BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WRESA - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wresa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WRESA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20250515T170834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T171605Z UID:48325-1760000400-1760022000@wresa.org SUMMARY:Digging Into the New 5th Grade Science Standards DESCRIPTION:Date:  October 9\, 2025 Day #1 (MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS)\n January 14\, 2026 Day #2 (MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS)\n \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $100 for both sessions - WRESA Members \n $150 for both sessions - Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 10 Contact Hours \nLimit: 45 Participants\nAudience: 5th Grade Teachers and Coaches\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: \nDigging into the New 5th Grade Science Standards is a dynamic two-day experience designed to move beyond surface-level understanding and immerse teachers in the core ideas and practices of the new science standards. Participants will learn how Science and Engineering Practices can be lifted in their classrooms using phenomenon-based learning\, student discourse\, and the Ambitious Science Teaching Framework. This will be a two-day workshop with time between sessions. \nPresenter: \nCarla Billups has worked for over 34 years in elementary science education as a\nteacher in Haywood County Schools and the Elementary STEM Coach for Buncombe\nCounty Schools where she worked to implement and design curriculum for 24\nelementary STEM labs. Prior to this work\, she was an elementary Math and Science\nteacher for 6 years of her 26 years as an elementary school teacher. Carla has also\nbeen an adjunct instructor for Western Carolina University where she taught Elementary\nScience Methods. She was an instructor for the ExxonMobil Teachers Academy for 14\nyears and for AIMS Education Foundation for 23 years. She served as the president of\nthe North Carolina Science Leadership Association and co-authored\, the Fungus\nAmong Us\, the Good\, the Bad\, and the Downright Scary made NSTA’s Outstanding\nScience Trade book list in 2017. She has received the North Carolina SMT’s\nOutstanding Instructional Leader Award\, NCSLA’s Michael C. Jackson Distinguished\nService Award\, and NCSTA’s Jo Duckett Wallace Elementary Distinguished Service\nAward. \nJennifer Redfearn\, Ed.D. joined the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of\nTeaching in August of 2023 in the capacity of Senior STEM Specialist. In this role\, she\nsupports teachers across the state of North Carolina with professional development and\ncurriculum development regarding the New North Carolina Science Standards. Before\njoining NCCAT\, Dr. Redfearn served with Guilford County Schools as a high school\nscience teacher and central office administrator. She was recently honored with the\nDistinguished Service in Science Education in North Carolina Award from the North\nCarolina Science Teachers Association\, and the Education Award from the National\nAssociation of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs\, Inc.\, Greater\nGreensboro Chapter. Redfearn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a\nMaster of Arts in Teaching degree in Biology Education\, both from North Carolina\nAgricultural and Technical State University. She also holds a Doctorate in Curriculum\nand Instruction\, Secondary Education from Liberty University. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact Candie Sellers at csellers@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List. \nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/digging-into-the-new-5th-grade-science-standards/2025-10-09/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DiggingNewScienceStds400x230-.png ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20250330T215130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T154432Z UID:48133-1760432400-1760454000@wresa.org SUMMARY:Courageous Literacy Leadership: Stepping Up and Stepping Out DESCRIPTION:Date:  October 14\, 2025 \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $110 WRESA Members \n $220 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nLimit: 50 Participants\nAudience: K-12 Directors\, Administrators\, and Curriculum Coaches\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: \nJoin us for an engaging and transformative professional development session that redefines leadership in the realm of literacy. In this dynamic and interactive experience\, we’ll explore the essence of leadership—not defined by titles or years of experience\, but by the courage to show up\, step up\, and elevate others. Expect to dive deep into high-impact leadership with a focus on awakening the leader within you. This session will ignite your passion by highlighting how improved leadership directly correlates to enhanced student learning. \nPresenter: \nTerrie Noland is an education leader who has devoted her career to unlocking the potential of learners of all ages. She is a former educator\, school leader\, and national non-profit leader. Dr. Noland is a respected keynote speaker and mentor who strives to be the spark that ignites the flames of motivation and enthusiasm in others. She holds a doctorate in Literacy and Educational Leadership and is certified by Maxwell Leadership. Dr. Noland’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that great leaders don’t just achieve success; they cultivate it in others. Known for her contagious energy and heartfelt storytelling\, Dr. Noland is a force multiplier that helps others discover the joy and strength that literacy and leadership can bring. When she’s not transforming lives through her work\, she can be found mentoring emerging leaders\, expanding her knowledge\, and sharing her vision of a world where the power of leadership unlocks limitless possibilities.  Some of her favorite words are: yet\, abundance\, rejoice\, monumental\, boomerang\, giggle\, and cacophony. \nContact Candie Sellers at csellers@wresa.org with any questions. \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.    \nCOURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED URL:https://wresa.org/event/courageous-literacy-leadership-stepping-up-and-stepping-out/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CourageousLeadership400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20250328T145842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T145842Z UID:48026-1761037200-1761058800@wresa.org SUMMARY:AI-Powered Personalized Literacy Coaching: Transforming Elementary Teacher Practice DESCRIPTION:Date:  October 21\, 2025 \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $45 WRESA Members \n $70 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nLimit: 50 Participants\nAudience: K-5 Elementary Teachers\, Media Center Coordinators\, Instructional Coaches\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: \nThis workshop explores the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a tool for elementary teachers to personalize literacy instruction and provide targeted coaching for their students. We’ll focus on practical applications of AI that empower teachers to better understand student needs in foundational literacy skills (phonics\, phonemic awareness\, fluency\, vocabulary\, comprehension)\, differentiate instruction\, and provide more effective feedback. This is about teachers using AI to enhance their practice\, not about students using AI for assignments. \nPresenter: \nKendra Cameron-Jarvis is the Senior Literacy Specialist at NCCAT. With a career in education that began in 2004\, Kendra has served in various roles including middle and high school ELA educator\, Secondary Literacy Coach\, and Instructional Technologist with Buncombe County Schools. She has also contributed to state-level initiatives with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction\, leading efforts such as the North Carolina Coaching Cohort and the AI Collaborative. Additionally\, Kendra has shared her expertise as an adjunct professor in UNCA’s Education Department. Her extensive experience reflects a deep commitment to advancing literacy and educational practices. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact Candie Sellers at  csellers@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.     \nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/ai-powered-personalized-literacy-coaching-transforming-elementary-teacher-practice/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AI-PoweredTeaching400-x-230.png ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20250515T142827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T171049Z UID:48323-1761123600-1761145200@wresa.org SUMMARY:Empowering Secondary Educators with Practical Strategies for Multilingual Learners DESCRIPTION:Date:  October 22\, 2025\nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $45 WRESA Members \n $70 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nLimit: 45 Participants\nAudience: Secondary Educators - Teachers\, Coaches \nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: \nThis full-day interactive workshop is designed to deepen secondary educators’ understanding of multilingual learners (MLs) and equip them with effective strategies to support English language development and academic success across content areas. Through a combination of research-based theory\, hands-on activities\, collaboration\, and reflection\, participants will explore the stages of language acquisition\, discover practical approaches to differentiation\, and learn quick\, high-impact ways to modify instruction for MLs without compromising rigor. \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the stages of second language acquisition and how they impact learning.\nIdentify common challenges faced by multilingual learners in secondary classrooms.\nApply instructional strategies that support both content mastery and language development.\nDifferentiate instruction using accessible tools and scaffolds.\nMake quick\, purposeful modifications to classroom materials and activities.\nBuild a more inclusive and responsive classroom environment for MLs.\n\nPresenter: \nAngie Eudy Ledford is an experienced educator with a deep commitment to supporting teachers and students across North Carolina. She currently serves as the NCDPI Regional Education Facilitator for the Western Region where she provides training and support for Beginning Teacher Programs. She has a background in instructional coaching\, having served as an ESL and High School Instructional Coach for Henderson County Public Schools. As a School Improvement Specialist\, she led collaborative planning sessions and data-driven strategies to enhance instructional outcomes. Her teaching career spans multiple subjects\, including French\, ESL\, Language Arts\, and Social Studies. \nAngie’s expertise extends to professional development\, having worked with districts across the Western Region to deliver culturally sensitive and effective instructional training for Multilingual Learners. She holds National Board Certification in English as a New Language and has served as a scorer and trainer for Pearson’s National Board Certification program. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact Jill Chambers at jchambers@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List. \nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/empowering-secondary-educators-with-practical-strategies-for-multilingual-learners/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/EmpowerSecEdMultilingual400x230.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20250321T155844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T155845Z UID:47740-1761210000-1761231600@wresa.org SUMMARY:Canva for Literacy Projects (Secondary) DESCRIPTION:Date:  October 23\, 2025 \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $45 WRESA Members \n $70 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nLimit: 45 Participants\nAudience: 6-12 ELA and Content Teachers\, Media Coordinators\, and Instructional Coaches\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: \nThis hands-on workshop explores how Canva can transform classrooms into creative hubs for literacy-rich projects.  Participants will learn how to guide students in designing infographics\, multimedia presentations\, podcasts\, and more\, all while reinforcing core literacy skills and deepening subject matter understanding.   \nPresenter:  \nKendra Cameron-Jarvis is the Senior Literacy Specialist at NCCAT. With a career in education that began in 2004\, Kendra has served in various roles including middle and high school ELA educator\, Secondary Literacy Coach\, and Instructional Technologist with Buncombe County Schools. She has also contributed to state-level initiatives with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction\, leading efforts such as the North Carolina Coaching Cohort and the AI Collaborative. Additionally\, Kendra has shared her expertise as an adjunct professor in UNCA’s Education Department. Her extensive experience reflects a deep commitment to advancing literacy and educational practices. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact Jill Chambers at  jchambers@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.     \nREGISTER\n  URL:https://wresa.org/event/canva-for-literacy-projects-secondary/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CanvaForLiteracy400x230.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20250217T194835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T133506Z UID:47404-1761726600-1761750000@wresa.org SUMMARY:Responsibility-Centered Discipline (RCD) Day #2: Advanced Skills DESCRIPTION:Date: October 29\, 2025\nTime: 8:30am-3:00pm\n\nLocation: Goodwill Career Center \n 1616 Patton Ave\n Asheville\, NC 28806\n\n\nFee: $ 50 WRESA Members\n $100 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours\nLimit: 65 Participants\nAudience: Teachers\, Principals\, Assistant Principals\, and other Educational Leaders\nWhat to Bring? Your own device \nDescription:  \nBuilding upon the foundational concepts introduced in RCD Day #1\, RCD Day #2 dives deeper into the practical application of Responsibility-Centered Discipline (RCD) through scenario-based training and systemic solutions that support teachers\, students\, and administrators. \nKey components of Day #2 include: \n\nScenario Training\nLevel Three: The Correction Process (Office Referrals)\nAddressing Level 2 & 3 Students\nRCD Implementation \n\nBy the end of Day #2\, participants will be equipped with actionable tools to reinforce responsibility-centered discipline\, strengthen school-wide consistency\, and improve student outcomes through proactive\, solution-focused strategies. \nPresenter: Larry Thompson\, M.ED \nOur 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.  \nFor additional information/ questions contact Jill Chambers jchambers@wresa.org \nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/responsibility-centered-discipline-rcd-day-2-advanced-skills/ LOCATION:Goodwill Career Center\, 1616 Patton Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/RespCenterDisciplineAdvanced400x230.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20250509T152543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T153533Z UID:48290-1761814800-1761836400@wresa.org SUMMARY:Early Planning for a Successful Retirement: Oct 2025 DESCRIPTION:Date: October 30\, 2025\nTime: 9:00am - 3:00pm\n\nLOCATION: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFEE:  $45 WRESA Members\n $70 Non-members \n\nLIMIT: 40 Participants\n\nThis one-day session focuses on teachers/administrators who have taught 0 – 30 years and want assistance with critical retirement information and decision making before they retire.  This session will review the implications and repercussions of early-mid career decisions\, laws\, policies and processes\, benefit options and investment plans.  Whether you are just starting your career or close to the end- you will learn how to maximize your benefits and be ready to make better decisions for the future. The workshop will be conducted by Mr. Ayers\, April Spencer and Deborah Rapetski.  You will leave the day tired\, but much better informed. \nIf you have questions\, contact April at aspencer@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.\nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/early-planning-for-a-successful-retirement-oct-2025/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/RetirementPlanningRoad-400x230-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20250328T151129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T142146Z UID:48031-1762333200-1762354800@wresa.org SUMMARY:Strengthening Your Students' Social Muscle DESCRIPTION:Date:  November 5\, 2025 \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $45 WRESA Members \n $70 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nLimit: 50 Participants\nAudience: EC Teachers\, K-5 General Ed teachers and counselors\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: \nThis full day training/workshop will focus on providing strategies for teachers and counselors to use with their Elementary students (K-5) in the general education and special education setting.  When our young learners struggle with big emotions\, it can be confusing and overwhelming for them to focus on academic tasks. This training will discuss proactive strategies utilizing visual sports\, step by step problem solving techniques and address executive functioning skills to successfully navigate both the school and home environment. \nPresenter: Marlou de Vera\, M.Ed. – Autism Specialist \nMarlou is an autism specialist with 29 years experience working in the educational setting. She is currently serving grades K-12 for Buncombe County schools in Asheville\, North Carolina. As an autism/behavior specialist\, Marlou coaches and trains instructional staff regarding pro-active programming and emotional/behavioral support in the classroom. In addition\, she conducts and facilitates social groups for K-12 students with special needs\, in collaboration with speech and occupational therapists as well as special education teachers. Prior to being an autism/behavior specialist\, Marlou was an exceptional children’s curriculum specialist. She also worked as a middle school intensive intervention teacher for students with autism and was program director for a mainstreaming program for K-12 students with high functioning autism. Marlou is a certified TEACCH professional practitioner with University of North Carolina\,Chapel Hill. She also received clinical training from Social Thinking (Michelle Garcia Winner– San Jose\, California). Marlou holds a master’s degree in education (Curriculum and Instruction) from the University of the Philippines. Marlou has a passion for constantly improving the educational experience of her students as they reach their potential in school and be the best they can become. Most important of all\, she is a mom of a consistently happy adult son (Vidal) with autism who currently works at a restaurant as a busboy and at an ice-cream shop. His positive cheerful attitude is what drives Marlou to advocate for all individuals with special needs. \nContact Candie Sellers at csellers@wresa.org with any questions. \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.     \nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/strengthening-your-students-social-muscle/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/StrengthKidsSocialMuscle400-x-230-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20250320T173521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T173521Z UID:47719-1762419600-1762441200@wresa.org SUMMARY:Vocabulary for Secondary Teachers DESCRIPTION:Date:  November 6\, 2025 \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $45 WRESA Members \n $70 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nLimit: 45 Participants\nAudience: 6-12 ELA and Content Teachers\, and Instructional Coaches\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: \n Focus on how to accelerate vocabulary acquisition and knowledge gains in the secondary classroom using current research and best practices.  Participants will learn effective instructional strategies for both analog and digital learning environments. This program is intended for teachers in grades 6-12\, and is a part of a 4-day badge series for secondary literacy. It can be taken as a part of the badge series or independently.     \nPresenter:   \nKendra Cameron-Jarvis is the Senior Literacy Specialist at NCCAT. With a career in education that began in 2004\, Kendra has served in various roles including middle and high school ELA educator\, Secondary Literacy Coach\, and Instructional Technologist with Buncombe County Schools. She has also contributed to state-level initiatives with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction\, leading efforts such as the North Carolina Coaching Cohort and the AI Collaborative. Additionally\, Kendra has shared her expertise as an adjunct professor in UNCA’s Education Department. Her extensive experience reflects a deep commitment to advancing literacy and educational practices. \n***IMPORTANT NOTE: The Secondary Literacy Badge series focuses on a research-to-practice exploration of the foundational skills in literacy with a focus on secondary literacy.   You can earn an NCCAT Secondary Literacy Badge while deepening your own understanding of the building blocks of beginning reading.  This program is intended for teachers in grades 6-12 and is part of a 4-day badge series for secondary literacy.  Participants will learn effective instructional strategies for both analog and digital learning environments.  WRESA participants can take any number of the sessions; however\, all four sessions must be completed to earn the NCCAT Literacy Badge.  Below are the dates and the topics of the four sessions of the Secondary Literacy Badge series: \n\nSept 25\, 2025 –  An Overview of the Science of Reading for Secondary Teachers\nNov   6\, 2025 –   Vocabulary for Secondary Teachers\nFeb    5\, 2026 –   Comprehension for Secondary Teachers\nMar  12\, 2026 –   The Reading and Writing Connection for Secondary Teachers \n\nIf you have additional questions\, contact Jill Chambers at  jchambers@wresa.org   \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.    \nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/vocabulary-for-secondary-teachers/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/VocabularyForSecondaryT400x230.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20250418T200958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T201308Z UID:48214-1762592400-1762614000@wresa.org SUMMARY:National Board Support for New Candidates and Renewals – 2025 DESCRIPTION:Date:  November 8\, 2025 (Saturday)\n \nTime:  Morning Session: 9:00am – 12:00pm\n Afternoon Session: 1:00pm - 3:00pm \n\nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $25 WRESA Members (per session)\n $50 Non-members (per session)\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 2.5 Contact Hours (each session) - if district accepts them\nLimit: 50 Participants\nAudience: National Board New and Renewal Candidates \n\n\nDescription: \nMorning Session:  Come spend the morning learning about the National Board process for new candidates. Lynn Carter\, our own NBCT expert will go over all the details and provide you with a timeline and resources to be successful. This workshop will be 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. \nAfternoon Session: The afternoon session will be from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm and will be for those NBCTs who are getting ready to renew. They will have an opportunity to discuss this process and begin thinking about the entries and accomplishments that would work best. \nPresenter:  Lynn Carter will facilitate both sessions with her wealth of knowledge about the process. \nFor more information\, contact April at aspencer@wresa.org\, 828.774. 5681 ext 103 \nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/48214/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/NationalBoard400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20250904T004021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T151750Z UID:48550-1763456400-1763478000@wresa.org SUMMARY:MTSS for Reading Improvement DESCRIPTION:Date:  November 18\, 2025\nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: Holiday Inn Asheville Biltmore West (Forest Ballroom) \n 435 Smokey Park Highway\n Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $100 WRESA Members\n \n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours\nLimit: 90 Participants\nAudience: K-5 teachers\, EC teachers\, interventionists\, coaches\, SLPs\, and psychologists\nWhat to Bring: Your own device \nDescription: \nMTSS is the framework for implementing the science of reading. Without\nteams using data in a structured process for making decisions\, MTSS may\nbecome random acts of improvement that aren’t integrated with local\nneeds and resources. \nParticipants will learn:\n• the definition and components of MTSS for reading improvement\n• the characteristics of and processes used by effective teams\n• the characteristics of tiered supports and how to evaluate their\neffectiveness\n• the common MTSS misconceptions and missteps and how to avoid\nor correct them \nThis workshop supports implementation of the concepts\, actions and tools\ncontained in the book\, MTSS For Reading Improvement by Sarah Brown\nand Stephanie Stollar. Reading the book ahead of time is not required but\nwill enhance the learning experience. Participants are encouraged to\nattend as a Building Leadership Teams including representation from\nbuilding leadership\, classroom teachers (general education and special\neducation\, and support staff (interventionists\, SLPs\, school psychologists\,\ncoaches\, etc.) \nPresenter: Stephanie Stollar \nStephanie Stollar is passionate about using MTSS as the framework for helping all students\nbecome skilled readers. Her books include MTSS for Reading Improvement\, Promoting Effective\nMTSS Implementation\, and Reading Assessment Done Right. She’s the founder of the Reading\nScience Academy\, an online community where over a thousand educators support each other to\nimprove results in their schools. She supports effective educator preparation through her\nwork with the National Council on Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) network\,\nSTARS in Higher Education.\nDr. Stollar serves on the boards of the Evidence Advocacy Center and the Innovations in\nEducation Consortium. Her past roles include Assistant Professor\, Vice President at Acadience\nLearning\, Inc.\, consultant to hundreds of schools\, and School Psychologist.\nDr. Stollar believes that by supporting all educators\, high achievement is possible for every\nstudent. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact Candie Sellers at csellers@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.    \nREGISTRATION CLOSED  URL:https://wresa.org/event/mtss-for-reading-improvement-2/ LOCATION:Holiday Inn Asheville Biltmore West\, 435 Smokey Park Highway\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/MTSS-READINGIMPROVE-Stollar.png ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20250918T180015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T180015Z UID:48666-1763456400-1763478000@wresa.org SUMMARY:Amie Dean: Behavior Interventions That Work – Nov 2025 DESCRIPTION:Date:  November 18\, 2025 \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \n \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: Western Carolina University\n Blue Ridge Hall (Conference Room on the First Floor)\n 515 Centennial Dr\n Cullowhee\, NC 28723\n\n***Note that parking directions will be provided in an \nemail closer to the time of the event.\n\nFee:  $25\n NCNTSP Participants: FREE-Contact your BT Coordinator for code\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder at\nlsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change the \nname of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nLimit: 200 Participants\nAudience: K-12 Educators\nWhat to Bring: A charged device \nDescription: \nThrough teaching and coaching in classrooms with many behavioral challenges for almost 30 years\, Amie knows what works to help students succeed. Her goals have always included helping students build confidence\, promoting social emotional literacy\, and teaching positive habits that will help them be successful adults. The strategies shared in this course are practical\, simple\, and proven. Behavior Interventions that Work is Amie’s most requested course. \nTopics covered in this course: \n\nSetting up a classroom system\nSetting up a positive classroom community\nPurpose of behavior\nBuilding motivation in your students\nDealing with defiance and maintaining self-control\nConsistency – Setting up a Classroom Discipline Cycle\nMinimizing noise with group contingencies\n\nPresenter: Amie Dean \nAmie is also the author of four books\, including her workbook\, Your Roadmap for Creating a Positive Classroom Community\, which includes over 200 pages of strategies and ideas for building a positive classroom community and responding to behavior. She has worked with thousands of teachers across the U. S. and is thrilled to work with Western Carolina University and WRESA! \nIf you have additional questions\, contact Jill Chambers at jchambers@wresa.org  \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.\nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/amie-dean-behavior-interventions-that-work-nov-2025/ LOCATION:WCU Blue Ridge Hall\, 515 Centennial Dr\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AmieDean2024-BehaviorInterventions.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20250321T174938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T175323Z UID:47746-1764838800-1764860400@wresa.org SUMMARY:Close Read Strategies for Secondary Teachers DESCRIPTION:Date:  December 4\, 2025 \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $45 WRESA Members \n $70 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nLimit: 45 Participants\nAudience: 6-12 ELA and Content Teachers\, Media Coordinators\, and Instructional Coaches\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: \nDesigned for grades 6-12\, this session explores proven techniques from leading literacy experts like Timothy Shanahan\, Sharon Vaughn\, Timothy Rasinski\, and Kelly Gallagher to enhance student comprehension and fluency.  The workshop covers summarization\, questioning\, visualization\, phonics\, fluency\, vocabulary\, and deep reading strategies.  \nPresenter:  \nKendra Cameron-Jarvis is the Senior Literacy Specialist at NCCAT. With a career in education that began in 2004\, Kendra has served in various roles including middle and high school ELA educator\, Secondary Literacy Coach\, and Instructional Technologist with Buncombe County Schools. She has also contributed to state-level initiatives with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction\, leading efforts such as the North Carolina Coaching Cohort and the AI Collaborative. Additionally\, Kendra has shared her expertise as an adjunct professor in UNCA’s Education Department. Her extensive experience reflects a deep commitment to advancing literacy and educational practices. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact Jill Chambers at  jchambers@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.     \nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/47746/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CloseReadStrategies400x230.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20251017T203016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T203319Z UID:48799-1765270800-1765292400@wresa.org SUMMARY:Science Lab Safety for Schools and School Systems DESCRIPTION:Date:  December 9\, 2025 \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $25 WRESA Members \n $50 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder \nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nAudience: K-12 Educators\n\nDescription:\nAre your science labs or classrooms safe for teachers and students?  Have you had some turnover in your schools and want to make sure the people in your schools are properly informed on safety procedures?  Are your chemicals stored properly?  Are emergency procedures in place at your school? \nHow can you be sure?  Join us to create or improve upon your school science safety plan.  Make your classroom\, your school\, or your school system as safe as it can possibly be! \nPresenter:  Gina Barrier\, Director of Summer Programs & Extended Partnerships at the NCSSM Morganton will be your instructor. \nFor more information\, contact April at aspencer@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.\nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/science-lab-safety-for-schools-and-school-systems-2/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ScienceLabSafety400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20250515T170834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T171605Z UID:48327-1768381200-1768402800@wresa.org SUMMARY:Digging Into the New 5th Grade Science Standards DESCRIPTION:Date:  October 9\, 2025 Day #1 (MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS)\n January 14\, 2026 Day #2 (MUST ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS)\n \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $100 for both sessions - WRESA Members \n $150 for both sessions - Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 10 Contact Hours \nLimit: 45 Participants\nAudience: 5th Grade Teachers and Coaches\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: \nDigging into the New 5th Grade Science Standards is a dynamic two-day experience designed to move beyond surface-level understanding and immerse teachers in the core ideas and practices of the new science standards. Participants will learn how Science and Engineering Practices can be lifted in their classrooms using phenomenon-based learning\, student discourse\, and the Ambitious Science Teaching Framework. This will be a two-day workshop with time between sessions. \nPresenter: \nCarla Billups has worked for over 34 years in elementary science education as a\nteacher in Haywood County Schools and the Elementary STEM Coach for Buncombe\nCounty Schools where she worked to implement and design curriculum for 24\nelementary STEM labs. Prior to this work\, she was an elementary Math and Science\nteacher for 6 years of her 26 years as an elementary school teacher. Carla has also\nbeen an adjunct instructor for Western Carolina University where she taught Elementary\nScience Methods. She was an instructor for the ExxonMobil Teachers Academy for 14\nyears and for AIMS Education Foundation for 23 years. She served as the president of\nthe North Carolina Science Leadership Association and co-authored\, the Fungus\nAmong Us\, the Good\, the Bad\, and the Downright Scary made NSTA’s Outstanding\nScience Trade book list in 2017. She has received the North Carolina SMT’s\nOutstanding Instructional Leader Award\, NCSLA’s Michael C. Jackson Distinguished\nService Award\, and NCSTA’s Jo Duckett Wallace Elementary Distinguished Service\nAward. \nJennifer Redfearn\, Ed.D. joined the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of\nTeaching in August of 2023 in the capacity of Senior STEM Specialist. In this role\, she\nsupports teachers across the state of North Carolina with professional development and\ncurriculum development regarding the New North Carolina Science Standards. Before\njoining NCCAT\, Dr. Redfearn served with Guilford County Schools as a high school\nscience teacher and central office administrator. She was recently honored with the\nDistinguished Service in Science Education in North Carolina Award from the North\nCarolina Science Teachers Association\, and the Education Award from the National\nAssociation of Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs\, Inc.\, Greater\nGreensboro Chapter. Redfearn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a\nMaster of Arts in Teaching degree in Biology Education\, both from North Carolina\nAgricultural and Technical State University. She also holds a Doctorate in Curriculum\nand Instruction\, Secondary Education from Liberty University. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact Candie Sellers at csellers@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List. \nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/digging-into-the-new-5th-grade-science-standards/2026-01-14/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DiggingNewScienceStds400x230-.png ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20251023T174625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T174625Z UID:48815-1769072400-1769094000@wresa.org SUMMARY:Turning Numbers in Narratives: Making EVAAS Work for You DESCRIPTION:Date:  January 22\, 2026 \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $50 WRESA Members \n $75 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nLimit: 50 Participants\nAudience: District and school-based administrators\, and testing coordinators\nWhat to Bring: Your own device and EVAAS log-in\n\nDescription:  \nThis session transforms EVAAS data from numbers on a screen into a powerful\nstory about student growth and instructional impact. Participants will gain a clear\nunderstanding of how the EVAAS value-added system works and learn how to\ninterpret and apply its insights to improve teaching and learning. Through a hands-on\nexploration of real data\, you’ll leave equipped to turn your school’s data into actionable\nstrategies for student success. \nPresenter: Scott Rhodes \nAssistant Superintendent for Human Resources\nHenderson County Public Schools \nMr. Rhodes is in his 33rd year in public education. He has served in Henderson County\nin various capacities\, including teacher\, coach\, assistant principal\, middle and high\nschool principal\, and currently serves as assistant superintendent for Human\nResources.\nMr. Rhodes received his undergraduate degree in Health and Physical Education from\nWestern Carolina University and his master’s degree in School Administration from\nGardner-Webb University. \nMr. Rhodes was selected as the 2015 NASSP\, North Carolina Secondary Principal of\nthe Year. \nPresenter: Kimberly Henderson\nDirector of Accountability\nHenderson County Public Schools \nMrs. Henderson is in her 28th year in public education. She has served in Henderson\nCounty in various capacities\, including math and science teacher\, coach\, assistant\nprincipal\, elementary principal\, and currently serves as director of accountability for\nHenderson County Public Schools. \nMrs. Henderson received her undergraduate degree in Math from Gardner Webb\nCollege and her master’s degree in leadership from Gardner Webb University. \nContact Candie Sellers csellers@wresa.org if you have questions. \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List. \nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/turning-numbers-in-narratives-making-evaas-work-for-you/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/EVAAS-NumbersIntoNarratives400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20251103T151529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T140228Z UID:48862-1769677200-1769698800@wresa.org SUMMARY:Inquiry in Action: Making Primary Sources Meaningful in 6-8 Social Studies DESCRIPTION:Date:  January 29\, 2026 (Course CANCELLED) \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $45 WRESA Members \n $70 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nLimit: 45 Participants\nAudience: 6-8 Educators who teach Social Studies\, Coaches\nWhat to bring?: Your own device\nDescription:  \n Inquiry is at the heart of powerful social studies instruction\, and primary sources are the tools that bring inquiry to life. Join us as we explore how the use of primary source material and inquiry-based learning can transform teaching\, strengthen literacy skills\, and deepen student understanding. \nThis highly interactive workshop will guide educators through the use of primary sources not simply as information\, evidence\, or artifacts\, but as catalysts for incorporating inquiry and strengthening critical thinking skills. Participants will explore practical ways to meaningfully integrate the literacy skills and practices of the Social Studies Inquiry Strand into daily instruction while also discovering fun and innovative ways to drive inquiry-based learning through the alignment of primary source material and framing instruction around compelling questions. \nWhether you are new to inquiry-based instruction or looking to refine your practice\, this session will empower you to make questioning\, source analysis\, and evidence-based reasoning the driving forces of your social studies classroom and strengthen social studies literacy skills.   \nPresenter:  Michelle McLaughlin\, our K-12 Social Studies consultant from NCDPI\, will lead this workshop.  \nIf you have additional questions\, contact April Spencer at aspencer@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.  \nCOURSE CANCELLED URL:https://wresa.org/event/inquiry-in-action-making-primary-sources-meaningful-in-6-8-social-studies/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/InquiryInAction400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20251006T155233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T155233Z UID:48766-1770714000-1770735600@wresa.org SUMMARY:Powerhouse Tools for Building Number Sense DESCRIPTION:Date:  February 10\, 2026 \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $75 WRESA Members \n $115 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nLimit: 50 Participants\nAudience: K-5 Teachers and Curriculum Coaches\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription:   Grades K–5 Workshop\nGive your students a daily boost in mathematical thinking with number sense routines—engaging\,\n5–20 minute activities that fit seamlessly into your schedule. In this interactive workshop\, Meredith will\nshare practical strategies to:\n● Help students make sense of mathematics and communicate their ideas.\n● Develop efficiency and flexibility in computation.\n● Foster reasoning\, justification\, and connections across mathematical concepts. \nThese quick routines are among the most effective tools for building procedural fluency from\nconceptual understanding—and students love them! Come discover how to incorporate number\nsense routines into your daily practice and watch your class grow in accuracy\, flexibility\, and\nconfidence. \nPresenter: \nMeredith Stanley is a K–8 math specialist who partners with schools and districts\nacross North Carolina to provide student-centered professional learning. A former\nelementary classroom teacher and instructional coach in Buncombe County\, Meredith is\na two-time finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and\nScience Teaching\, a Buncombe County Teacher of the Year\, a Buncombe County\nMath Teacher of the Year\, and a National Board–certified educator. She earned her\nMaster of Mathematics Teaching from Mount Holyoke College\, where she also serves\nas an instructor.\nMeredith’s passion is helping students and teachers see themselves as confident\,\ncapable mathematicians—a mission that drives all of her professional work. Learn more\nand explore her recommended instructional resources at meredith4math.com. \nContact Candie Sellers csellers@wresa.org if you have questions. \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List. \nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/powerhouse-tools-for-building-number-sense/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NumberSense-MeridithStanley400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20251003T193623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T193623Z UID:48761-1770800400-1770822000@wresa.org SUMMARY:Early Planning for a Successful Retirement: Feb 2026 DESCRIPTION:Date: February 11\, 2026\nTime: 9:00am - 3:00pm\n\nLOCATION: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFEE:  $45 WRESA Members\n $70 Non-members \n\nLIMIT: 40 Participants\n\nDescription: \nThis one-day session focuses on teachers/administrators who have taught 0 – 30 years and want assistance with critical retirement information and decision making before they retire.  This session will review the implications and repercussions of early-mid career decisions\, laws\, policies and processes\, benefit options and investment plans.  Whether you are just starting your career or close to the end- you will learn how to maximize your benefits and be ready to make better decisions for the future. The workshop will be conducted by Mr. Ayers\, April Spencer and Deborah Rapetski.  You will leave the day tired\, but much better informed. \nIf you have questions\, contact April at aspencer@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.\nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/early-planning-for-a-successful-retirement-feb-2026/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/RetirementPlanningRoad-400x230-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20250320T175022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T162322Z UID:47723-1770886800-1770908400@wresa.org SUMMARY:Comprehension for Secondary Teachers DESCRIPTION:Date:  February 12\, 2026 (Rescheduled from Feb 5)\nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $45 WRESA Members \n $70 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nLimit: 45 Participants\nAudience: 6-12 ELA and Content Teachers\, and Instructional Coaches\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: \nFocus on participants analyzing current research and best practices for effectively teaching reading comprehension strategies for the secondary classroom.  