, ext. 26. Contact Hours: 5
Date: December 14, 2016 Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Cost: $95
Registration Deadline: 12/5/16
