BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WRESA - ECPv6.18.0//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: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:20260915T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T150000 DTSTAMP:20260807T173154Z CREATED:20260807T173154Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T173154Z UID:49851-1789462800-1789484400@wresa.org SUMMARY:Lead Well\, Teach Well: The Neuroscience of Administrator Wellness and School Culture DESCRIPTION:Date:  September 15\, 2026\nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm\n\nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA\n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n  Asheville\, NC 28806\n\n Fee:  $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. If you need to change the\nname of the person attending\, send an email to registrations@wresa.org\nwith the information of the person who will attend in your place.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours\nLimit: 50 Participants\nAudience: K-12 Administrators\, District & School Level\, and Asst Principals\nWhat to bring?: Your own device\n\n\nDescription:\nSchool leaders wear many hats—coach\, communicator\, problem-solver\, and\nsupporter—often while carrying the emotional weight of an entire school community.\nThis engaging\, research-based session explores how the neuroscience of stress\,\nresilience\, and emotional regulation influences leadership\, school culture\, and teacher\nwell-being. Participants will discover practical\, brain-based strategies to improve\ndecision-making\, establish healthy boundaries\, create sustainable work-life balance\,\nprioritize personal wellness\, and model healthy leadership. Through simple\, realistic\npractices\, including movement\, breathing\, nutrition\, purposeful routines\, and intentional\nself-care\, leaders will leave equipped to strengthen their own well-being while creating a\nripple effect that empowers teachers\, supports students\, and fosters a thriving school\ncommunity. \nPresenters:\nCasey Kruk is a 21-year veteran educator whose career spans roles as a teacher\, coach\,\nathletic director\, high school assistant principal\, and–most recently–6 years as a middle school\nprincipal. Anchored by the belief that school administrators must be led by a desire to be\ninstructional leaders\, he has guided his middle school to consistent growth over the last 6 \nyears–including its first-ever Exceeds Growth designation in 2022–while navigating the\nchallenges of COVID-19\, two major floods\, and all the other things the world has thrown at us.\nAs a cancer survivor\, he pairs this deep commitment to educational excellence with hard-earned\npersonal perspective\, advocating for educator stress management\, long-term well-being\, and\nmeaningful human connection. \nDr. Natalie Boone is an educator\, coach\, and wellness advocate with more than 20\nyears of experience helping students and educators recognize their strengths\, improve\ntheir well-being\, and create meaningful change. She currently serves as an Associate\nProfessor of Kinesiology and Health Sciences at Mars Hill University\, where she\nteaches health\, human performance\, kinesiology\, and physical education. In addition to\nteaching\, she serves as an academic advisor\, internship coordinator\, Physical\nEducation Teacher Education coordinator\, and growth coach for student-athletes. She\nholds two doctorates: one in Educational Leadership from Gardner-Webb University and\none in Kinesiology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro\, as well as two\nmaster’s degrees and numerous certifications.\nBoone’s work is grounded in the belief that effective teaching and leadership begin with\nunderstanding the whole person. Her professional interests include the neuroscience of\nlearning\, educator wellness\, stress and emotional regulation\, movement-based learning\,\nstudent engagement\, and the connection between physical\, mental\, emotional\, and\nrelational health. She is passionate about translating research into practical strategies\nthat educators and school leaders can realistically use in their daily lives and\nprofessional practice.\nBeyond the university classroom\, Boone leads professional development workshops for\neducators across the state\, coaches CrossFit\, and provides movement and wellness\nopportunities in her community. Her engaging and authentic presentation style\ncombines research\, practical application\, reflection\, movement\, and humor. Whether\nworking with students\, teachers\, athletes\, or school leaders\, Boone’s goal is to help\npeople feel seen\, supported\, and equipped to lead and live well. \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/lead-well-teach-well-the-neuroscience-of-administrator-wellness-and-school-culture/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/LeadWellTechWell400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T150000 DTSTAMP:20260508T175530Z CREATED:20260507T151910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T175530Z UID:49626-1789808400-1789830000@wresa.org SUMMARY:National Board Support for New Candidates and Renewals: Sept 2026 DESCRIPTION:Date:  September 19\, 2026 (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/49626/ 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:20260922T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T150000 DTSTAMP:20260714T192350Z CREATED:20260714T192350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T192350Z UID:49812-1790076600-1790089200@wresa.org SUMMARY:Finance Series for Superintendents\, Finance Officers & HR Directors DESCRIPTION:Date:  September 22\, 2026\, October 13\, November 3\, January 12\, 2027\, and March 9\, 2027 \nTime:  11:30am – 3:00pm\n\nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA\n 200 Ridgefield Ct. Suite 206\n Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee: FREE with lunch included\n\nCEUs: 3.5 Contact Hours per session or 1.75 for the entire 5 sessions\nLimit: 45 Participants\nAudience: Superintendents\, Finance Officers & HR Directors\nWhat to bring?: Your own device\n\n\nDescription:\nWRESA\, in partnership with NCASBO\, is providing  a structured\, professional development series\nfor superintendents\, finance officers\, and human resource directors across the Western Carolina\nRegion.\nThis series will strengthen financial leadership capacity\, improve transparency\, and ensure\naccountability in the management of public school funds. Training to be led by teams consisting of\none superintendent and one finance officer – a pairing that reflects the essential collaboration\nrequired for effective financial management in school districts. \nOUTCOMES –  Participants will:\n• Leave each session with at least one ready to use tool\n• Strengthen collaboration\n• Increase operational efficiency\n• Improve compliance readiness\n• Understand the fiscal cycle\n• Build a regional network of peers \nSession 1: September 22\, 2026 – Laying the Foundation\n• NC Public School Fiscal Control Act/Fund Accounting/Chart of Accounts\n• Financial Reporting Requirements\n• Current Year Allotments\n• Continuing Budget Resolutions & Budget Adoption\n• Position Control & Staffing Alignment \nSession 2:  October 13\, 2026 – Building & Communicating the Budget\n• Presenting Budgets to Boards of Ed. & Stakeholders\n• Working on Budgets with Central Office Directors & Principals\n• Annual External Audit & Preparing for Annual Audit Presentation\n• Spending Projections for Current Year\n• State & Federal Allotments for Special Populations\n• Cash Management Requirements\n• Investment of Idle Funds \nSession 3: November 3\, 2026 – Operational Controls & Assets\n• Purchasing & Compliance – Board Approval Requirements\n• Fixed Asset Tracking\n• Property Disposal Rules\n• Internal Controls & Risk Management\n• Long Term Planning for Declining Enrollment \nSession 4: January 12\, 2027 – Preparing for the New Fiscal Year\n• State Planning Allotments for 2027-2028\n• Budget Projections for 2027-2028\n• Salary Audit Exceptions \nSession 5: March 9\, 2027 – Fiscal Year End Close\n• Planning and Preparing for Year-End Fiscal Close out\n• Allotment Projects\n• Fund Balance Projects \nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/finance-series-for-superintendents-finance-officers-hr-directors/2026-09-22/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Finance-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T163848Z CREATED:20260325T184223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T163848Z 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. If you need to change the\nname of the person attending\, send an email to registrations@wresa.org\nwith the information of the person who will attend in your place.\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:20260929T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T150000 DTSTAMP:20260807T174138Z CREATED:20260420T130503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T174138Z UID:49491-1790672400-1790694000@wresa.org SUMMARY:Student Centered Coaching DESCRIPTION:Date:  September 29\, 2026\nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm\nType: In-Person\n\n**NOTE - Jennifer Redfearn will be the Presenter\nLocation: WRESA\n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n  Asheville\, NC 28806\n\n Fee:  $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. If you need to change the\nname of the person attending\, send an email to registrations@wresa.org\nwith the information of the person who will attend in your place.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours\nLimit: 45 Participants\nAudience: K-12 Instructional Coaches\nWhat to bring?: your own device\nDescription:  \nThe work of instructional coaching is a dynamic part of school communities. Supporting coaching cultures where students are at the center is an essential part of this work. Join us at WRESA to embrace the components of student-centered coaching. We will learn coaching moves that create opportunities for professional growth\, and suggestions for putting student learning at the forefront. The day will include models for co-teaching moves and providing strength-based feedback. This session is intended for K-12 instructional coaches.  \nPresenter:   \nJennifer Redfearn began her career in education as a high school science teacher in Guilford County. She transitioned to the Guilford County Schools Central Office in 2019 where she served as the STEM Coordinator for three years. She now serves on the NCCAT faculty as the Senior STEM Specialist. In this role\, Jennifer supports educators across the state with professional learning in STEM and Science. \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/student-centered-coaching/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/StudentCenteredCoach-JenRedfearn400x230-.png ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T150000 DTSTAMP:20260914T210435Z CREATED:20260216T162834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T210435Z 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. If you need to change the\nname of the person attending\, send an email to registrations@wresa.org\nwith the information of the person who will attend in your place.\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. \nPresenters:  \nElizabeth Harwell           elizabeth.harwell@bcsemail.org \nNathan Arvey                         nathan.arvey@bcsemail.org \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  – Authentic Problem-Solving in Middle Grades\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-MathBadge1.png ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR