BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//WRESA - ECPv6.18.0//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: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:20260318T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T150000 DTSTAMP:20260223T200519Z CREATED:20250313T135343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T200519Z UID:47660-1773824400-1773846000@wresa.org SUMMARY:AI for Literacy (Secondary) DESCRIPTION:Date:  March 18\, 2026 (Rescheduled from February 24)\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\, Media Coordinators\, and Instructional Coaches\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: \nThis workshop explores the exciting potential of artificial intelligence with practical skills and creative strategies for integrating AI into their literacy instruction.  Participants will discover how AI can transform reading\, writing\, and critical thinking.   \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 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/ai-for-literacy-secondary/ 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-for-Literacy400x230-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T150000 DTSTAMP:20250320T175737Z CREATED:20250320T175737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T175737Z UID:47727-1773306000-1773327600@wresa.org SUMMARY:The Reading and Writing Connection for Secondary Teachers DESCRIPTION:Date:  March 12\, 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. 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: \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.  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/the-reading-and-writing-connection-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/ReadingWritingConnect400x230.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T150000 DTSTAMP:20260204T162322Z CREATED:20250320T175022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T162322Z UID:47723-1770886800-1770908400@wresa.org SUMMARY:Comprehension for Secondary Teachers DESCRIPTION:Date:  February 12\, 2026 (Rescheduled from Feb 5)\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: \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.  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  12\, 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/comprehension-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/ComprehensionSecondaryT-400x230-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T150000 DTSTAMP:20250321T175323Z CREATED:20250321T174938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T175323Z UID:47746-1764838800-1764860400@wresa.org SUMMARY:Close Read Strategies for Secondary Teachers DESCRIPTION:Date:  December 4\, 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\, Media Coordinators\, and Instructional Coaches\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: \nDesigned for grades 6-12\, this session explores proven techniques from leading literacy experts like Timothy Shanahan\, Sharon Vaughn\, Timothy Rasinski\, and Kelly Gallagher to enhance student comprehension and fluency.  The workshop covers summarization\, questioning\, visualization\, phonics\, fluency\, vocabulary\, and deep reading strategies.  \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 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/47746/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CloseReadStrategies400x230.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T150000 DTSTAMP:20250918T180015Z CREATED:20250918T180015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T180015Z UID:48666-1763456400-1763478000@wresa.org SUMMARY:Amie Dean: Behavior Interventions That Work – Nov 2025 DESCRIPTION:Date:  November 18\, 2025 \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \n \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: Western Carolina University\n Blue Ridge Hall (Conference Room on the First Floor)\n 515 Centennial Dr\n Cullowhee\, NC 28723\n\n***Note that parking directions will be provided in an \nemail closer to the time of the event.\n\nFee:  $25\n NCNTSP Participants: FREE-Contact your BT Coordinator for code\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 \nLimit: 200 Participants\nAudience: K-12 Educators\nWhat to Bring: A charged device \nDescription: \nThrough teaching and coaching in classrooms with many behavioral challenges for almost 30 years\, Amie knows what works to help students succeed. Her goals have always included helping students build confidence\, promoting social emotional literacy\, and teaching positive habits that will help them be successful adults. The strategies shared in this course are practical\, simple\, and proven. Behavior Interventions that Work is Amie’s most requested course. \nTopics covered in this course: \n\nSetting up a classroom system\nSetting up a positive classroom community\nPurpose of behavior\nBuilding motivation in your students\nDealing with defiance and maintaining self-control\nConsistency – Setting up a Classroom Discipline Cycle\nMinimizing noise with group contingencies\n\nPresenter: Amie Dean \nAmie is also the author of four books\, including her workbook\, Your Roadmap for Creating a Positive Classroom Community\, which includes over 200 pages of strategies and ideas for building a positive classroom community and responding to behavior. She has worked with thousands of teachers across the U. S. and is thrilled to work with Western Carolina University and WRESA! \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/amie-dean-behavior-interventions-that-work-nov-2025/ LOCATION:WCU Blue Ridge Hall\, 515 Centennial Dr\, Cullowhee\, NC\, 28723\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/AmieDean2024-BehaviorInterventions.