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: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:20260428T201950 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:20260428T201950 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:20260428T201950 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:20260428T201950 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:20260428T201950 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:20260428T201950 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:20260428T201950 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:20260428T201950 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:20260428T201950 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201950 CREATED:20250313T160019Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T172103Z UID:47669-1758790800-1758812400@wresa.org SUMMARY:An Overview of the Science of Reading for Secondary Teachers DESCRIPTION:Date:  Sept 25\, 2025 \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $45 WRESA Members \n $70 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nLimit: 45 Participants\nAudience: 6-12 ELA and Content Teachers\, and Instructional Coaches\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: \n An overview of The Science of Reading and its relevancy and application in the secondary classroom.  Participants will learn effective instructional strategies for both analog and digital learning environments.  This program is intended for teachers in grades 6-12 and is part of a 4-day badge series for secondary literacy.  It can be taken as a part of the badge series or independently.    \nPresenter:   \nKendra Cameron-Jarvis is the Senior Literacy Specialist at NCCAT. With a career in education that began in 2004\, Kendra has served in various roles including middle and high school ELA educator\, Secondary Literacy Coach\, and Instructional Technologist with Buncombe County Schools. She has also contributed to state-level initiatives with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction\, leading efforts such as the North Carolina Coaching Cohort and the AI Collaborative. Additionally\, Kendra has shared her expertise as an adjunct professor in UNCA’s Education Department. Her extensive experience reflects a deep commitment to advancing literacy and educational practices. \n***IMPORTANT NOTE: The Secondary Literacy Badge series focuses on a research-to-practice exploration of the foundational skills in literacy with a focus on secondary literacy.   You can earn an NCCAT Secondary Literacy Badge while deepening your own understanding of the building blocks of beginning reading.  This program is intended for teachers in grades 6-12 and is part of a 4-day badge series for secondary literacy.  Participants will learn effective instructional strategies for both analog and digital learning environments.  WRESA participants can take any number of the sessions; however\, all four sessions must be completed to earn the NCCAT Literacy Badge.  Below are the dates and the topics of the four sessions of the Secondary Literacy Badge series: \n\nSept 25\, 2025 –  An Overview of the Science of Reading for Secondary Teachers\nNov   6\, 2025 –   Vocabulary for Secondary Teachers\nFeb    5\, 2026 –   Comprehension for Secondary Teachers\nMar  12\, 2026 –   The Reading and Writing Connection for Secondary Teachers \n\nIf you have additional questions\, contact Jill Chambers at  jchambers@wresa.org   \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.    \nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/an-overview-of-the-science-of-reading-for-secondary-teachers/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Overview-ScienceOfRead400x230.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201950 CREATED:20250210T151356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T131740Z UID:47360-1758616200-1758639600@wresa.org SUMMARY:Responsibility-Centered Discipline: 2025 DESCRIPTION:Date: September 23\, 2025\nTime: 8:30am-3:00pm\n\nLocation: Haywood County Schools Conference Center\n 112 Virginia Ave\n Waynesville\, NC 28786 \n\nFee: Free\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours\nLimit: 65 Participants\nAudience: Teachers\, Principals\, Assistant Principals\, and other Educational Leaders\nWhat to Bring? Your own device \nDescription: \nBack for a third time due to its popularity\, this session delves into the challenges of working with difficult students.  Working with demanding and disruptive students is not a new challenge for educators. However\, there are current concerns being voiced regarding the changing nature and intensity of behaviors of these students. Some educators are reporting increases in selfish\, manipulative\, and hostile behaviors while others are noticing more students who are overly anxious and/or difficult to engage. Even well-season educators can sometimes have their “feathers ruffled” by certain students in certain situations. This seminar is designed to assist all educators with identifying and addressing these and other issues that affect the academic and behavioral progress of the students with whom they work. This power-packed seminar will provide you with up-to-date insights and strategies for reaching and helping those young people who seem to evoke the strongest feeling of frustration\, hurt\, and sometimes discouragement in professional educators.  \nPresenter: Larry Thompson\, M.ED \nOur presenter for the day is Larry Thompson. He is often called upon to deliver keynote presentations for state and national education conferences because of his knowledge\, humor and passion for assisting today’s students. He has helped thousands of educators and schools break away from their traditional discipline models to a model that creates a responsible climate and responsible students. Larry has served in a wide variety of roles in education – from special education teacher to alternative and traditional high school principal. Larry understands that systems must be created that can be realistically implemented and sustained.  \nFor additional information/ questions contact Jill Chambers jchambers@wresa.org \nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/responsibility-centered-discipline-2025/ LOCATION:Haywood County Schools Conference Center\, 112 Virginia Avenue\, Waynesville\, NC\, 28786\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Responsibility-Centered-Discipline-400x230-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201950 CREATED:20250508T142153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T152820Z UID:48266-1758186000-1758207600@wresa.org SUMMARY:MTSS and SLD DESCRIPTION:Date:  Sept 18\, 2025\nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WCU at Biltmore Park – Room 342\n 28 Schenck Parkway\n Asheville\, NC 28803\n\nFee:  $45 WRESA Members \n $70 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nLimit: 45 Participants\nAudience: K-12 Educators\, MTSS Coordinators\, District Leaders\, Administrators\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: \nIs your school confused and frustrated about how MTSS and Special Education work (or don’t) work together? In this one day session\, participants will increase their knowledge and understanding of how the MTSS framework informs the determination of special education eligibility. Participants will unpack the framework for determining a specific learning disability while making connections to their own MTSS systems. Through the use of a self evaluation tool\, schools will determine what action steps need to be taken in order to strengthen outcomes for all students. \nPresenter:   \nLiz Massey from Buncombe County Schools will be your presenter. Liz Massey is the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Coordinator of Buncombe County Schools and a Literacy Specialist trained in the Science of Reading. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact Jill Chambers at  jchambers@wresa.org   \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.    \nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/mtss-and-sld/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MTSSSLD-LizMassey400x230.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201950 CREATED:20250407T185309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T145401Z UID:48173-1758013200-1758034800@wresa.org SUMMARY:Mentor Training - WRESA 2025 DESCRIPTION:Date: September 16\, 2025\nTime: 9:00am-3:00pm\n \nLocation: WRESA\n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206 \n Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee: $45 WRESA Members\n $70 Non-Members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder\nat lsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change\nthe name of the person attending.\n\nAudience: Future mentor teachers and current mentor teachers needing to brush up\n \nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours\nWhat to Bring: A Charged device\nDescription: \nThe North Carolina 21st Century Mentoring course provides mentors with the skills and knowledge needed to support beginning teachers. This course is built around the North Carolina Mentor Standards which are aligned with the North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards and provides direction in how mentors can support beginning teachers in each of the teacher standards. All North Carolina students deserve effective teachers. This course helps mentors in implementing best practices for guiding beginning teachers to reach their fullest potential and is an opportunity for mentors to collaborate with others in the region in face-to-face training.  Angie Eudy\, the Regional Education Facilitator from NCDPI\, will be leading this workshop. \nPresenter: \nAngie Eudy\, the Regional Education Facilitator will be leading the workshop. \nIf you have questions\, contact Jill Chambers at jchambers@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.\nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/48173/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MentorTraining400x230.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201950 CREATED:20250116T142319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T143536Z UID:47143-1746522000-1746543600@wresa.org SUMMARY:Engage & Energize: Innovative Games and Activities to Boost Student Participation in PE DESCRIPTION:Date:  May 6\, 2025 \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: Hazelwood Conference Center \n 112 Virginia Ave\n          Waynesville\, NC 28786\n\nFee:  $45 WRESA Members \n $70 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder at\nlsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change the \nname of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nAudience: K-12 PE teachers (Dress to move! We will be in a classroom \n and in the gym practicing)\nLimit: No limit\n\nDescription:  \nPhysical Education teachers will explore a range of innovative games and activities designed to energize students and maximize engagement in the PE classroom. Participants will learn how to adapt traditional games\, incorporate creative new strategies\, and create a dynamic learning environment that encourages active participation for all students\, regardless of ability level. From team-building exercises to solo challenges\, this workshop will provide teachers with fresh\, practical tools to foster a love of physical activity and ensure students are excited and motivated to learn. Leave with a toolkit of ready-to-implement games and strategies to make your PE lessons more active\, inclusive\, and fun! \nPresenter: The instructor will be Dr. Natalie Boone from Mars Hill University.  Dr. Natalie Boone\, assistant professor of health\, human performance\, and recreation at Mars Hill University\, was named the 2021 University Teacher of the Year by the Physical Education Association of NCSHAPE. The award recognizes members for leadership\, meritorious service\, and active organizational involvement. Boone teaches at MHU\, advises education students\, and supervises student teachers. She leads workshops for physical education teachers through NC SHAPE\, WRESA\, and NCCAT and has served on NC SHAPE and WRESA boards. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact Jill Chambers at jchambers@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.\nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/47143/ LOCATION:Haywood County Schools Conference Center\, 112 Virginia Avenue\, Waynesville\, NC\, 28786\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PE-EngageEnergize400x230.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T150000 DTSTAMP:20260428T201950 CREATED:20250117T164816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T164816Z UID:47158-1745917200-1745938800@wresa.org SUMMARY:Rigor with Heart: Integrating SEL to Thrive During Testing Season DESCRIPTION:Date:  April 29\, 2025 \nTime:  9:00am – 3:00pm \nType: In-Person\n\nLocation: WRESA \n 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\n          Asheville\, NC 28806\n\nFee:  $45 WRESA Members \n $70 Non-members\n\n**NOTE: We have a No Refund policy for our WRESA courses. However\, you\nare welcome to send a colleague in your place. Contact LaDonna Sluder at\nlsluder@wresa.org or 828-774-5681 (ext 102) if you need to change the \nname of the person attending.\n\nCEUs: 5 Contact Hours \nAudience: 3-8 Educators and Coaches\nWhat to Bring: Your own device\n\nDescription: Testing season is a challenging time. It is full of rigor and pressure. These conditions actually present the perfect opportunity for Social Emotional Learning. Explore how SEL can be incorporated into and drive engagement in rigorous tasks. This session will outline an experiential framework for SEL\, engage participants in model activities\, and provide supportive and collaborative planning time to bring joy\, reflection\, and rigor into the remainder of the year. \nPresenter: Brian Randall from the NC Center for Resilience and Learning will be your presenter. Brian is a passionate public school educator who strongly believes in the transformative power of resilience-informed practices. Brian has taught grades 3-6. He is an experiential educator who focused on integrating social emotional learning strategies into daily curricula. After graduating from Brevard College\, Brian taught at Hall Fletcher Elementary School. He then accepted the director role of the In Real Life afterschool network\, coordinating hundreds of programs for middle schoolers. Brian authored a handbook for social-emotional learning and led training for afterschool providers statewide. Brian was the strategic planner for the Wilson Foundation YMCA afterschool initiative\, where he designed systems to address systemic health outcomes. \nIf you have additional questions\, contact Jill Chambers at jchambers@wresa.org \nIf you are unsure whether your school system is a WRESA member\, click  WRESA MEMBER List.\nREGISTER URL:https://wresa.org/event/rigor-with-heart-integrating-sel-to-thrive-during-testing-season/ LOCATION:WRESA\, 200 Ridgefield Ct\, Suite 206\, Asheville\, NC\, 28806\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wresa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/RigorWithHeart400x230.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR