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SUMMARY:National Board Support for New Candidates and Renewals: Sept 2026
DESCRIPTION:Date:     September 19\, 2026  (Saturday)\n    \nTime:     Morning Session:    9:00am – 12:00pm\n          Afternoon Session:  1:00pm -  3:00pm \n\nType:     In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA   \n          200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:      $25 WRESA Members (per session)\n          $50 Non-members   (per session)\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs:     2.5 Contact Hours (each session) - if district accepts them\nLimit:    50 Participants\nAudience: National Board New and Renewal Candidates \n\n\nDescription: \nMorning Session:  Come spend the morning learning about the National Board process for new candidates. Lynn Carter\, our own NBCT expert will go over all the details and provide you with a timeline and resources to be successful. This workshop will be 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. \nAfternoon Session: The afternoon session will be from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm and will be for those NBCTs who are getting ready to renew. They will have an opportunity to discuss this process and begin thinking about the entries and accomplishments that would work best. \nPresenter:  Lynn Carter will facilitate both sessions with her wealth of knowledge about the process. \nFor more information\, contact April at aspencer@wresa.org\, 828.774. 5681 ext 103 \nREGISTER
URL:https://wresa.org/event/49626/
LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T090000
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SUMMARY:An Overview of the Science of Reading for Secondary Teachers (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Date:     Sept 24\, 2026    \nTime:     9:00am – 3:00pm \nType:     In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA   \n          200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:      $45  WRESA Members  \n          $70  Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. If you need to change the\nname of the person attending\, send an email to registrations@wresa.org\nwith the information of the person who will attend in your place.\n\nCEUs:     5 Contact Hours \nLimit:    45 Participants\nAudience: 6-12 ELA and Content Teachers\, and Instructional Coaches\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: \n An overview of The Science of Reading and its relevancy and application in the secondary classroom.  Participants will learn effective instructional strategies for both analog and digital learning environments.  This program is intended for teachers in grades 6-12 and is part of a 4-day badge series for secondary literacy.  It can be taken as a part of the badge series or independently.    \nPresenter:   \nKendra Cameron-Jarvis is the Senior Literacy Specialist at NCCAT. With a career in education that began in 2004\, Kendra has served in various roles including middle and high school ELA educator\, Secondary Literacy Coach\, and Instructional Technologist with Buncombe County Schools. She has also contributed to state-level initiatives with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction\, leading efforts such as the North Carolina Coaching Cohort and the AI Collaborative. Additionally\, Kendra has shared her expertise as an adjunct professor in UNCA’s Education Department. Her extensive experience reflects a deep commitment to advancing literacy and educational practices. \n***IMPORTANT NOTE: The Secondary Literacy Badge series focuses on a research-to-practice exploration of the foundational skills in literacy with a focus on secondary literacy.   You can earn an NCCAT Secondary Literacy Badge while deepening your own understanding of the building blocks of beginning reading.  This program is intended for teachers in grades 6-12 and is part of a 4-day badge series for secondary literacy.  Participants will learn effective instructional strategies for both analog and digital learning environments. \nWRESA participants can take any number of the sessions; however\, all four sessions must be completed to earn the NCCAT Literacy Badge.  Below are the dates and the topics of the four sessions of the Secondary Literacy Badge series: \n\nSept 24\, 2026 –  An Overview of the Science of Reading for Secondary Teachers\nOct   28\, 2026 –  Vocabulary for Secondary Teachers\nFeb   11\, 2027  –  Comprehension for Secondary Teachers\nMar  10\, 2027 –  The Reading and Writing Connection for Secondary Teachers \n\n***NOTE – You must sign up and pay the fee for each session individually. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact April Spencer at aspencer@wresa.org   \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.    \nREGISTER
URL:https://wresa.org/event/an-overview-of-the-science-of-reading-for-secondary-teachers-part-1/
LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T090000
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SUMMARY:Core Math Instruction Models & Practices (BADGE 1)
DESCRIPTION:Date:     September 30\, 2026       \nTime:     9:00am – 3:00pm \nType:     In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA   \n          200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:      $45  WRESA Members  \n          $70  Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. If you need to change the\nname of the person attending\, send an email to registrations@wresa.org\nwith the information of the person who will attend in your place.\n\nCEUs:     5 Contact Hours \nLimit:    25 Participants\nAudience: Teachers and Math Coaches\, Grades 6 - Math 1\nBring:    Your Own Charged Device\n\n\nDescription: \nThis session will focus on core instructional models and practices that provide access and equity to all students while honoring their strengths and maximizing their potential. Join us as we examine the five practices of mathematical discourse as an instructional practice that allows students to author their knowledge. This program is intended for math teachers in grades 6- Math 1. \nPresenter:  Emily Myers – Senior Math Specialist NCCAT \n***IMPORTANT NOTE:   Join us as we explore strategies that allow all students to thrive and grow into successful mathematicians who ask questions\, engage in math discourse\, and think critically.  This program is intended for teachers in grades 6 through Math I  and is part of a 4-day NCCAT badge series for secondary math.  WRESA participants can take any number of the sessions; however\, all four sessions must be completed to earn the NCCAT Math Badge.  Below are the dates and the topics of the four sessions of the Secondary Math Badge series: \n\nSept 30\, 2026 –  Core Math Instruction Models and Practices\nNov   5\,  2026  –  Hands-On Math Learning for Middle Grades\nFeb    4\, 2027  –   Facilitating Number Sense Routines\nMar  11\, 2027  – Authentic Problem-Solving in Middle Grades\n\nYou must sign up and pay the fee for each session individually. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact April Spencer at aspencer@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.\nREGISTER
URL:https://wresa.org/event/core-math-instruction-models-practices-badge-1/
LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T083000
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SUMMARY:High Leverage Practices for All - 2-Day PD
DESCRIPTION:Date:     Oct 14\, 2026 &   (MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS)\n          Oct 27\, 2026  \n    \nTime:     8:30am - 3:30pm\n\nType:     In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA   \n          200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:      Free\n\nCEUs:     6 Contact Hours per day  \nLimit:    30 Participants\nAudience: K–12 general education teachers\, special education teachers\,\ninstructional coaches\, interventionists\, related service providers\,\nschool leaders\, and district staff\nWhat to Bring: Your own charged device\n\nDescription: \nHigh-leverage practices (HLPs) are instructional approaches educators in\nK–12 settings can use to teach a wide range of learners and content. The 22\nresearch-based practices are organized into four essential aspects of teachers’\nwork: collaboration\, assessment\, social/emotional/behavioral practices\, and instruction.\nTogether\, they provide a shared framework and common language to support students\nwith disabilities and those who benefit from additional instructional support. \nThis two-day professional development workshop introduces participants to selected\nHLPs that can be used across grade levels and content areas. Participants will examine\nhow these practices connect to daily instruction\, classroom routines\, student\nengagement\, behavior support\, and planning for generalization of learning. \nIn this 2-day professional development\, participants will be introduced to the HLPs and\naddress the following content. \n“WHAT TO TEACH” Pillar HLP 7: Learning environments \n● HLP 9: Teach Social Behaviors\n● HLP 14: Teach cognitive and meta cognitive strategies\n● HLP 21 Teach students to maintain and generalize new learning. \n“HOW TO TEACH” Pillar HLP 16 Explicit Instruction\n● HLP 18: Active Student Engagement\n● HLP 15: Scaffolded Instruction\n● HLP 13: Adapt Curriculum Tasks & Materials\n● HLP 19: Use Assistive and Instructional Technologies\n● HLP 17: Use Flexible Grouping\n● HLPs 8/22: Provide Positive & Constructive Feedback \nPresenter: Kelly Doppke is an IDEA Consultant for the Western Region with the Office\nof Exceptional Children\, where she provides regional support to EC leadership and\nschool teams in LEAs and Charters across the area. \nFor more information\, contact April at aspencer@wresa.org\, or 828.774. 5681 ext 103 \nREGISTER