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T150000 DTSTAMP:20250320T173521Z CREATED:20250320T173521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T173521Z UID:47719-1762419600-1762441200@wresa.org SUMMARY:Vocabulary for Secondary Teachers DESCRIPTION:Date:  November 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:  $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 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.  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/vocabulary-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/VocabularyForSecondaryT400x230.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T150000 DTSTAMP:20250922T133506Z CREATED:20250217T194835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T133506Z UID:47404-1761726600-1761750000@wresa.org SUMMARY:Responsibility-Centered Discipline (RCD) Day #2: Advanced Skills DESCRIPTION:Date: October 29\, 2025\nTime: 8:30am-3:00pm\n\nLocation: Goodwill Career Center \n 1616 Patton Ave\n Asheville\, NC 28806\n\n\nFee: $ 50 WRESA Members\n $100 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: 65 Participants\nAudience: Teachers\, Principals\, Assistant Principals\, and other Educational Leaders\nWhat to Bring? Your own device \nDescription:  \nBuilding upon the foundational concepts introduced in RCD Day #1\, RCD Day #2 dives deeper into the practical application of Responsibility-Centered Discipline (RCD) through scenario-based training and systemic solutions that support teachers\, students\, and administrators. \nKey components of Day #2 include: \n\nScenario Training\nLevel Three: The Correction Process (Office Referrals)\nAddressing Level 2 & 3 Students\nRCD Implementation \n\nBy the end of Day #2\, participants will be equipped with actionable tools to reinforce responsibility-centered discipline\, strengthen school-wide consistency\, and improve student outcomes through proactive\, solution-focused strategies. \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-rcd-day-2-advanced-skills/ LOCATION:Goodwill Career Center\, 1616 Patton Avenue\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/RespCenterDisciplineAdvanced400x230.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T150000 DTSTAMP:20250321T155845Z CREATED:20250321T155844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T155845Z UID:47740-1761210000-1761231600@wresa.org SUMMARY:Canva for Literacy Projects (Secondary) DESCRIPTION:Date:  October 23\, 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\, Media Coordinators\, and Instructional Coaches\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: \nThis hands-on workshop explores how Canva can transform classrooms into creative hubs for literacy-rich projects.  Participants will learn how to guide students in designing infographics\, multimedia presentations\, podcasts\, and more\, all while reinforcing core literacy skills and deepening subject matter understanding.   \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 Jill Chambers at  jchambers@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/canva-for-literacy-projects-secondary/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/CanvaForLiteracy400x230.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T150000 DTSTAMP:20250515T171049Z CREATED:20250515T142827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T171049Z UID:48323-1761123600-1761145200@wresa.org SUMMARY:Empowering Secondary Educators with Practical Strategies for Multilingual Learners DESCRIPTION:Date:  October 22\, 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: Secondary Educators - Teachers\, Coaches \nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: \nThis full-day interactive workshop is designed to deepen secondary educators’ understanding of multilingual learners (MLs) and equip them with effective strategies to support English language development and academic success across content areas. Through a combination of research-based theory\, hands-on activities\, collaboration\, and reflection\, participants will explore the stages of language acquisition\, discover practical approaches to differentiation\, and learn quick\, high-impact ways to modify instruction for MLs without compromising rigor. \nBy the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand the stages of second language acquisition and how they impact learning.\nIdentify common challenges faced by multilingual learners in secondary classrooms.\nApply instructional strategies that support both content mastery and language development.\nDifferentiate instruction using accessible tools and scaffolds.\nMake quick\, purposeful modifications to classroom materials and activities.\nBuild a more inclusive and responsive classroom environment for MLs.\n\nPresenter: \nAngie Eudy Ledford is an experienced educator with a deep commitment to supporting teachers and students across North Carolina. She currently serves as the NCDPI Regional Education Facilitator for the Western Region where she provides training and support for Beginning Teacher Programs. She has a background in instructional coaching\, having served as an ESL and High School Instructional Coach for Henderson County Public Schools. As a School Improvement Specialist\, she led collaborative planning sessions and data-driven strategies to enhance instructional outcomes. Her teaching career spans multiple subjects\, including French\, ESL\, Language Arts\, and Social Studies. \nAngie’s expertise extends to professional development\, having worked with districts across the Western Region to deliver culturally sensitive and effective instructional training for Multilingual Learners. She holds National Board Certification in English as a New Language and has served as a scorer and trainer for Pearson’s National Board Certification program. \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/empowering-secondary-educators-with-practical-strategies-for-multilingual-learners/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/EmpowerSecEdMultilingual400x230.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR