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2008-09

Introducing 2007 version of Microsoft WORD & PUBLISHER
July 25, 2008
(Limited to 22 participants)

Presenter(s):

NWRESA Staff

Date/Time:

Friday, July 25, 2008 (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

Audience:

K-12 Teachers

Description:

The newest version of Microsoft Publisher 2007 guides you through one of the world's leading desktop publishing programs. Publisher 2007 lets you create newsletters, signs, greeting cards, business cards, brochures, flyers, banners, and web pages. Ideal for small business, home or school projects, see how easy it is to use tools such as clip art, graphics, headlines, quote boxes, and WordArt. Discover methods of design basics and editing techniques. Complete your project by printing a final copy, either on your own printer or by taking it to a professional printer. It's easy to be creative with MS PUBLISHER 2007!

Location/Directions:

Gardner-Webb Campus.  I-40 take exit 150 - which will be Highway 115.  (If traveling east you will turn left; if traveling west you will turn right.)  Go to the third stop light and take a right.  Gardner-Webb will be on the right.  Their address is 1714 Wilkesboro Road.  Phone number 704.761.5009.   Directions to Gardner-Webb. 

Cost:

None

RENEWAL CREDIT:   0.5 Technology Credit Units

Registration Deadline:

July 24, 2008 or until filled

To Register:

Click here and follow instructions or use form below.

Contact Email:  Carla Leslie

Visual Journaling

Presenter(s):

Mindy Essic, Art Teacher, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

Date/Time:

Thursday, July 31,  2008  (9:00 – 3:00)    

Audience:

K-8 Teachers

Description:

Do you want to be an artist?

Welcome to visual journaling.  This is a way for artists, non-artists, students, teachers or anyone to combine both visual and written elements for creative processing. 

Leonardo da Vinci and Frida Kahlo were both visual journalists and kept sketches and notes as a way to record, plan, reflect, explore and create.  This creative process can be used across the curriculum with math, science, art, social studies, literacy, or just to sketch and journal for fun.  Teachers can incorporate visual journaling by sharing their own journals and explorations with various art materials. Explore your creativity!

Participants will learn to use collage, drawing, painting, writing, mixed media, printmaking and related tools to embellish their journals.  Poetry, guided imagery and “getting started with a sketchbook,” are a few topics to be explored.  Anyone can visually journal through written and visual personal expression. 

Bring your own ephemera (collage materials, etc.,) and bits and pieces to personalize your journal.  Sketchbooks will be available to purchase or you may bring your own.  (Limited to 40 participants)

Location:

Holiday Inn Express, 1700 Winkler Street, Wilkesboro, NC  28697 (Phone: 336-838-1800)
Just off Hwy 421 N, near Wal-Mart.   (NWRESA phone number is 336-667-2191)

Cost:

NONE

RENEWAL CREDIT: 0.5 Reading Unit

Registration Deadline:

Friday, July 25, 2008
You are not registered unless you have received an email confirmation to that effect.  Please contact the NWRESA at 336.667.2191 before arranging for a substitute if you have not received a confirmation.

To Register By INTERNET:

Click here and follow instructions.

Contact Email: Linda Reeves

Introducing 2007 Microsoft EXCEL
August 28, 2008
(Limited to 22 participants)

Presenter(s):

NWRESA Staff

Date/Time:

August 28, 2008 (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

Audience:

K-12 Teachers

Description:

Location/Directions:

Gardner-Webb Campus.  I-40 take exit 150 - which will be Highway 115.  (If traveling east you will turn left; if traveling west you will turn right.)  Go to the third stop light and take a right.  Gardner-Webb will be on the right.  Their address is 1714 Wilkesboro Road.  Phone number 704.761.5009.   Directions to Gardner-Webb. 

Cost:

None

RENEWAL CREDIT:   0.5 Technology Credit Units

Registration Deadline:

August 26, 2008

To Register:

Click here and follow instructions or use form below.

Contact Email: Carla Leslie

 Teacher Performance Appraisal System-Revised (TPAS-R)

Presenter(s):

John Caldwell, NWRESA Consultant, and Principals’ Evaluation Instrument Trainer

Date/Time:

August 28, 29 & September 2, 2008  (9:00–3:00)  

Audience:

K-12 Teachers and Administrators

Description:

This three-day training is designed for teachers, administrators, and MSA participants who need training in making clinical observations (videos) for formative and summative assessments.  Documentation of evidence will be stressed using the revised tools and instruments.

For Clarification:

We have school personnel needing TPAS training for observations and mentoring.  The Teacher Performance Appraisal System (TPAS) training being offered on August 28, 29 & September 2 is for the current state instrument.

The new teacher evaluation is being piloted this year.  Other than the pilots, TPAI is the validated evaluation until your LEA implements the new instrument either in 2009-2010 or 2010-2011. 

Location:

Holiday Inn Express, 1700 Winkler Street, Wilkesboro, NC  28697
Traveling Hwy. 421-North into Wilkesboro; turn right at the second traffic light.  (The Holiday Inn Express is on the right.)    Holiday Inn Express 336-838-1800    NW RESA 336-667-2191               

Cost:

NONE

RENEWAL CREDIT: 1.5 Units

Registration Deadline:

Please Note:

Monday, August 25, 2008
You are not registered unless you have received an email confirmation to that effect.  Please contact the NWRESA at 336.667.2191 before arranging for a substitute if you have not received a confirmation.

To Register By INTERNET:

Click here and follow instructions.

Contact Email: Linda Reeves

Microsoft Access
September 9, 2008
(Limited to 22 participants)

Presenter(s):

NWRESA Staff

Date/Time:

Tuesday, September 9, 2008, 2008 (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

Audience:

Grades K-12 Teachers

Description:

Location/Directions:

Gardner-Webb Campus.  I-40 take exit 150 - which will be Highway 115.  (If traveling east you will turn left; if traveling west you will turn right.)  Go to the third stop light and take a right.  Gardner-Webb will be on the right.  Their address is 1714 Wilkesboro Road.  Phone number 704.761.5009.   Directions to Gardner-Webb. 

Cost:

None

RENEWAL CREDIT:   0.5 Technology Credit Units

Registration Deadline:

September 8, 2008 or until filled

To Register:

Click here and follow instructions or use form below.

Contact Email:  Carla Leslie

Introduction to the TI-73 Graphing Calculator (Day 1)

Presenter(s):

Deanna Hanlin, NWRESA Mathematics Consultant, T³ National Instructor

Date/Time:

Tuesday, September 9, 2008 (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

Audience:

Middle Grades Math and Science Teachers

Description:

Come experience the TI-73 Graphing Calculator as an instructional tool for middle grades.  The TI-73 features functions such as unit conversion, home screen functions, electronic dice, spinners, and many others.  We will also take a look at APPs, free individual software packages that run on the 73; including Rational Number Rampage and Probability Simulation.  The day will be flexible to meet specific needs of those enrolled. 

Location:

Holiday Inn Express, 1700 Winkler Street, Wilkesboro, NC  28697 (Phone: 336-838-1800)
Traveling Hwy. 421-North into Wilkesboro; turn right at the second traffic light.  You will see Taco Bell and the Holiday Inn Express on your right.   (NWRESA phone number is 336-667-2191)

Cost:

NONE

RENEWAL CREDIT:   0.5 Technology Units

Registration Deadline:

Please Note:

Tuesday, September 2, 2008
You are not registered unless you have received an email confirmation to that effect.  Please contact the NWRESA at 336.667.2191 before arranging for a substitute if you have not received a confirmation.

To Register By INTERNET:

FULL - Registration now closed.

Contact Email: Linda Reeves

“Literacy, Leadership and Civic Engagement: The Building Blocks for Democracy”
(Don’t miss this timely workshop)

Presenter(s):

Sandra Cook, NC Press Foundation (with support from Carole Ireland, W-S Journal)

Date/Time:

Thursday, September 11, 2008  (9:00-3:00)

Audience:

All Educators, Grades 4-12

Description:

Join fellow educators in a timely workshop that focuses on communication skills, effective reading comprehension strategies and technology to explore leadership and the 2008 election. 

Hands-on activities will use navigational aids for print, web and electronic-editions of the newspaper, and demonstrate before, during, and after reading activities to build knowledge and interest in the political process and foster civic engagement.  

Participants will receive a 140 + page Newspaper in Education teaching guide, titled Vote 2008, eight North Carolina specific features devoted to NC elections, and activities to use for Constitution Day and any study of the Constitution.  Bring your ideas for helping students make connections between issues that affect them and public policies.  (Limited to 35 participants.)

