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Professional Learning Communities at Work
Presented by Richard and Becky DuFour
December 13-14, 2012
The Professional Learning Communities at Work™ process is increasingly recognized as the most powerful strategy for sustained, substantive school improvement. For those just beginning to explore PLCs, this is an excellent way to build your knowledge base. For those who are already involved in deep implementation, this institute is the perfect opportunity to revisit your mission. As you delve deep into the three big ideas of a PLC-focus on learning, build a collaborative culture, and results orientation-you will gain specific, practical, and inspiring strategies for transforming your school or district into a place where all students learn at high levels.
Presented by Richard and Becky DuFour
December 13-14, 2012
The Professional Learning Communities at Work™ process is increasingly recognized as the most powerful strategy for sustained, substantive school improvement. For those just beginning to explore PLCs, this is an excellent way to build your knowledge base. For those who are already involved in deep implementation, this institute is the perfect opportunity to revisit your mission. As you delve deep into the three big ideas of a PLC-focus on learning, build a collaborative culture, and results orientation-you will gain specific, practical, and inspiring strategies for transforming your school or district into a place where all students learn at high levels.
August, 2012 WRESA Newsletter
Mentor Training July 24, 2012 9:00-3:00
The Science House Presents: STEM to Your Doorstep
July 31, 2012 9:00-3:00
Early Planning for Successful Retirement
August 1, 2012 9:00-3:00
(Session 1) NCEES Training August 2, 2012 9:00-3:00
I-Touch the World and Engage My Students
August 3, 2012 9:00-3:00
(Session 2) NCEES Training (REPEAT of August 2)
August 13, 2012 9:00-3:00
Literacy Foldable Books Across the Content Areas (From the Feb 2012 WRESA Update)
August 29, 2012 9:00-3:00
The Science House Presents: Meaningful Math
September 7, 2012 9:00-3:00
The Science House Presents: How to Use the GPS to Teach Anything - Grades 4-12 (Especially Science and Math)
September 11, 2012 9:00-3:00
The Science House Presents: More Fun with the GPS - Grades 6-12 (Part 2)
September 12, 2012 9:00-3:00
K-12 Social Studies Unit Planning -Grades K-12 (2 Day Session) September 12- 13, 2012 9:00-3:00
Leadership in the Classroom: An Overview of Using the Seven Habits September 18, 2012 9:00-3:00
NASA STEM Professional Development: Free Online Resources, Lunar Rock Certification and Mass vs Weight
September 20, 2012 9:00-3:00
21st Century Grammar and Writing for ELA (Grades 9-12)
September 27, 2012 9:00-3:00
(Rescheduled from June 8) Quick Formative Assessments for a Differentiated Classroom (Grades 3-8)
October 18, 2012 9:00-3:00
Eric Jensen: Tools for Engagement
October 23, 2012 (9-3)
In this session, you’ll learn the magic of state changes, the secrets to “not” lecturing and the 15 easiest ways to be more active with your audiences. This session is highly practical, very energizing and gives you heaps of specific classroom-tested ideas using Eric Jensen’s book Tools for Engagement: Managing Emotional States for Learner Success.
October 23, 2012 (9-3)
In this session, you’ll learn the magic of state changes, the secrets to “not” lecturing and the 15 easiest ways to be more active with your audiences. This session is highly practical, very energizing and gives you heaps of specific classroom-tested ideas using Eric Jensen’s book Tools for Engagement: Managing Emotional States for Learner Success.
Download the list of sessions for the
2012-2013 CCES Follow-up from
NCDPI. Dates for region 8 after
December are tentative. We will post
registration info soon.
Region 8 (West) courses include:
•ELA: Nov. 2 and Feb. 7, 2013
•Math: Nov. 2 and Mar. 26, 2013
•Science: Feb. 12, 2013
•Arts, ELD, WL, HL: March 19, 2013
•Social Studies: Sept. 12-13
(please note that this Session is the
same as the one listed on our WRESA
flyer.) Register Here
•Guidance: Sept. 27 & Apr. 11, 2013
•Information & Technology Essential
Standards: Integrating, Implementing
& Evaluating: Oct. 30, Jan. 25, 2013,
Apr. 10, 2013
•2012-2013 Fidelity Support
Sessions: Oct. 25, Mar. 7, 2013
•2012-2013 EVAAS PD: Oct. 16
Training Institute: Various Courses
WRESA is pleased to announce the
2012-2013 Western Region
Administrators’ Training Institute for
principals and assistant principals. We
have offered this training for several
years so that administrators can
complete their contact hours for license
renewal in a convenient location, with
session topics aligned with the current
standards for principals.
Attorneys of Campbell Shatley: July 30
The Boot Camp will focus on problems
administrators face every day, including:
•Working with marginal and poor
teachers
•Handling student discipline, including
search and seizure;
•Special education issues;
•How to handle custody disputes; and
•The growing use of technology and
social media