Nov 17, 2026: In this interactive one-day learning experience, educators will explore how to use student thinking to identify instructional priorities, make key mathematical ideas explicit through
purposeful representations and mathematical language, and design intervention experiences that include routines, contextual problems, and meaningful practice or games.
Date: November 18, 2026 Time: 8:30am – 3:30pm Type: In-Person Location: WCU Biltmore Park, Suite 355 28 Schenck Parkway Asheville, NC 28803 Fee: $200 WRESA Members Only **NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However, you are welcome to send a colleague in your place. If you need to change the […]
Dec 3, 2026: Leap into the upper strands of the Reading Rope in this engaging session focused on language comprehension. Participants will explore the essential components of morphology, language comprehension, and fluency instruction. Gain practical insights through concrete classroom examples and evidence-aligned instructional routines designed to impact DIBELS outcomes while supporting the current ELA core curriculum.
Dec 8, 2026: This workshop will cover the fundamentals of second language acquisition and provide an overview of multilingual learners in Western North Carolina. It will include a review of best practices, along with an explanation of why these approaches are effective, supported by relevant brain research.
Dec 9, 2026: This workshop will cover the fundamentals of second language acquisition and provide an overview of multilingual learners in Western North Carolina. It will include a review of best practices, along with an explanation of why these approaches are effective, supported by relevant brain research.
Jan 13, 2027: This one-day workshop provides teachers with actionable methods for aiding elementary and intermediate learners (grades 4–7) across general and special education settings. The session focuses on overcoming hurdles that arise when heightened emotions disrupt a student's ability to concentrate on academics. Attendees will investigate forward-thinking approaches, such as emotional regulation strategies, sequential problem-solving, visual aids, and executive function development, to empower students in balancing their school and home life.
Jan 19, 2027: This session transforms EVAAS data from numbers on a screen into a powerful story about student growth and instructional impact. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how the EVAAS value-added system works and learn how to interpret and apply its insights to improve teaching and learning. Through a hands-on exploration of real data, you’ll leave equipped to turn your school’s data into actionable strategies for student success.
Jan 28, 2027: The reality is that school culture isn't built through programs, slogans, or initiatives. It is shaped by the conversations leaders have every day. Every interaction either strengthens trust, reinforces expectations, or weakens the culture you're trying to create.
