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MTSS: Overview and Best Practices for High School

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Dates: Sept 10, 24, Oct 8, and  Oct 22, 2021

Times: 9:00 – 3:00

Location: WCU Biltmore Park and Virtual Option ( WCU at Biltmore Park currently requires mask wearing throughout the entire facility)

Cost: Free to WRESA Members         Thanks to the Dogwood Health Trust

This series of four full-day sessions is intended for school leadership teams to take a deep dive into the framework that supports all the work within the school. Day 1: Overview and review of FAM-S data; Day 2: Attendance and Academic Protocols; Day 3: Behavior and Social Emotional Learning Protocols; and, Day 4: Problems of Practice.

Requirements: Attendance of administrator each session (principal recommended); completed FAM-S (assistance provided if needed) and NCStar results; and fully charged laptops each session. Recommended number of participants per school are 4-8. Tamara Houchard, the Gaston County District MTSS will be leading these workshops. Please register each team member separately and include the Team Name (School Name is Fine).

Definitions 

MTSS:  Multi-Tiered System of Supports

FAM-S:  Facilitated Assessment of MTSS – School level
School Leadership Team:  Selected by the principal as members who have a broad view of various aspects of the school and who will move the work forward.

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AI: Artificial Intelligence Questions Examined Through “Klara and the Sun” – Online Book Study

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Type:  Online and Self-Paced

Cost:  $45 - WRESA Members
       $70 - Non-members 

Credits: 10 Contact Hours

We will examine areas of thought related to the use of artificial intelligence through the use of a fictional story “Klara and The Sun” by Kazuo Ishiguro. This book examines a fictional scenario involving an “Artificial Friend” and her family. You will submit your responses to questions based upon the 5 sections of the book. This is self paced. 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.

 

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ACT Prep Course for Students Registration

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ACT Prep Course for Students Registration

 

2021 STEM CONFERENCE- All CAREERS STEM Registration

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Register below. If you are a New User you will enter an email and password in the form below and then submit. Please record your email and password for future reference.

If you are a returning user to WRESA Online Learning and have an email and password that you have used, please scroll down and choose the Returning User registration. You will need your email and password. Login in the upper left corner, then complete the registration form. 

If you have questions, please contact lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 ext. 102.

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The Modern Assistant Principal

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This summer opportunity is offered by John McDaris and Katelyn Davis.

To Register   Email : THEMODERNAP @gmail.com By June 30, 2021.

1) Mr. Tabari Wallace Thursday, July 8 Topic – Teacher-Student Relationships 5:00 – 6:30 pm

2) Dr. Carrie Tulbert Thursday, July 15 Topic – Classroom Discussion 5:00 – 6:30 pm

3) Ms. Kisha Clemons Tuesday, July 20 Topic – Teacher Clarity 5:00 – 6:30 pm

4) Dr. Steve Lassiter Wednesday, July 28 Topic – Collective Teacher Efficacy 5:00 – 6:30 pm

5) Dr. Robert Sox Wednesday, August 4 Topic – Evaluation and Reflection 5:00 – 6:30 pm

6) Dr. Jan King Wednesday, August 11 Topic – Learning Application 5:00 – 6:30 pm

Certificate of Completion At the conclusion of the series, all participants will receive a Certificate of Completion for 15 hours of professional learning to submit to their districts for CEUs. It is up to each LEA to determine if CEUs will be awarded for participation in these sessions.

Planning Math Instruction for Acceleration

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Cost: $45

Date: Sept 29, 2021

Time: 9:00 – 3:00

Location:   WCU at Biltmore Park

                 28 Schenck Parkway
                 Asheville, NC 28803
                 Room # 336

Focusing on acceleration to grade-level learning is critical while planning for math instruction. How do we focus on students’ needs and plan lessons that provide access to grade-level concepts? Join this program to learn best practices for re-engaging students in prior learning for success with grade-level concepts. This one-day program will explain the guidance from NCTM among others and demonstrate a planning protocol that will empower teachers to design acceleration lessons with confidence. This program is intended for math teachers and instructional coaches in grades 3-8.  Bonnie Bolado from NCCAT will be leading this workshop. For more information contact April Spencer at aspencer@wresa.org

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Continuing to Move Bodies & Develop Minds : Integrating Movement, Literacy, and Social Emotional Learning

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GRADES: K -12 PE Teachers

August 5, 2021

9:00 – 3:00 

Fee:$45

LOCATION: Koontz Intermediate School Gym 305 Overlook Rd, Arden, NC 28704

All new activities and strategies for 2021!! Come join us for a fun day of K-12 activities that will help you teach cross-curricular concepts for true integration of movement, literacy, and social emotional learning. This will be an interactive and dynamic experience that provides participants with actual games, activities and teaching strategies they can implement immediately into their physical education curriculum. Participants in this workshop will learn dozens and dozens of hands-on games and activities for teaching fitness, and integrating literacy, all through team building challenges. This workshop will encompass new and exciting ways to incorporate new expectations where students are encouraged to think, move, read, write, and speak in every class every day. This session could allow participants to earn 0.5 CEUs in either content for PE or literacy category. The instructor will be Natalie Boone from Mars Hill University. For more information, contact April at aspencer@wresa.org

 

Foundations of Reading: Test Preparation Registration Form

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Register below. If you are a New User you will enter an email and password in the form below and then submit. Please record your email and password for future reference.

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If you have questions, please contact lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 ext. 102.

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STEM to Your Doorstep – Aug 2021

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Date:         August 5, 2021

Time:        9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Location: Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center 

Address:  455 Research Drive, Mills River, NC  28759

Cost:         $65

Audience: K-12th grade teachers

K-12 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics teachers, what do you need to boost the STEM curriculum in your schools?  How about free access to technology, resources, and lab materials for use in the classroom? Now, the real question is how can you make this happen? You can participate in a day of training presented by The Science House of NC State University. You will use MacBooks, LabQuests, and various probes to explore science and math concepts. After the training session, you will be eligible to participate in the equipment loan program through The Mountain Satellite Office of The Science House. Participants will be trained on equipment use and equipment implementation through the use of grade-level activities. If you have questions about the workshop, contact Michelle Benigno (828-206-3014 / mtbenign@ncsu.edu). If you have questions about registration, contact LaDonna Sluder at WRESA (lsluder@wresa.org).  Contact Hours: 5

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