BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WRESA - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://wresa.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for WRESA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T115630 CREATED:20260107T160728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T160737Z UID:49016-1771664400-1771686000@wresa.org SUMMARY:National Boards: Taking a Closer look at Components 2\, 3 and 4 for Initial Candidates – 2026 DESCRIPTION:Date:  February 21\, 2026 (Saturday) \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $45 WRESA Members \n $70 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder \nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nLimit: 25 Participants\nAudience: All teachers who have started their National Boards process\nBring: Your Own Charged Device\n\n\nDescription: \nThis session will explore the standards for all Components – taking a deep dive at\nhow those standards apply to the requirements for the components as well as a\nclose reading of the directions and requirements for completion of each of the\nComponents. Please make sure you are in the process currently. In Component 2\nwe will examine how candidates individualize student work. For Component 3\,\ncandidates will review what makes good discourse for both small and large group\ndiscussion. Videoing tips and techniques will also be offered. A look at Component\n4 entails how teachers utilize data for formative\, self and summative\nassessment\, effectively impact student learning. \nAttendees will review how to make use of the scoring rubric as they work on their\nsubmissions. \nParticipants should bring their own devices or printed copies of the National\nBoard Standards and directions for all Components for their National Board\nCertificate Area. \nPresenter:  Lynn Carter will lead this workshop. \nFor more information\, contact April at aspencer@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.\nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/national-boards-taking-a-closer-look-at-components-2-3-and-4-for-initial-candidates-2026/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/NationalBoard400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T115630 CREATED:20251103T151529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T140228Z UID:48862-1769677200-1769698800@wresa.org SUMMARY:Inquiry in Action: Making Primary Sources Meaningful in 6-8 Social Studies DESCRIPTION:Date:  January 29\, 2026 (Course CANCELLED) \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $45 WRESA Members \n $70 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nLimit: 45 Participants\nAudience: 6-8 Educators who teach Social Studies\, Coaches\nWhat to bring?: Your own device\nDescription:  \n Inquiry is at the heart of powerful social studies instruction\, and primary sources are the tools that bring inquiry to life. Join us as we explore how the use of primary source material and inquiry-based learning can transform teaching\, strengthen literacy skills\, and deepen student understanding. \nThis highly interactive workshop will guide educators through the use of primary sources not simply as information\, evidence\, or artifacts\, but as catalysts for incorporating inquiry and strengthening critical thinking skills. Participants will explore practical ways to meaningfully integrate the literacy skills and practices of the Social Studies Inquiry Strand into daily instruction while also discovering fun and innovative ways to drive inquiry-based learning through the alignment of primary source material and framing instruction around compelling questions. \nWhether you are new to inquiry-based instruction or looking to refine your practice\, this session will empower you to make questioning\, source analysis\, and evidence-based reasoning the driving forces of your social studies classroom and strengthen social studies literacy skills.   \nPresenter:  Michelle McLaughlin\, our K-12 Social Studies consultant from NCDPI\, will lead this workshop.  \nIf you have additional questions\, contact April Spencer at aspencer@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.  \nCOURSE CANCELLED URL:https://wresa.org/event/inquiry-in-action-making-primary-sources-meaningful-in-6-8-social-studies/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/InquiryInAction400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T115630 CREATED:20251017T203016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T203319Z UID:48799-1765270800-1765292400@wresa.org SUMMARY:Science Lab Safety for Schools and School Systems DESCRIPTION:Date:  December 9\, 2025 \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $25 WRESA Members \n $50 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder \nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nAudience: K-12 Educators\n\nDescription:\nAre your science labs or classrooms safe for teachers and students?  Have you had some turnover in your schools and want to make sure the people in your schools are properly informed on safety procedures?  Are your chemicals stored properly?  Are emergency procedures in place at your school? \nHow can you be sure?  Join us to create or improve upon your school science safety plan.  Make your classroom\, your school\, or your school system as safe as it can possibly be! \nPresenter:  Gina Barrier\, Director of Summer Programs & Extended Partnerships at the NCSSM Morganton will be your instructor. \nFor more information\, contact April at aspencer@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.\nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/science-lab-safety-for-schools-and-school-systems-2/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ScienceLabSafety400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T115630 CREATED:20250418T200958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250418T201308Z UID:48214-1762592400-1762614000@wresa.org SUMMARY:National Board Support for New Candidates and Renewals – 2025 DESCRIPTION:Date:  November 8\, 2025 (Saturday)\n \nTime:  Morning Session: 9:00am – 12:00pm\n Afternoon Session: 1:00pm - 3:00pm \n\nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $25 WRESA Members (per session)\n $50 Non-members (per session)\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 2.5 Contact Hours (each session) - if district accepts them\nLimit: 50 Participants\nAudience: National Board New and Renewal Candidates \n\n\nDescription: \nMorning Session:  Come spend the morning learning about the National Board process for new candidates. Lynn Carter\, our own NBCT expert will go over all the details and provide you with a timeline and resources to be successful. This workshop will be 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. \nAfternoon Session: The afternoon session will be from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm and will be for those NBCTs who are getting ready to renew. They will have an opportunity to discuss this process and begin thinking about the entries and accomplishments that would work best. \nPresenter:  Lynn Carter will facilitate both sessions with her wealth of knowledge about the process. \nFor more information\, contact April at aspencer@wresa.org\, 828.774. 5681 ext 103 \nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/48214/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/NationalBoard400x230.png ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T115630 CREATED:20250509T152543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T153533Z UID:48290-1761814800-1761836400@wresa.org SUMMARY:Early Planning for a Successful Retirement: Oct 2025 DESCRIPTION:Date: October 30\, 2025\nTime: 9:00am - 3:00pm\n\nLOCATION: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFEE:  $45 WRESA Members\n $70 Non-members \n\nLIMIT: 40 Participants\n\nThis one-day session focuses on teachers/administrators who have taught 0 – 30 years and want assistance with critical retirement information and decision making before they retire.  This session will review the implications and repercussions of early-mid career decisions\, laws\, policies and processes\, benefit options and investment plans.  Whether you are just starting your career or close to the end- you will learn how to maximize your benefits and be ready to make better decisions for the future. The workshop will be conducted by Mr. Ayers\, April Spencer and Deborah Rapetski.  You will leave the day tired\, but much better informed. \nIf you have questions\, contact April at aspencer@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.\nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/early-planning-for-a-successful-retirement-oct-2025/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/RetirementPlanningRoad-400x230-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T115630 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:20250723T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250723T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T115630 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:20250716T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T115630 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:20250508T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T115630 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:20250306T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T115630 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:20250206T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T115630 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:20240724T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T115630 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:20240723T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T115630 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 END:VCALENDAR