Save the date now! You will want to be in Manhattan in February!
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. The cadre is designed for PK-12 ESOL/Content teachers. Register at https://bit.ly/3C0WYTk
Check out all the great PD opportunities going on at SWPRSC in September and October! https://www.smore.com/4jmua
All over the country we're in a teacher shortage crisis. If you're looking for ways to fill in the gaps left by vacancies, consider using Learning Solutions courses. Call SWPRSC or https://bit.ly/3zyxhID for more information on how to get students into courses they need & want!
Teachers will take away suggestions for WHAT and HOW to study for the Praxis Assessment for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). This session covers: Plan/Implement/Assess/Evaluate. Register at https://bit.ly/3Bw2YCo (October 4)
Calling Early Childhood Educators! A learning community of enhanced collaborative & individual support of Kindergarten Readiness begins October 8. Learning community content will be driven by KESA state board outcomes as outlined by KSDE/KSBE. Register at https://bit.ly/3gjV1bu
This two-session series is all about leadership development and support for program and department directors. Register at https://bit.ly/3hU59ss
Our consultants work hard all week in districts and come together twice a month to collaborate and learn about new programs to share with their districts. This team is ready to serve you! #teamawesome
Workshop participants will engage in a data driven process that integrates these initiatives into a cohesive model of school improvement. Today's focus will be on three such initiatives: Kindergarten Readiness, Star Recognition, and KESA. Register at https://bit.ly/3k9r5jh
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 about and learn! Register at www.swprsc.org/events
Google Classroom is here to stay! Learn new ways to incorporate interactive lessons for increased student engagement. Register at https://bit.ly/2Vm6Ki6.
Examine options for effective differentiation within core subject areas, embed an understanding of the importance of meeting students where they are, and provide a framework for accommodating and modifying instruction. Register at https://bit.ly/3gddJ4r
NW KS at Oakley - Content is driven by KESA expectations as outlined by KSDE/KSBE. Focus will be on Year 4 tasks with adjustments provided for participating districts in Year 3 or 5. Register at https://bit.ly/3A3ISyY
Understanding EL family culture starts with knowing our own identities. Come explore your sources of identity and learn to move from your comfort zone to your risk zone where growth happens. Register at https://bit.ly/3BmASK7
Join KSDE accreditation staff to discuss all you need to know about KESA (Kansas Education Systems Accreditation). Learn about your system's KESA history & learn how to access your system's progress inside the authenticated application system. Register at https://bit.ly/2Uo4I0G
What is Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL)? How does that relate to the new HGSS Kansas Assessment? Come learn and begin to develop your practices in IBL while developing the guiding document to use with your HGSS State Assessment. Register at https://bit.ly/3jerQXW
Seminar covers retirement topics to answer questions about KPERS 1 & KPERS 2; KPERS 3 will also be covered. Specifically for persons that are 1-10 years from KPERS retirement. If you are further from retirement but want to understand your KPERS retirement options, come as well!
Thanks to Dr. Martin Stessman for leading SWKS Sups through Beyond Islands of Excellence!
Leadership training for a new generation of leadership for our western Kansas school districts. Know an educator that has the potential or interest in being an educational leader? Nominate them today for the Western Kansas Leadership Academy! @KASBPublicEd @USAKansas
Education & Legislative updates from @ksdehq Thanks @c9swander & @DaleBrungardt
