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: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:20260924T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T150000 DTSTAMP:20260425T011823 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:20260425T011823 CREATED:20260420T130503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T154433Z UID:49491-1790672400-1790694000@wresa.org SUMMARY:Student Centered Coaching DESCRIPTION:Date:  September 29\, 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: 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:   \nGin Hodge is the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) Chief Academic Officer. With over 30 years of experience\, she is instrumental in selecting and managing NCCAT programs and ensuring their alignment with NCCAT’s missions and goals. Gin Hodge is known for her collaborative leadership style and unwavering commitment to academic excellence. Since receiving her master’s degree from Western Carolina University\, she has contributed to the field as a classroom teacher\, instructional coach\, and NCCAT Senior Early Grades Literacy Specialist.  \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-GinHodge400x230.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:20260425T011823 CREATED:20260216T162834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T154345Z 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. \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  – 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-Badge1.png ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR