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| Fundamentals of Grant-Writing (Level I) FULL | Karen Lowe, Media and Grantwriter Consultant, NWRESA | March 11, 2010 Holiday Inn Express, Wilkesboro |
K-12 Teachers, Media
Specialists, and Administrators 5 Hours = 0.5 Credit |
| Creative Ideas, Instructional Strategies and Hands-On Learning Projects FULL | Jennifer Beck, Jane Bradley, Dottie Hayes and Heather Puhl, Instructional Coaches, Burke Co. Sch. | March 23, 2010 Holiday Inn Express, Wilkesboro |
K-12 Teachers,
Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Specialists, Instructional Leaders and
Administrators 5 Hours = 0.5 Credit |
| Get Out (Outside That Is!): Introduction to Using GPS Devices | Gina Barrier, Western Outreach Coordinator, The Science House, NC State University | March 24, 2010 Holiday Inn Express, Wilkesboro |
Teachers, Grades 6-12 5 Hours = 0.5 Science Credit |
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Problem Based Learning Using the News:
The
Logical Place to Start (Repeat of June 2009) |
Sandra Cook, NC Press Foundation (with support from Carole Ireland, W-S Journal) | March 29, 2010 Holiday Inn Express, Wilkesboro |
Language Arts, Social
Studies Teachers, Grade 4-12 , Media and Technology 5 Hours = 0.5 Science Credit |
| Physical Education Across the Curriculum | Randy Bernhardt, PE Teacher, NBCT, Balls Creek Elementary, Catawba County Schools | March 30, 2010 Holiday Inn Express, Wilkesboro |
PE Teachers, Grades
K-6 5 Hours = 0.5 PE Unit |
| Seventh Grade Social Studies as a Vehicle for Reading and Writing |
Dr. Karen W. Farthing, Teacher, Valle
Crucis, Watauga County Schools Terri Hodges, Teacher, Blowing Rock, Watauga County Schools |
March 31, 2010 Holiday Inn Express, Wilkesboro |
Teachers, Grade 7 and
Curriculum Coaches 5 Hours = 0.5 Social Studies (or) Reading Unit |
| Leadership Summit for Aspiring Superintendents and System Level Administrators | Panels of northwest superintendents and other administrators. | April 14 & 15, 2010 (Day 1 – 9:00-3:00) (Day 2 – 9:00-1:00) Holiday Inn Express, Wilkesboro |
Administrators and
Central Office Personnel RENEWAL CREDIT: 10 Hours = 1.0 Unit |
| Grant-Writing (Level II) | Karen Lowe, Media and Grantwriter Consultant, NWRESA | April 21, 2010
Holiday Inn Express, Wilkesboro |
K-12 Teachers, Media
Specialists, and Administrators 5 Hours = 0.5 Credit |
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Presenter(s): |
Heather Mullins and Jennifer Griffin, Curriculum Specialists, Hickory Public Schools |
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Date/Time: |
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 (9:00-3:00) |
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Audience: |
District-Level Administrators, School-Level Administrators and Teacher Leaders |
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Description: |
District-level administrators, school-level administrators, and teacher leaders learn how to plan effectively for district-wide alignment and curriculum mapping using research-based strategies. A step by step process, examples, and resources will be shared. Methods of facilitation and specific potential roadblocks will be addressed. |
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Location: |
Holiday Inn
Express, 1700 Winkler
Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
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Cost: |
NONE for Member Systems |
RENEWAL CREDIT: 5 Hours = 0.5 General Unit |
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Registration Deadline:
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Monday, November 23, 2009 |
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To Register By INTERNET: |
FULL |
Contact Email: Linda Reeves |
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Implementing Inquiry Based Instruction in the Math Classroom |
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Presenter(s): |
Alycen Wilson, Math Curriculum Specialist, Catawba County Schools |
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Date/Time: |
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 (9:00-3:00) |
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Audience: |
Teachers, Grades 3-6 and Curriculum Specialists |
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Description: |
Are you tired of your students asking you hundreds of questions each day? Attend this workshop and learn how to turn that natural inquisitiveness into a positive, valuable learning experience. This workshop will give objective and specific ideas for implementing inquiry-based instruction into your math classroom. Participants will create lessons that can be used in the classroom to foster inquiry-based instruction. (This class will be limited to 35 participants.) |
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Location: |
Holiday Inn
Express, 1700 Winkler
Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
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Cost: |
NONE for member systems |
RENEWAL CREDIT: 5 Hours = 0.5 Math Unit |
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Registration Deadline:
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Wednesday, November 25, 2009 |
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To Register By INTERNET: |
Contact Email: Linda Reeves |
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Presenter(s): |
John Caldwell, Principals’ Evaluation Trainer and NWRESA Consultant |
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Date/Time: |
Thursday, December 3, 2009 (9:00-3:00) |
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Audience: |
Superintendents, Associate Superintendents, Principals and Human Resource Directors |
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Description: |
This two-day session is for newly appointed principals, superintendent and/or principal evaluators. This training will review the seven standards and the evaluation process of the North Carolina Executive Evaluation for principals. This training is not for assistant principals. |
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Location: |
Holiday Inn
Express, 1700 Winkler
Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
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Cost: |
NONE for member systems |
RENEWAL CREDIT: 10 Hours = 1.0 Administrative Credit |
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Registration Deadline:
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Friday, November 27, 2009 |
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To Register By INTERNET: |
Contact Email: Linda Reeves |
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Presenter(s): |
Lora Drum, Curriculum Specialist, Catawba County Schools |
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Date/Time: |
Monday, November 30, 2009 (9:00-3:00)(Snow Make-Up Date): Monday, December 7, 2009 (9:00-3:00) |
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Audience: |
K-6 Classroom Teachers, ESL Teachers, and Reading Teachers |
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Description: |
In this workshop participants will learn creative ways to make their classrooms HOT! Through Higher Order Thinking skills and strategies, students will stretch their thinking and become more engaged in learning. We will explore ideas and ways to help make your students become better critical thinkers and problem solvers. Put on your thinking cap and join presenter, Lora Drum, for a day filled with ideas to take back and utilize in your own classroom. |
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Location: |
Holiday Inn
Express, 1700 Winkler
Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
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Cost: |
NONE for Member Systems |
RENEWAL CREDIT: 5 Hours = 0.5 Reading Unit |
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Registration Deadline:
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Monday, November 23, 2009 |
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To Register By INTERNET: |
Contact Email: Linda Reeves |
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“Beyond Collage” - Create, Recycle and Combine Media |
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Presenter(s): |
Vae Hamilton, Artist |
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Date/Time: |
Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - (9:00-3:00) |
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Audience: |
Teachers - Grades K-12 |
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Description: |
This workshop will introduce you to new and experimental ways of using paint and collage with water-based acrylics. Come explore the use of various design formats and how they can aid us in creating paintings with good composition. We will work from transparent to opaque with color and value, and explore the use of watercolor and acrylic application, gel mediums and gesso. We will also employ transfers, texture techniques, computer generated images, stamping, “found” materials, and make “road rust”. The techniques used are child and adult friendly.
The day will include
several demos and time for you to work. Vae has been teaching workshops
in the Southeast for 15+ years and 13 years at ASU. Her current work
may be seen at Carlton Gallery in Banner Elk and Seven Sister’s in Black
Mountain. Hamilton’s website is:
www.vaehamilton.com. |
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Location: |
Holiday Inn
Express, 1700 Winkler
Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
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Cost: |
NONE for Member Systems |
RENEWAL CREDIT: 5 Hours = 0.5 Art or General Renewal Credit |
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Registration Deadline:
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Friday, December 4,
2009 |
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To Register By INTERNET: |
Contact Email: Linda Reeves |
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Presenter(s): |
Martha Turner and Julie Little, Teachers, Blue Ridge Elementary, Ashe County |
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Date/Time: |
Tuesday, December 15, 2009 (9:00-3:00) |
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Audience: |
Teachers, Grades 3-5 |
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Description: |
Activities presented in this session are designed to enhance students’ reasoning and overall understanding of mathematical concepts. These problem based lessons will provide an overview of the 2009 Essential Standards in mathematics with an emphasis on fractions. Participants will be given various activities that develop number sense, explore fractional representations, and relate fraction and decimal concepts. |
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Location: |
Holiday Inn
Express, 1700 Winkler
Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
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Cost: |
None for NWRESA Members |
RENEWAL CREDIT: 5 Hours = 0.5 Math Unit |
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Registration Deadline:
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Monday, December 7, 2009 |
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To Register By INTERNET: |
Click here and follow instructions. |
Contact Email: Linda Reeves |
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Presenter(s): |
John Caldwell, NWRESA Consultant, and Principals’ Evaluation Instrument Trainer |
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Date/Time: |
Tuesday, January 26, 2010 and Wednesday, January 27, 2010 (9:00-3:00) |
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Audience: |
Administrators, teachers, (especially mentors) and all personnel involved with teacher observations. |
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Description: |
This two-day training is an in-depth study of the five standards including clinical observations (videos) using the evaluation rubric. The new instrument is to be implemented in all systems during 2010-2011 school year. Full implementation to be completed by July 1, 2011. |
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Location: |
Holiday Inn
Express, 1700 Winkler
Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
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Cost: |
NONE for member systems |
RENEWAL CREDIT: 1.0 Units |
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Registration Deadline: Please Note: |
Monday, January
18, 2010 |
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To Register By INTERNET: |
Click here and follow instructions. |
Contact Email: Linda Reeves |
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Presenter(s): |
Deanna Hanlin, NWRESA Consultant and Sheree Sloop, Creative Memories Consultant |
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Date/Time: |
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 (9:00-3:00) |
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Audience: |
Teachers, K-12 or anyone interested |
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Description: |
In this make-it-take-it workshop you will begin a personal word wall book, using words that are significant to you, new words you’ve learned in your personal or professional growth, etc. Creating your own personal “word wall,” will give you unique ideas for ongoing projects for students. Begin now to
brainstorm your word lists for each letter of the alphabet – keeping a
word journal. Connections will be made to the new Rubric for
Evaluating NC Teachers and the NC Professional Teaching
Standards. Presenters, Dee and Sheree, will get participants
started; then you will spend the day working on your own personal
book.
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Location: |
Holiday Inn
Express, 1700 Winkler
Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
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Cost: |
NONE for member systems |
RENEWAL CREDIT: 5 Hours = 0.5 Reading, Art, General Unit |
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Registration Deadline:
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Friday,
January 22, 2010 |
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To Register By INTERNET: |
FULL |
Contact Email: Linda Reeves |
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Numeration – Teaching the Concept of Number in the Primary Grades |
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Presenter(s): |
Michelle Wise Capen, Math Teacher, Caldwell County Schools |
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Date/Time: |
Friday, January 29, 2010 (9:00-3:00) |
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Audience: |
Teachers, Grades K-2 |
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Description: |
Learn how to connect memorization of math facts with a concept of number in grades K-2. Using a combination of math games, hands on activities and story problems, help students gain a strong concept of “how much” and “how many” – otherwise known as Numeration! Learn how to identify math misunderstandings in young learners and how to create early interventions using research based methods. |
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Location: |
Holiday Inn
Express, 1700 Winkler
Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
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Cost: |
NONE for member systems |
RENEWAL CREDIT: 5 Hours = 0.5 Math Unit |
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Registration Deadline:
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Wednesday,
January 20, 2010 |
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To Register By INTERNET: |
Contact Email: Linda Reeves |
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Presenter(s): |
Karen Lowe, Media and Grantwriter Consultant, NWRESA |
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Date/Time: |
Thursday, March 11, 2010 (9:00-3:00) |
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Audience: |
K-12 Teachers, Media Specialists, and Administrators |
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Description: |
This workshop is an introduction to grant-writing and covers the basics of submitting a grant proposal. Topics include: Components of a grant proposal, gathering needed data and documentation, tips for writing a basic proposal, and introduction to funding sources. This workshop is designed for those with little to no experience in grant-writing who want to learn how to get started. |
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Location: |
Holiday Inn
Express, 1700 Winkler
Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
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Cost: |
NONE for member systems |
RENEWAL CREDIT: 5 Hours = 0.5 Unit |
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Registration Deadline:
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Wednesday,
March 3, 2010 |
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To Register By INTERNET: |
WORKSHOP NOW FULL. Registration closed. |
Contact Email: Linda Reeves |
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Creative Ideas, Instructional Strategies and Hands-On Learning Projects |
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Presenter(s): |
Jennifer Beck, Jane Bradley, Dottie Hayes and Heather Puhl, Instructional Coaches, Burke Co. Sch. |
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Date/Time: |
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 (9:00-3:00) |
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Audience: |
K-12 Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Specialists, Instructional Leaders and Administrators |
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Description: |
Visual, spatial and kinesthetic activities will tap into the creative side of learning for you and your students. Fun art-based projects to promote higher order thinking and increase vocabulary skills can be easily adapted to fit any content area. Presenters will demonstrate a variety of hands-on projects to inspire you and get your creative wheels turning. Bring EOG/EOC sample questions, textbooks, vocabulary word lists and copies of your NCSCS Goals and Objectives to design unique projects for your students. Basic materials will be provided for you to use, but feel free to bring any colored papers, stencils, pens, glitter, ribbon and any other classroom/art supplies that have been gathering dust since you bought them. (Limited to the first 18 participants). |
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Location: |
Holiday Inn
Express, 1700 Winkler
Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
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Cost: |
NONE for member systems |
RENEWAL CREDIT: 5 Hours = 0.5 General Unit |
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Registration Deadline:
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
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To Register By INTERNET: |
WORKSHOP NOW FULL. Registration closed. |
Contact Email: Linda Reeves |
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Get Out (Outside That Is!): Introduction to Using GPS Devices |
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Presenter(s): |
Gina Barrier, Western Outreach Coordinator, The Science House, NC State University |
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Date/Time: |
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 (9:00-3:00) |
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Audience: |
Teachers, Grades 6-12 |
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Description: |
Are you tired of
doing the same old thing in your classes? Are you ready to spice things
up and try something new? How would you like having GPS devices brought
to your classroom when you requested them? This workshop is appropriate for grades teachers, grades 6-12 (especially wonderful for integrated lessons). Physics, Chemistry, Physical Science, Earth Science and Biology content will be addressed and aligned to the NCSCOS. |
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Location: |
Holiday Inn
Express, 1700 Winkler
Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
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Cost: |
NONE to Member Systems |
RENEWAL CREDIT: 5 Hours = 0.5 Science Unit |
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Registration Deadline:
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Monday, March 15, 2010 |
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To Register By INTERNET: |
Contact Email: Linda Reeves |
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Problem-based Learning Using the
News: The Logical Place to Start |
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Presenter(s): |
Sandra Cook, NC Press Foundation (with support from Carole Ireland, W-S Journal) |
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Date/Time: |
Monday, March 29, 2010 (9:00-3:00) |
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Audience: |
Language Arts, Social Studies Teachers, Grade 4-12 , Media and Technology |
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Description: |
Join fellow educators in a timely workshop that focuses on communication skills, effective reading comprehension strategies and technology to explore real-world problems. This interdisciplinary approach uses print and online newspapers to help students identify problems. Model the use of graphic organizers for navigating the news and analyzing the problems. Encourage research by identifying experts and stakeholders and staging interviews. Hands-on activities align with the NC SCOS, encourage collaboration, promote 21st century learning and help younger students prepare for the graduation project. Participants will receive Newspapers in Education curricula and will integrate approaches, receive templates and classroom sets of materials developed for Project Citizen, a federally-funded project offered through the Center for Civic Education. Teachers will take away practical approaches to problem-based learning that advance basic reading and writing skills as well as conceptual thinking. Though not required, if possible, please bring a laptop computer to this hands-on training to search newspapers’ websites and electronic editions and extend learning about real-world problems. (Make sure your laptop is ready to be connected to a wireless connection. Please test it to make sure the wireless key is on and that it is set to connect directly to a wireless network). |
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Location: |
Holiday Inn
Express, 1700 Winkler
Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
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Cost: |
NONE for member systems |
RENEWAL CREDIT: 5 Hours = 0.5 Unit Reading, Social Studies, Media (or) Technology |
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Registration Deadline:
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010 |
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To Register By INTERNET: |
Contact Email: Linda Reeves |
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Presenter(s): |
Randy Bernhardt, PE Teacher, NBCT, Balls Creek Elementary, Catawba County Schools |
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Date/Time: |
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 (9:00-3:00) |
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Audience: |
PE Teachers, Grades K-6 |
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Description: |
Veteran PE teacher, Randy Bernhardt, is proud to be on the staff at Balls Creek Elementary, a Physical Education Demonstration School from 1986-2004. Attend this training and learn new games/activities to promote reading, spelling, motor skill and physical development. This workshop will focus on K-6 physical education activities designed to get students interested and engaged; while integrating instruction. These activities will include integration with various subjects using alphalids and other equipment. Participants will use homemade equipment and participate in large group games experiencing fun and fitness. Come dressed to participate and have fun. |
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Location: |
Holiday Inn
Express, 1700 Winkler
Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
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Cost: |
NONE for member systems; $95 for non-members. |
RENEWAL CREDIT: 5 Hours = 0.5 PE Unit |
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Registration Deadline:
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Monday, March
22, 2010 |
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To Register By INTERNET: |
Contact Email: Linda Reeves |
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Seventh Grade Social Studies as a Vehicle for Reading and Writing |
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Presenter(s): |
Dr. Karen W.
Farthing, Teacher, Valle Crucis, Watauga County Schools |
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Date/Time: |
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 (9:00-3:00) |
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Audience: |
Teachers, Grade 7 and Curriculum Coaches |
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Description: |
In this workshop, participants will explore the use of social studies as a medium for developing writing skills with seventh grade students. Participants will learn a variety of CRISS strategies to strengthen student thinking and organization for writing, and develop SMART Board strategies for further enhancing student writing skills for the seventh grade writing competencies. Participants with laptops loaded with SMART Board software are encouraged to bring their laptops with them to the workshop; however laptops aren’t required to attend. (Make sure your laptop is ready to be connected directly to a wireless network. Please test it to make sure the wireless key is on). |
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Location: |
Holiday Inn
Express, 1700 Winkler
Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
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Cost: |
NONE for member systems |
RENEWAL CREDIT: 5 Hours = 0.5 Social Studies (or) Reading Unit |
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Registration Deadline:
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Friday, March
19, 2010 |
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To Register By INTERNET: |
Contact Email: Linda Reeves |
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Leadership
Summit for Aspiring Superintendents |
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Presenter(s): |
Panels of northwest superintendents and other administrators. |
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Date/Time: |
April 14 & 15, 2010 (Day 1 – 9:00-3:00) (Day 2 – 9:00-1:00) |
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Audience: |
Administrators and Central Office Personnel |
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Description: |
This two-day summit is for educators who are aspiring to hold district-level positions. The purpose is to gain practical knowledge and experience that may not be taught in graduate school programs. Panels of superintendents and other administrators will be featured. (Registration will be limited). Topics for discussion:
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Location: |
Holiday Inn
Express, 1700 Winkler
Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
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Cost: |
NO Charge for Member
Systems $95 for RESA Affiliates |
RENEWAL CREDIT: 10 Hours = 1.0 Unit |
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Registration Deadline:
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Friday, April 2, 2010 |
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To Register By INTERNET: |
Contact Email: Linda Reeves |
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Presenter(s): |
Karen Lowe, Media and Grantwriter Consultant, NWRESA |
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Date/Time: |
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 (9:00-3:00) |
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Audience: |
Participants having completed prerequisite – Fundamentals of Grant-Writing (Level I) |
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Description: |
This session is only for participants who have already completed our Fundamentals of Grant-Writing (Level I) training. Participants should bring with them a grant for which they would like to apply. This workshop will include practice in writing needs statements, goals and objectives, and more in-depth work in the components of grant proposals. (Limited to 30 participants). |
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Location: |
Holiday Inn
Express, 1700 Winkler
Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 |
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Cost: |
NONE for member systems |
RENEWAL CREDIT: 5 Hours = 0.5 Unit |
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Registration Deadline:
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Tuesday, April
13, 2010 |
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To Register By INTERNET: |
Contact Email: Linda Reeves |
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