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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org
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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
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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
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T090000
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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
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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T090000
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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
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SUMMARY:Vocabulary for Secondary (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Date:     October 28\, 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 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. \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/vocabulary-for-secondary-part-2/
LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144908
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SUMMARY:Writers at Work: Roadblocks and Workarounds
DESCRIPTION:Date:     October 29\, 2026 (Note - Date moved from Oct 22nd to Oct 29th)      \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: K-5 Classroom Teachers and Instructional Coaches\nWhat to bring?: your own device\nDescription: \nMany young people love to write. Give them supplies and time and they create\ninteresting and engaging texts. But there are many more who find writing a dreaded\nchore that they can’t seem to finish. For some it has to do with ownership and choice\nover topic\, genre\, and format. For others it may be a feeling that they have nothing of\ninterest or worth to write about. Many writers get bogged down with the process of\nfinding focus and narrowing a topic\, creating a vision for the scope of their project\,\nstaying on topic\, sticking with the project across time\, controlling details\, working within\nthe confines of the conventions of language\, or bringing the project to a satisfying\nclosure. Yet\, resisting revision is arguably the most common concern I hear from\nteachers regarding the roadblocks their students encounter. In my work with teachers\, I\nfrequently hear concerns about student writers reaching a point where they just don’t\nknow what to do to keep moving forward. Across the day we will write a bit ourselves\,\nwe will examine the work of student writers and explore the roadblocks they have\nencountered\, and we will work together to create workarounds for those roadblocks and try\na few ourselves. \nPresenter:  \nLester Laminack\, Professor Emeritus\, Western Carolina University is a full-time writer\nand consultant working with schools\, districts\, and organizations throughout the country\nand abroad. He is an award winning author or co-author of twenty professional books\nand eight children’s books. Dr. Laminack has served on several regional and national\nboards\, has served as the co-editor of the NCTE journal Primary Voices\, and as the\neditor of the Children’s Book Review column of the NCTE journal Language Arts. He\nserved several years as the Basic Reading Consultant to Literacy Volunteers of America\nand as secretary for the NC Association for the Education of Young Children. He is the\nrecipient of two teaching awards from Western Carolina University: The Botner Superior\nTeaching Award from the College of Education and Allied Profession\, and the\nChancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award from the university. He is an active member\nof ILA and NCTE and is a sought after keynote and featured speaker at state and\nnational conferences. \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/writers-at-work-roadblocks-and-workarounds/
LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144908
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SUMMARY:Hands-On Math Learning for Middle Grades (BADGE 2)
DESCRIPTION:Date:     November 5\, 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 conceptual teaching and learning in the middle-grade mathematics classroom. Join us as we examine the concrete-representational-abstract (CRA) model and delve into work with manipulatives such as Hands-on Equations and Algebra Tiles. 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/hands-on-math-learning-for-middle-grades-badge-2/
LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144908
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SUMMARY:Comprehension for Secondary Teachers (Part 3)
DESCRIPTION:Date:     February 11\, 2027\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: \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. \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/comprehension-for-secondary-teachers-part-3/
LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270310T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270310T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144908
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SUMMARY:Reading and Writing Connection for Secondary Teachers (Part 4)
DESCRIPTION:Date:     March 10\, 2027    \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: \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. \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/reading-and-writing-connection-for-secondary-teachers-part-4/
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
ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org
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