Date: July 27, 2026
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Type: In-Person
Location: WRESA
200 Ridgefield Ct, Suite 206
Asheville, NC 28806
Fee: $25 WRESA Members
$40 Non-members
**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However, you
are welcome to send a colleague in your place. If you need to change the
name of the person attending, send an email to registrations@wresa.org
with the information of the person who will attend in your place.
CEUs: 5 Contact Hours
Limit: 30 Participants
Audience: Any initially licensed teacher who has not passed edTPA
What to bring?: Your own device
Description:
Completion of the edTPA is a requirement for all initially licensed teachers in North Carolina. This professional development session provides a comprehensive overview of the assessment, along with practical strategies and resources to help break the process into manageable, achievable steps. Participants will engage in an in-depth exploration of Task 1, which focuses on instructional planning, and will have dedicated time during the session to begin working on their Task 1 submission. To fully participate in session activities, participants should bring a laptop.
Presenter: Dr. Myra Watson is an educator whose work focuses on teacher preparation, early childhood education, and induction support for early-career teachers in North Carolina. Currently, Dr. Watson serves as the Director of Teacher and Professional Education at Western Carolina University.
If you have additional questions, contact April Spencer at aspencer@wresa.org