Workshops

Additional Dates: 06/11/24, 06/12/24, 06/13/24, 06/14/24

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To register for this session, please use the link below. Please do NOT register using the teal/purple registration button! Do you need an interpreter?

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To register for this session, please use the link above. Please do NOT register using the teal/purple registration button!

The NWRESA AIG Certification is valid to all NWRESA members. If you move districts within our RESA, districts have agreed to honor the training so you can serve AIG students. To have AIG added to your license, you must take the Praxis and apply to the licensure department at NCDPI.

This course does require participants to attend one Zoom meeting in the beginning of the course to set expectations. There will be 2 other optional Zoom meetings during the course for support.

Additional Dates: 06/12/24

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Participants (K-12) will attend 2 days of training to learn about the elements of PBL and how to integrate this engaging strategy into their classrooms. They will need to bring a device to access their standards to be able to start drafting their own units on day 2. Creating this experience for the classroom is best achieved when working with a grade, subject, or team partner(s)--collaboration is key for unit development and implementation.

Additional Dates: 06/18/24, 06/19/24, 06/20/24, 06/21/24

Description:

Please bring a laptop, tablet, or similar device charged and ready for use. To register for this session, please use the link below. Please do NOT register using the teal/purple registration button! Do you need an interpreter?

Click here to register

To register for this session, please use the link above. Please do NOT register using the teal/purple registration button!

This course also has an additional Canvas Course (30 hours) to complete the entire AIG Certification. The NWRESA AIG Certification is valid to all NWRESA members. If you move districts within our RESA, districts have agreed to honor the training so you can serve AIG students. To have AIG added to your license, you must take the Praxis and apply to the licensure department at NCDPI.

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Join us for an interactive professional development session designed to build your teaching toolkit with the LEGO Education SPIKE Essential kit. Through hands-on exploration, participants will learn the basics of the SPIKE Essential Kit, including how to assemble, program, and operate the robot. Educators will also learn about the curriculum that accompanies the kit and receive support integrating the kit into their existing curriculum to scaffold learning experiences and lay the foundation for STEM education in a hands-on and engaging way. Participants will leave this session equipped to construct exciting learning experiences for their students.

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Get ready to buzz with excitement in our professional development session focused on Bee-Bots and Ozobots for educators! Join us as we dive into the hive of Bee-Bots through hands-on exploration and collaborative learning. This workshop will provide practical strategies and resources for educators to harness the power of Bee-Bots across the curriculum to enhance lessons and introduce basic concepts of coding and computational thinking in a playful and hands-on way. Participants will also delve into the exciting world of Ozobots, tiny programmable robots that blend coding with creativity. Participants will learn how to effectively incorporate Ozobots into various subjects, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills among students.

Educators will leave this session equipped with the knowledge and confidence to integrate Bee-Bots and Ozobots into their teaching practice, igniting excitement and engagement in their student’s learning journey

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Embark on an interactive journey into the world of Makey Makeys with our dynamic professional development session designed for educators. This hands-on workshop offers teachers a deep dive into the creative potential of Makey Makeys, innovative invention kits that turn everyday objects into touchpads. Through engaging activities and guided exploration, participants will discover how to integrate Makey Makeys across various subjects, fostering interdisciplinary learning and sparking students’ creativity. Educators will leave this session equipped with the knowledge and confidence to unleash the full potential of Makey Makeys in their classrooms, igniting a passion for STEM and innovation in their students.

Immerse yourself in an interactive professional development session tailored for educators eager to explore the potential of Sphero robots in the classroom. This hands-on workshop offers teachers an opportunity to delve into the exciting world of Spheros, programmable spherical robots that blend technology with creativity. Through guided and collaborative challenges, participants will discover innovative ways to integrate Spheros into various subjects, from math and science to art and physical education.
By the end of this session, attendees will leave equipped with the knowledge and confidence to harness the potential of Spheros as a powerful educational tool in their teaching practice.

Additional Dates: 07/16/24, 07/17/24, 07/18/24, 07/19/24

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Foundations of Mathematics is a high-quality professional learning course based on the most current research. It provides educators and administrators with the foundational knowledge needed to support students with persistent challenges in mathematics, including dyscalculia. This rigorous course utilizes evidence-based strategies along with a comprehensive assessment system to guide instructional planning and delivery. Topics include Numeration, Quantity and Magnitude, Equality, Base Ten, Form of a Number, Proportional Reasoning, and Geometric and Algebraic Thinking. Specific strategies using explicit, multi-sensory, systematic instruction are modeled and delivered using student work samples and error analysis through active participation.

Additional Dates: 08/08/24, 09/17/24

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Participants will explore and analyze ways to develop K-2 learners' number sense with a focus on addition, subtraction, and place value concepts. Time will be spent on designing and modifying word problems, differentiation, and how to use data to inform teaching.

Additional Dates: 08/08/24, 09/17/24

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3-5
Participants will explore and analyze ways to develop Grade 3-5 learners' work with whole number multiplication, whole number division, and fractions. Time will be spent on designing and modifying word problems, differentiation, and how to ensure that tasks align to the full rigor of the North Carolina Standards and items on the End of Grade tests.

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Participants will engage in deconstruction of the new standards with a focus on vertical alignment, content, and applicable classroom activities/resources. This training will assist in building self-efficacy about the science standards they are to teach in grades K-2

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Dyscalculia is the term for children whose math difficulties persist even when they receive excellent instruction. This workshop includes:
● Learning about indicators of students at risk
● How to individualize instruction for students in math in small group and in core instruction
● Principles for designing interventions in math
● Explicit instruction design
● Visual representations in math
● Ideas to promote procedural fluency

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How do we empower middle and high school mathematicians to flourish as they create meaning in mathematics? Join us as we explore the CRA (concrete-representational-abstract) model in the secondary math classroom, where educators learn how to empower students through hands-on opportunities. This program will explore Fraction Tiles, Hands-On Equations, or Algebra Tiles for 5-12 math teachers.

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Authentic Problem-Solving in Secondary Mathematics will explore problem-solving routines as a vehicle for engaging students in mathematical thinking. Educators will engage in routines such as 3 Reads and Convince Me That, which support students as they make sense of the mathematics. These strategies will be based on concepts from the NC Standards for grades 6-12.