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"The joy of brightening other lives becomes for us the magic of the holidays." ~WC Jones
Please take a moment to look at the upcoming PD opportunities we're providing for winter of 23/24. Hope to see you at a workshop or in an inservice soon! Click on any graphic to register.
Fall 2023 Workshops
Sneak Peak for Spring 2024! TENATIVE
December Events
HGSS PLC 2/4 Friday, December 1⋅8:30am – 2:30pm
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Facilitated by Blanche Wulfekoetter, KSDE Teacher Leader
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Join the KSDE Teacher Leaders for a wonderful year of learning focused on innovative instructional strategies, assistance with the Classroom Based Assessment and collaboration with your fellow educators. All sessions will be built around the KSDE Four Fundamentals of Structured Literacy, Balanced Assessments, Standards Alignment and Quality Instruction.
SESSION 1: October 30, 2023
SESSION 2: December 1, 2023
SESSION 3: February 12, 2024
SESSION 4: April 15, 2024
THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR K-12 SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATORS.
REGISTRATION FEES:
$35/person (includes lunch for onsite participants)
COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.
CANCELLATION:
Events with less than 5 registrants are subject to cancellation one week prior to event date.
School Finance University Thursday, December 5⋅9:00am – 3:30pm
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY
Facilitated by Dr. Kellen Adams, Superintendent of Leavenworth Public Schools
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Join Dr. Kellen Adams, Superintendent of Leavenworth Public Schools, for a one-day crash course in School Finance. This will be a great opportunjity to collaborate with colleagues while applying learning to your own budget during the session. This session includes a full day of hands-on experiential learning involving the Kansas School Finance Formula and specific outcomes relative to your district.
THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR SUPERINTENDENTS, BUSINESS MANAGERS/BOARD CLERKS, DISTRICT-LEVEL STAFF WORKING WITH THE BUDGET/FINANCES AND ASPIRING DISTRICT-LEVEL ADMINISTRATORS.
REGISTRATION FEES:*
$150/person for SWP Members
$165/person for Non Members
*includes lunch
COLLEGE CREDIT: Not available.
CANCELLATION: Events with less than 5 registrants are subject to cancellation one week prior to event date.
WKCS Education Showcase Thursday, December 7⋅9:30am – 2:00pm
GROWING OUR OWN!
The overall goal/mission of the Western Kansas Careers Showcases (WKCS) is to create a system of interactions between high school students and business/industry partners in western Kansas to encourage them to remain in our communites after graduation. During the showcase, students will learn more about themselves, research local options, engage with area businesses and start to create strategic plans to reach their postsecondary or professional goals.
EACH ADULT AND STUDENT NEEDS TO BE REGISTERED INDIVIDUALLY.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!
OBJECTIVES:
- Build trusting relationships with schools, students, businesses and communities.
- Encourage young people to remain in our rural area and/or facilitate their return.
- Develop a workforce response to the needs of rurarl area industries.
- Collaborate with rural area business/industry and professional educators to provide support and interaction via job shadowing, internships, and apprenticeships.
- Teach and expect leadership, teamwork, accountability and essential skills.
To learn more, check out www.StartHereStayHere.org.
New ESOL Director Bootcamp, Day 2 Thursday, December 14⋅8:30am – 2:30pm
IN-PERSON AND ZOOM ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Facilitated by Jessie Bloyd & Natalie Briscoe, SWPRSC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Are you new or fairly new to the ESOL Director or Coordinator position for your district? If so, we invite you to join us to network and share resources. Objectives include but are not limited too:
- Learn best practices and program requirements
- Establish a timeline and yearly schedule
- Gain familiarity with required reports including count day/minutes prep and end of year records
- Data sharing PLCs and goal setting
- KELPA prep
- Updating IPS
THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR ALL NEW ESOL DIRECTORS AND COORDINATORS.
THIS IS A 2-DAY SERIES. ATTENDANCE AT EACH DAY IS ENCOURAGED.
DAY 1: August 8, 2023
DAY 2: December 14, 2023
REGISTRATION FEES:
FREE to SWP Title III/ESOL Consortium Members
$150/person/day for SWP Members
$165/person/day for Non Members
COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.
CANCELLATION:
Events with less than 5 registrants are subject to cancellation one week prior to event date.
Elementary CKT Praxis Prep: Math & Social Studies Tuesday, December 19⋅8:30am – 2:30pm
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Facilitated by Natalie Briscoe, SWPRSC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
The Elementary Education: Content Knowledge for Teaching Praxis exam (#7811) includes four subtests in Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies. This session will focus on preparing teachers to pass the Math (#7813) and Social Studies (#7815) portions of the test. Participants will go through the Praxis Study Companion and review each section with time for Q & A.
THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR K-6 TEACHERS NEEDING TO PASS THE MATHEMATICS AND SOCIAL STUDIES SUBTESTS OF THE ELEMENTARY CONTENT TEST FOR LICENSURE.
REGISTRATION FEES:
$150/person for SWP Members
$165/person for Non Members
COLLEGE CREDIT: Not available
January Events
Title I Cadre Tuesday, January 16, 2024⋅8:30am – 2:30pm
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Facilitated by Jen Stelter, SWPRSC Consultant
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Do you work with Title I in your building/district? If so, we invite you to join us for a day of networking and sharing of resources with other Title I colleagues. This is a great opportunity to talk; apply best-practice strategies "from the field" to current content; explore and learn about resources to utilize with at-risk students; share assessment strategies and practices; explore new technology resources and dialogue around current "hot topics". Attend today and take away information and strategies you can use tomorrow!
THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR TITLE I TEACHERS, AIDES AND ADMINISTRATORS OF A TITLE BUILDING.
REGISTRATION FEE:
$110/person for SWP members
$130/person for non members
COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level college credit available from MidAmerica Nazarene University for $45. Requires completion of assignment.
REGISTRATIONS/CANCELLATIONS:
Trainings with less than 5 registrations are subject to cancellation one week prior to the event date.
EL Para Training Thursday, January 18, 2024⋅8:30am – 2:30pm
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
THIS IS A REPEAT SESSION FROM FIRST SEMESTER.
Facilitated by Jessie Bloyd, SWPRSC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
This session is for paras who work work with ELs and regular education teachers. Come spend the day with a seasoned educator as she models best practice in-class supports; and learn how best to engage and empower your students to support your teachers. Topics that will be covered include:
- Language Acquisition Theory
- Stages of Language Acquisition
- Effective feedback
- Cooperative learning strategies
REGISTRATION FEES:
FREE to SWP Title III Consortium Members
$150/person for SWP Members
$165/person for Non Members
COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45 for certified teachers. Requires assignment completion.
CANCELLATION:
Events with less than 5 registrants are subject to cancellation one week prior to event date.
Math Fact Fluency for K-6 Monday, January 22, 2024⋅8:30am – 2:30pm
IN PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY
Facilitated by Margo Morton, SWPRSC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
This session is based on the 2019 book, Math Fact Fluency (Kling/Williams).
PARTICIPANTS WILL:
- Identify the five fundamentals regarding fact fluency
- Learn, play, and take home ready-to-use math games rooted in research
- Identify strategies for collaborating with stakeholders for the improvement of basic math facts
- Learn about more assessments beyond the traditional timed tests
THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR K-6TH GRADE MATH TEACHERS AND INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES.
REGISTRATION FEE*:
$175/person for SWP Members
$190/person for Non members
*includes indicated resource
COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level college credit available from MidAmerica Nazarene University for $45. Requires completion of assignment.
REGISTRATION/CANCELLATION:
Trainings with less than 5 registrations are subject to cancellation one week prior to the event date.
Becoming MOS Certified: Enhancing Skills for Future Employment Wednesday, January 24, 2024⋅9:00am – 12:00pm
IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Facilitated by Natalie Briscoe & Traci Taylor, SWPRSC
One can do a simple job search for Microsoft Office skills on Indeed, Monster, ZipRecruiter, and SimplyHired for just the state of Kansas and you’ll find from 8900 to 6200 open positions that list having Microsoft Office skills as a qualification. Compare that to a search on the same sites for Google Suite skills listed as a qualification: 189 to 102 jobs in the state. Ask any Fortune 1000 company what software they use for documents and spreadsheets and they will tell you they use Microsoft Office.
It only makes logical sense that our students need skills and knowledge in areas that their future employers feel are important enough to list as a qualification for employment. This is a compelling reason to provide learning opportunities in Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and more. And if we really want to give students the leg up to being successful in their job searches, why not provide them with an opportunity to become a Microsoft Office Specialist in one or more of these software solutions?
This workshop will cover the importance of guiding students through a MOS certification program, present ideas on best practices to cover material, and expose educators to available resources to teach the material and test students. Participants will also receive a free semester to try out TestOut.
REGISTRATION FEE:
FREE to SWPRSC Perkins/CTE Consortium Members.
$65/person for Members
$80/person for Non Members
College Credit: Not available.
ESOL/Title III Cadre, Day 2 of 3 Thursday, January 25, 2024⋅8:30am – 2:30pm
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Presented by Natalie Briscoe & Jessie Bloyd, SWPRSC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Designed to provide participants with information about Title III and state ESOL program guidance and compliance, assessment information, Office of Civil Rights compliance, programming for English Learners (ELs), cultural competencies, and information about other state and national initiatives that affect the education of ELs.
These days represent a special time for ESOL teachers to come together to network, share ideas and problem-solve, with the goal of creating a community of teachers who work to assist a growing special population in western Kansas.
BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION INCLUDE:
. Remain current on ESOL/Title III guidance, assessment, and counting minutes
. View and practice ESOL strategies and resources for the classroom
. Share information, resources, and lessons learned in the classroom and program
THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR PK-12 ESOL/CONTENT TEACHERS.
Session Dates:
Session 1: October 26, 2023
Session 2: January 25, 2024
Session 3: April 22, 2024
REGISTRATION FEE:
FREE for SWPRSC Title III Consortium Members
$110/person for SWP members
$130/person for non members
COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level college credit available from MidAmerica Nazarene University for $45. Requires completion of assignment.
REGISTRATIONS/CANCELLATIONS:
Trainings with less than 5 registrations are subject to cancellation one week prior to the event date.
February Events
KansaSTAR Training Thursday, February 1, 2024⋅8:30am – 2:30pm
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Facilitated by Jen Stelter, SWPRSC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Districts will REVIEW the free, online state program KansaSTAR.This program walks districts through the school improvement process to write and monitor school improvement plans for KESA and Title I (required for all school-wide Title I buildings).
The morning will REVIEW the updated system and participants will examine examples of quality school improvement work. The afternoon will finish with any questions and tools from the morning along with a work session will utilize the time for teams to input information and update their KSSTAR palns with support from the SWPRSC consultant.
Districts are encouraged to send a team of two or more (Title/school improvement) to come REVIEW the ins and outs of KansaSTAR and take advantage of the time to work together to input your information into the system.
PARTICIPANTS WILL:
- explore the research and tools in KansaSTAR for the Title I school improvement plan
- analyze and plan how to use KansaSTAR pan in the KESA process as the building action plan
It is recommended that districts login to KansaSTAR prior to the workshop to be sure thier login is active and/or to contact Jean Rush at KSDE (jrush@ksde.org) to receive a login for each building wanting to utilize the system.
THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR PK-12 EDUCATORS AND ADMINISTRATORS USING THE KansaSTAR SYSTEM OR WANTING TO LEARN ABOUT KansaSTAR.
REGISTRATION FEES:
$150/person for SWP Members
$165/person for Non Members
COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.
KansaSTAR Training Friday, February 2, 2024⋅8:30am – 2:30pm
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Facilitated by Jen Stelter, SWPRSC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Districts will REVIEW the free, online state program KansaSTAR.This program walks districts through the school improvement process to write and monitor school improvement plans for KESA and Title I (required for all school-wide Title I buildings).
The morning will REVIEW the updated system and participants will examine examples of quality school improvement work. The afternoon will finish with any questions and tools from the morning along with a work session will utilize the time for teams to input information and update their KSSTAR palns with support from the SWPRSC consultant.
Districts are encouraged to send a team of two or more (Title/school improvement) to come REVIEW the ins and outs of KansaSTAR and take advantage of the time to work together to input your information into the system.
PARTICIPANTS WILL:
- explore the research and tools in KansaSTAR for the Title I school improvement plan
- analyze and plan how to use KansaSTAR pan in the KESA process as the building action plan
It is recommended that districts login to KansaSTAR prior to the workshop to be sure thier login is active and/or to contact Jean Rush at KSDE (jrush@ksde.org) to receive a login for each building wanting to utilize the system.
THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR PK-12 EDUCATORS AND ADMINISTRATORS USING THE KansaSTAR SYSTEM OR WANTED TO LEARN ABOUT KansaSTAR.
REGISTRATION FEES:
$150/person for SWP Members
$165/person for Non Members
COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.
KESA Cycle 2 - The Sequel: Updates Every System Needs to Know! 2/3 Monday, February 5, 2024⋅8:30am – 2:30pm
IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
NKESC, 703 W 2nd Street, Oakley
Facilitated by Brittany Schields & Crystal Steinmetz, SWPRSC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER *
Come to this session to learn about how the KESA School Improvement process has evolved after all systems in the state have completed cycle 1. We will discuss the revised expectations, materials, and reports available. Bring your team to learn about how to refine your processes! This SWP-guided series of three sessions will keep you and your team in the know about with timely updates and assistance in moving forward in your KESA process.
THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR ALL ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR DISTRICT'S KESA PROCESS.
*REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR EACH SESSION.
REGISTRATION FEE:
$1,450/team (not to exceed 8) for each of the 3 sessions
SESSION 1: 10/23/23
SESSION 2: 2/5/24
SESSION 3: 4/23/24
COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.
CANCELLATION:
Events with less than 5 registrants are subject to cancellation one week prior to event date.
KESA Cycle 2 - The Sequel: Updates Every System Needs to Know! 2/3 Monday, February 5, 2024⋅8:30am – 2:30pm
IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Facilitated by Jen Stelter, SWPRSC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Come to this session to learn about how the KESA School Improvement process has evolved after all systems in the state have completed cycle 1. We will discuss the revised expectations, materials, and reports available. Bring your team to learn about how to refine your processes! This SWP-guided series of three sessions will keep you and your team in the know about with timely updates and assistance in moving forward in your KESA process.
THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR ALL ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR DISTRICT'S KESA PROCESS.
REGISTRATION FEE:
$1,450/team (not to exceed 8) covers participantion in each of the 3 sessions
SESSION 1: 10/23/23
SESSION 2: 2/5/24
SESSION 3: 4/23/24
COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.
CANCELLATION:
Events with less than 5 registrants are subject to cancellation one week prior to event date.
Homeless & Migrant Cadre Day 2 of 2 Tuesday, February 6, 2024⋅9:00am – 12:00pm
VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE ONLY
Facilitated by Emily Davis, SWPRSC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
This workshop will help identify homeless children and youth, provide wraparound services, and provide resources that will help address the many struggles homeless children and youth face, and ensure that homeless children and youth are able to attend school and participate fully in school activities.
Sessions:
Day 1: September 12, 2023
Day 2: February 6, 2024
REGISTRATION FEE:
FREE to SWP HCY Cadre members
$75/person for non-cadre SWP members
$85/person for non-cadre non members
COLLEGE CREDIT: Not available
REGISTRATIONS/CANCELLATIONS:
Trainings with less than 5 registrations are subject to cancellation one week prior to the event date.
New Teacher Bootcamp 101 Follow Up Session 3/4 Thursday, February 8, 2024⋅8:30am – 2:30pm
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Facilitated by Crystal Steinmetz, SWPRSC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Are you a FIRST-YEAR educator eager to kickstart your teaching careeer on the right foot? Look no further! sign up to attend the SWPRSC New Teacher Bootcamp workshop series! These workshops are designed specifically to empower and equip you with the skills and strategies you need to thrive in your first year of teaching!
Gain invaluable knowledge, practical tips, and provide techniques that will set you up for success. We understand the unique challenges you face as a new teacher, and our bootcamp is tailor-made to address your specific needs. Topics that will be focused on include, but are not limited to:
- classroom management
- lesson planning
- student engagement
- building relationships
- differentiating instruction
- incorporating technology
- communicating with stakeholders
- assessing student learning
- reflection and celebration
Come learn from a seasoned educator who has been in your shoes while connecting and collaborating with fellow first-year teachers who are on the same exciting journey as you. Build a support network of like-minded professionals, sharing experiences, resources, and ideas that will enhance your teaching practice and provide ongoing support throughout your career.
THIS SERIES IS APPROPRIATE FOR ALL NEW (FIRST-YEAR) TEACHERS, PK-12.
SERIES DATES:*
1. July 24, 2023
2. September 28, 2023
3. November 29, 2023
4. February 8, 2024
5. April 25, 2024
*individual registration required for each date
attendance at each session not mandatory but encouraged
REGISTRATION FEES:*
$160/person for SWP Members
$175/person for Non Members
*includes lunch
COLLEGE CREDIT: Not available.
WKCS Healthcare Showcase Thursday, February 8, 2024⋅9:30am – 2:00pm
GROWING OUR OWN!
The overall goal/mission of the Western Kansas Careers Showcases (WKCS) is to create a system of interactions between high school students and business/industry partners in western Kansas to encourage them to remain in our communites after graduation. During the showcase, students will learn more about themselves, research local options, engage with area businesses and start to create strategic plans to reach their postsecondary or professional goals.
EACH ADULT AND STUDENT NEEDS TO BE REGISTERED INDIVIDUALLY.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!
https://www.startherestayhere.org/event-5394347/Registration
OBJECTIVES:
- Build trusting relationships with schools, students, businesses and communities.
- Encourage young people to remain in our rural area and/or facilitate their return.
- Develop a workforce response to the needs of rurarl area industries.
- Collaborate with rural area business/industry and professional educators to provide support and interaction via job shadowing, internships, and apprenticeships.
- Teach and expect leadership, teamwork, accountability and essential skills.
PARTICIPANTING ORGANIZATIONS (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):
- Minneola Healthcare
- Finney County Economic Development Corporation
To learn more, check out www.StartHereStayHere.org.
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NEW! Middle School Generalist Praxis Prep Friday, February 9, 2024⋅8:30am – 2:30pm
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Facilitated by Natalie Briscoe, SWPRSC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
NEW!!! The Middle School: Content Knowledge Praxis Exam #5146 is available for the Middle Level Generalist 5-8 endorsement. This test includes four sections: Literature and Language, Mathematics, History/Social Studies, and Science. This session will focus on preparing teachers to pass all four sections of the praxis exam. Participants will go through the Praxis Study Companion and review each section with time for Q & A.
This session is appropriate for 5-8 teachers seeking to pass the Praxis for the Middle School Generalist endorsement that allows them to teach ELA, Science, Social Studies, or Math for the middle level grades.
REGISTRATION FEES:
$150/person for SWP Members
$165/person for Non Members
COLLEGE CREDIT: Not available
HGSS PLC 3/4 Monday, February 12, 2024⋅8:30am – 2:30pm
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Facilitated by Kim Gilman, KSDE Teacher Leader
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Join the KSDE Teacher Leaders for a wonderful year of learning focused on innovative instructional strategies, assistance with the Classroom Based Assessment and collaboration with your fellow educators. All sessions will be built around the KSDE Four Fundamentals of Structured Literacy, Balanced Assessments, Standards Alignment and Quality Instruction.
SESSION 1: October 30, 2023
SESSION 2: December 1, 2023
SESSION 3: February 12, 2024
SESSION 4: April 15, 2024
THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR K-12 SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATORS.
REGISTRATION FEES:
$35/person (includes lunch for onsite participants)
COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.
CANCELLATION:
Events with less than 5 registrants are subject to cancellation one week prior to event date.
New Teacher Bootcamp 201 Follow Up Session 2/2 Monday, February 12, 2024⋅8:30am – 2:30pm
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Facilitated by Jen Stelter, SWPRSC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
This is session #2 of the New Teacher Bootcamp 201 for new teachers in years 2 and beyond. The focus will be based on the audience needs but will plan follow up on lesson plannjing, standards alignment, balanced assessments and classroom management. Those registered for be asked for specific/personal topics for further development as well.
THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR ALL 2ND YEAR (AND BEYOND) TEACHERS, PK-12.
SERIES DATES:*
1. October 19, 2023
2. February 12, 2024
*individual registration required for each session
attendance at each session not mandatory but encouraged
REGISTRATION FEES:*
$160/person for SWP Members
$175/person for Non Members
*includes lunch
COLLEGE CREDIT: Not available
KSDE Science PLC: Meaningful Feedback to Fuel Instruction Wednesday, February 21, 2024⋅8:30am – 3:30pm
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Facilitated by KSDE Teacher Leaders
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
In this session, wqe will look at unit coherence and how we can provide meaningful feedback to guide students' sensemaking in science. We will look at specific tasks in science that allow strong formative assessment practices to inform next steps in units.
THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR K-12 SCIENCE EDUCATORS. EACH PARTICIPANT SHOULD BRING AT LEAST ONE UNIT TO REFERENCE.
REGISTRATION FEES:*
$35/person
* includes lunch for onsite participants
COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.
CANCELLATION:
Events with less than 5 registrants are subject to cancellation one week prior to event date.
Creating a Standards Based Classroom Part 3: Monitoring and Communicating Student Learning Wednesday, February 21, 2024⋅8:30am – 2:30pm
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY
Facilitated by Crystal Steinmetz, SWPRSC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Participants will learn about creating a standards centered classroom that focuses on where we want students to go in relation to learning standards/targets, how to determine where students currently are in relation to those targets, and how we support students in the achievement of those learning targets. Participants will dive into strategies and tools for effective teaching and learning in a standards based classroom including identifying appropriate student learning targets, developing targeted assessments, designing effective instruction, and monitoring and communicating student learning (grades) to multiple stakeholders. Time will be given for participants to reflect on their new learning and to plan next actions and steps needed for their own classroom.
Registration fee includes a copy of "A Teacher's Guide to Standards Based Learning" by Tammy Heflebower, Jan Joseph, et al (2019) for participant's reference during the workshop. This is a 3-part series. Attendance at all 3 sessions is highly recommended but not required.
3-PART SERIES:
PART 1: 10/5/23 - Planning for Instruction
PART 2: 11/15/23 - Developing Quality Assessments
PART 3: 2/21/24 - Monitoring and Communicating Student Learning
THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR PK-12TH GRADE EDUCATORS.
REGISTRATION FEES:*
$175/person for SWP Members ($150 if you have the book already)
$190/person for Non Members ($165 if you have the book already)
*includes indicated resource
COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.
CANCELLATION:
Events with less than 5 registrants are subject to cancellation one week prior to event date.
CLUE: What Do We Do with All this Data? Thursday, February 22, 2024⋅8:30am – 2:30pm
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY
Facilitated by Casey Peine, KSDE Teacher Leader (currently the Director of Teaching & Learning, USD 264 Clearwater)
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
This professional learning opportunity will provide building and/or district teams with structures and processes to discuss data and design action steps to improve student outcomes. This Balanced Assessment System/Structured Literacy PD is designed for teachers and leaders of any/all grade levels. Expect a day of discussion, processing, and planning! The focus will be heavily on English Language Arts and reading data. However, many of the processes can be transferred to other content areas.
CLUE Outcomes:
- Collaborate with your leadership teams/PLCs to improve student outcomes.
- Learn how to utilize protocols to improve data-driven conversations.
- Utilize an improvement cycle to select action steps and monitor your impact on student learning.
- Explore best practices in data analysis.
This session is appropriate for PLCs and/or Building/District Leadership Teams - at all grade levels. A team of 3 or more is suggested comprised of teachers and administrators. Together everyone accomplishes more!
It is crucial to have access to digital data or printed reports available. This can be from a variety of sources, but a minimum please bring state assessment and academic screening results. Additional data can include common assessments, interim results, office rerferral rates, attendance, SEL screeners, surveys, and other relevant data collected by your school and district. By utilizing data, teams can make informed decisions and effectively address the needs of their students.
REGISTRATION FEES:*
$35/person
*includes lunch
COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.
CANCELLATION:
Events with less than 5 registrants are subject to cancellation one week prior to event date.
WKCS Area Career Opportunities Thursday, February 22, 2024⋅9:30am – 2:00pm
GROWING OUR OWN!
The overall goal/mission of the Western Kansas Careers Showcases (WKCS) is to create a system of interactions between high school students and business/industry partners in western Kansas to encourage them to remain in our communites after graduation. During the showcase, students will learn more about themselves, research local options, engage with area businesses and start to create strategic plans to reach their postsecondary or professional goals.
EACH ADULT AND STUDENT NEEDS TO BE REGISTERED INDIVIDUALLY.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP!
OBJECTIVES:
- Build trusting relationships with schools, students, businesses and communities.
- Encourage young people to remain in our rural area and/or facilitate their return.
- Develop a workforce response to the needs of rurarl area industries.
- Collaborate with rural area business/industry and professional educators to provide support and interaction via job shadowing, internships, and apprenticeships.
- Teach and expect leadership, teamwork, accountability and essential skills.
PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE):
- Clark County Commissioners
- Comanche County Commissioners
- Meade County Commissioners
- Minneola Healthcare
- KanEquip
- Bucklin Tractor and Implement
There is NO FEE to attend thanks to the generosity of our business partners. We encourage you to talk with your students to find out who would interested in and benefit from this opportunity.
To learn more, check out www.StartHereStayHere.org.
Adapting Instruction for English Learners Monday, February 26, 2024⋅8:30am – 2:30pm
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
THIS SESSION IS A REPEAT FROM 9/29/23.
Facilitated by Jessie Bloyd & Natalie Briscoe, SWPRSC Consultants
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Adapting your lessons for English Learners does not require a complete overhaul! Join us in using the English Learner Standards as a tool to inform your planning and preparation for appropriate and equitable support English Learners. Explore best practices for teaching diverse students through demonstrations and examples. Bring a lesson plan to modify with the support of a SWPRSC education consultant.
REGISTRATION FEE:
FREE to SWPRSC Perkins/CTE & Title III Consortium Members
$150/person for Members
$165/person for Non Members
COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.
Designed for All Kansas Educators
Southwest Plains Regional Service Center
Email: marketing@swplains.org
Website: swprsc.org
Location: 810 W Lark Avenue, Sublette, KS 67877
Phone: 800.728.1022
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Twitter: @swplains