Participants will apply new learning to create an implementation plan for teaching reading comprehension in their secondary classroom.  Participants will learn effective instructional strategies for both analog and digital learning environments.    \nPresenter:   \nKendra Cameron-Jarvis is the Senior Literacy Specialist at NCCAT. With a career in education that began in 2004\, Kendra has served in various roles including middle and high school ELA educator\, Secondary Literacy Coach\, and Instructional Technologist with Buncombe County Schools. She has also contributed to state-level initiatives with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction\, leading efforts such as the North Carolina Coaching Cohort and the AI Collaborative. Additionally\, Kendra has shared her expertise as an adjunct professor in UNCA’s Education Department. Her extensive experience reflects a deep commitment to advancing literacy and educational practices. \n***IMPORTANT NOTE: The Secondary Literacy Badge series focuses on a research-to-practice exploration of the foundational skills in literacy with a focus on secondary literacy.   You can earn an NCCAT Secondary Literacy Badge while deepening your own understanding of the building blocks of beginning reading.  This program is intended for teachers in grades 6-12 and is part of a 4-day badge series for secondary literacy.  Participants will learn effective instructional strategies for both analog and digital learning environments.  WRESA participants can take any number of the sessions; however\, all four sessions must be completed to earn the NCCAT Literacy Badge.  Below are the dates and the topics of the four sessions of the Secondary Literacy Badge series: \n\nSept 25\, 2025 –  An Overview of the Science of Reading for Secondary Teachers\nNov   6\, 2025 –   Vocabulary for Secondary Teachers\nFeb  12\, 2026 –   Comprehension for Secondary Teachers\nMar 12\, 2026 –   The Reading and Writing Connection for Secondary Teachers \n\nIf you have additional questions\, contact Jill Chambers at  jchambers@wresa.org   \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.    \nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/comprehension-for-secondary-teachers/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ComprehensionSecondaryT-400x230-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20260107T160728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T160737Z UID:49016-1771664400-1771686000@wresa.org SUMMARY:National Boards: Taking a Closer look at Components 2\, 3 and 4 for Initial Candidates – 2026 DESCRIPTION:Date:  February 21\, 2026 (Saturday) \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $45 WRESA Members \n $70 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder \nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nLimit: 25 Participants\nAudience: All teachers who have started their National Boards process\nBring: Your Own Charged Device\n\n\nDescription: \nThis session will explore the standards for all Components – taking a deep dive at\nhow those standards apply to the requirements for the components as well as a\nclose reading of the directions and requirements for completion of each of the\nComponents. Please make sure you are in the process currently. In Component 2\nwe will examine how candidates individualize student work. For Component 3\,\ncandidates will review what makes good discourse for both small and large group\ndiscussion. Videoing tips and techniques will also be offered. A look at Component\n4 entails how teachers utilize data for formative\, self and summative\nassessment\, effectively impact student learning. \nAttendees will review how to make use of the scoring rubric as they work on their\nsubmissions. \nParticipants should bring their own devices or printed copies of the National\nBoard Standards and directions for all Components for their National Board\nCertificate Area. \nPresenter:  Lynn Carter will lead this workshop. \nFor more information\, contact April at aspencer@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.\nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/national-boards-taking-a-closer-look-at-components-2-3-and-4-for-initial-candidates-2026/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/NationalBoard400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20260204T180647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T154759Z UID:49090-1772787600-1772811000@wresa.org SUMMARY:STEM Conference 2026: Lighting the Runway for Future Innovators DESCRIPTION:Date: March 6\, 2026\nTime: 9:00am-3:30pm   \n\nLocation: Cherokee School of Innovation\n 4700 E US Highway 64 Alt.\n Murphy\, NC 28906\n\nFee: $45 WRESA Members\n $70 Non-Members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nAudience: K-12 Educators passionate about enhancing STEM education!\nCEUs: 5 Contact hours\nWhat to Bring: Your own device \n        \n  \n \n  \n  \nLighting the Runway for Future Innovators \nKeynote Speaker:   Britta Bynum \nBritta Bynum is an aviation professional\,leader\, and\npassionate advocate for women in aviation and STEM.\nWith a background in aviation operations and a heart\nfor service\, she is committed to opening doors and\ncreating pathways for the next generation. Britta is\nactively involved in mentoring\, outreach\, and nonprofit\ninitiatives that uplift and empower younger generations\nto pursue bold goals in aviation. As a keynote speaker\,\nshe shares an encouraging message rooted in resilience\,\nconfidence\, and the power of community\, inspiring\nstudents to believe in their potential and envision\nthemselves as future leaders. Britta is honored to\nrepresent women in aviation and celebrate progress\,\npossibility\, and purpose.\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nPresenter Bio:\nBritta Bynum is the Chapter President for Wheels Down South of Women in\nAviation\, where she is passionate about connecting\, mentoring\, and inspiring\nindividuals to explore and pursue careers in aviation. Through chapter outreach and\ncommunity engagement\, she works to expand access to aviation opportunities and\nstrengthen local involvement in the industry. \nProfessionally\, Britta is a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator for Delta Air\nLines\, where she supports precision manufacturing and maintenance operations critical\nto aviation safety and performance. Her combination of experience and technical\nexpertise reflects her commitment to advancing women in aviation and promoting\nexcellence across the field. \nExciting Breakout Sessions: \n\nCleared for Takeoff: Launching Your WAI (Women in Aviation International) Chapter\nRunway to Discovery: STEM Takeoff\nElementary Science Advocacy\nSpace Camp for Educators – What I Learned and Why You Should Go!\nLearning Takes Flight: Applying Games-Based Learning Strategies in Drone Technology\nThe Art of Astrophysics: Storytelling Across the Stars \nHigh School Hot Rodding STEAM Showcase (PBL)\nThe Continued Mysteries of Helene\nFrom Flight to Recovery: Adapting a K–5 Experiential Learning Lesson\n\nIf you have additional questions\, contact Candie Sellers at csellers@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.\nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/stem-conference-2026-lighting-the-runway-for-future-innovators/ LOCATION:Cherokee School of Innovation\, 4700 E US Highway 64 Alt.\, Murphy\, NC\, 28906\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/STEMConf2026-940x413-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20250320T175737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T175737Z UID:47727-1773306000-1773327600@wresa.org SUMMARY:The Reading and Writing Connection for Secondary Teachers DESCRIPTION:Date:  March 12\, 2026 \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $45 WRESA Members \n $70 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nLimit: 45 Participants\nAudience: 6-12 ELA and Content Teachers\, and Instructional Coaches\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: \nFocus on the connection between reading and writing\, the cognitive skills required\, and the implications for the secondary classroom.  Participants will learn effective instructional strategies for both analog and digital learning environments. \nPresenter:   \nKendra Cameron-Jarvis is the Senior Literacy Specialist at NCCAT. With a career in education that began in 2004\, Kendra has served in various roles including middle and high school ELA educator\, Secondary Literacy Coach\, and Instructional Technologist with Buncombe County Schools. She has also contributed to state-level initiatives with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction\, leading efforts such as the North Carolina Coaching Cohort and the AI Collaborative. Additionally\, Kendra has shared her expertise as an adjunct professor in UNCA’s Education Department. Her extensive experience reflects a deep commitment to advancing literacy and educational practices. \n***IMPORTANT NOTE: The Secondary Literacy Badge series focuses on a research-to-practice exploration of the foundational skills in literacy with a focus on secondary literacy.   You can earn an NCCAT Secondary Literacy Badge while deepening your own understanding of the building blocks of beginning reading.  This program is intended for teachers in grades 6-12 and is part of a 4-day badge series for secondary literacy.  Participants will learn effective instructional strategies for both analog and digital learning environments.  WRESA participants can take any number of the sessions; however\, all four sessions must be completed to earn the NCCAT Literacy Badge.  Below are the dates and the topics of the four sessions of the Secondary Literacy Badge series: \n\nSept 25\, 2025 –  An Overview of the Science of Reading for Secondary Teachers\nNov   6\, 2025 –   Vocabulary for Secondary Teachers\nFeb    5\, 2026 –   Comprehension for Secondary Teachers\nMar  12\, 2026 –   The Reading and Writing Connection for Secondary Teachers \n\nIf you have additional questions\, contact Jill Chambers at  jchambers@wresa.org   \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.    \nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/the-reading-and-writing-connection-for-secondary-teachers/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/ReadingWritingConnect400x230.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20250313T135343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T200519Z UID:47660-1773824400-1773846000@wresa.org SUMMARY:AI for Literacy (Secondary) DESCRIPTION:Date:  March 18\, 2026 (Rescheduled from February 24)\nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $45 WRESA Members \n $70 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nLimit: 45 Participants\nAudience: 6-12 ELA and Content Teachers\, Media Coordinators\, and Instructional Coaches\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: \nThis workshop explores the exciting potential of artificial intelligence with practical skills and creative strategies for integrating AI into their literacy instruction.  Participants will discover how AI can transform reading\, writing\, and critical thinking.   \nPresenter:  \nKendra Cameron-Jarvis is the Senior Literacy Specialist at NCCAT. With a career in education that began in 2004\, Kendra has served in various roles including middle and high school ELA educator\, Secondary Literacy Coach\, and Instructional Technologist with Buncombe County Schools. She has also contributed to state-level initiatives with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction\, leading efforts such as the North Carolina Coaching Cohort and the AI Collaborative. Additionally\, Kendra has shared her expertise as an adjunct professor in UNCA’s Education Department. Her extensive experience reflects a deep commitment to advancing literacy and educational practices. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact Jill Chambers at  jchambers@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.    \nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/ai-for-literacy-secondary/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/AI-for-Literacy400x230-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20260225T160956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T160956Z UID:49203-1777366800-1777388400@wresa.org SUMMARY:Tier 1 Instruction is Risk Reduction DESCRIPTION:Date:  April 28\, 2026 \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: Holiday Inn Asheville Biltmore West \n 435 Smokey Park Hwy\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $125 WRESA Members \n $190 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder \nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nLimit: 100 Participants\nAudience: School Teams: Teacher Leaders\, Instructional Coaches\, District Leaders\,\n MTSS Coordinators and School Psychologists\nBring: Your Own Charged Device\n\n\nDescription:\nOne of the most important research findings is that most reading difficulties can be\nprevented through effective instruction and intervention in kindergarten and first grade.\nEarly intervention in grades 2 and 3 ensures all students leave the primary grades\nreading for meaning. In the MTSS model\, the purpose of Tier 1\, classroom reading\ninstruction is to reduce the number of students who need intervention. When more than\ntwenty percent score below expectation on universal screening\, it may be necessary to\nprovide skill-based phonics and spelling instruction in Tier 1 and a second lesson each\nday during Tier 2/3 intervention. This workshop will equip school and district teams to\nuse student data to plan the assessments\, schedule changes\, program selection\,\nflexible resource allocation\, professional development and coaching necessary to\nsupport all students to be skilled readers. \nPresenter:\nStephanie Stollar is passionate about using MTSS as the framework for helping all\nstudents become skilled readers. Her books include MTSS for Reading Improvement\,\nPromoting Effective MTSS Implementation\, and Reading Assessment Done Right.\nShe’s the founder of the Reading Science Academy\, an online community where over a\nthousand educators support each other to improve results in their schools. She supports\neffective educator preparation through her work with the National Council on\nAccreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) network\, STARS in Higher Education.\nDr. Stollar serves on the boards of the Evidence Advocacy Center and the Innovations\nin Education Consortium. Her past roles include Assistant Professor\, Vice President at\nAcadience Learning\, Inc.\, consultant to hundreds of schools\, and School Psychologist.\nDr. Stollar believes that by supporting all educators\, high achievement is possible for\nevery student. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact Candie Sellers at csellers@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.\nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/tier-1-instruction-is-risk-reduction/ LOCATION:Holiday Inn Asheville Biltmore West\, 435 Smokey Park Highway\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Tier1Instruction-StephanieStollar400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20251103T161543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T161641Z UID:48867-1777539600-1777561200@wresa.org SUMMARY:Move\, Think\, Learn! The Hidden Power of PE DESCRIPTION:Date:  April 30\, 2026 \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: Haywood County Schools Conference Center\n 112 Virginia Ave\n          Waynesville\, NC 28786\n\nFee:  $45 WRESA Members \n $70 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder at\nlsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change the \nname of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nAudience: K-12 PE teachers (Dress to move! We will be in a classroom \n and in the gym practicing)\nLimit: 75 \n\nDescription: \nGet ready to move in this interactive\, high-energy workshop designed for Physical Education teachers! We’ll begin by unpacking the new PE standards and what they mean for daily practice\, then shift into the science and purpose behind what you do: how movement shapes the brain\, supports learning\, and fuels student well-being. Together\, we’ll explore the neuroscience of movement to better understand your powerful role in students’ focus\, motivation\, and emotional regulation. You’ll have the chance to share ideas with fellow educators and walk away with ready-to-use activities for your next class. Come ready to move\, reflect\, and leave inspired by the essential impact PE has on the mind\, body\, and heart of every learner.  \nPresenter: The instructor will be Dr. Natalie Boone from Mars Hill University.  Dr. Natalie Boone\, Assistant Professor of Health\, Human Performance\, and Recreation at Mars Hill University\, was named the 2021 University Teacher of the Year by the Physical Education Association of NCSHAPE. The award recognizes members for leadership\, meritorious service\, and active organizational involvement. Dr. Boone teaches at MHU\, advises education students\, and supervises student teachers. She leads workshops for physical education teachers through NC SHAPE\, WRESA\, and NCCAT and has served on NC SHAPE and WRESA boards. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact Jill Chambers at jchambers@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List. \nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/move-think-learn-the-hidden-power-of-pe/ LOCATION:Haywood County Schools Conference Center\, 112 Virginia Avenue\, Waynesville\, NC\, 28786\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/MoveThinkLearn-NatalieBoone-400-x-230.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260617T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20260314T183749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T222338Z UID:49226-1781683200-1781870400@wresa.org SUMMARY:2026 WRESA Summer Leadership Conference DESCRIPTION:🌟 Join Us for the 2026 WRESA Summer Conference! 🌟\nJune 17-19\, 2026 | Embassy Suites\, Downtown Asheville\, NC \nLeading with Purpose\, Learning with Passion \nSummer Leadership Conference for North Carolina Educators \nEmbassy Suites Downtown Asheville\, NC | Summer 2026 \nJoin education leaders from across North Carolina in the beautiful mountain city of Asheville for an inspiring summer conference designed to empower\, connect\, and transform. \nLeading with Purpose\, Learning with Passion brings together principals\, district administrators\, instructional coaches\, and teacher-leaders to explore innovative strategies for shaping the future of education in our state. \n  \nWhat to Expect \n\nVisionary Keynotes: Hear from nationally recognized thought leaders and local trailblazers who are redefining educational leadership.\nNetworking Opportunities: Build lasting connections with peers from across North Carolina who share your commitment to purposeful leadership.\nRegional Spotlights: Celebrate success stories from districts across the state and learn how to adapt them to your own context.\nWellness & Renewal: Experience Asheville’s vibrant culture and natural beauty  while recharging for the year ahead.\n\nWhy Attend? \nThis conference is more than professional development—it’s a movement to inspire leaders who guide with clarity\, compassion\, and courage. Together\, we’ll explore how passion for learning fuels purposeful leadership\, ensuring that every student in North Carolina thrives. \n  \nParticipant Registration\nSuperintendent Registration \nSponsorships\n\n\n\nLoading… \n\n \nPowered By\n\nWhova\n\n  \n\n\nLoading… \n\n \nPowered By\n\nWhova\n\nMobile Event App \n\n\nLoading… \n \n \n\n Powered By\n \n Whova\n \n \n \n Lead retrieval app\n \n \n \n\n\n\nParticipant Registration\nSuperintendent Registration \nSponsorships URL:https://wresa.org/event/2026-wresa-summer-leadership-conference/ LOCATION:NC ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026SummerLeadershipConf940-413.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20260322T020421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T020421Z UID:49271-1781773200-1781794800@wresa.org SUMMARY:Franklin Covey 4 Disciplines of Execution for Educators DESCRIPTION:Date: June 18\, 2026 \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: Embassy Suites Downtown \n 192 Haywood Street \n Asheville\, NC 28801\nPresenter: Lesley Eason EdD\nFee:  No Fee\nAudience: K-12 Educators\, School Administrators and District Superintendents\nCEUS: 5 Contact Hours\nThis 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.  \nDescription: \nReleased in the summer of 2021\, The 4 Disciplines of \nExecution for Educators takes the goal achievement method \nlaid out in the best-selling The 4 Disciplines of Execution and \noptimizes it for the educator and administrator. It’s a sure and \nsimple formula for executing your most important goals – for \nmaking a real difference in the lives of your students. Tested\, \nrefined\, and proven by literally thousands of schools and \ndistricts around the world\, the 4 Disciplines enable classroom \nteachers\, school principals\, district superintendents\, and even \nentire universities to achieve their highest priorities. \n\nIf you have additional questions\, contact Jan Webster at   jwebster@wresa.org \nREGISTRATION URL:https://wresa.org/event/franklin-covey-4-disciplines-of-execution-for-educators-2/ LOCATION:Embassy Suites Downtown Asheville\, 192 Haywood Street\, Asheville\, NC\, 28801\, United States CATEGORIES:Administrative,K - 12 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/4-Disciplines-of-Execution-for-Educators-Presenter-Leslie-Eason-June-18-2026-Embassy-Suites-Downtown-Asheville-NC-28801.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20260325T184223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T184223Z UID:49321-1790240400-1790262000@wresa.org SUMMARY:An Overview of the Science of Reading for Secondary Teachers (Part 1) DESCRIPTION:Date:  Sept 24\, 2026 \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $45 WRESA Members \n $70 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact Richard Gabriel\nat rgabriel@wresa.org if you need to change the name of the person\nattending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nLimit: 45 Participants\nAudience: 6-12 ELA and Content Teachers\, and Instructional Coaches\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: \n An overview of The Science of Reading and its relevancy and application in the secondary classroom.  Participants will learn effective instructional strategies for both analog and digital learning environments.  This program is intended for teachers in grades 6-12 and is part of a 4-day badge series for secondary literacy.  It can be taken as a part of the badge series or independently.    \nPresenter:   \nKendra Cameron-Jarvis is the Senior Literacy Specialist at NCCAT. With a career in education that began in 2004\, Kendra has served in various roles including middle and high school ELA educator\, Secondary Literacy Coach\, and Instructional Technologist with Buncombe County Schools. She has also contributed to state-level initiatives with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction\, leading efforts such as the North Carolina Coaching Cohort and the AI Collaborative. Additionally\, Kendra has shared her expertise as an adjunct professor in UNCA’s Education Department. Her extensive experience reflects a deep commitment to advancing literacy and educational practices. \n***IMPORTANT NOTE: The Secondary Literacy Badge series focuses on a research-to-practice exploration of the foundational skills in literacy with a focus on secondary literacy.   You can earn an NCCAT Secondary Literacy Badge while deepening your own understanding of the building blocks of beginning reading.  This program is intended for teachers in grades 6-12 and is part of a 4-day badge series for secondary literacy.  Participants will learn effective instructional strategies for both analog and digital learning environments. \nWRESA participants can take any number of the sessions; however\, all four sessions must be completed to earn the NCCAT Literacy Badge.  Below are the dates and the topics of the four sessions of the Secondary Literacy Badge series: \n\nSept 24\, 2026 –  An Overview of the Science of Reading for Secondary Teachers\nOct   28\, 2026 –  Vocabulary for Secondary Teachers\nFeb   11\, 2027  –  Comprehension for Secondary Teachers\nMar  10\, 2027 –  The Reading and Writing Connection for Secondary Teachers \n\n***NOTE – You must sign up and pay the fee for each session individually. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact April Spencer at aspencer@wresa.org   \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.    \nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/an-overview-of-the-science-of-reading-for-secondary-teachers-part-1/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Overview-ScienceOfRead400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183952 CREATED:20260216T162834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T163732Z UID:49139-1790758800-1790780400@wresa.org SUMMARY:Core Math Instruction Models & Practices (BADGE 1) DESCRIPTION:Date:  September 30\, 2026 \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $45 WRESA Members \n $70 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder \nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nLimit: 25 Participants\nAudience: Teachers and Math Coaches\, Grades 6 - Math 1\nBring: Your Own Charged Device\n\n\nDescription: \nThis session will focus on core instructional models and practices that provide access and equity to all students while honoring their strengths and maximizing their potential. Join us as we examine the five practices of mathematical discourse as an instructional practice that allows students to author their knowledge. This program is intended for math teachers in grades 6- Math 1. \nPresenter:  Emily Myers – Senior Math Specialist NCCAT \n***IMPORTANT NOTE:   Join us as we explore strategies that allow all students to thrive and grow into successful mathematicians who ask questions\, engage in math discourse\, and think critically.  This program is intended for teachers in grades 6 through Math I  and is part of a 4-day NCCAT badge series for secondary math.  WRESA participants can take any number of the sessions; however\, all four sessions must be completed to earn the NCCAT Math Badge.  Below are the dates and the topics of the four sessions of the Secondary Math Badge series: \n\nSept 30\, 2026 –  Core Math Instruction Models and Practices\nNov   5\,  2026  –  Hands-On Math Learning for Middle Grades\nFeb    4\, 2027  –   Facilitating Number Sense Routines\nMar  11\, 2027  –   The Reading and Writing Connection for Secondary\n\nYou must sign up and pay the fee for each session individually. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact April Spencer at aspencer@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.\nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/core-math-instruction-models-practices-badge-1/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/CoreMath-NCCAT-Badge1.png ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR