BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WRESA - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:WRESA 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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240423T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20230710T212253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230710T212253Z UID:45730-1713862800-1713884400@wresa.org SUMMARY:Portrait of an Administrator DESCRIPTION:DATE:  Day #1 Sept 19\, 2023 \n Day #2 Nov 14\, 2023 \n Day #3 Jan 23\, 2024 Jan 23rd cancelled. New Date TBD!\n Day #4 Feb 20\, 2024\n Day #5 Apr 23\, 2024 \nTIME:  9:00am – 3:00pm (for all days)\n\nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $325 WRESA Members (for all 5 sessions)\n $490 Non-members (for all 5 sessions)\n\nCEUs: 30 Contact Hours \nLimit: 50 Participants\n\nAudience: K-12 Administrators with 5 or few years of experience\, assistant principals\, and\nAspiring Administrators\n\nThe Portrait of a school administrator is a multifaceted and dynamic role that encompasses\nvarious dimensions of leadership. To gain a comprehensive understanding of this role\, we invite\nyou to join us for a series of five informative and interactive professional growth opportunities.\nThroughout this series\, we will explore and delve into the different key roles of strategic\nleadership\, instructional leadership\, cultural leadership\, human resource\, and managerial\nleadership\, as well as ethical and micro-political leadership. Throughout this series\, participants\nwill engage in interactive discussions\, case studies\, and practical activities that promote\nreflection and application of knowledge. Join us on this professional growth journey to develop\nand enhance your leadership skills as a school administrator. \nAdditional 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/portrait-of-an-administrator/2024-04-23/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AdminLeader-Teachers-withBorder.png ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20240422T180941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T171122Z UID:45725-1721725200-1721746800@wresa.org SUMMARY:WRESA Regional AIG Credentials Course DESCRIPTION:Date: July 23 & 24\, 2024\nTime: 9:00am-3:00pm \nType: In-person  \n\nLocation: WRESA\n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206 \n Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee: $85 WRESA Members Only\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you are welcome to send a\ncolleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder at lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102)\nif you need to change the name of the person attending.\n\nAudience: K-12 Classroom Teachers\, (Licensed AIG Specialists are welcome)\nCEUs: 10 Contact hours\nWhat to Bring: Your own charged device\nAIG Coordinators across the NC Western Region have recognized the need for classroom teachers to understand the unique characteristics and needs of gifted learners. \nIn this 2-day course\, teachers will review and understand their own district-specific Academically/Intellectually Gifted Services Plans. They will learn how to recognize the characteristics of gifted learners and understand their unique learning needs. Differentiation strategies for the regular classroom will be a focus and teachers will leave with tools for planning\, working in PLCs\, and using differentiation strategies in their classrooms. \nParticipants will receive a WRESA Regional AIG Credentials certificate. While it is important to note that this is not NC AIG Licensure\, it will provide a practical level of knowledge and skill that will benefit gifted and advanced learners in classrooms across the region. These credentials will be recognized and accepted by the WRESA member school systems. Stephanie Knox\, the AIG/Advanced Learning Lead Specialist for Buncombe County schools will be leading this workshop. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact April Spencer 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/wresa-regional-aig-credentials-course/2024-07-23/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AIG-Credentials-Course-400x230-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20240422T180941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T171122Z UID:45729-1721811600-1721833200@wresa.org SUMMARY:WRESA Regional AIG Credentials Course DESCRIPTION:Date: July 23 & 24\, 2024\nTime: 9:00am-3:00pm \nType: In-person  \n\nLocation: WRESA\n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206 \n Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee: $85 WRESA Members Only\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you are welcome to send a\ncolleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder at lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102)\nif you need to change the name of the person attending.\n\nAudience: K-12 Classroom Teachers\, (Licensed AIG Specialists are welcome)\nCEUs: 10 Contact hours\nWhat to Bring: Your own charged device\nAIG Coordinators across the NC Western Region have recognized the need for classroom teachers to understand the unique characteristics and needs of gifted learners. \nIn this 2-day course\, teachers will review and understand their own district-specific Academically/Intellectually Gifted Services Plans. They will learn how to recognize the characteristics of gifted learners and understand their unique learning needs. Differentiation strategies for the regular classroom will be a focus and teachers will leave with tools for planning\, working in PLCs\, and using differentiation strategies in their classrooms. \nParticipants will receive a WRESA Regional AIG Credentials certificate. While it is important to note that this is not NC AIG Licensure\, it will provide a practical level of knowledge and skill that will benefit gifted and advanced learners in classrooms across the region. These credentials will be recognized and accepted by the WRESA member school systems. Stephanie Knox\, the AIG/Advanced Learning Lead Specialist for Buncombe County schools will be leading this workshop. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact April Spencer 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/wresa-regional-aig-credentials-course/2024-07-24/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AIG-Credentials-Course-400x230-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20240712T134753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T170147Z UID:46048-1732093200-1732114800@wresa.org SUMMARY:A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose DESCRIPTION:Date/Time:Day #1 Nov 20\, 2024 9:00am-3:00pm (In-person at WRESA) \n \n Day #2 Jan 14\, 2025 9:00-10:30am (Virtual) \n Day #3 Jan 20\, 2025 9:00-10:30am (Virtual)\n Day #4 Feb 12\, 2025 9:00-10:30am (Virtual)\n Day #5 Mar 4\, 2025 9:00-10:30am (Virtual)\n\nType: Hybrid (Day #1 In-Person\, Days #2-5 Virtual)\n\nLocation: WRESA (for Day #1) \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $110 WRESA Members (includes book)\n $135 Non-members (includes book)\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: 20 Contact Hours (includes Reading Time)\nLimit: 50 Participants\nAudience: School leaders (principals\, assistant principals\, and instructional \n coaches) who want to invest more of their time supporting and\n growing teachers but feel trapped in a cycle of responding to\n urgent tasks.\nWhat to Bring: A charged device\nDescription: \nFrederick Buskey\, author of the book:  A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose will take the school leader on a journey through the book and will facilitate discussions on the following: \n\n Learn to structure their days around their priorities\n Discern between essential and non-essential tasks\n Build systems and habits that free up minutes each day to invest in people\n Use high-leverage practices to grow teachers in minutes\n Move from symptoms-based to problem-focused action\n\nEven when you do slow down long enough to remember your purpose\, it can be difficult to act on it. The book:  A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose was written to help busy leaders  reconnect with their passion and values. The guide is a roadmap through the six stages of escaping the gravitational pull of urgency. In each stage you will find a unique combination of common sense and wisdom\, combined with concrete tools and strategies. \n About the Author/Leader: \nFrederick Buskey was a K-12 teacher and administrator for 17 years. He is a National Board-Certified Teacher\, former middle school and high school teacher and coach\, and county office Special Education Coordinator. He has experience working in international schools and rural schools in Ohio\, North Carolina\, and South Carolina. At Western Carolina University and Clemson  University\, Frederick led redesigns of principal licensure programs\, which he also coordinated and taught in. Frederick has worked with over 100 principal-interns\, affording him the opportunity to observe and learn from hundreds of school leaders. He has used his unique combination of personal experiences\, the experiences of others\, and understanding of the research to create simple and practical frameworks to turn complex challenges\, like change and teacher support\, into simple\, actionable practices. In 2018 Frederick founded Strategic Leadership Consulting to focus full-time on serving school leaders. \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/a-school-leaders-guide-to-reclaiming-purpose/2024-11-20/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/SchoolLeaderGuide400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250114T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20240712T134753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T170147Z UID:46050-1736845200-1736850600@wresa.org SUMMARY:A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose DESCRIPTION:Date/Time:Day #1 Nov 20\, 2024 9:00am-3:00pm (In-person at WRESA) \n \n Day #2 Jan 14\, 2025 9:00-10:30am (Virtual) \n Day #3 Jan 20\, 2025 9:00-10:30am (Virtual)\n Day #4 Feb 12\, 2025 9:00-10:30am (Virtual)\n Day #5 Mar 4\, 2025 9:00-10:30am (Virtual)\n\nType: Hybrid (Day #1 In-Person\, Days #2-5 Virtual)\n\nLocation: WRESA (for Day #1) \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $110 WRESA Members (includes book)\n $135 Non-members (includes book)\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: 20 Contact Hours (includes Reading Time)\nLimit: 50 Participants\nAudience: School leaders (principals\, assistant principals\, and instructional \n coaches) who want to invest more of their time supporting and\n growing teachers but feel trapped in a cycle of responding to\n urgent tasks.\nWhat to Bring: A charged device\nDescription: \nFrederick Buskey\, author of the book:  A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose will take the school leader on a journey through the book and will facilitate discussions on the following: \n\n Learn to structure their days around their priorities\n Discern between essential and non-essential tasks\n Build systems and habits that free up minutes each day to invest in people\n Use high-leverage practices to grow teachers in minutes\n Move from symptoms-based to problem-focused action\n\nEven when you do slow down long enough to remember your purpose\, it can be difficult to act on it. The book:  A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose was written to help busy leaders  reconnect with their passion and values. The guide is a roadmap through the six stages of escaping the gravitational pull of urgency. In each stage you will find a unique combination of common sense and wisdom\, combined with concrete tools and strategies. \n About the Author/Leader: \nFrederick Buskey was a K-12 teacher and administrator for 17 years. He is a National Board-Certified Teacher\, former middle school and high school teacher and coach\, and county office Special Education Coordinator. He has experience working in international schools and rural schools in Ohio\, North Carolina\, and South Carolina. At Western Carolina University and Clemson  University\, Frederick led redesigns of principal licensure programs\, which he also coordinated and taught in. Frederick has worked with over 100 principal-interns\, affording him the opportunity to observe and learn from hundreds of school leaders. He has used his unique combination of personal experiences\, the experiences of others\, and understanding of the research to create simple and practical frameworks to turn complex challenges\, like change and teacher support\, into simple\, actionable practices. In 2018 Frederick founded Strategic Leadership Consulting to focus full-time on serving school leaders. \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/a-school-leaders-guide-to-reclaiming-purpose/2025-01-14/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/SchoolLeaderGuide400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250120T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20240712T134753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T170148Z UID:46606-1737363600-1737369000@wresa.org SUMMARY:A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose DESCRIPTION:Date/Time:Day #1 Nov 20\, 2024 9:00am-3:00pm (In-person at WRESA) \n \n Day #2 Jan 14\, 2025 9:00-10:30am (Virtual) \n Day #3 Jan 20\, 2025 9:00-10:30am (Virtual)\n Day #4 Feb 12\, 2025 9:00-10:30am (Virtual)\n Day #5 Mar 4\, 2025 9:00-10:30am (Virtual)\n\nType: Hybrid (Day #1 In-Person\, Days #2-5 Virtual)\n\nLocation: WRESA (for Day #1) \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $110 WRESA Members (includes book)\n $135 Non-members (includes book)\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: 20 Contact Hours (includes Reading Time)\nLimit: 50 Participants\nAudience: School leaders (principals\, assistant principals\, and instructional \n coaches) who want to invest more of their time supporting and\n growing teachers but feel trapped in a cycle of responding to\n urgent tasks.\nWhat to Bring: A charged device\nDescription: \nFrederick Buskey\, author of the book:  A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose will take the school leader on a journey through the book and will facilitate discussions on the following: \n\n Learn to structure their days around their priorities\n Discern between essential and non-essential tasks\n Build systems and habits that free up minutes each day to invest in people\n Use high-leverage practices to grow teachers in minutes\n Move from symptoms-based to problem-focused action\n\nEven when you do slow down long enough to remember your purpose\, it can be difficult to act on it. The book:  A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose was written to help busy leaders  reconnect with their passion and values. The guide is a roadmap through the six stages of escaping the gravitational pull of urgency. In each stage you will find a unique combination of common sense and wisdom\, combined with concrete tools and strategies. \n About the Author/Leader: \nFrederick Buskey was a K-12 teacher and administrator for 17 years. He is a National Board-Certified Teacher\, former middle school and high school teacher and coach\, and county office Special Education Coordinator. He has experience working in international schools and rural schools in Ohio\, North Carolina\, and South Carolina. At Western Carolina University and Clemson  University\, Frederick led redesigns of principal licensure programs\, which he also coordinated and taught in. Frederick has worked with over 100 principal-interns\, affording him the opportunity to observe and learn from hundreds of school leaders. He has used his unique combination of personal experiences\, the experiences of others\, and understanding of the research to create simple and practical frameworks to turn complex challenges\, like change and teacher support\, into simple\, actionable practices. In 2018 Frederick founded Strategic Leadership Consulting to focus full-time on serving school leaders. \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/a-school-leaders-guide-to-reclaiming-purpose/2025-01-20/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/SchoolLeaderGuide400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250204T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20250116T135908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T153410Z UID:47134-1738657800-1738683000@wresa.org SUMMARY:Co-Teaching for Educators DESCRIPTION:Administrators Session:  Co-Teaching – Calling All Administrators\nDates/Times: Tues\, Feb 4th\, 2025      8:30am - 3:30pm  (In-Person)\n Wed\, Feb 5th\, 2025      2:30pm - 3:30pm  (meet with teacher teams - might be virtual)\n\nLocation:      WRESA\n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n Asheville\, NC 28806\nCost: Free\nAudience:    Designed for school-based administrators and coordinators who support co-teaching teams\n currently or will support teams in the future.\n\nCEUs:        6 Contact Hours\n\nCourse Description: School administrators are provided an overview of the service delivery model of co-teaching\, practical tools used to give substantial support to both the general and special educators implementing co-teaching in their schools. Administrators will discuss considerations for the selection of staff and students for co-teaching\, planning for implementation\, scheduling\, the importance of collaborative planning\, the six approaches utilized in the classroom that enhance universal design for learning\, and evaluation of effective co-teaching implementation. \n\nTeachers Session:  Co-Teaching for Teachers: Going Beyond the Basics\n\nDate/Time      Wed\, Feb 5th\, 2025       8:30am - 3:30pm  (In-Person)\n\nLocation:      WRESA\n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nCost: Free\n\nAudience:   Designed for Co-Teacher Teams of Teachers\n (General Education Teacher + Exceptional Children Teacher Teams or potential teams)\n\nCEUs:        6 Contact Hours\nCourse Description: This professional learning supports best practice by providing teams of teachers (general and\nspecial educators) with the six approaches of co-teaching\, their implementation and practical tools\, can be utilized\nby teams implementing co-teaching as a service delivery model in their schools. The teams will gain knowledge of the\nessential elements of co-teaching: co-planning\, co-instructing and co-assessing. \nCo-Teaching Instructor Process:\n\n Instructor candidates will need to attend both the Co-Teaching\nCalling All Administrators and the Co-Teaching for Teachers: Going\nBeyond the Basics course.\n Once both days are completed\, the instructor candidate will be provided\naccess to the PowerPoint presentations\, handout materials\, communication\nexamples\, as well as access to the Co-Teaching Instructor Notebook.\n Instructor candidates will then be able to redeliver the course in their PSU\nonly.\n You will be prompted in the registration link whether or not you are taking\nthe course in order to be an instructor.\n\n\nPresenters:\nTeri Queen currently serves as the Northwest and Western Region Literacy Consultant for the\nNorth Carolina Public Schools Office of Exceptional Children for the Program Improvement and\nProfessional Development section. In this role\, she facilitates building capacity and\nsustainability of the NC State Improvement Project grant through systems level coaching. In\naddition to providing guidance in the data driven continuous improvement needs\, she works\nwith professional\, parent\, and service organizations and Institutions of Higher Education to\npromote appropriate public education and improved services for students with disabilities for\nNorth Carolina Public Schools and private Universities. Teri has previously served as an\nExceptional Children Director\, EC Program Specialist\, EC Instructional Facilitator\, Federal\nPrograms Coordinator\, Exceptional Children Transition Specialist\, Accountability Coordinator\nand an Exceptional Children Teacher in North Carolina and Virginia over the course of 26 years. \nKelly Doppke is an IDEA Consultant for the Western Region with the Office of Exceptional\nChildren\, where she provides regional support to EC leadership and school teams in LEAs and\nCharters across the area. Originally from South Carolina\, Kelly moved to Western North Carolina\nwith her family in 2007. She holds an undergraduate degree in Elementary\, Early Childhood\,\nand Special Education from Lander University\, a Master of Education from Southern Wesleyan\nUniversity\, and a Post-Master’s Certificate in School Administration from Western Carolina\nUniversity.\nKelly’s favorite job\, aside from her current role\, was serving as a camp counselor at Camp\nSpearhead\, a camp for children and adults with special needs in upstate South Carolina.\nThroughout her career as a teacher\, program specialist\, and EC director\, Kelly developed a deep\npassion for creating inclusive systems for students with disabilities. Her leadership focus is on\nreducing exclusionary practices for students with challenging behaviors and finding ways to\nensure equitable opportunities for all students. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact Candie Sellers  csellers@wresa.org \n\nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED URL:https://wresa.org/event/co-teaching-for-educators/2025-02-04/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CoTeachingEducators400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T153000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20250116T135908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T153410Z UID:47135-1738744200-1738769400@wresa.org SUMMARY:Co-Teaching for Educators DESCRIPTION:Administrators Session:  Co-Teaching – Calling All Administrators\nDates/Times: Tues\, Feb 4th\, 2025      8:30am - 3:30pm  (In-Person)\n Wed\, Feb 5th\, 2025      2:30pm - 3:30pm  (meet with teacher teams - might be virtual)\n\nLocation:      WRESA\n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n Asheville\, NC 28806\nCost: Free\nAudience:    Designed for school-based administrators and coordinators who support co-teaching teams\n currently or will support teams in the future.\n\nCEUs:        6 Contact Hours\n\nCourse Description: School administrators are provided an overview of the service delivery model of co-teaching\, practical tools used to give substantial support to both the general and special educators implementing co-teaching in their schools. Administrators will discuss considerations for the selection of staff and students for co-teaching\, planning for implementation\, scheduling\, the importance of collaborative planning\, the six approaches utilized in the classroom that enhance universal design for learning\, and evaluation of effective co-teaching implementation. \n\nTeachers Session:  Co-Teaching for Teachers: Going Beyond the Basics\n\nDate/Time      Wed\, Feb 5th\, 2025       8:30am - 3:30pm  (In-Person)\n\nLocation:      WRESA\n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nCost: Free\n\nAudience:   Designed for Co-Teacher Teams of Teachers\n (General Education Teacher + Exceptional Children Teacher Teams or potential teams)\n\nCEUs:        6 Contact Hours\nCourse Description: This professional learning supports best practice by providing teams of teachers (general and\nspecial educators) with the six approaches of co-teaching\, their implementation and practical tools\, can be utilized\nby teams implementing co-teaching as a service delivery model in their schools. The teams will gain knowledge of the\nessential elements of co-teaching: co-planning\, co-instructing and co-assessing. \nCo-Teaching Instructor Process:\n\n Instructor candidates will need to attend both the Co-Teaching\nCalling All Administrators and the Co-Teaching for Teachers: Going\nBeyond the Basics course.\n Once both days are completed\, the instructor candidate will be provided\naccess to the PowerPoint presentations\, handout materials\, communication\nexamples\, as well as access to the Co-Teaching Instructor Notebook.\n Instructor candidates will then be able to redeliver the course in their PSU\nonly.\n You will be prompted in the registration link whether or not you are taking\nthe course in order to be an instructor.\n\n\nPresenters:\nTeri Queen currently serves as the Northwest and Western Region Literacy Consultant for the\nNorth Carolina Public Schools Office of Exceptional Children for the Program Improvement and\nProfessional Development section. In this role\, she facilitates building capacity and\nsustainability of the NC State Improvement Project grant through systems level coaching. In\naddition to providing guidance in the data driven continuous improvement needs\, she works\nwith professional\, parent\, and service organizations and Institutions of Higher Education to\npromote appropriate public education and improved services for students with disabilities for\nNorth Carolina Public Schools and private Universities. Teri has previously served as an\nExceptional Children Director\, EC Program Specialist\, EC Instructional Facilitator\, Federal\nPrograms Coordinator\, Exceptional Children Transition Specialist\, Accountability Coordinator\nand an Exceptional Children Teacher in North Carolina and Virginia over the course of 26 years. \nKelly Doppke is an IDEA Consultant for the Western Region with the Office of Exceptional\nChildren\, where she provides regional support to EC leadership and school teams in LEAs and\nCharters across the area. Originally from South Carolina\, Kelly moved to Western North Carolina\nwith her family in 2007. She holds an undergraduate degree in Elementary\, Early Childhood\,\nand Special Education from Lander University\, a Master of Education from Southern Wesleyan\nUniversity\, and a Post-Master’s Certificate in School Administration from Western Carolina\nUniversity.\nKelly’s favorite job\, aside from her current role\, was serving as a camp counselor at Camp\nSpearhead\, a camp for children and adults with special needs in upstate South Carolina.\nThroughout her career as a teacher\, program specialist\, and EC director\, Kelly developed a deep\npassion for creating inclusive systems for students with disabilities. Her leadership focus is on\nreducing exclusionary practices for students with challenging behaviors and finding ways to\nensure equitable opportunities for all students. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact Candie Sellers  csellers@wresa.org \n\nREGISTRATION IS CLOSED URL:https://wresa.org/event/co-teaching-for-educators/2025-02-05/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CoTeachingEducators400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20241017T175510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T150959Z UID:46558-1738832400-1738854000@wresa.org SUMMARY:WRESA Science Collaborative: New Support Document Sharing for Grades 5-12 DESCRIPTION:Date: February 6\, 2025 or March 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:  $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: Grades 5-12 Science Educators\n\n\nDescription: \nIn response to the new North Carolina Science Standards for Grades 5 – 12\, WRESA has partnered with NCCAT and has recruited a team of regional science education professionals to create science support documents. This session aims to acclimate science teachers to these new resources. Participants in this session will do the following: \n\n\nUnderstanding the New Standards: Delve into the key changes and expectations outlined in the updated science standards. \n\n\nEssential Resources: Discover a curated collection of teaching materials\, lesson plans\, and activities aligned with the new standards. \n\n\nEffective Implementation Strategies: Learn practical tips and strategies for integrating the new standards into your classroom curriculum. \n\n\nAddressing Common Challenges: Explore potential obstacles and discuss effective solutions. \n\n\nJennifer Redfearn\, NCCAT’s Senior Stem Specialist and members of her team will share the new resources and be available to answer questions you might have. \n\n\nPresenter:  Jennifer Redfearn\, Senior Stem Specialist at NCCAT \n***NOTE:  WE ARE OFFERING THIS TWICE SO THAT MEMBERS OF THE REGION HAVE A CHOICE AS TO WHEN TO ATTEND THIS TRAINING FOR GRADES 5-12 SCIENCE EDUCATORS.  \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/wresa-science-collaborative-new-support-document-sharing-for-grades-5-12/2025-02-06/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Science400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20240712T134753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T170148Z UID:46051-1739350800-1739356200@wresa.org SUMMARY:A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose DESCRIPTION:Date/Time:Day #1 Nov 20\, 2024 9:00am-3:00pm (In-person at WRESA) \n \n Day #2 Jan 14\, 2025 9:00-10:30am (Virtual) \n Day #3 Jan 20\, 2025 9:00-10:30am (Virtual)\n Day #4 Feb 12\, 2025 9:00-10:30am (Virtual)\n Day #5 Mar 4\, 2025 9:00-10:30am (Virtual)\n\nType: Hybrid (Day #1 In-Person\, Days #2-5 Virtual)\n\nLocation: WRESA (for Day #1) \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $110 WRESA Members (includes book)\n $135 Non-members (includes book)\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: 20 Contact Hours (includes Reading Time)\nLimit: 50 Participants\nAudience: School leaders (principals\, assistant principals\, and instructional \n coaches) who want to invest more of their time supporting and\n growing teachers but feel trapped in a cycle of responding to\n urgent tasks.\nWhat to Bring: A charged device\nDescription: \nFrederick Buskey\, author of the book:  A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose will take the school leader on a journey through the book and will facilitate discussions on the following: \n\n Learn to structure their days around their priorities\n Discern between essential and non-essential tasks\n Build systems and habits that free up minutes each day to invest in people\n Use high-leverage practices to grow teachers in minutes\n Move from symptoms-based to problem-focused action\n\nEven when you do slow down long enough to remember your purpose\, it can be difficult to act on it. The book:  A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose was written to help busy leaders  reconnect with their passion and values. The guide is a roadmap through the six stages of escaping the gravitational pull of urgency. In each stage you will find a unique combination of common sense and wisdom\, combined with concrete tools and strategies. \n About the Author/Leader: \nFrederick Buskey was a K-12 teacher and administrator for 17 years. He is a National Board-Certified Teacher\, former middle school and high school teacher and coach\, and county office Special Education Coordinator. He has experience working in international schools and rural schools in Ohio\, North Carolina\, and South Carolina. At Western Carolina University and Clemson  University\, Frederick led redesigns of principal licensure programs\, which he also coordinated and taught in. Frederick has worked with over 100 principal-interns\, affording him the opportunity to observe and learn from hundreds of school leaders. He has used his unique combination of personal experiences\, the experiences of others\, and understanding of the research to create simple and practical frameworks to turn complex challenges\, like change and teacher support\, into simple\, actionable practices. In 2018 Frederick founded Strategic Leadership Consulting to focus full-time on serving school leaders. \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/a-school-leaders-guide-to-reclaiming-purpose/2025-02-12/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/SchoolLeaderGuide400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20240712T134753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T170148Z UID:46052-1741078800-1741084200@wresa.org SUMMARY:A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose DESCRIPTION:Date/Time:Day #1 Nov 20\, 2024 9:00am-3:00pm (In-person at WRESA) \n \n Day #2 Jan 14\, 2025 9:00-10:30am (Virtual) \n Day #3 Jan 20\, 2025 9:00-10:30am (Virtual)\n Day #4 Feb 12\, 2025 9:00-10:30am (Virtual)\n Day #5 Mar 4\, 2025 9:00-10:30am (Virtual)\n\nType: Hybrid (Day #1 In-Person\, Days #2-5 Virtual)\n\nLocation: WRESA (for Day #1) \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $110 WRESA Members (includes book)\n $135 Non-members (includes book)\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: 20 Contact Hours (includes Reading Time)\nLimit: 50 Participants\nAudience: School leaders (principals\, assistant principals\, and instructional \n coaches) who want to invest more of their time supporting and\n growing teachers but feel trapped in a cycle of responding to\n urgent tasks.\nWhat to Bring: A charged device\nDescription: \nFrederick Buskey\, author of the book:  A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose will take the school leader on a journey through the book and will facilitate discussions on the following: \n\n Learn to structure their days around their priorities\n Discern between essential and non-essential tasks\n Build systems and habits that free up minutes each day to invest in people\n Use high-leverage practices to grow teachers in minutes\n Move from symptoms-based to problem-focused action\n\nEven when you do slow down long enough to remember your purpose\, it can be difficult to act on it. The book:  A School Leader’s Guide to Reclaiming Purpose was written to help busy leaders  reconnect with their passion and values. The guide is a roadmap through the six stages of escaping the gravitational pull of urgency. In each stage you will find a unique combination of common sense and wisdom\, combined with concrete tools and strategies. \n About the Author/Leader: \nFrederick Buskey was a K-12 teacher and administrator for 17 years. He is a National Board-Certified Teacher\, former middle school and high school teacher and coach\, and county office Special Education Coordinator. He has experience working in international schools and rural schools in Ohio\, North Carolina\, and South Carolina. At Western Carolina University and Clemson  University\, Frederick led redesigns of principal licensure programs\, which he also coordinated and taught in. Frederick has worked with over 100 principal-interns\, affording him the opportunity to observe and learn from hundreds of school leaders. He has used his unique combination of personal experiences\, the experiences of others\, and understanding of the research to create simple and practical frameworks to turn complex challenges\, like change and teacher support\, into simple\, actionable practices. In 2018 Frederick founded Strategic Leadership Consulting to focus full-time on serving school leaders. \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/a-school-leaders-guide-to-reclaiming-purpose/2025-03-04/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/SchoolLeaderGuide400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20241017T175510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T150959Z UID:46563-1741251600-1741273200@wresa.org SUMMARY:WRESA Science Collaborative: New Support Document Sharing for Grades 5-12 DESCRIPTION:Date: February 6\, 2025 or March 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:  $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: Grades 5-12 Science Educators\n\n\nDescription: \nIn response to the new North Carolina Science Standards for Grades 5 – 12\, WRESA has partnered with NCCAT and has recruited a team of regional science education professionals to create science support documents. This session aims to acclimate science teachers to these new resources. Participants in this session will do the following: \n\n\nUnderstanding the New Standards: Delve into the key changes and expectations outlined in the updated science standards. \n\n\nEssential Resources: Discover a curated collection of teaching materials\, lesson plans\, and activities aligned with the new standards. \n\n\nEffective Implementation Strategies: Learn practical tips and strategies for integrating the new standards into your classroom curriculum. \n\n\nAddressing Common Challenges: Explore potential obstacles and discuss effective solutions. \n\n\nJennifer Redfearn\, NCCAT’s Senior Stem Specialist and members of her team will share the new resources and be available to answer questions you might have. \n\n\nPresenter:  Jennifer Redfearn\, Senior Stem Specialist at NCCAT \n***NOTE:  WE ARE OFFERING THIS TWICE SO THAT MEMBERS OF THE REGION HAVE A CHOICE AS TO WHEN TO ATTEND THIS TRAINING FOR GRADES 5-12 SCIENCE EDUCATORS.  \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/wresa-science-collaborative-new-support-document-sharing-for-grades-5-12/2025-03-06/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Science400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20250117T164816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T164816Z UID:47158-1745917200-1745938800@wresa.org SUMMARY:Rigor with Heart: Integrating SEL to Thrive During Testing Season DESCRIPTION:Date:  April 29\, 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 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: 3-8 Educators and Coaches\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: Testing season is a challenging time. It is full of rigor and pressure. These conditions actually present the perfect opportunity for Social Emotional Learning. Explore how SEL can be incorporated into and drive engagement in rigorous tasks. This session will outline an experiential framework for SEL\, engage participants in model activities\, and provide supportive and collaborative planning time to bring joy\, reflection\, and rigor into the remainder of the year. \nPresenter: Brian Randall from the NC Center for Resilience and Learning will be your presenter. Brian is a passionate public school educator who strongly believes in the transformative power of resilience-informed practices. Brian has taught grades 3-6. He is an experiential educator who focused on integrating social emotional learning strategies into daily curricula. After graduating from Brevard College\, Brian taught at Hall Fletcher Elementary School. He then accepted the director role of the In Real Life afterschool network\, coordinating hundreds of programs for middle schoolers. Brian authored a handbook for social-emotional learning and led training for afterschool providers statewide. Brian was the strategic planner for the Wilson Foundation YMCA afterschool initiative\, where he designed systems to address systemic health outcomes. \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/rigor-with-heart-integrating-sel-to-thrive-during-testing-season/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/RigorWithHeart400x230.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20250116T142319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T143536Z UID:47143-1746522000-1746543600@wresa.org SUMMARY:Engage & Energize: Innovative Games and Activities to Boost Student Participation in PE DESCRIPTION:Date:  May 6\, 2025 \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: Hazelwood 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: No limit\n\nDescription:  \nPhysical Education teachers will explore a range of innovative games and activities designed to energize students and maximize engagement in the PE classroom. Participants will learn how to adapt traditional games\, incorporate creative new strategies\, and create a dynamic learning environment that encourages active participation for all students\, regardless of ability level. From team-building exercises to solo challenges\, this workshop will provide teachers with fresh\, practical tools to foster a love of physical activity and ensure students are excited and motivated to learn. Leave with a toolkit of ready-to-implement games and strategies to make your PE lessons more active\, inclusive\, and fun! \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. 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/47143/ LOCATION:Haywood County Schools Conference Center\, 112 Virginia Avenue\, Waynesville\, NC\, 28786\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PE-EngageEnergize400x230.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250507T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20241108T182940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T151256Z UID:46749-1746608400-1746630000@wresa.org SUMMARY:Constructing Reading Comprehension: A Blueprint & Instructional Tools DESCRIPTION:Date: May 7\, 2025 \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: The North Carolina Arboretum\n 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way\n Asheville\, NC 28806\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-5 Administrators\, Classroom Teachers\, and Coaches \nDescription: \nComprehension\, whether through reading or listening\, is a complex and multidimensional\nprocess. It involves the integration of various skills\, processes\, and sources of knowledge.\nA knowledgeable educator understands comprehension and the importance of vocabulary\,\nsentence structure\, and background knowledge. This includes aspects such as text structure\,\ninference\, and comprehension monitoring\, all of which contribute to making meaning. \nLet’s examine how this understanding can shape an instructional blueprint based on scientific\nprinciples for effective teaching. This framework helps educators identify key literacy skills\,\nselect suitable readings\, and implement essential routines and strategies to promote a deep\nunderstanding of the text and enhance knowledge acquisition. \nTogether\, we will discuss the following: \n\n The complexity of and contributors to reading comprehension\n The components of the Blueprint for Reading Comprehension\n Model unit & lesson plans and instructional routines\, strategies & activities for\neach contributor\n Current practices & possibilities for enriching/differentiating instruction\n\nPresenter: Nancy Hennessy  is an experienced educator who currently works as a literacy\nconsultant. She has designed and delivered multiple virtual and live professional\nlearning events on the science of reading\, structured literacy & dyslexia. Most recently\,\nreading comprehension has been her focus. \nNancy is the author of the book\, The Reading Comprehension Blueprint: Helping\nStudents Make Meaning of Text and recently\, co-authored a companion text\, The\nReading Comprehension Activity Book: A Practice & Planning Guide for Teachers with\nJulia Salamone. Nancy has also written the chapter\, Working with Word Meaning:\nVocabulary Instruction\, in Multisensory Teaching of Basic Skills (4 th edition). While\nserving as a national trainer for Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and\nSpelling\, she co-authored LETRS\, Digging for Meaning: Teaching Text Comprehension (2nd\nedition) with Louisa Moats. \nNancy is the past president of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA) and has\nserved as the vice-president of the North Carolina Branch of IDA. In 2011\, Nancy\nreceived the International Dyslexia Association’s Margaret Byrd Rawson Lifetime\nAchievement Award & was recently honored with the North Carolina Department of\nPublic Instruction’s 2023 Impact Award. \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/constructing-reading-comprehension-a-blueprint-instructional-tools/ LOCATION:The North Carolina Arboretum\, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ReadingComp400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20250228T143757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T144532Z UID:47524-1746694800-1746716400@wresa.org SUMMARY:Early Planning for a Successful Retirement: May 2025 DESCRIPTION:Date: May 8\, 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-may-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:20250716T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20250228T145247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T145704Z UID:47528-1752656400-1752678000@wresa.org SUMMARY:Early Planning for a Successful Retirement: July 2025 DESCRIPTION:Date: July 16\, 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\n  URL:https://wresa.org/event/early-planning-for-a-successful-retirement-july-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:20250723T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20250207T145832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T163243Z UID:47335-1753261200-1753282800@wresa.org SUMMARY:WRESA Regional AIG Credentials Course – 2025 DESCRIPTION:Date: July 23 & 24\, 2025\nTime: 9:00am-3:00pm \nType: In-person  \n\nLocation: WRESA\n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206 \n Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee: $85 WRESA Members Only\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 Classroom Teachers\, (Licensed AIG Specialists are welcome) \nCEUs: 10 Contact hours\nWhat to Bring: Charged device\nDescription: \nAIG Coordinators across the NC Western Region have recognized the need for classroom teachers to understand the unique characteristics and needs of gifted learners. In this 2-day course\, teachers will review and understand their own district-specific Academically/Intellectually Gifted Services Plans. They will learn how to recognize the characteristics of gifted learners and understand their unique learning needs. Differentiation strategies for the regular classroom will be a focus and teachers will leave with tools for planning\, working in PLCs\, and using differentiation strategies in their classrooms. \nParticipants will receive a WRESA Regional AIG Credentials certificate. While it is important to note that this is not NC AIG Licensure\, it will provide a practical level of knowledge and skill that will benefit gifted and advanced learners in classrooms across the region. These credentials will be recognized and accepted by the WRESA member school systems. Stephanie Knox\, the AIG/Advanced Learning Lead Specialist for Buncombe County schools will be leading this workshop. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact April Spencer 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/wresa-regional-aig-credentials-course-2025/2025-07-23/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AIG-Credentials-Course-400x230-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20250207T145832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T163243Z UID:47336-1753347600-1753369200@wresa.org SUMMARY:WRESA Regional AIG Credentials Course – 2025 DESCRIPTION:Date: July 23 & 24\, 2025\nTime: 9:00am-3:00pm \nType: In-person  \n\nLocation: WRESA\n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206 \n Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee: $85 WRESA Members Only\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 Classroom Teachers\, (Licensed AIG Specialists are welcome) \nCEUs: 10 Contact hours\nWhat to Bring: Charged device\nDescription: \nAIG Coordinators across the NC Western Region have recognized the need for classroom teachers to understand the unique characteristics and needs of gifted learners. In this 2-day course\, teachers will review and understand their own district-specific Academically/Intellectually Gifted Services Plans. They will learn how to recognize the characteristics of gifted learners and understand their unique learning needs. Differentiation strategies for the regular classroom will be a focus and teachers will leave with tools for planning\, working in PLCs\, and using differentiation strategies in their classrooms. \nParticipants will receive a WRESA Regional AIG Credentials certificate. While it is important to note that this is not NC AIG Licensure\, it will provide a practical level of knowledge and skill that will benefit gifted and advanced learners in classrooms across the region. These credentials will be recognized and accepted by the WRESA member school systems. Stephanie Knox\, the AIG/Advanced Learning Lead Specialist for Buncombe County schools will be leading this workshop. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact April Spencer 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/wresa-regional-aig-credentials-course-2025/2025-07-24/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/AIG-Credentials-Course-400x230-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20250307T160129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250802T151217Z UID:47615-1754384400-1754406000@wresa.org SUMMARY:Franklin Covey 4 Disciplines of Execution for Educators DESCRIPTION:Date: August 5\, 2025 (Cancelled - To Be Rescheduled)\nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WCU Biltmore Park\n 28 Schenck Pkwy\n Asheville\, NC 28803\n\nFee:  No Fee\nAudience: K-12 Educators\, School Administrators and District Superintendents\nCEUS: 5 Contact Hours \nDescription: \n \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nIf you have additional questions\, contact Jan Webster at   jwebster@wresa.org \n\nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.\n\nREGISTRATION WILL REOPEN WHEN IT IS RESCHEDULED URL:https://wresa.org/event/franklin-covey-4-disciplines-of-execution-for-educators/ LOCATION:WCU Biltmore Park\, 28 Schenck Pkwy\, Asheville\, NC\, 28803\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/4DisciplinesOfEd-400x230-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20241025T152900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T134921Z UID:46582-1757408400-1757430000@wresa.org SUMMARY:Leading the Way: School Administrators and the IDEA DESCRIPTION:Date: September 9\, 2025 (Rescheduled from original December 10\, 2024)\nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA\n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206 \n Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  No Fee\nAudience: K-12 School Administrators\nCEUS: 5 Contact Hours \nDescription: \nThis full-day professional development seeks to challenge aspiring administrators and school\nadministrators to examine the impact of their leadership on the educational and functional\noutcomes of students with disabilities within their schools. The session will address the many\nfacets that face school administrators as they lead schools that support the education of\nstudents with disabilities\, such as the impact of their leadership on the instruction\, curriculum\nand environment for students with disabilities within their schools.\nDuring the session we will examine implementation of IDEA and NC Policies through a\nleadership style and school culture lens. We will provide support for administrators in\ndeepening their understanding of state and federal IDEA regulations as well as implementation\nof specially designed instruction\, services and programs for students with disabilities. \nPresenters:\nTeri Queen currently serves as the Northwest and Western Region Literacy Consultant for the\nNorth Carolina Public Schools Office of Exceptional Children for the Program Improvement and\nProfessional Development section. In this role\, she facilitates building capacity and\nsustainability of the NC State Improvement Project grant through systems level coaching. In\naddition to providing guidance in the data driven continuous improvement needs\, she works\nwith professional\, parent\, and service organizations and Institutions of Higher Education to\npromote appropriate public education and improved services for students with disabilities for\nNorth Carolina Public Schools and private Universities. Teri has previously served as an\nExceptional Children Director\, EC Program Specialist\, EC Instructional Facilitator\, Federal\nPrograms Coordinator\, Exceptional Children Transition Specialist\, Accountability Coordinator\nand an Exceptional Children Teacher in North Carolina and Virginia over the course of 26 years. \nKelly Doppke is an IDEA Consultant for the Western Region with the Office of Exceptional\nChildren\, where she provides regional support to EC leadership and school teams in LEAs and\nCharters across the area. Originally from South Carolina\, Kelly moved to Western North Carolina\nwith her family in 2007. She holds an undergraduate degree in Elementary\, Early Childhood\,\nand Special Education from Lander University\, a Master of Education from Southern Wesleyan\nUniversity\, and a Post-Master’s Certificate in School Administration from Western Carolina\nUniversity.\nKelly’s favorite job\, aside from her current role\, was serving as a camp counselor at Camp\nSpearhead\, a camp for children and adults with special needs in upstate South Carolina.\nThroughout her career as a teacher\, program specialist\, and EC director\, Kelly developed a deep\npassion for creating inclusive systems for students with disabilities. Her leadership focus is on\nreducing exclusionary practices for students with challenging behaviors and finding ways to\nensure equitable opportunities for all students. \nTraci Royal currently serves as the IDEA Consultant for the Northwest region with the Office of\nExceptional Children. In this role\, she directly supports EC Directors and Charter Coordinators\nand their staff through professional development\, coaching\, and technical assistance in all areas\nrelated to the provision of special education services as well as overall program evaluation and\nimprovement. Traci serves on the NW Regional Support Team as well. Prior to transitioning to\nNCDPI in this role in 2020\, Traci served in both small and large school districts as an elementary\nand high school EC teacher across multiple educational settings\, assistant EC Director\, EC\nDirector\, and Executive EC Director. \n\nIf you have additional questions\, contact Candie Sellers  csellers@wresa.org \n\nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.\nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/leading-the-way-school-administrators-and-the-idea/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/LeadingTheWay400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20250512T200359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T200359Z UID:48303-1757926800-1757948400@wresa.org SUMMARY:STEM to Your Doorstep - 2025 DESCRIPTION:Date:  September 15\, 2025 \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Ext. Center\n 455 Research Drive\n Mills River\, NC 28759\n\nFee:  $65 \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 Teachers\nWhat to Bring: A charged device \nDescription: \nK-12 Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Mathematics teachers\, what do you need to boost the STEM curriculum in your schools?  How about free access to technology\, resources and lab materials for use in the classroom? Now\, the real question is how can you make this happen? You can participate in a day of training presented by The Science House of NC State University. You will use MacBooks\, LabQuests and various probes to explore science and math concepts. After the training session\, you will be eligible to participate in the equipment loan program through The Mountain Satellite Office of The Science House. Participants will be trained on equipment use and equipment implementation through the use of grade level activities. \nIf you have questions about the workshop\, contact Michelle Taylor (828-206-3014 / mtbenign@ncsu.edu) \nIf you have questions about registration\, contact LaDonna Sluder at WRESA (828-774-5681 ext 102 / lsluder@wresa.org ) \nREGISTER\n  URL:https://wresa.org/event/stem-to-your-doorstep-2025/ LOCATION:Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center\, 455 Research Drive\, Mills river\, NC\, 28759\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/STEMtoYourDoorStep-ScienceHouse.png ORGANIZER;CN="Michelle Taylor":MAILTO:mtbenign@ncsu.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20250407T185309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T145401Z UID:48173-1758013200-1758034800@wresa.org SUMMARY:Mentor Training - WRESA 2025 DESCRIPTION:Date: September 16\, 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\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: Future mentor teachers and current mentor teachers needing to brush up\n \nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours\nWhat to Bring: A Charged device\nDescription: \nThe North Carolina 21st Century Mentoring course provides mentors with the skills and knowledge needed to support beginning teachers. This course is built around the North Carolina Mentor Standards which are aligned with the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards and provides direction in how mentors can support beginning teachers in each of the teacher standards. All North Carolina students deserve effective teachers. This course helps mentors in implementing best practices for guiding beginning teachers to reach their fullest potential and is an opportunity for mentors to collaborate with others in the region in face-to-face training.  Angie Eudy\, the Regional Education Facilitator from NCDPI\, will be leading this workshop. \nPresenter: \nAngie Eudy\, the Regional Education Facilitator will be leading the workshop. \nIf you have 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/48173/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MentorTraining400x230.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20250508T142153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T152820Z UID:48266-1758186000-1758207600@wresa.org SUMMARY:MTSS and SLD DESCRIPTION:Date:  Sept 18\, 2025\nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WCU at Biltmore Park – Room 342\n 28 Schenck Parkway\n Asheville\, NC 28803\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-12 Educators\, MTSS Coordinators\, District Leaders\, Administrators\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: \nIs your school confused and frustrated about how MTSS and Special Education work (or don’t) work together? In this one day session\, participants will increase their knowledge and understanding of how the MTSS framework informs the determination of special education eligibility. Participants will unpack the framework for determining a specific learning disability while making connections to their own MTSS systems. Through the use of a self evaluation tool\, schools will determine what action steps need to be taken in order to strengthen outcomes for all students. \nPresenter:   \nLiz Massey from Buncombe County Schools will be your presenter. Liz Massey is the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Coordinator of Buncombe County Schools and a Literacy Specialist trained in the Science of Reading. \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/mtss-and-sld/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MTSSSLD-LizMassey400x230.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20250210T151356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T131740Z UID:47360-1758616200-1758639600@wresa.org SUMMARY:Responsibility-Centered Discipline: 2025 DESCRIPTION:Date: September 23\, 2025\nTime: 8:30am-3:00pm\n\nLocation: Haywood County Schools Conference Center\n 112 Virginia Ave\n Waynesville\, NC 28786 \n\nFee: Free\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: \nBack for a third time due to its popularity\, this session delves into the challenges of working with difficult students.  Working with demanding and disruptive students is not a new challenge for educators. However\, there are current concerns being voiced regarding the changing nature and intensity of behaviors of these students. Some educators are reporting increases in selfish\, manipulative\, and hostile behaviors while others are noticing more students who are overly anxious and/or difficult to engage. Even well-season educators can sometimes have their “feathers ruffled” by certain students in certain situations. This seminar is designed to assist all educators with identifying and addressing these and other issues that affect the academic and behavioral progress of the students with whom they work. This power-packed seminar will provide you with up-to-date insights and strategies for reaching and helping those young people who seem to evoke the strongest feeling of frustration\, hurt\, and sometimes discouragement in professional educators.  \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-2025/ LOCATION:Haywood County Schools Conference Center\, 112 Virginia Avenue\, Waynesville\, NC\, 28786\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Responsibility-Centered-Discipline-400x230-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20250313T160019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T172103Z UID:47669-1758790800-1758812400@wresa.org SUMMARY:An Overview of the Science of Reading for Secondary Teachers DESCRIPTION:Date:  Sept 25\, 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 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.  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/an-overview-of-the-science-of-reading-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/Overview-ScienceOfRead400x230.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 CREATED:20250519T143041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T143022Z UID:48343-1759309200-1759330800@wresa.org SUMMARY:Navigating the NCEES System and Understanding the NC Teacher Evaluation Rubric DESCRIPTION:COURSE CANCELLED\n\nDate:  October 1\, 2025\nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  Free\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: Principals\, Assistant Principals\, and NCEES Site\nAdministrators new to NCEES or those who need or want a refresh\n\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription:  \nWRESA Top 10 NCEES Administrator Refresher: Navigating the NCEES System and Understanding the NC Teacher Evaluation Rubric. \nNavigating the NCEES System: The first half of this session will provide essential guidance on utilizing the NCEES system effectively. We will cover key topics\, including Professional Development tracking\, assigning plans\, managing access rights\, understanding the Staff Evaluation Dashboard\, accessing reporting guidance\, troubleshooting common issues\, and exploring available resources. \nUnderstanding the NC Teacher Evaluation Rubric: The second half of this session will provide a comprehensive overview of the NC Teacher Evaluation Process. Participants will learn best practices for conducting observations and delivering targeted feedback using the specific language of the rubric and gain a deeper understanding of its standards\, elements\, and descriptors. \nPresenters:  \nDonna Currie is the NCEES and OER Product Manager at the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI). With more than 28 years of experience in education\, she has held various roles\, including Digital Subscription and Technology Analyst\, Teacher\, Instructional Technology Facilitator\, Digital Teaching and Learning Specialist\, Virtual Academy Coordinator\, and Professional Development Coordinator. Donna is passionate about supporting educators by providing training\, resources\, and innovative solutions to enhance teaching and learning. \nBrandon Sutton is the Western Regional Director for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.  With more than 20 years of experience in education\, he has held various roles\, including Regional Director\, Chief Academic Officer for Swain County Schools\, middle school principal\, high school assistant principal\, and EC Teacher.  Brandon was the 2019 Wells Fargo Western Region Principal of the Year.   \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.  \nCOURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED URL:https://wresa.org/event/navigating-the-ncees-system-and-understanding-the-nc-teacher-evaluation-rubric/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/NCEESRubric400x230-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Candie Sellers":MAILTO:csellers@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T172132 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:20260403T172132 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:20260403T172132 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 END:VCALENDAR