INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY:  WRESA will be announcing cancellations due to bad weather on the WLOS-TV 13 School Closings.  The information will also be available on our phone system as part of the answering attendant's message. . .  

 

 

Announcements


"Teaching in the North Carolina Mountains" Job Fair May 21


2012 Summer Leadership Conference

New! Teacher Opportunity

Announcement;

 -  (Download PDF);

Online Registration;

Call for Presentations;

-  (Download PDF)

Link for Vendors


2011-12 Teachers of the Year!

Examining the Holocaust.  Free workshop includes a copy of the resource guide The Holocaust: A N. Carolina Teachers' Resource

April 5, 2012     9:00-4:00


WRESA  and NCDPI   Common Core and Essential Standards Professional Development  2011-12


New! PLAN Diagnostic Assessment Interpreting Data Training  February 14, 2012     9:00-12:00


WRESA Curriculum Council "Update on Teacher Effectiveness" PowerPoint presented by Jennifer Preston (1.7 MB); PDF version (344KB) Nov. 2011


Berlin, Prague, & Munich: WRESA Profess. Devel. Tour

PD Application

June  23rd - July 2, 2012


New Sessions at the WRESA!

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(Follow Links for Descriptions and Registration)

2011-2012 Western Region Administrators' Training Institute - Nov. 2; Dec. 6; Feb. 1; Mar. 7

  Beginning Power Reading Workshop with Laura Candler    February 9, 2012

  The Dynamic Duo: Putting the Punch in Math Instruction with Laura Candler    February 10, 2012
  PLAN Diagnostic Assessment Interpreting Data Training  February 14, 2012     9:00-12:00

  Kathy Bumgardner Presents:  Instructional Practices for Successful Implementation (9-12 Common Core State Standards)    March 22, 2012

  Eric Jensen: Teaching with Poverty in Mind. March 29, 2012
 

January -February  Schedule

Hurry! Still Open! (Online Course) Book Study: Tools of Engagement; Eric Jensen

January - February

(Online Course) Cyber Safety and Digital Citizenship

February 1 – March 15

The Grammar Question No More – Grades K-5

February 1, 2012     9:00-3:00

The Grammar Question No More – Grades 6-12

February 2, 2012     9:00-3:00

Beginning Power Reading Workshop with Laura Candler

February 9, 2012     9:00-4:00

The Dynamic Duo:  Putting the Punch in Math Instruction with Laura Candler

February 10, 2012     9:00-4:00

Teaching to Poverty

February 14, 2012     9:00-3:00

  PLAN Diagnostic Assessment Interpreting Data Training  February 14, 2012     9:00-12:00

(Online Course) How Technology Can Enhance Student Engagement

February 15 – March 29

Common Core State Standards and NC Essential Standards (CCES) - Science

February 16, 2012     9:00-4:00

Common Core State Standards and NC Essential Standards (CCES) - Social Studies   February 16, 2012     9:00-4:00

Inquiry-Based Science and Math with Zula

February 24, 2012     9:00-3:00

Teacher Effectiveness Vetting / New Accountability Model Meetings (Session 1)  February 28, 2012     9:00-4:00

The Science House Presents: STEM to Your Doorstep

February 29, 2012     9:00-3:00 

 

Upcoming WRESA Activities

2011-12 WRESA  and NCDPI Professional Development  Common Core and Essential Standards Workshops: (Follow Links for Descriptions and Registration) All sessions unless otherwise indicated are held at the WRESA - (click for directions)

 

Common Core State Standards and NC Essential Standards (CCES) - Science

February 16, 2012     9:00-4:00

 

Common Core State Standards and NC Essential Standards (CCES) - Social Studies   February 16, 2012     9:00-4:00

 

Teacher Effectiveness Vetting / New Accountability Model Meetings (Session 1)  February 28, 2012     9:00-4:00

 

Common Core State Standards and NC Essential Standards (CCES) - Healthful Living  March 26, 2012    9:00-4:00

 

Common Core State Standards and NC Essential Standards (CCES) - Arts Education    March 26, 2012    9:00-4:00

 

Common Core State Standards and NC Essential Standards (CCES) - World Languages: Proficiency 101    March 26, 2012    9:00-4:00

 

Common Core State Standards and NC Essential Standards (CCES) - ESL    March 26, 2012    9:00-4:00

 

Common Core State Standards and NC Essential Standards (CCES) - Mathematics   April 24, 2012     9:00-4:00

 

Common Core State Standards and NC Essential Standards (CCES) - English Language Arts  April 24, 2012    9:00-4:00

 

District Level and Charter Team Fidelity Support Session

April 27, 2012     9:00-4:00

 

Teacher Effectiveness Vetting / New Accountability Model Meetings (Session 2)  May 18, 2012     9:00-4:00

 

DSW/Technical Assistance Meetings

June 26, 2012     9:00-4:00

 

From the November 2011 WRESA Updates: (Follow Links for Descriptions and Registration)

 

Eric Jensen: Teaching With Poverty in Mind

March 29, 2012     9:00-3:00

 

From the February 2012 WRESA Update: (Follow Links for Descriptions and Registration)

 

The Grammar Question No More – Grades K-5

February 1, 2012     9:00-3:00

 

The Grammar Question No More – Grades 6-12

February 2, 2012     9:00-3:00

 

Beginning Power Reading Workshop with Laura Candler

February 9, 2012     9:00-4:00

 

The Dynamic Duo:  Putting the Punch in Math Instruction with Laura Candler

February 10, 2012     9:00-4:00

 

Teaching to Poverty

February 14, 2012     9:00-3:00

 

Inquiry-Based Science and Math with Zula

February 24, 2012     9:00-3:00

 

The Science House Presents: STEM to Your Doorstep

February 29, 2012     9:00-3:00

 

Early Planning for Successful Retirement

March 6, 2012     9:00-3:00

 

Applying Brain-Friendly Strategies

March 9, 2012     9:00-3:00

 

Reading in the Content Areas (Grades K-12 – Best Results for Grades 2-8)

March 15, 2012     9:00-3:00

 

Success in Science is Not a Fairy Tale:  Integrating Lessons for Student Success (Grade 4 Emphasis)

March 16, 2012     9:00-3:00

 

Date Changed!! Improving Student Learning in Grades 6-12 Through Literacy Skills

New Date is: March 20, 2012     9:00-3:00

 

Let’s Do Social Studies Primary Sources – Grades 4-12

March 21, 2012     9:00-3:00

 

●  Kathy Bumgardner Presents Common Core State Standards for Grades 9-12:  Instructional Practices for Successful Implementation

March 22, 2012     9:00-3:00

 

Success in Science is Not a Fairy Tale:  Integrating Common Core/New Essential State Standards Lessons for Student Success  (from 5th grade NCSOS/NES)

March 23, 2012     9:00-3:00

 

Eric Jensen: Teaching With Poverty in Mind

March 29, 2012     9:00-3:00

 

●  Literacy Foldable Books Across the Content Areas 

April 23, 2012     9:00-3:00

 

Children of Poverty:  Now What?  (Prerequisite:  Must have attended “Teaching to Poverty” training session.)

April 25, 2012     9:00-3:00

 

Early Planning for Successful Retirement

May 1, 2012     9:00-3:00

 

Looking at the Social/Emotional Needs of the AIG Student (Grades 4-8)

May 3, 2012     9:00-3:00

 

 

 

 

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February 2012 Update (pdf)


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November 22, 2011 Special Edition WRESA Update (pdf)


 

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Other Useful Links

 
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RttT Resources
Region 8 Wiki Site: Common Core & Essential Standards
NC iTunes U Site
WNC Healthy Kids Website
Brain Friendly Learning Sites
   

Microsoft Office Tutorials

through the 2011-12 school year

(Follow Links for Descriptions and Registration)

 

Beginning Word 2007

 

Beginning PowerPoint  2007

 

Beginning Excel 2007

 

Integrating Technology and the Curriculum

 

Internet for Educators

 

Introduction to Word 2003

 

Introduction to Excel 2003

 

Introduction to PowerPoint 2003

 

Intermediate Word 2003

 

Intermediate Excel 2003

 

Intermediate PowerPoint 2003

   
Current Online Courses: (Follow Links for Descriptions and Registration)
 

 

Hurry! Still Open! Book Study: Tools of Engagement; Eric Jensen

January - February

Cyber Safety and Digital Citizenship

February 1 – March 15

How Technology Can Enhance Student Engagement

February 15 – March 29

It’s All About Organization

April 1 – May 15

Integrating Content with Ag(riculture) in the Classroom FREE Materials

April 2 - May 1

Using Our Own Non-Fiction Texts to Engage Our Students

April 9 - June 4

 

News From All Over


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The Kenan Fellows Program offers unique opportunities for western North Carolina K-12 public school teachers from all disciplines:

 


Teaching in the North Carolina Mountains

Teacher Evaluation Training MOODLE
UNCA's Master of Liberal Arts Program for Teachers: (www.unca.edu/mla)
Global Resources for WNC Schools
UNC Asheville Super Saturday educationa​l program for kids