2013-2014 Workshops - Southwest Plains Regional Service Center

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Attention: Counselors, Administrators, School Nurses, Resource Officers & Teachers! Western Kansas Safe & Supportive Schools Conference Make plans to hear speakers & attend breakouts to learn more about improving your district’s efforts to provide safe and supportive school experiences for all!

2013-2014 Workshops brought to you by SWPRSC Professional Learning for Educators Southwest Plains Regional Service Center 810 West Lark Avenue Sublette, KS 67877 1.800.728.1022 www.swprsc.org

Host Location Northwest Kansas Educational Service Center 703 West 2nd Avenue Oakley, KS 67748 785.672.3125 www.nkesc.org

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Superintendents’ Council Meets on the first Wednesday from 9:00 am—1:00 pm Registration Fee: $30

2013-2014 dates are: August 7, 2013 September 4, 2013 October 2, 2013* November 6, 2013 December 4, 2013 January 8, 2014 February 5, 2014 March 5, 2014** April 2, 2014 May 7, 2014

Extended Learning Opportunities for Superintendents Free of charge after Council

*October 2, 2013: Standards Update Presenter: Jennifer Anderson Administrators can't begin to know everything about the new standards for English/Language Arts (including the literacy standards), math, history/ government/social studies, and science and any others that are adopted or being considered. However, each of you needs to have a basic understanding and this session will introduce you to where to find the information as well as give you an overview of what your teachers need to know as Kansas moves toward new assessments in these areas.

**March 5, 2014: Topic TBD Presenter: Jennifer Anderson With all the expected changes in evaluations, accreditation, state assessments, etc., we will determine the topic of this session in December based on input from superintendents.

Book Study for Administrators Never Underestimate the Power of Your Teachers September 26, October 15 & November 12, 2013 Online via GoTo Meeting See description on page 18 of this booklet

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Principals’ Council Meets every other third Thursday at 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Registration Fee: $30

September 19* January 16

November 21** March 27

Extended Learning Opportunities for Principals Free of Charge after Council

* September 19: Accreditation Bootcamp What do we know and how can I explain it to my staff? Presenter: Jennifer Anderson, SWPRSC As we have so many educational changes happening right now, it is hard to keep our staff informed about them. This free extended learning opportunity for principals will cover all the information we know about the new KS accreditation system that is being developed, AMOs (annual measurable objectives to make AYP determinations), and provide resources to share with your staff. Come learn, share, and ask questions about accreditation and AMOs.

** November 21: Standards Update Presenter: Carol Panzer, SWPRSC Administrators can't begin to know everything about the new standards for English/Language Arts (including the literacy standards), math, history/ government/social studies, and science and any others that are adopted or being considered. However, each of you needs to have a basic understanding and this session will introduce you to where to find the information as well as give you an overview of what your teachers need to know as Kansas moves toward new assessments in these areas.

Counselors’ Council Meets every other second Thursday at 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Registration Fee: $30 (at SWPRSC includes lunch) IDL without lunch $20 October 10 February 13

December 12 April 10

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Registration Information Register online at www.swprsc.org (click the Online Registration tab) or call Nonie McMillan at 1-800-728-1022

Workshop Cancellations SWPRSC reserves the right to cancel or postpone any advertised workshop due to lack of enrollment, inclement weather, or presenter illness. In case of cancellation, every effort will be made by SWPRSC to notify those individuals who pre-registered. However, participants are strongly encouraged to call ahead of time to check on the status of the workshop prior to beginning travel. Overnight weather cancellations will be posted no later than 7 a.m. on KSN as well as on our workshop hotline which can be accessed by calling 620-675-8888.

College Credit is available through MidAmerica Nazarene University Course number will be provided at the time of the workshop. College credit online registration at www.swprsc.org (click on the MNU button) Most workshops are offered for 0.5 college credit hour. The cost is $45.00 per half-credit hour and is payable by debit/credit card directly to MNU. Participants must complete an online form for each half credit within 7 days of the training. The online template is intended to take a minimum of 2 hours to complete for each half credit. The template requires participants to respond to the following 4 statements: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Describe the key content presented in the workshop. Explain why this information is important to the field of education. Explain the potential impact this methodology, philosophy, information, or the like will have on students and/or communities. If you are or were a classroom teacher or specialist, articulate how you will implement this new knowledge in the classroom. For teachers, lesson plans are acceptable in this section. If you are an administrator, describe how this new information will impact your building or learning community 1.800.728.1022

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Table of Contents College and Career Ready Standards Workshops Kansas Common Core: Next Steps…………………………………….. 8 CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (ELA 3-5)……….. 17 CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (Math K-2)………. 22 Using Standards Implementation to Build a Science Education Community (Next Generation Science Standards)……………………... 24 Assessment Mini Conference…………………………………………... 27 CCRS for New Teachers……………………………………………….. 28 CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (ELA K-2)……….. 29 CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (Math 9-12)……… 29 CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (Math 6-8)……….. 30 CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (Math 3-5)……….. 31 CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (ELA 6-8)……….. 31 Teaching the CCRS: A Paradigm Shift in Instruction………………….. 33 CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (ELA 9-12)……… 34 College & Career Ready Standards: Writing…………………………..

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Language Arts Workshops LETRS Module #1: The Challenge of Learning to Read……………14, 39 LETRS Module #7: Teaching Phonics, Word Study and the Alphabetic Principle……………………………………………………. 17 CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (ELA 3-5)……….. 17 The Writing Journey: How to Create Successful Writers Using Kansas College and Career Ready Standards…………………………………... 19 LETRS Module #9: Teaching Beginning Spelling and Writing……….. 25 LETRS Module #10:Reading Big Words………………………………. 27 CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (ELA K-2)……….. 29 CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (ELA 6-8)……….. 31 CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (ELA 9-12)……… 34 LETRS Module #3: Spellography for Teachers……………………….. 37

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Language Art Workshops (continued) College & Career Ready Standards: Writing…………………………... 37 LETRS Module #6: Digging for Meaning……………………………... 38 LETRS Module #4: The Mighty Word………………………………...

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Engaging Grammar: Activities to Support Student Writers and Readers 42 LETRS Module #5 Getting Up to Speed: Developing Fluency……….. 45 “I Read It and I DO Get It!” using Close Reading Strategies………….. 47 Crossing the Vocab Bridge for Secondary Students…………………… 49

Math Workshops CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (Math K-2)………. 22 CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (Math 9-12)……... 29 CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (Math 6-8)……….. 30 CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (Math 3-5)……….. 31 Why Problem Solving? The 8 Mathematical Practices: Putting the Practices into Action! Grades K-8………………………… 44

Science Workshops Using Standards Implementation to Build a Science Education Community……………………………………………………………... 24

ESOL Workshops ESOL Praxis Prep………………………………………………………. 10 SWPRSC Online ILP for ESOL Training……………………………… 15 Practical ESOL: Easy Steps to Take in the Classroom I……………….. 28 Practical ESOL: Easy Steps to Take in the Classroom II………………. 41

Technology Workshops Creating Augmented Reality Aras with Aurasma……………………… 25 Digital Commerce, Communication, and Citizenship…………………

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iHear: Technology in Music……………………………………………. 42 Triggering Talent With Technology……………………………………. 46 1.800.728.1022

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Cross-Curricular Workshops What’s Happening in the Art World in Kansas………………………… 15 I Want To Help, But No One Tells Me How! Para Training…………

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Never Underestimate the Power of Your Teachers: Book Study for Administrators………………………………………………………….. 18 Professional Development Council Training…………………………... 19 Creating a Learning Climate: Instructional Strategies (Mentor/Mentee) 20 Top 10 School Security Vulnerabilities………………………………... 21 Putting the Pieces Together: The Puzzle of Teaching Boys……………. 23 Understanding the New Accreditation System…………………………. 23 Kansas Career Pipeline…………………………………………………. 24 Social, Emotional & Character Development (SECD) Standards: The What & the How………………………………………………......

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A Model for Effective Teaching………………………………………... 44 Managing Challenging Behaviors……………………………………...

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Trainings Hosted at NKESC in Oakley For the Sake of Argument……………….……………………………... 14 CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (Math K- 12)…….. 20 Technology for the Classroom…………………………………………. 22 Essential Strategies for Success with Common Core ELA…………….. 30 Social, Emotional & Character Development (SECD) Standards: The What & the How…………………………………………………… 32 Working with Diverse Students………………………………………..

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Putting the Pieces Together: The Puzzle of Teaching Boys……………. 43 Digital Commerce, Communication, and Citizenship………………….. 49

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Kansas Common Core: Next Steps K-12 District-Wide Inservice

Monday, October 14, 2013 7:30 am—8:15 Registration 8:20—4:00 pm Conference Holcomb High School ELA K-12, Fine Arts, Social Studies, World Language & PE/Health Lakin High School Math K-12, Career & Technical Ed and Science Mary K. Mueller, Motivational Keynote Author of 8 to Great: The Powerful Process of Positive Change

Anita Archer, Ph.D., Literacy Instruction Expert and author of Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching

Claran Einfeldt, Ph.D., Mathematics Curriculum Expert & Founder of C Math 2 Inc. Designs and Delivers Training on CCSS Math

Multiple Break-out Sessions Focused on College & Career Ready Standards Across the Curriculum and Assessment Strand A variety of vendors will be present. Lunch will be provided. 1.800.728.1022

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Explicit Instruction with Keynote Speaker Anita Archer, PhD Author of Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching April 9, 2014 in Dodge City April 10, 2014 in Newton $60/members $75/non-members

Latino Leadership October, 2013 (TBA) at Dodge City Community College

NW Latino Student Leadership November 6, 2013 at NW KS Technical College, Goodland

CTE Cadre: Literacy Strategies October 28, November 11, January 27 February 10, March 3, April 28 Reading & Writing topics One Hour Sessions throughout the day with Mindy Applegate using Sykpe

Eric Jensen: Teaching With Poverty in Mind August 14, 2014 at Dodge City Civic Center

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ESOL Praxis Prep Series All workshops 8:30 am—3:00 pm $135/members $150/non members College credit available from MNU 0.5 credit hour/$45.00/session

at Liberal Educational Service Center, 624 N. Grant, Liberal September 7: Language Learning September 14: Foundation of Linguistics

Carol Swinney Holly Chandler

September 21: Planning, Implementation & Management Carol Panzer September 28: Cultural/Professional Aspects of the Job

Carol Panzer

at SWPRSC, 810 W. Lark Avenue, Sublette September 20: Planning, Implementation & Management

Carol Panzer

September 26: Foundation of Linguistics

Carol Swinney

October 4: Cultural/Professional Aspects of the Job

Carol Swinney

October 10: Language Learning

Sonya Pena

February 1: Language Learning

Carol Swinney

February 8: Foundation of Linguistics

Holly Chandler

February 15: Planning, Implementation & Management

Sonya Pena

February 22: Cultural/Professional Aspects of the Job

Jara Wilson

Language Learning: Since second language acquisition forms much of the foundation of teaching English to speakers of other languages, this workshop will explore both the historical background and current theories of second language learning. Foundation of Linguistics: Linguistic theory & language learning make up nearly 40% of the ESOL Praxis exam. Therefore, this workshop will explore Phonology, Morphology, and Syntax along with other important linguistic elements. Special attention will be given to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) and its relationship to the sounds of the English language. Planning, Implementation & Management: This workshop will explore various teaching strategies as they relate to the second language learner. Additionally, this session will lead into the exploration of multiple methods of assessments as well as culturally and professionally related aspects of teaching English as a second language. Cultural/Professional Aspects of the Job: This session will focus on culturally related differences in teaching/learning styles as they relate to teaching English as a second language. This session will also examine various resources, programs, and professional organizations that are beneficial to ESOL teachers. ESOL program models and the legal foundations for these programs will also be addressed. 1.800.728.1022

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Workshops through Moodle What is Moodle? Moodle Workshops provide an online opportunity for professional development. You register for them as you would a regular workshop. Prior to the start date of the workshop, you will receive log-in information by email. This information will include the web address of our Moodle site as well as personal User Name and Password. Your workshop will be available for approximately three weeks as noted in the workshop description. Additional support will be available by contacting Carol Swinney by email at [email protected]. College credit for these courses follows the same registration process as other SWPRSC workshops. Find on Page

Start/End Dates

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September 9-27 November 1-21 May 1-23

Anita Archer Explicit Instruction

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October 1-25

The Writing Journey: How to Create Successful Writers Using Kansas College & Career Ready Standards

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October 1-25

Bullying

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November 1-21

Shouting Won’t Grow Dendrites

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January 6-24

Increasing Non-Traditional Participation in CTE Courses: What the Research Shows

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February 3-21

Teaching With Poverty in Mind

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March 3-21

Why Problem Solving? The 8 Mathematical Practices: Putting the Practices into Action! Grades K-8

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April 7-25

Putting Research into Practice: Using a Five-Step Process to Increase Non-Traditional Participation in CTE Courses

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April 7-25

Close Reading & Text Dependent Questions

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May 1-23

Differentiation

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Cadres at SWPRSC Cadre (/’kadrē/): a small group of people specially trained for a particular purpose or profession. Join the SWPRSC cadre for your professional area and learn from our knowledgeable consultants and each other.

Title I Cadres

CLC Cadres

ESOL Cadres

Tech Cadres

with Mindy Applegate & Matisha Stanton 9/9/13 12/12/13 2/3/14 4/7/14

with Bill Losey

with Mike Toole, Irene Perez & Holly Chandler 9/5/13 12/12/13 4/17/14

with Tom Barnes & Gina Tyler

10/16/13 12/12/13 2/19/14 4/10/14

9/23/13 2/10/14

ESOL Cadre I Date: September 5, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenters: Irene Perez, Mike Toole & Holly Chandler Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration $95/Members; $110/Non-member districts Fee: FREE to Title III Consortium members College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Every school district is obliged by law to meet the needs of their English Language Learners (ELLs) – to identify them, assess them for language proficiency, and to provide additional services to help them master both the English language and content. The management of an ESOL program, balancing the requirements of identification and assessment, the design and delivery of a English language acquisition program, the compliance with state and Federal regulations addressing the education of ELLs, and auditing issues – is a daunting task. The SWPRSC ESOL Cadres are designed to provide attendees with information and guidance to assist them in carrying out all of these responsibilities. Cadre topics include compliance with the requirements of the Kansas ESOL program and Title III; auditing issues for ESOL; Office of Civil Rights compliance; instructional strategies for ELLs; program design; parental involvement; counseling issues; and most importantly, time for ESOL teachers and directors to network and share.