Location:

Holiday Inn Express, 1700 Winkler Street, Wilkesboro, NC  28697
Traveling Hwy. 421-North into Wilkesboro; turn right at the second traffic light.  (The Holiday Inn Express is on the right.)    Holiday Inn Express 336-838-1800    NW RESA 336-667-2191

Cost:

$30 (Includes materials)
Please bring payment the day of training, make checks payable to: Wilkes County Schools

RENEWAL CREDIT: 5 Hours = 0.5 Reading/Tech. Unit

Registration Deadline:

Thursday, September 4, 2008
You are not registered unless you have received an email confirmation to that effect.  Please contact the NWRESA at 336.667.2191 before arranging for a substitute if you have not received a confirmation.

To Register By INTERNET:

Click here and follow instructions.

Contact Email: Linda Reeves

 2008-09 Leadership Academy for Practicing “Building-Level” Administrators

Presenter(s):

Linda Suggs, Cathy Tomon, Deborah Jones, Hank Hurd, Steve Moree, Dr. Joe Sinclair, and various panels of NWRESA Superintendents

Date/Time:

September 23, October 7, October 21, October 28, November 6, November 20, 2008 and March 19, 2009 (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

Audience:

Practicing “Building-Level” Administrators

Description:

“Effective July 1, 2007, school administrators shall earn at least five renewal credits during each renewal cycle that focus on the principal’s role in teacher effectiveness, teacher evaluations, teacher support programs, teacher leadership, teacher empowerment, and teacher retention.”(GS 115C-12(9)a)
To assist administrators in this process the Northwest RESA (with the support of member superintendents) is offering an exciting and innovative academy for practicing administrators in northwest North Carolina.  This academy will focus on the above mandate: teacher recruitment, teacher empowerment, and teacher retention.

Topics will include: Interviewing Skills for Administrators, Nurturing Your Employees, Politics in Education, The Principal’s Role in Teacher Retention, Effective Resource Management, Instructional Leadership and Monitoring, and Data Driven Decision Making.  Participants will also have related reading and one page summary to be submitted before November 20^th.

Enrollment for this academy is limited.  Therefore, participants must have the approval of their superintendent or superintendents’ designee to enroll.

Location:

Holiday Inn Express, Wilkesboro, NC  
Traveling Hwy. 421-North into Wilkesboro; turn right at the second traffic light.  You will see Taco Bell and the Holiday Inn Express on the right.  (Holiday Inn phone number is 336-838-1800.)

COST:

$350.00 (Includes materials, refreshments, catered lunch, and presenter’s fees.)

Please make your $350 check payable to: Wilkes County Schools, and mail to Linda Reeves, NWRESA, 1700 Winkler Street, Suite 10, Wilkesboro, NC 28697

RENEWAL CREDIT: 50 Hours = 5.0 Hours

Registration Deadline:

Thursday, July 31, 2008
You are not registered unless you have received an email confirmation to that effect.  Please contact the NWRESA at 336.667.2191 before arranging for a substitute if you have not received a confirmation.

To Register By INTERNET:

Click here and follow instructions.

Contact Email: Linda Reeves

Introduction to the TI-73 Graphing Calculator: Day 2

Presenter(s):

Deanna Hanlin, NWRESA Mathematics Consultant, and T³ National Instructor

Date/Time:

Wednesday, September 10, 2008 (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)

Audience:

Middle Grades Math and Science Teachers

Description:

Come experience the TI-73 Graphing Calculator as an instructional tool for middle grades. This workshop will continue where we left off on September 9th. We will play with geometric transformations; make literature connections, and graph, graph, graph including box and whisker plots and scatter plots. As time permits we will do investigation with Hook’s Law and blood splatter analysis.  Participants will learn to name lists, enter and graph data, set windows, send data from one calculator to another, and use the Y= editor, all in the context of activities appropriate for teaching the NC Middle Grades Standard Course of Study.  The day will be flexible to meet the specific needs of those enrolled.

Location:

Holiday Inn Express, 1700 Winkler Street, Wilkesboro, NC  28697 (Phone: 336-838-1800)
Traveling Hwy. 421-North into Wilkesboro; turn right at the second traffic light.  You will see Taco Bell and the Holiday Inn Express on your right.   (NWRESA phone number is 336-667-2191)

Cost:

NONE

RENEWAL CREDIT: 0.5 Reading Units

Registration Deadline: