Workshops

* indicates that the workshop lasts multiple days

Jan 22

Building the School Schedule

personDrs. Alicia Tate, Jill Reinhardt and Jan King, NC PEAK Education

location_onWilkes County Schools Administrative Offices - Boardroom (613 Cherry Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659)

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Description:

Please bring a laptop, tablet, or similar device charged and ready for use. Do you need an interpreter?



This session will discuss the administrator’s role in building a school schedule that is inclusive, flexible and considers factors such as Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). After a morning of theoretical considerations around school scheduling, the afternoon will be spent in level-alike groups to dive into scheduling scenarios specific to elementary, middle and high schools.

Time:

9:00-3:00

Cost:

$50 without membership

$0 with membership

Renewal Credit:

0.6 CEU General/Admin

Target Audience:

Administrators










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Jan 29

Emerging Law Issues

personChris Campbell, Attorney from Campbell Shatley Attorneys at Law

location_onVirtual Session through Zoom

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Description:

Please bring a laptop, tablet, or similar device charged and ready for use. Do you need an interpreter?



The one constant is change! Mr. Campbell will address key legislative changes and emerging liability issues in public schools for the 24-25 school year and beyond. Stay tuned for an update on specific topics.

Time:

9:00-11:30

Cost:

$25 without membership

$0 with membership

Renewal Credit:

.25 Admin CEU

Target Audience:

Counselors, teachers, administrators










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Jan 31

Harmony in Literacy and Music: How You Already Implement the...

personErin Ellington, NW Teacher of the Year, ASU Adjunct Music Professor, Former WCS Music Teacher

location_onASU Hickory Campus

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30

Description:

Please bring a laptop, tablet, or similar device charged and ready for use. Do you need an interpreter?



This professional development will examine theoretical and practical applications for the Science of Reading that already exist in the music classroom and how to extend your instruction to identify a common language for pedagogy and advocacy. Participants will explore LETRS and the Literacy Instruction Standards while engaging in practical activities to take back to the classroom. Participants should bring a charged device and a piece of music/activity they will use in their classroom during the school year.

Time:

9:00-3:00

Cost:

$50 without membership

$0 with membership

Renewal Credit:

0.5 Content Credit

Target Audience:

Teachers










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Feb 27

Crucial Influence

personFred Whalen and Rae Thompson

location_onCatawba County School BT Resource Room (2285 North Anderson Avenue, Newton, NC 28658)

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Description:

**Districts will need to pay $156 for book/NWRESA will pay the $100 balance of book** Do you need an interpreter?



Crucial influence, a continuation of Crucial Conversations, uses years of social science research to teach the Six Sources of Influence model. This course reveals the personal, social, and structural sources that shape behavior and teaches a method for using these sources to influence the employees around you and to get results.

**Districts will need to pay $156 for book/NWRESA will pay the $100 balance of book**

If this session fills up, we may be able to offer it again in February, but districts would be responsible for the entire cost of the book.

Time:

8:30-3:30

Cost:

$50 without membership

$0 with membership

Renewal Credit:

1.0 General

Target Audience:

Counselors, teachers, administrators










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Mar 04

Creating a Restorative School Culture

personDonna Heavner, STEM West Program Director, Former MS Principal

location_onWork Force Solutions Center, CVCC (1980 Startown Road Hickory, NC 28602)

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Please bring a laptop, tablet, or similar device charged and ready for use. Do you need an interpreter?



During Creating A Restorative School Culture, school leaders will explore the practices and principles of restorative justice, how they can be effectively integrated into K-12 educational environments, and why restorative justice practices are important for supportive school culture. You will learn how to address behaviors and conflicts through restorative justice circles, peer mediation, conflict resolution, and behavior mediation. A restorative school culture uses inclusive, collaborative processes that emphasize healing, relationships, and accountability. Workshop participants will learn the knowledge and skills needed to transform the schools in which they work into communities where every student feels valued, respected, supported, and belonging.

Time:

9:00-3:00

Cost:

$50 without membership

$0 with membership

Renewal Credit:

.6 CEU General Credit

Target Audience:

School Leaders










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Mar 25

AI in the Math Classroom

personDonna Heavner, STEM West Program Director, Former MS Principal

location_onWork Force Solutions Center, CVCC (1980 Startown Road Hickory, NC 28602)

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AI In The Math Classroom is designed for math teachers ready to use the power of artificial intelligence (AI) in the math classroom. This day-long training will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to integrate AI tools and techniques into your math curriculum. AI can enhance student engagement, personalize learning, and increase mathematical understanding. A laptop is needed for this training. We will use AI to create math lesson plans and use a rubric to critique the lesson plans created. You will leave with many new tools for your instructional toolbox.

Time:

9:00-3:00

Cost:

$50 without membership

$0 with membership

Renewal Credit:

.6 CEU General Credit

Target Audience:

Math Teachers










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Apr 10

Parents Bill of Rights Update

personChris Campbell, Attorney from Campbell Shatley Attorneys at Law

location_onVirtual Session through Zoom

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Description:

Please bring a laptop, tablet, or similar device charged and ready for use. Do you need an interpreter?



Mr. Campbell will address basic annual requirements from the Parents’ Bill of Rights (“PBR”) and explore the impact of the law on the daily administration of public schools in North Carolina. The session will also include an update on the interplay of the PBR and Title IX.

Time:

9:00-11:30

Cost:

$25 without membership

$0 with membership

Renewal Credit:

.25 Admin CEU

Target Audience:

Counselors, teachers, administrators










All Fields Required