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Title I Cadre I Date: September, 9, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Mindy Applegate Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $95/Members; $110/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Agenda items include an open forum for participants, updates on assessments and data collection, review of compliance issues and a College and Career Ready update. An IDL with KSDE will be planned.

Anita Archer Explicit Instruction Date: September 9 - September 27, 2013 Presenter: Dr. Susan Jenkins Location: Moodle (find an explanation of Moodle on page 11) Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University The book Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching is systematic, direct, engaging, and success oriented designed to promote achievement for all students. The study of this highly practical and accessible resource will give special and general education teachers the tools to implement explicit instruction in any grade level or content area. This book can be ordered from SWPRSC Recommended Resources at www.swprsc.org. The cost of the book is not included in the workshop fee.

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LETRS Module #1: The Challenge of Learning to Read Date: September 10, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Jennifer Anderson Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $160/Members; $175/Non-member districts FREE to PERK member districts (except cost of book) Resource Included: The Challenge of Learning to Read College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Module 1 in the LETRS series explores the reasons why many students have reading difficulties and the ways children learn to read. Case studies illustrate the progression of reading development; the influences of biological, genetic, cognitive, environmental, and instructional factors on learning to read; and the components of effective reading instruction. A “four-part processing system” model is explored in detail. (For all grades)

For the Sake of Argument Date: September 17, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Mindy Applegate Location: NKESC, 703 W. 2nd, Oakley Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University The College and Career Ready Standards emphasize both reading and writing arguments in all content areas. Participants in this workshop will be introduced to the following phases: • How to read argumentative text • How to select effective argumentative text • How to identify the textual elements of argument • How to teach students to write a cogent argument

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SWPRSC Online Individual Learning Plan for ESOL Training Date: September 17, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenters: Mike Toole & Irene Perez Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts FREE to Title III Consortium members College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Each student identified for the Kansas state ESOL program must have an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) on file. This plan contains language proficiency information, along with goals for the improvement in language and content, and information about strategies and accommodations to be used with the student. SWPRSC is proud to announce the development of an online version of the Individual Learning Plan, where districts can enter and save these plans electronically in a password-protected environment. Attendees to this program will learn the log in and password process, and learn how to enter and save the ILPs for each of their students. The online ESOL ILP is free to SWPRSC Title III consortium members, along with this day of training.

What’s Happening in the Art World in Kansas Date: September 18, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenters: Tiffany Chenoweth & Kristie Gillespie Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University This workshop will provide information about Kansas Art Education Association, National Art Education Association, Western Kansas Scholastic Art Awards Show (receiving an American Vision Medal), CTE Visual Arts Pathway, Common Core/Kansas Art Standards, Scholarship opportunities, promoting your programs and lesson plans. Please bring any questions about materials, shows, lessons, and standards.

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I Want to Help, But No One Tells Me How! Para Training Date: September 23, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Carol Panzer Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: Not Available Too often paras are not trained in ways to work with students so they end up giving too much or too little help. This workshop will give suggestions to paras to help identify teachable moments, with emphasis on reading strategies, tiered vocabulary, small group management strategies, and a basic overview of the College and Career Ready Standards.

Tech Cadre I Date: September 23, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenters: Tom Barnes & Gina Tyler Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $95/Members; $110/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University The Technology Cadre was created to share best practices targeting technology in schools. Participants from all schools in the area are invited to attend. Goals of the Cadre are to: • Build partnerships among area K-12 technology professionals • Demonstrate applications of emerging technologies • Network and work collaboratively

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LETRS #7: Teaching Phonics, Word Study and the Alphabetic Principle Participants must attend Module #1 before attending any other modules. No exceptions. Date: September 24, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Sonja Gayer Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $160/Members; $175/Non-member districts FREE to PERK member districts (except cost of book) Resource Included: Teaching Phonics, Word Study & Alphabetic Principle College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Effective, systematic phonics instruction involves many subroutines, which are all practiced in Module 7. The sequence and substance of concept development in code-based instruction is emphasized, including the importance of applying learned skills to reading and writing. Answers to common questions are provided, including, “How Much Phonics?” “Who Needs Phonics?” “What Kind of Phonics?” and “Why Phonics?” (For grades K–2, Intervention Grade 3, Title, SPED)

CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (ELA 3-5) Date: September 26, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Carol Panzer Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Don’t be overwhelmed by the new standards. Many of your ideas will still work, but you will definitely need to do some modifying. This workshop will provide several lesson plan templates and strategies as well as ideas for using Depth of Knowledge, formative assessments, complex text, text dependent questions and much more. Be prepared to dig into the standards. Bring a laptop or iPad and all of your great ideas! www.swprsc.org

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Never Underestimate the Power of Your Teachers (Book Study for Administrators) Date: September 26, October 15 & November 12, 2013 Presenter: Jennifer Anderson Location: Online via GoTo Meeting (1:00 pm—2:00 pm) Registration Fee: $90/Members; $105/Non-member districts College Credit: Not Available From the author Robyn Jackson, Never Work Harder Than Your Students , this workshop is designed with tools, real-life examples, and strategies for raising the level of instructional excellence in your school. If we believe all students can learn and we must make every effort to reach all students, shouldn't we work with that same attitude toward our teachers? Attend these webinars to study and discuss this powerful ASCD recommended book from a best selling author who believes in trying to reach all teachers! Participate live or receive the links after the webinars. The book can be ordered from SWPRSC Recommended Resources at www.swprsc.org. The cost of the book is not included in the workshop fee.

The Writing Journey: How To Create Successful Writers Using Kansas College and Career Ready Standards Date: October 1-25, 2013 Presenters Mindy Applegate & Holly Chandler Location: Moodle (find an explanation of Moodle on page 11) Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University This Moodle course will include exploration of each of the following points of interest on your writing journey: identifying, analyzing, and evaluating narrative, informative, and argumentative writing; using elements of language mechanics and grammar effectively; learning and using revision and editing strategies and understanding when to employ each one; understanding vocabulary (Tiers 1-3) and effective ways to model the "learning of words"; using writer's workshop and reflecting on the values of such practices; examining current classroom situations and making adjustments to create a writing culture; using writing as both formative and summative assessments; taking care of yourself as a writing teacher.

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Bullying Date: October 1-25, 2013 Presenters: Audrey Neuschafer & Holly Chandler Location: Moodle (find an explanation of Moodle on page 11) Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University "Drawing on decades of work, Barbara Coloroso's groundbreaking book The Bully, the Bullied, and the Bystander, teaches readers what bullying is and what it isn't, the difference between boy and girl bullies, seven steps you can take if your child is bullied, four abilities that protect your child from succumbing to a bully, how to evaluate your school's anti-bullying policy and much more! The book can be ordered from SWPRSC Recommended Resources at www.swprsc.org. The cost of the book is not included in the workshop fee.

Professional Development Council Training Date: October 4, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 11:00 am or 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Presenter: Holly Chandler Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $200/team of 2 - 5 Free to SWPRSC PDC Consortium College Credit: Not Available The Kansas State Department of Education requires annual training for each local professional development council. Topics will include: current licensure regulations including types of licenses, knowledge, application, and impact points, and responsibilities of local Professional Development Councils. Districts are encouraged to send their entire Professional Development Council.

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Creating a Learning Climate: Instructional Strategies (Mentor/Mentee) Date: October 7, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Mindy Applegate Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts FREE to one PERK Mentor/Mentee Team per district Mentor/Mentee Team: $190/Members; $215/Non-members (Mentor=5+ yrs. experience; Mentee=0-3 yrs. experience) College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Based upon the work of Eric Jensen, Robert Marzano, and Robyn Jackson, this workshop will provide participants with the following tools: a guide for diagnosing, supporting, and evaluating your students; a tool to determine essential information and mastery expectations; a continuum to move students from activation to acquisition to assessment; an overview of brain research that supports these instructional steps. Join your friends and colleagues as we discover ways to ensure student success in learning.

CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (Math K-12 ) Date: October 8, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Jennifer Anderson Location: NKESC, 703 W. 2nd, Oakley Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Teaching CCRS math will take some adjustments, but not all of the standards are new. Math teachers need to start where they are while they plan instruction to create successful students. This workshop will provide several lesson plan templates, and strategies, as well as time to explore the shifts in expectations and how mathematical practices support student learning. Be prepared to dig into the standards. Bring a laptop or iPad and all of your great ideas. 1.800.728.1022

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Top 10 School Security Vulnerabilities Date: October 9, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Larry Readout, EMC Insurance Companies Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $50/person (1-5), $40/person (6-10), $30/person (10+) College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Top school security vulnerabilities. Examples from our onsite physical security assessments will be used to illustrate the top security issues facing schools today. Best practices and workarounds will also be discussed. Guidelines for architects. Security features that should be considered when designing/building new school buildings. Crisis planning. A discussion of what should be included in your emergency plans and the importance of having both a master document and a quick reference guide. De-escalation training. Tips and techniques for preventing an angry/agitated encounter from becoming violent. Tabletop exercises. This is an interactive session. Emergency scenarios will be presented and participants will work in groups to decide how best to respond based on the facts that are currently known. New information will be provided as the emergency plays out.

CLC Cadre I Date: October 16, 0132 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Bill Losey Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $95/Members; $110/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University “Maximizing Credits Earned” This Cadre meeting will give CLC coordinators the opportunity to discuss concerns and learn from each other about methods they apply in their CLC that improve performance and benefit student learning. Each meeting will also include an opportunity to virtually meet with A+ trainers and management to learn about new classes and discuss relevant issues about CLC students and their interaction with A+. www.swprsc.org

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Technology for the Classroom Date: October 16, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Tom Barnes Location: NKESC, 703 W. 2nd, Oakley Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University In this workshop, we will explore tools, apps, activities, and strategies for the K-12 classroom. We will look at innovative lessons and projects, communication and collaboration strategies, learning supports, and publishing platforms. Additionally, we will examine the K-12 web sites, and work with innovative tools to help improve student reading, writing, and mathematics. The projects, concepts, and tools used in this workshop follow the 4Cs of technology integration - Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, & Creativity - as defined by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills.

CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (Math K-2) Date: October 23, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Jara Wilson Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Teaching CCRS math will take some adjustments, but not all of the standards are new. Math teachers need to start where they are while they plan instruction to create successful students. This workshop will provide several lesson plan templates and strategies, as well as time to explore the shifts in expectations and how mathematical practices support student learning. Be prepared to dig into the standards. Bring a laptop or iPad and all of your great ideas

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Putting the Pieces Together: The Puzzle of Teaching Boys Date: October 23, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Mindy Applegate Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $145/Members; $160/Non-member districts Resource Included: Hear Our Cry: Boys in Crises by Paul Slocumb College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Are you puzzled by the performance of boys in your class or building? This workshop (1) examines current research perspectives regarding boys who struggle in our schools (2) provides tools to examine situations in your classroom and building and (3)offers models, strategies, and activities to improve achievement. Be prepared to feel empowered and energized in your efforts to "teach boys."

Understanding the New Accreditation System Date: October 24, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenters: Dr. Scott Myers, KSDE Director of Teacher Licensure and Accreditation, & Bill Bagshaw, Asst. Director Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University These are exciting times in Kansas education! Along with all of the important work associated with the waiver from NCLB, Kansas stakeholders have been engaged for several years focusing on the state’s accreditation system, QPA, working to envision and build a new system that better interacts with the desires of the state. A crucial part of that work focuses on a movement away from the AYP system of examining the percentage of students who are “proficient” on the state assessments toward a system focusing on a variety of characteristics of a school district while taking into account Relevance, Rigor, Relationships, Results, and Responsive Culture. While this new approach is exciting and long-awaited, there are MANY questions regarding this major adjustment. This workshop will provide a professional learning opportunity for school leaders who need a deeper understanding of the inner workings of this new accreditation system as it now stands. As the new system has not been formally adopted, participants will have the valuable opportunity to dialogue with KSDE personnel to assist in its final development. www.swprsc.org

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Using Standards Implementation to Build a Science Education Community Date: October 25, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Matt Krehbiel, KSDE Science Consultant who played a significant role in the development of NGSS Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Only a small portion of implementing new standards is about getting to know the new standards. Transitioning to new standards is a rare opportunity to build on past efforts and re-imagine what we can do to support student learning. This session will empower participants to build their community of support for science education in a way that will greatly increase the chances of successful implementation of the Kansas College and Career Ready Standards for Science (Next Generation Science Standards) firmly grounded in the vision for science education described in the K-12 Framework of Science Education. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the standards themselves and leave with tools to engage their colleagues and build partnerships in their communities.

Kansas Career Pipeline Date: October 28, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Theresa Steinlage, Kuder Field Trainer Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University This session will include an interactive demonstration of the Kansas Career Pipeline. Participants will learn how the Navigator system can strengthen individual career counseling relationships, better assist students with selecting courses and making postsecondary decisions, as well as deeply engage in curriculum planning and program development. The session will also provide more in-depth information about how to motivate and excite students in the process of education and career planning. The Administrative Database Management System (ADMS) provides educators with insight into the students’ career planning progress by providing up-to-date data, access to student portfolios, and much more! Participants will also have the opportunity to explore the data and resources available on the ADMS. 1.800.728.1022

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Creating Augmented Reality Auras with Aurasma Date: October 28, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Tom Barnes Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Augmented reality is a view of a physical, real-world movie, picture, or 3D object whose elements are augmented (or supplemented) by computer-generated input such as sound, video, graphics or GPS data. It can be used many different ways in education. Teachers and students have used it to create library book reviews, introductions and explanations of art work, and enhancements to newsletters or other printed materials. Aurasma is one of the most common and easiest-to-use apps to access and to create augmented reality experiences (called "Auras"). Aurasma is available for iPhone, iPad, and Android phones and tablets that have built-in cameras. Bring your tablet!

LETRS Module #9: Teaching Beginning Spelling and Writing Participants must attend Module #1 before attending any other modules. No exceptions. Date: October 29, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Sonja Gayer Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $160/Members; $175/Non-member districts FREE to PERK member districts (except cost of book) Resource Included: Teaching Beginning Spelling & Writing College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Module 9 addresses writing instruction for children in grades K–2 who need to be taught the component skills that underlie composition. Drawing on recent research that explains the cognitive and linguistic components of composition skills, a framework for analyzing writing samples is applied to examples of students at several different achievement levels. Instruction that builds automaticity in critical components while teaching children the stages of the writing process is explained and modeled. (For grades K–2, Intervention Grade 3, Title, SPED) www.swprsc.org

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Shouting Won’t Grow Dendrites Date: November 1-21, 2013 Presenter: Carol Swinney Location: Moodle (find an explanation of Moodle on page 11) Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University This online book study expands the brain research of Dr. Marcia Tate’s initial book, Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites Her twenty activities designed to involve students in the learning process are further expanded and encourage teachers to explore new ways to provide brain-based learning opportunities for their students. This book can be ordered from SWPRSC Recommended Resources at www.swprsc.org The cost of the book is not included in the workshop fee.

Anita Archer Explicit Instruction Date: November 1-21, 2013 Presenter: Dr. Susan Jenkins Location: Moodle (find an explanation of Moodle on page 11) Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University The book Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching is systematic, direct, engaging, and success oriented designed to promote achievement for all students. The study of this highly practical and accessible resource will give special and general education teachers the tools to implement explicit instruction in any grade level or content area. This book can be ordered from SWPRSC Recommended Resources at www.swprsc.org. The cost of the book is not included in the workshop fee.

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LETRS Module #10: Reading Big Words: Syllabication & Advanced Decoding Participants must attend Module #1 before attending any other modules. No exceptions. Date: November 5, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Jennifer Anderson Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $160/Members; $175Non-member districts FREE to PERK member districts (except cost of book) Resource Included: Reading Big Words: Advanced Decoding College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Module 10 addresses the instructional needs of students in third grade and up who inaccurately and/or slowly read and spell multisyllabic words. Beginning with phoneme-grapheme mapping, the module goes on to address systematic teaching of syllabication, syllable spelling types and ending rules. Morpholoy (including inflection), Anglo-Saxon compounds, Latin and Greek roots and affixes, and derivational word learning process are addressed in some depth. An Advanced Decoding Survey is included with this module, along with lists of instructional resources and programs.

Assessment Mini Conference Date: November 7, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Bill Losey Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University To save time and money Mr. Losey will bring back pertinent information surrounding the evolving and changing summative assessment program from the KSDE Fall Conferences. Participants will learn what the future may hold as we move to a new assessment program. www.swprsc.org

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College & Career Ready Standards for New Teachers (Mentor/Mentee) Date: November 11, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Holly Chandler Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts FREE to one PERK Mentor/Mentee Team per district Mentor/Mentee Team: $190/Members; $215/Non-members (Mentor=5+ yrs. experience; Mentee=0-3 yrs. experience) College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University In this training, new teachers will learn how the College and Career Ready Standards will affect teaching and learning in their classrooms. Focuses include consistency and clarity of understanding, an in-depth examination, and the new and more rigorous expectations. Participants will leave the workshop with College and Career Ready strategies and the confidence that their students will be able to meet and exceed Common Core expectations.

Practical ESOL: Easy Steps to Take in the Classroom I Date: November 12, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenters: Mike Toole Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts FREE to Title III Consortium members College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Do you have English Language Learners in your classroom, but have no formal ESOL training? Have you taken ESOL classes, or gotten your endorsement, but have trouble translating theory into practice in the classroom? This workshop is for you! Attendees of Practical ESOL Days I and II will review second language acquisition and effective strategies for teaching ELLs – AND look at ways to translate research about best practices into actual practice in the classroom! Attendees are encouraged to bring a classroom text with them for maximal results.

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CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (ELA K-2) Date: November 14, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Holly Chandler Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Don’t be overwhelmed by the new standards. Many of your ideas will still work, but you will definitely need to do some modifying. This workshop will provide several lesson plan templates and strategies as well as ideas for using Depth of Knowledge, formative assessments, complex text, text dependent questions and much more. Be prepared to dig into the standards. Bring a laptop or iPad and all of your great ideas!

CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (Math 9-12) Date: November 14, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Jennifer Anderson Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Teaching CCRS math will take some adjustments, but not all of the standards are new. Math teachers need to start where they are while they plan instruction to create successful students. This workshop will provide several lesson plan templates, strategies, as well as time to explore the shifts in expectations and how mathematical practices support student learning. Be prepared to dig into the standards. Bring a laptop or iPad and all of your great ideas.

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Essential Strategies for Success with Common Core ELA Date: November 14, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Carol Panzer Location: NKESC, 703 W. 2nd Registration Fee: $140/Members; $155/Non-member districts Resource Included: The Core Six: Essential Strategies for Achieving Excellence with the Common Core College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University The time is NOW to begin teaching the College and Career Ready Standards, but where do you start? This workshop will focus on research-based strategies that will ensure your lessons are on track to meet the rigor of the new standards while increasing student engagement and achievement. You will receive a copy of the book The Core Six: Essential Strategies for Achieving Excellence with the Common Core for reference.

CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (Math 6-8) Date: November 18, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Matisha Stanton Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Teaching CCRS math will take some adjustments, but not all of the standards are new. Math teachers need to start where they are while they plan instruction to create successful students. This workshop will provide several lesson plan templates, strategies, as well as time to explore the shifts in expectations and how mathematical practices support student learning. Be prepared to dig into the standards. Bring a laptop or iPad and all of your great ideas.

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CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (Math 3-5) Date: November 19, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Sonja Gayer Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Don’t be overwhelmed by the new standards. Many of your ideas will still work, but you will definitely need to do some modifying. This workshop will provide several lesson plan templates and strategies as well as ideas for using Depth of Knowledge, formative assessments, complex text, text dependent questions and much more. Be prepared to dig into the standards. Bring a laptop or iPad and all of your great ideas!

CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (ELA 6-8) Date: November 19, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Carol Panzer Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts FREE to PERK member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Don’t be overwhelmed by the new standards. Many of your ideas will still work, but you will definitely need to do some modifying. This workshop will provide several lesson plan templates and strategies as well as ideas for using Depth of Knowledge, formative assessments, complex text, text dependent questions and much more. Be prepared to dig into the standards. Bring a laptop or iPad and all of your great ideas!

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Digital Commerce, Communication, and Citizenship Date: November 20, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Tom Barnes Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University In this workshop, we will investigate many types of websites: some that allow teachers to buy, sell and share original teaching resources; others that allow teachers to communicate with each other and exchange digital information; and others that help teachers follow, teach and share the appropriate and responsible behaviors with regard to technology use.

Social, Emotional & Character Development (SECD) Standards: The What & the How Date: November 22, 2013 Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Presenters: Audrey Neuschafer & Jara Wilson Location: NKESC, 703 W. 2nd, Oakley Registration Fee: Free College Credit: Not Available A strong school culture focusing on student success academically, emotionally, and socially is built on shared values, goals and skills. The Social, Emotional and Character Development (SECD) Standards support Climate, culture and learning and give structure to this process. We will share these newly adopted Model standards and explore the impacts that they can bring to your school, district and community.

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Teaching the CCRS: A Paradigm Shift in Instruction Date: November 26, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Dr. Susan Jenkins Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Transitioning to the new Kansas College and Career Readiness Standards (CCR) will require a change in the way we do business. "The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be positioned to compete successfully in the global economy." (corestandards.org) The CCR Standards set requirements not only for Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA), but also for literacy in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects. Just as students must learn to read, write, speak, listen, and use language effectively in a variety of content areas, so too must the Standards specify the literacy skills and understandings required for college and career readiness in multiple disciplines. The Standards lay out a vision of what it means to be a literate person in the twenty-first century. This workshop will support teachers in modifying the planning, delivery, and assessment of instruction for success in implementing the new Kansas CCR. Included is a discussion of the paradigm shift necessary for successful classroom instruction and increased student achievement.

Activating Common Core Essentials Help for Common Core is Here! Written FOR teachers BY teachers 70-80 grade-level instructional classroom activity cards aligned to the College and Career Ready Standards Available for ELA K-8, ELA 9-12, Literacy in Science, Literacy in History/Social Studies and Math K-8 $100 per grade level/ 9 notebooks for $800 www.swprsc.org

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CCRS: Start Where You Are But Don’t Stay There (ELA 9-12) Date: December 2, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Mindy Applegate Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts FREE to PERK member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Don’t be overwhelmed by the new standards. Many of your ideas will still work, but you will definitely need to do some modifying. This workshop will provide several lesson plan templates and strategies as well as ideas for using Depth of Knowledge, formative assessments, complex text, text-dependent questions and much more. Be prepared to dig into the standards. Bring a laptop or iPad and all of your great ideas!

Social, Emotional & Character Development (SECD) Standards: The What & the How Date: December 6, 2013 Time: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Presenters: Audrey Neuschafer & Jara Wilson Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: Free College Credit: Not Available A strong school culture focusing on student success academically, emotionally, and socially is built on shared values, goals and skills. The Social, Emotional and Character Development (SECD) Standards support climate, culture and learning and give structure to this process. We will share these newly adopted Model standards and explore the impacts that they can bring to your school, district and community.

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Title I Cadre II Date: December 9, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenters: Mindy Applegate & Matisha Stanton Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $95/Members; $110/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Agenda items include an open forum for participants, updates on assessments and data collection, review of compliance issues and a College and Career Ready update. An IDL with KSDE will be planned.

CLC Cadre II Date: December 12 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Bill Losey Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $95/Members; $110/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University “Mid-Year Program Evaluation” This Cadre meeting will give CLC coordinators the opportunity to discuss concerns and learn from each other about methods they apply in their CLC that improve performance and benefit student learning. Each meeting will also include an opportunity to virtually meet with A+ trainers and management to learn about new classes and discuss relevant issues about CLC students and their interaction with A+.

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ESOL Cadre II Date: December 12, 2013 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenters: Irene Perez, Mike Toole & Holly Chandler Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $95/Members; $110/Non-member districts FREE to Title III Consortium members College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Every school district is obligated by law to meet the needs of their English Language Learners (ELLs) – to identify them, assess them for language proficiency, and to provide additional services to help them master both the English language and content. The management of an ESOL program - balancing the requirements of identification and assessment, the design and delivery of an English language acquisition program, the compliance with state and Federal regulations addressing the education of ELLs, and auditing issues – is a daunting task. The SWPRSC ESOL Cadres are designed to provide attendees with information and guidance to assist them in carrying out all of these responsibilities. Cadre topics include compliance with the requirements of the Kansas ESOL program and Title III; auditing issues for ESOL; Office of Civil Rights compliance; instructional strategies for ELLs; program design; parental involvement; counseling issues; and most importantly, time for ESOL teachers and directors to network and share.

Increasing Non-Traditional Participation in CTE Courses: What the Research Says Date: January 6-24, 2014 Presenter: Audrey Neuschafer Location: Moodle (find an explanation of Moodle on page 11) Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Participants will examine the factors impacting the gender gap in CTE and career choices. This will include a look at research and publications and an examination of personal backgrounds and biases present in our classrooms and schools.

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LETRS Module #3: Spellography for Teachers: How English Spelling Works Participants must attend Module #1 before attending any other modules. No exceptions. Date: January 14, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Sonya Pena Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $160/Members; $175/Non-member districts FREE to PERK member districts (except cost of book) Resource Included: Spellography for Teachers: How English Spelling Works College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University This module explores the structure and history of English spelling from several angles: phoneme-grapheme correspondences, letter patterns within words, syllables, meaningful word parts (morphemes), and historical layers in the orthography. The module addresses differences between syllables and morphemes, between “irregular” and “high-frequency” words, and among six syllable types. After learning this content, teachers can approach phonics, spelling, and word study with confidence. Grades K-6.

College and Career Ready Standards: Writing Date: January 21, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Mindy Applegate Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts FREE to PERK member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Writing is of the utmost importance to our students and their success; the Kansas College and Career Ready Standards will help you prepare students for their futures. Join me to discuss the relevance and rationale of the KCCR Writing Standards, to examine implementation steps for including the new range of required writing, to preview sample writing lessons for ELA and other content areas , and to connect writing to listening and speaking. www.swprsc.org

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LETRS Module #6 Digging for Meaning: Teaching Text Comprehension Participants must attend Module #1 before attending any other modules. No exceptions. Date: January 21, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Sonya Pena Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $160/Members; $175/Non-member districts FREE to PERK member districts (except cost of book) Resource Included: Digging for Meaning: Teaching Text Comprehension College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Comprehension instruction is one of the most researched areas in reading education, yet it is also one of the most challenging. This module addresses the research base for teaching comprehension, the reasons why children have difficulty with comprehension, and approaches for teaching comprehension at the phrase, sentence, paragraph, and passage levels. Questioning techniques and strategies that are useful before, during, and after reading are reviewed. Exercises include text analysis for

Working With Diverse Students Date: January 23, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Carol Panzer Location: NKESC, 703 W. 2nd, Oakley Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University We all knew teaching would be challenging, but with the increasing number of students from low/socio-economic status, as well as those ESL students from multiple cultures, the challenges are intense. Understanding our students is critical to their academic, social, and emotional success. This workshop will provide background information from Eric Jensen, Socorro Herrera, Ruby Payne, Michael Oher (yes, the football player), and others to begin to build a clearer picture of the diverse students we teach. We will also discuss some gender differences and some information on the 1.800.728.1022

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LETRS Module #1: The Challenge of Learning to Read Date: January 28, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Sonja Gayer Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $160/Members; $175/Non-member districts FREE to PERK member districts (except cost of book) Resource Included: The Challenge of Learning to Read College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Module 1 in the LETRS series explores the reasons why many students have reading difficulties and the ways children learn to read. Case studies illustrate the progression of reading development; the influences of biological, genetic, cognitive, environmental, and instructional factors on learning to read; and the components of effective reading instruction. A “four-part processing system” model is explored in detail. (For all grades)

Teaching With Poverty in Mind Date: February 3-21, 2014 Presenter: Holly Chandler Location: Moodle (find an explanation of Moodle on page 11) Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University This workshop is based on Eric Jensen’s book, Teaching with Poverty in Mind. This study explores how poverty affects kids’ brains and what schools and teachers can and should do about it. This book can be ordered from SWPRSC Recommended Resources at www.swprsc.org. The cost of the book is not included in the workshop fee.

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Title I Cadre III Date: February 3, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenters: Mindy Applegate & Matisha Stanton Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $95/Members; $110/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Agenda items include an open forum for participants, updates on assessments and data collection, review of compliance issues and a College and Career Ready update. An IDL with KSDE will be planned.

LETRS Module #4 The Mighty Word: Building Vocabulary Participants must attend Module #1 before attending any other modules. No exceptions. Date: February 4, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Jennifer Anderson Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $160/Members; $175/Non-member districts FREE to PERK member districts (except cost of book) Resource Includ- The Mighty Word: Building Vocabulary and Oral Language ed: College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University How important are words for our students? Did you know that command of a large vocabulary frequently sets high-achieving students apart from less successful ones (Mongtomery, 2000)? Also, the average 6-year-old has a vocabulary of approximately 8000 words and learns 3000-5000 more per year (Senechal & Cornell, 1993) In Module 4, the focus is on building vocabulary and oral language. Participants will increase knowledge of relationships among words and the effective instructional practices to increase students’ vocabulary. LETRS is the only professional development program that gives teachers a deep, structural knowledge of the English language; knowledge that has proved to be at the heart of successful literacy instruction. 1.800.728.1022

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Tech Cadre II Date: February 10, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenters: Tom Barnes & Gina Tyler Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $95/Members; $110/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University The Technology Cadre was created to share best practices targeting technology in schools. Participants from all schools in the area are invited to attend. Goals of the Cadre: • Build partnerships among area K-12 technology professionals • Demonstrate applications of emerging technologies • Network and work collaboratively

Practical ESOL: Easy Steps to Take in the Classroom II Date: February 11, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Mike Toole Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts FREE to Title III Consortium members College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Do you have English Language Learners in your classroom, but have no formal ESOL training? Have you taken ESOL classes, or gotten your endorsement, but have trouble translating theory into practice in the classroom? This workshop is for you! Attendees of Practical ESOL Days I and II will review second language acquisition and effective strategies for teaching ELLs – AND look at ways to translate research about best practices into actual practice in the classroom! Attendees are encouraged to bring a classroom text with them for maximal results.

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iHear: Technology in Music Date: February 12, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenters: Susan Bennett & Kelly Knedler Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University This workshop will provide ways for music teachers to sync music with today's 21st century classroom and will provide engaging apps to utilize music skills and development through the arts.

Engaging Grammar: Activities to Support Student Writers and Readers Date: February 18, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Mindy Applegate Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Do you and your students associate grammar with drudgery? Are you sick of rote grammar drill? This session will validate your desires and/or efforts to weave grammar instruction into writing and reading activities. You'll learn how to differentiate instruction, connect the exercises to successful writing ventures, and provide meaningful explanations of high frequency grammar elements.

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CLC Cadre III Date: February 19, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Bill Losey Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $95/Members; $110/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University “Audit Lessons & Improvements” This Cadre meeting will give CLC coordinators the opportunity to discuss concerns and learn from each other about methods they apply in their CLC that improve performance and benefit student learning. Each meeting will also include an opportunity to virtually meet with A+ trainers and management to learn about new classes and discuss relevant issues about CLC students and their interaction with A+.

Putting the Pieces Together: The Puzzle of Teaching Boys Date: February 24, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Mindy Applegate Location: NKESC, 703 W. 2nd, Oakley Registration Fee: $145/Members; $160/Non-member districts Resource Included: Hear Our Cry: Boys in Crises by Paul Slocumb College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Are you puzzled by the performance of boys in your class or building? This workshop (1) examines current research perspectives regarding boys who struggle in our schools (2) provides tools to examine situations in your classroom and building and (3) offers models, strategies, and activities to improve achievement. Be prepared to feel empowered and energized in your efforts to "teach boys."

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A Model for Effective Teaching Date: February 25, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Dr. Susan Jenkins Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University The Framework for Teaching by Charlotte Danielson is a research-based set of components for instruction, grounded in a constructivist view of learning and teaching. The complex activity of teaching is clustered into four domains (which are further divided into 22 components): (1) Planning and Preparation, (2) Classroom Environment, (3) Instruction, (4) Professional Responsibilities . Each component defines a distinct aspect of the corresponding domain. Levels of teaching performance (rubrics) describe each component and provide a roadmap for improvement of teaching. "The Framework may be used as the foundation of a school or district's mentoring, coaching, professional development, and teacher evaluation processes, thus linking all those activities together and helping teachers become more thoughtful practitioners. (www.danielsongroup.org) This workshop will provide an overview of the Framework and the process of implementation for improving instruction.

Why Problem Solving? The 8 Mathematical Practices: Putting the Practices into Action! Grades K-8 Date: March 3-21, 2014 Presenter: Matisha Stanton Location: Moodle (find an explanation of Moodle on page 11) Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University As we are transitioning to the College and Career Ready Standards for math, one crucial piece that teachers need to be aware of is the implementation of the 8 Mathematical Practices. These practices are the heart and soul of the mathematical content standards. In order for our students to think mathematically , they need to be able to use and experience these practices daily. This Moodle series will allow teachers to learn more about each of the mathematical practices and strategies on how to implement the practices into their daily lessons. The required book, Putting the Practices Into Action: Implementing the Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice K-8, can be ordered from SWPRSC Recommended Resources at www.swprsc.org. The cost of the book is not included in the registration fee. 1.800.728.1022 44

LETRS #5: Getting Up to Speed: Developing Fluency Participants must attend Module #1 before attending any other modules. No exceptions. Date: March 4, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Jennifer Anderson Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $160/Members; $175/Non-member districts FREE to PERK member districts (except cost of book) Resource Included: Getting Up to Speed College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Do you have students who read slowly, sound choppy, and are just as frustrated as you? Fluency may be the key. Module 5 reviews how to design lessons with fluency in mind. Participants learn and practice strategies for repeated readings, multiple kinds of reading, speed drills, calculating reading fluency, and recording progress. The Six-Minute Solution is just one of the many resources we will explore. LETRS is the only professional development program that gives teachers a deep, structural knowledge of the English language; knowledge that has proved to be at the heart of successful literacy instruction.

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Triggering Talent with Technology (Mentor/Mentee) Date: March 4, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Matisha Stanton Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts FREE to one PERK Mentor/Mentee Team per district Mentor/Mentee Team: $190/Members; $215/Non-members (Mentor=5+ yrs. experience; Mentee=0-3 yrs. experience) College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Do you need ideas or a quick overview of how to use classroom technology to support your 21st century students? This workshop will provide a variety of ideas, suggestions, and demonstrations of technology including document cameras, interactive whiteboards, Turning Point, Web 2.0, iPads, iPods, and many websites. Bring laptops, iPads, iPods if you have them and all your great ideas to share.

Putting Research into Practice: Using A Five Step Process to Improve Non-Traditional Participation in CTE Courses Date: April 7-25, 2014 Presenter: Audrey Neuschafer Location: Moodle (find an explanation of Moodle on page 11) Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Using National Alliance for Partnership in Equity materials and other evaluation tools, participants will work through the five step process suggested to improve non-traditional participation in CTE courses. Those five steps are: Document Performance Results, Identify Root Causes, Select Best Solutions, Pilot Test and Evaluate Solutions, and Implement Solutions.

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"I Read It and I DO Get It!" Using Close Reading Strategies Date: April 1, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Mindy Applegate Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $155/Members; $170/Non-member districts Resource Included: Notice and Notes: Strategies for Close Reading College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University We will focus on Beers and Probst's 6 Signposts for Reading as tools to engage students as the read for study and enjoyment. These signposts aid students in monitoring and expanding their own comprehension and connections. These signposts could be some of the best habits you ever instill in your students and their reading behaviors.

Title I Cadre IV Date: April 7, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Mindy Applegate & Matisha Stanton Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $95/Members; $110/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Agenda items include an open forum for participants, updates on assessments and data collection, review of compliance issues and a College and Career Ready update. An IDL with KSDE will be planned.

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Close Reading and Text Dependent Questions Date: April 4-25, 2014 Presenters: Mindy Applegate & Holly Chandler Location: Moodle Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University This Moodle workshop will provide teachers with tools to support students in close-reading opportunities. Developed around the 10 KCCRS Reading boxed subheadings and standards, the activities in this workshop build understanding of what it means to understand text. Participants will learn to write meaningful text-dependent questions, analyze student responses, and make powerful instructional decisions in light of these responses. Join us in learning how to use close reading to close the gap between struggling and successful readers.

CLC Cadre IV Date: April 10, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Bill Losey Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $95/Members; $110/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University “Preparing for Graduation” This Cadre meeting will give CLC coordinators the opportunity to discuss concerns and learn from each other about methods they apply in their CLC that improve performance and benefit student learning. Each meeting will also include an opportunity to virtually meet with A+ trainers and management to learn about new classes and discuss relevant issues about CLC students and their interaction with A+.

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Digital Commerce, Communication, and Citizenship Date: April 14, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Tom Barnes Location: NKESC, 703 W. 2nd , Oakley Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University We will investigate many types of websites: some that allow teachers to buy, sell and share original teaching resources; others that allow teachers to communicate with each other and exchange digital information; and others that help teachers follow, teach and share the appropriate and responsible behaviors with regard to technology use. Bring your laptop or other digital device.

Crossing the Vocabulary Bridge for Secondary Students Date: April 15, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Sonya Gayer Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $150/Members; $165/Non-member districts Free to Title III Consortium members and PERK member districts Resource Included: Crossing the Vocabulary Bridge College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University What does effective academic vocabulary and language instruction look like? This workshop will provide a set of strategies and tools that work effectively across ALL CONTENT AREAS to support a framework for academic vocabulary and language instruction for today's diverse classrooms. Participants will receive the book "Crossing the Vocabulary Bridge" by Herrera, Kavimandan, Holmes

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ESOL Cadre III Date: April 17, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenters: Irene Perez, Mike Toole, & Holly Chandler Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $95/Members; $110/Non-member districts FREE to Title III Consortium members College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University The SWPRSC ESOL Cadres are designed to provide attendees with information and guidance to assist them in carrying out all of their legal responsibilities for the needs of their English Language Learners (ELLs). Cadre topics include compliance with the requirements of the Kansas ESOL program and Title III; auditing issues for ESOL; Office of Civil Rights compliance; instructional strategies for ELLs; program design; parental involvement; counseling issues; and most importantly, time for ESOL teachers and directors to network and share.

Managing Challenging Behaviors (Mentor/Mentee) Date: April 23, 2014 Time: 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Presenter: Sonja Gayer Location: SWPRSC, Sublette Registration Fee: $160/Members; $175/Non-member districts FREE to one PERK Mentor/Mentee Team per district Mentor/Mentee Team: $190/Members; $215/Non-members (Mentor=5+ yrs. experience; Mentee=0-3 yrs. experience) Resource Included: Managing Challenging Behaviors in Schools by Lane, Menzies, Bruhn & Crnobori. College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University Dealing effectively with difficult behavior is a skill that can reap many rewards. Left alone it will get worse, affect more people and continue to incur hidden costs for your classroom. Come prepared to learn specific steps that K-12 teachers can take to develop effective classroom rules and routines, plan suitably challenging lessons, and promote student motivation and engagement. Participants will also be led through discussions regarding teacher behaviors in and outside of the classroom along with appropriate social media etiquette and boundary awareness. Participants will receive the book Managing Challenging Behaviors in Schools by Lane, Menzies, Bruhn & Crnobori. 1.800.728.1022

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Anita Archer Explicit Instruction Date: May 1—23, 2014 Presenter: Dr. Susan Jenkins Location: Moodle (find an explanation of Moodle on page 11) Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University The book Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching is systematic, direct, engaging, and success oriented designed to promote achievement for all students. The study of this highly practical and accessible resource will give special and general education teachers the tools to implement explicit instruction in any grade level or content area. This book can be ordered from SWPRSC Recommended Resources at www.swprsc.org. The cost of the book is not included in the workshop fee.

Differentiation Date: May 1—23,2014 Presenter: Sonya Pena Location: Moodle (find an explanation of Moodle on page 11) Registration Fee: $125/Members; $140/Non-member districts College Credit: 0.5 Credit Hour per day for $45.00, payable to MidAmerica Nazarene University This class taken over Moodle, reviews the book Differentiation: From Planning to Practice by Rick Wormelli. The book takes the reader from a blank page to a fully crafted differentiation lesson. Along the way he shows middle and high school teachers the behind-the-scenes planning that goes into effective lesson design for diverse classrooms. Rick demonstrates how to weave common and novel differentiation strategies into all subjects. The book also provides an overview of the cognitive science behind differentiation as well as more than two -dozen tools that make differentiation doable in the classroom. This book can be ordered from SWPRSC Recommended Resources at www.swprsc.org The cost of the book is not included in the workshop fee.

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