URL:https://wresa.org/event/high-leverage-practices-for-all-2-day-pd/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T153000
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SUMMARY:High Leverage Practices for All - 2-Day PD
DESCRIPTION:Date:     Oct 14\, 2026 &   (MUST ATTEND BOTH DAYS)\n          Oct 27\, 2026  \n    \nTime:     8:30am - 3:30pm\n\nType:     In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA   \n          200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:      Free\n\nCEUs:     6 Contact Hours per day  \nLimit:    30 Participants\nAudience: K–12 general education teachers\, special education teachers\,\ninstructional coaches\, interventionists\, related service providers\,\nschool leaders\, and district staff\nWhat to Bring: Your own charged device\n\nDescription: \nHigh-leverage practices (HLPs) are instructional approaches educators in\nK–12 settings can use to teach a wide range of learners and content. The 22\nresearch-based practices are organized into four essential aspects of teachers’\nwork: collaboration\, assessment\, social/emotional/behavioral practices\, and instruction.\nTogether\, they provide a shared framework and common language to support students\nwith disabilities and those who benefit from additional instructional support. \nThis two-day professional development workshop introduces participants to selected\nHLPs that can be used across grade levels and content areas. Participants will examine\nhow these practices connect to daily instruction\, classroom routines\, student\nengagement\, behavior support\, and planning for generalization of learning. \nIn this 2-day professional development\, participants will be introduced to the HLPs and\naddress the following content. \n“WHAT TO TEACH” Pillar HLP 7: Learning environments \n● HLP 9: Teach Social Behaviors\n● HLP 14: Teach cognitive and meta cognitive strategies\n● HLP 21 Teach students to maintain and generalize new learning. \n“HOW TO TEACH” Pillar HLP 16 Explicit Instruction\n● HLP 18: Active Student Engagement\n● HLP 15: Scaffolded Instruction\n● HLP 13: Adapt Curriculum Tasks & Materials\n● HLP 19: Use Assistive and Instructional Technologies\n● HLP 17: Use Flexible Grouping\n● HLPs 8/22: Provide Positive & Constructive Feedback \nPresenter: Kelly Doppke is an IDEA Consultant for the Western Region with the Office\nof Exceptional Children\, where she provides regional support to EC leadership and\nschool teams in LEAs and Charters across the area. \nFor more information\, contact April at aspencer@wresa.org\, or 828.774. 5681 ext 103 \nREGISTER
URL:https://wresa.org/event/high-leverage-practices-for-all-2-day-pd/2026-10-27/
LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T150000
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CREATED:20260325T184631Z
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SUMMARY:Vocabulary for Secondary (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Date:     October 28\, 2026    \nTime:     9:00am – 3:00pm \nType:     In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA   \n          200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:      $45  WRESA Members  \n          $70  Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. If you need to change the\nname of the person attending\, send an email to registrations@wresa.org\nwith the information of the person who will attend in your place.\n\nCEUs:     5 Contact Hours \nLimit:    45 Participants\nAudience: 6-12 ELA and Content Teachers\, and Instructional Coaches\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: \n Focus on how to accelerate vocabulary acquisition and knowledge gains in the secondary classroom using current research and best practices.  Participants will learn effective instructional strategies for both analog and digital learning environments. This program is intended for teachers in grades 6-12\, and is a part of a 4-day badge series for secondary literacy. It can be taken as a part of the badge series or independently.     \nPresenter:   \nKendra Cameron-Jarvis is the Senior Literacy Specialist at NCCAT. With a career in education that began in 2004\, Kendra has served in various roles including middle and high school ELA educator\, Secondary Literacy Coach\, and Instructional Technologist with Buncombe County Schools. She has also contributed to state-level initiatives with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction\, leading efforts such as the North Carolina Coaching Cohort and the AI Collaborative. Additionally\, Kendra has shared her expertise as an adjunct professor in UNCA’s Education Department. Her extensive experience reflects a deep commitment to advancing literacy and educational practices. \n***IMPORTANT NOTE: The Secondary Literacy Badge series focuses on a research-to-practice exploration of the foundational skills in literacy with a focus on secondary literacy.   You can earn an NCCAT Secondary Literacy Badge while deepening your own understanding of the building blocks of beginning reading.  This program is intended for teachers in grades 6-12 and is part of a 4-day badge series for secondary literacy.  Participants will learn effective instructional strategies for both analog and digital learning environments. \nWRESA participants can take any number of the sessions; however\, all four sessions must be completed to earn the NCCAT Literacy Badge.  Below are the dates and the topics of the four sessions of the Secondary Literacy Badge series: \n\nSept 24\, 2026 –  An Overview of the Science of Reading for Secondary Teachers\nOct   28\, 2026 –  Vocabulary for Secondary Teachers\nFeb   11\, 2027  –  Comprehension for Secondary Teachers\nMar  10\, 2027 –  The Reading and Writing Connection for Secondary Teachers \n\n***NOTE – You must sign up and pay the fee for each session individually. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact April Spencer at aspencer@wresa.org   \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.    \nREGISTER
URL:https://wresa.org/event/vocabulary-for-secondary-part-2/
LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T150000
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CREATED:20260216T163557Z
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SUMMARY:Hands-On Math Learning for Middle Grades (BADGE 2)
DESCRIPTION:Date:     November 5\, 2026       \nTime:     9:00am – 3:00pm \nType:     In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA   \n          200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:      $45  WRESA Members  \n          $70  Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. If you need to change the\nname of the person attending\, send an email to registrations@wresa.org\nwith the information of the person who will attend in your place.\n\nCEUs:     5 Contact Hours \nLimit:    25 Participants\nAudience: Teachers and Math Coaches\, Grades 6 - Math 1\nBring:    Your Own Charged Device\n\n\nDescription: \nThis session will focus on conceptual teaching and learning in the middle-grade mathematics classroom. Join us as we examine the concrete-representational-abstract (CRA) model and delve into work with manipulatives such as Hands-on Equations and Algebra Tiles. This program is intended for math teachers in grades 6- Math 1. \nPresenter: Emily Myers – Senior Math Specialist NCCAT \n***IMPORTANT NOTE: Join us as we explore strategies that allow all students to thrive and grow into successful mathematicians who ask questions\, engage in math discourse\, and think critically. This program is intended for teachers in grades 6 through Math I and is part of a 4-day NCCAT badge series for secondary math. WRESA participants can take any number of the sessions; however\, all four sessions must be completed to earn the NCCAT Math Badge. Below are the dates and the topics of the four sessions of the Secondary Math Badge series: \n\nSept 30\, 2026 – Core Math Instruction Models and Practices\nNov   5\,  2026 – Hands-On Math Learning for Middle Grades\nFeb  4\,   2027  – Facilitating Number Sense Routines\nMar 11\,  2027 – Authentic Problem-Solving in Middle Grades\n\nYou must sign up and pay the fee for each session individually. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact April Spencer at aspencer@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.\nREGISTER
URL:https://wresa.org/event/hands-on-math-learning-for-middle-grades-badge-2/
LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T125507Z
CREATED:20260408T013024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T125507Z
UID:49394-1801731600-1801753200@wresa.org
SUMMARY:Facilitating Number Sense Routines Badge 3
DESCRIPTION:Date:     February 4\, 2027\nTime:     9:00am – 3:00pm \nType:     In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA   \n          200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:      $45  WRESA Members  \n          $70  Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. If you need to change the\nname of the person attending\, send an email to registrations@wresa.org\nwith the information of the person who will attend in your place.\n\nCEUs:     5 Contact Hours \nLimit:    25 Participants\nAudience: Teachers and Math Coaches\, Grades 6 - Math 1\nBring:    Your Own Charged Device\n\n\nDescription:  This session will focus on research-based number sense routines that support students’ reasoning skills.  Join us as we explore routines that build an understanding of number properties\, contribute to fluency\, and support math discussion. \nPresenter:  Emily Myers – Senior Math Specialist\, NCCAT \n***IMPORTANT NOTE:  Join us as we explore strategies that allow all students to thrive and grow into successful mathematicians who ask questions\, engage in math discourse\, and think critically.  This program is intended for teachers in grades 6 through Math 1 and is part of a 4-day NCCAT badge series for secondary math.  WRESA participants can take any number of the sessions; however\, all four sessions must be completed to earn the NCCAT Math Badge.  Below are the dates and the topics of the four sessions of the Secondary Math Badge series:   \n\n Sept. 30\, 2026 – Core Math Instruction Models and Practices\n\n\nNov. 5\, 2026 – Hands-On Math Learning for Middle Grades\n\n\nFeb. 4\, 2027 – Facilitating Number Sense Routines\n\n\nMar. 11\, 2027 –Authentic Problem-Solving in Middle Grades\n\nYou must sign up and pay the fee for each session individually. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact April Spencer 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/facilitating-number-sense-routines-badge-3/
LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260420T153822Z
CREATED:20260325T185140Z
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SUMMARY:Comprehension for Secondary Teachers (Part 3)
DESCRIPTION:Date:     February 11\, 2027\nTime:     9:00am – 3:00pm \nType:     In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA   \n          200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:      $45  WRESA Members  \n          $70  Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. If you need to change the\nname of the person attending\, send an email to registrations@wresa.org\nwith the information of the person who will attend in your place.\n\nCEUs:     5 Contact Hours \nLimit:    45 Participants\nAudience: 6-12 ELA and Content Teachers\, and Instructional Coaches\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: \nFocus on participants analyzing current research and best practices for effectively teaching reading comprehension strategies for the secondary classroom.  Participants will apply new learning to create an implementation plan for teaching reading comprehension in their secondary classroom.  Participants will learn effective instructional strategies for both analog and digital learning environments.    \nPresenter:   \nKendra Cameron-Jarvis is the Senior Literacy Specialist at NCCAT. With a career in education that began in 2004\, Kendra has served in various roles including middle and high school ELA educator\, Secondary Literacy Coach\, and Instructional Technologist with Buncombe County Schools. She has also contributed to state-level initiatives with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction\, leading efforts such as the North Carolina Coaching Cohort and the AI Collaborative. Additionally\, Kendra has shared her expertise as an adjunct professor in UNCA’s Education Department. Her extensive experience reflects a deep commitment to advancing literacy and educational practices. \n***IMPORTANT NOTE: The Secondary Literacy Badge series focuses on a research-to-practice exploration of the foundational skills in literacy with a focus on secondary literacy.   You can earn an NCCAT Secondary Literacy Badge while deepening your own understanding of the building blocks of beginning reading.  This program is intended for teachers in grades 6-12 and is part of a 4-day badge series for secondary literacy.  Participants will learn effective instructional strategies for both analog and digital learning environments. \nWRESA participants can take any number of the sessions; however\, all four sessions must be completed to earn the NCCAT Literacy Badge.  Below are the dates and the topics of the four sessions of the Secondary Literacy Badge series: \n\nSept 24\, 2026 –  An Overview of the Science of Reading for Secondary Teachers\nOct   28\, 2026 –  Vocabulary for Secondary Teachers\nFeb   11\, 2027  –  Comprehension for Secondary Teachers\nMar  10\, 2027 – Authentic Problem-Solving in Middle Grades\n\n***NOTE – You must sign up and pay the fee for each session individually. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact April Spencer at aspencer@wresa.org   \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.    \nREGISTER
URL:https://wresa.org/event/comprehension-for-secondary-teachers-part-3/
LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270310T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270310T150000
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UID:49327-1804669200-1804690800@wresa.org
SUMMARY:Reading and Writing Connection for Secondary Teachers (Part 4)
DESCRIPTION:Date:     March 10\, 2027    \nTime:     9:00am – 3:00pm \nType:     In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA   \n          200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:      $45  WRESA Members  \n          $70  Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. If you need to change the\nname of the person attending\, send an email to registrations@wresa.org\nwith the information of the person who will attend in your place.\n\nCEUs:     5 Contact Hours \nLimit:    45 Participants\nAudience: 6-12 ELA and Content Teachers\, and Instructional Coaches\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: \nFocus on the connection between reading and writing\, the cognitive skills required\, and the implications for the secondary classroom.  Participants will learn effective instructional strategies for both analog and digital learning environments.  \nPresenter:   \nKendra Cameron-Jarvis is the Senior Literacy Specialist at NCCAT. With a career in education that began in 2004\, Kendra has served in various roles including middle and high school ELA educator\, Secondary Literacy Coach\, and Instructional Technologist with Buncombe County Schools. She has also contributed to state-level initiatives with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction\, leading efforts such as the North Carolina Coaching Cohort and the AI Collaborative. Additionally\, Kendra has shared her expertise as an adjunct professor in UNCA’s Education Department. Her extensive experience reflects a deep commitment to advancing literacy and educational practices. \n***IMPORTANT NOTE: The Secondary Literacy Badge series focuses on a research-to-practice exploration of the foundational skills in literacy with a focus on secondary literacy.   You can earn an NCCAT Secondary Literacy Badge while deepening your own understanding of the building blocks of beginning reading.  This program is intended for teachers in grades 6-12 and is part of a 4-day badge series for secondary literacy.  Participants will learn effective instructional strategies for both analog and digital learning environments. \nWRESA participants can take any number of the sessions; however\, all four sessions must be completed to earn the NCCAT Literacy Badge.  Below are the dates and the topics of the four sessions of the Secondary Literacy Badge series: \n\nSept 24\, 2026 –  An Overview of the Science of Reading for Secondary Teachers\nOct   28\, 2026 –  Vocabulary for Secondary Teachers\nFeb   11\, 2027  –  Comprehension for Secondary Teachers\nMar  10\, 2027 – The Reading and Writing Connection for Secondary Teachers\n\n***NOTE – You must sign up and pay the fee for each session individually. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact April Spencer at aspencer@wresa.org   \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.    \nREGISTER
URL:https://wresa.org/event/reading-and-writing-connection-for-secondary-teachers-part-4/
LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270311T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T184139Z
CREATED:20260408T012713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T184139Z
UID:49392-1804755600-1804777200@wresa.org
SUMMARY:Authentic Problem-Solving in Middle Grades: Badge 4
DESCRIPTION:Date:     March 11\, 2027\nTime:     9:00am – 3:00pm \nType:     In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA   \n          200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:      $45  WRESA Members  \n          $70  Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. If you need to change the\nname of the person attending\, send an email to registrations@wresa.org\nwith the information of the person who will attend in your place.\n\nCEUs:     5 Contact Hours \nLimit:    25 Participants\nAudience: Teachers and Math Coaches\, Grades 6 - Math 1\nBring:    Your Own Charged Device\n\n\nDescription:  This session four will focus on problem-solving routines that embrace the eight mathematical practices. Join us as we explore instructional approaches that engage students in problem-solving while empowering students to persevere.  This program is intended for math teachers in grades 6 – Math 1.   \nPresenter:  Emily Myers – Senior Math Specialist\, NCCAT \n***IMPORTANT NOTE:  Join us as we explore strategies that allow all students to thrive and grow into successful mathematicians who ask questions\, engage in math discourse\, and think critically.  This program is intended for teachers in grades 6 through Math 1 and is part of a 4-day NCCAT badge series for secondary math. \nWRESA participants can take any number of the sessions; however\, all four sessions must be completed to earn the NCCAT Math Badge.  Below are the dates and the topics of the four sessions of the Secondary Math Badge series:   \n\n Sept. 30\, 2026 – Core Math Instruction Models and Practices\n\n\nNov. 5\, 2026 – Hands-On Math Learning for Middle Grades\n\n\nFeb. 4\, 2027 – Facilitating Number Sense Routines\n\n\nMar. 11\, 2027 – Authentic Problem-Solving in Middle Grades\n\nYou must sign up and pay the fee for each session individually. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact April Spencer 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/authentic-problem-solving-in-middle-grades/
LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Spencer":MAILTO:aspencer@wresa.org
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