August/September SWPRSC Newsletter

"Let us put our minds together and see what life we can make for our children." ~Sitting Bull

As we start a new school year we hope you and your team will put your minds together to make wonderful opportunities for the children of your district to grow intellectually and emotionally. You and your colleagues will impact so many lives in the short span of nine months. We hope you'll ask us to come alongside you all to touch the hearts and minds of Kansas kids.

We have some great fall PD planned so don't wait to sign up for this fall's PD, time passes way too fast and then you'll just regret not signing up in time for that workshop! Please take a moment to look at the upcoming PD opportunities we're providing for fall 2023. Hope to see you at a workshop or in an inservice soon! Click on any graphic to register.

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Facilitated by Jen Stelter, SWPRSC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
This is a professional learning opportunity for those participating as a mentor in any KSDE approved mentoring program supporting new teachers, as well as those participating in the SWPRSC Teacher Mentoring Program as the mentor. Learn the best practices in how to be an impactful mentor, gather resources to help be the best mentor possible, and gain a network of others who have chosen to support those new to the education profession! This session counts as both the initial, comprehensive and annual refresher course for the SWPRSC Mentor Program Training.
TAKE AWAYS FOR THE DAY:
1. Best practices in how to mentor a new teacher
2. Resources to use in your mentoring sessions
3. SWPRSC mentors will have a session at the end of the day to learn the expectations of the SWPRSC Program.
THIS TRAINING IS APPROPRIATE FOR ANY EDUCATOR WHO HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO BE A MENTOR TO A NEW TEACHER, AS WELL AS THOSE PARTICIPATING IN THE SWPRSC TEACHER MENTORING PROGRAM.
REGISTRATION FEES:
$150/person for SWP Members
$165/person for Non Members
COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.

IN-PERSON AND ZOOM ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Facilitated by Jessie Bloyd & Natalie Briscoe, SWPRSC

Are you new or fairly new to the ESOL Director or Coordinator position for your district? If so, we invite you to join us to network and share resources.

OBJECTIVES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Learn best practices and program requirements
• Establish a timeline and yearly schedule
• Gain familiarity with required reports including count day/minutes prep and end of year records
• Data sharing PLCs and goal setting
• KELPA prep
• Updating IPS

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR ALL NEW ESOL DIRECTORS AND COORDINATORS.

THIS IS A 2-DAY SERIES. ATTENDANCE AT EACH DAY IS ENCOURAGED.
DAY 1: August 8, 2023
DAY 2: December 14, 2023

REGISTRATION FEES:
FREE to SWP Title III/ESOL Consortium Members
$150/person/day for SWP Members
$165/person/day for Non Members

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.
CANCELLATION:
Events with less than 5 registrants are subject to cancellation one week prior to event date.

VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE ONLY
Facilitated by Kristen Randolph, Stride Learning Solutions

Whether you're new to PEAK/FuelEd or not, this training will be helpful to jump start the new school year with a review of the basics. Join us to learn what you need to know to help your students succeed on the Learning Solutions platform.

REGISTRATION FEES: NO CHARGE
COLLEGE CREDIT: Not available

N-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTION AVAILABLE
Facilitated by Jen Stelter, SWPRSC

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


Districts will REVIEW the free, online state program KansaSTAR.This program walks districts through the school improvement process to write and monitor school improvement plans for KESA and Title I (required for all school-wide Title I buildings).

The morning will REVIEW the updated system and participants will examine examples of quality school improvement work. The afternoon will finish with any questions and tools from the morning along with a work session will utilize the time for teams to input information and update their KSSTAR palns with support from the SWPRSC consultant.

Districts are encouraged to send a team of two or more (Title/school improvement) to come REVIEW the ins and outs of KansaSTAR and take advantage of the time to work together to input your information into the system.

PARTICIPANTS WILL:

• explore the research and tools in KansaSTAR for the Title I school improvement plan
• analyze and plan how to use KansaSTAR pan in the KESA process as the building action plan

It is recommended that districts login to KansaSTAR prior to the workshop to be sure thier login is active and/or to contact Jean Rush at KSDE (jrush@ksde.org) to receive a login for each building wanting to utilize the system.

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR PK-12 EDUCATORS AND ADMINISTRATORS USING THE KansaSTAR SYSTEM OR WANTING TO LEARN ABOUT KansaSTAR.

REGISTRATION FEES:
$150/person for SWP Members
$165/person for Non Members

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.

At Sublette High School

WESTERN KANSAS CAREERS SHOWCASES (WKCS)
GROWING OUR OWN!

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Western Kansas high school administrators, counselors and student leaders

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
https://wkceampd.wildapricot.org/

GOAL:
Encourage graduates to find a career they are passionate about through exploration of westerm Kansas career opportunities.

MISSION:
Create partnerships with young adults and local organizations to explore careers, build connections, and encourage young adults to remain in western Kansas.

OBJECTIVES:
During the showcases, students will learn more about themselves, research local options, engage with local businesses, and create strategic plans to reach their professinal goals.

1. Build trusting relationships with schools.
2. Encourage young adults to remain in our rural area or facilitate their return to western Kansas.
3. Develop a workforce responsive to the needs of rural area industries.
4. Collaborate with rural area business/industry and professional educators to provide support and interaction via job shadowing, internships and apprenticeships.
5. Teach and expect leadership, teamwork, accountability, and essential skills.

COST TO ATTEND:
There is no cost to the school or student thanks to the gracious sponsorship of multiple area business and industries.

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Facilitated by Jen Stelter, SWPRSC

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


Districts will REVIEW the free, online state program KansaSTAR.This program walks districts through the school improvement process to write and monitor school improvement plans for KESA and Title I (required for all school-wide Title I buildings).

The morning will REVIEW the updated system and participants will examine examples of quality school improvement work. The afternoon will finish with any questions and tools from the morning along with a work session will utilize the time for teams to input information and update their KSSTAR palns with support from the SWPRSC consultant.

Districts are encouraged to send a team of two or more (Title/school improvement) to come REVIEW the ins and outs of KansaSTAR and take advantage of the time to work together to input your information into the system.

PARTICIPANTS WILL:

• explore the research and tools in KansaSTAR for the Title I school improvement plan
• analyze and plan how to use KansaSTAR pan in the KESA process as the building action plan

It is recommended that districts login to KansaSTAR prior to the workshop to be sure thier login is active and/or to contact Jean Rush at KSDE (jrush@ksde.org) to receive a login for each building wanting to utilize the system.

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR PK-12 EDUCATORS AND ADMINISTRATORS USING THE KansaSTAR SYSTEM OR WANTING TO LEARN ABOUT KansaSTAR.

REGISTRATION FEES:
$150/person for SWP Members
$165/person for Non Members

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.

IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY
Presented by Veronica Aparicio, USD 216 Deerfield Elementary STEAM Coordinator
Registration coming soon
This hands-on workshop focuses on inquiry-based learning to create engaging early childhood and elementary STEAM experiences in the 21st century classroom.
AFTER TODAY'S WORKSHOP, PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ABLE TO:

• recognize the acronym STEAM compared to STEM, STREAM, and STEMM
• identify the Engineering Design Process
• complete multigrade STEAM challenges using the 4 Cs of creativity, critical thinking, communication and collaboration skills

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR PK-5 EDUCATORS & ADMINISTRATORS.
MAKE SURE TO BRING YOUR 4 Cs!
REGISTRATION FEE:*
$160/person for SWP members
$175/person for non members
* includes resource
COLLEGE CREDIT: Optional 0.5 graduate-level college credit available from MidAmerica Nazarene University for $45. Requires completion of assignment.
REGISTRATIONS/CANCELLATIONS: Trainings with less than 5 registrations are subject to cancellation one week prior to the event date.

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTION AVAILABLE

Facilitated by Natalie Briscoe, SWPRSC

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One day workshop to support new CTE teachers with:

• Creating/maintaining a quality pathway by going through the Quality Pathway Rubric provided by KSDE.
• Construct SMART goals that align with the Quality Pathway Rubric.
• Create lessons and projects that align to the competencies for CTE courses taught within the pathway.
• Suggestions and resources for project-based learning within CTE classes.
• Collaborations with area teachers for lesson plan and resources ideas.

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR NEW CTE COORDINATORS, TEACHERS AND THOSE SERVING AS LONG-TERM SUBS OR THOSE IN THE TRANSITION TO TEACHING PROGRAM.

REGISTRATION FEE:
FREE to SWPRSC Perkins/CTE Consortium Members
$150/person for Members
$165/person for Non Members

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Facilitated by Jessie Bloyd, SWPRSC

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER


This session is for paras who work work with ELs and regular education teachers. Come spend the day with a seasoned educator as she models best practice in-class supports; and learn how best to engage and empower your students to support your teachers.

TOPICS THAT WILL BE COVERED INCLUDE:

• Language Acquisition Theory
• Stages of Language Acquisition
• Effective feedback
• Cooperative learning strategies

REGISTRATION FEES:
FREE to SWP Title III Consortium Members
$150/person for SWP Members
$165/person for Non Members

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45 for certified teachers. Requires assignment completion.

CANCELLATION:
Events with less than 5 registrants are subject to cancellation one week prior to event date.

Facilitated by Emily Davis, SWPRSC

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This workshop will help identify homeless children and youth, provide wraparound services, and provide resources that will help address the many struggles homeless children and youth face, and ensure that homeless children and youth are able to attend school and participate fully in school activities.

SESSIONS:
DAY 1: September 12, 2023
DAY 2: February 6, 2024

REGISTRATION FEE:
FREE to SWP HCY CADRE MEMBERS
$55/person for non-cadre SWP members
$65/person for non-cadre non members

COLLEGE CREDIT: Not available
REGISTRATIONS/CANCELLATIONS:
Trainings with less than 5 registrations are subject to cancellation one week prior to the event date.

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Facilitated by Natalie Briscoe, SWPRSC

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This workshop is designed to provide a study session for paraprofessionals seeking to pass the Praxis ParaPro assessment #1755. Participants will go through the Praxis Study Company and:

• review the format of the test
• review topics such as reading, mathematics, and writitng that will be assessed
• create a study resource doucment
• review practice questions and explanations of the correct answers
• review test-taking tips and strategies

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR PARAPROFESSIONALS NEEDING TO TAKE THE PRAXIS PARAPRO ASSESSMENT #1755.

REGISTRATION FEES:
$150/person for SWP Members
$165/person for Non Members

COLLEGE CREDIT: Not available
CANCELLATION:
Events with less than 5 registrants are subject to cancellation one week prior to event date.

IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Facilitated by Jen Stelter, SWPRSC Consultant

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Do you work with Title I in your building/district? If so, we invite you to join us for a day of networking and sharing of resources with other Title I colleagues. This is a great opportunity to talk; apply best-practice strategies "from the field" to current content; explore and learn about resources to utilize with at-risk students; share assessment strategies and practices; explore new technology resources and dialogue around current "hot topics". Attend today and take away information and strategies you can use tomorrow!

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR TITLE I TEACHERS, AIDES AND ADMINISTRATORS OF A TITLE BUILDING.

REGISTRATION FEE:
$105/person for SWP members
$125/person for non members

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level college credit available from MidAmerica Nazarene University for $45. Requires completion of assignment.

REGISTRATIONS/CANCELLATIONS:
Trainings with less than 5 registrations are subject to cancellation one week prior to the event date.

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IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Facilitated by Natalie Clark, KSDE

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KSDE will be providing Career and Technical Education (CTE) Technical Assistance. Topics that will be covered include: CTE Clusters and Pathways, Career Cluster and Pathway Program of Study Applications (CPPSAs);, Kansas Course Code Management System (KCCMS) Summary, Double-Up and Nesting Requests, Industry Recognized or Sought Credentials, Perkins V, Student Data Management Summary, Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs), Office of Civil Rights (OCR) Compliance, Work-Based Learning (WBL), Individual Plans of Study (IPS) and KSDE Updates.

The Kansas WBL Continuum that includes Elementary Career Field Awareness, Middle School Career and Technical Education (CTE) Cluster Exploration, and High School CTE Career Pathway Preparation will be reviewed. The WBL Digital Reference Guide will be discussed.

Post-scondary educational resources and labor market informational resources created by state agencies will also be shared.

CTE COORDINATORS AND REPRESENTATIVE OF CTE DISTRICT TEAMS (TEACHERS, COUNSELORS & ADMINS) ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND.

REGISTRATION FEE:*
FREE to SWPRSC Perkins/CTE Consortium Members
$25/person for non-SWP consortium members
*includes lunch

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.

IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Facilitated by Crystal Steinmetz, SWPRSC

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

You have collected your fall universal screening data, now what do you do to support student learning? This workshop will address how to utilize your FastBridge screening reports to help drive core instruction as well as identifying supports students need to be successful with learning outcomes. Participants will learn about several high impact reports that are available within FastBridge, explore intervention resources embedded within FastBridge, and learn how to set up progress monitoring. Participants will be analyzing their local student data.

PARTICIPANTS WILL NEED ACCESS TO THEIR STUDENTS' FALL FASTBRIDGE SCORES!

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR K-12 FASTBRIDGE USERS.

REGISTRATION FEES:
$150/person for SWP Members
$165/person for Non Members

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.

CANCELLATION:
Events with less than 5 registrants are subject to cancellation one week prior to event date.

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Presented by Dr. Gayla Lohfink

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In November, 2019, the Kansas State Board of Education unanimously approved recommendations on dyslexia. These recommendations state school systems shall provide evidence based and consistent professional learning opportunities consisting of training regarding the nature of dyslexia, an introduction to procedures to identify students who are struggling in reading, and an introduction to intervention strategies and procedures.

Under no circumstances will this six hour training prepare you to fully understand dyslexia, characteristics of dyslexia, the science of reading, or structured literacy. This state-developed training is to inform you and will meet the expectations as outlined by KESA. It is intended to stretch your teaching practices, help you gain a better understanding of this initiative, and to find areas to take deeper dives for your own learning.

THIS TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL K-6 TEACHERS, SPED TEACHERS AND MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL ELA TEACHERS.

REGISTRATION FEE:
$150/person for SWPRSC members
$165/person for non members

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level college credit available from MidAmerica Nazarene University for $45. Credit requires completion of assignment.

REGISTRATIONS/CANCELLATIONS:
Trainings with less than 5 registrants are subject to cancellation one week prior to the event date.

IN PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY

Facilitated by Margo Morton, SWPRSC

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This session is based on the 2019 book, Math Fact Fluency (Kling/Williams).
PARTICIPANTS WILL:

• Identify the five fundamentals regarding fact fluency
• Learn, play, and take home ready-to-use math games rooted in research
• Identify strategies for collaborating with stakeholders for the improvement of basic math facts
• Learn about more assessments beyond the traditional timed tests

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR PK-2 MATH TEACHERS AND INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES.

REGISTRATION FEE:*
$175/person for SWP Members
$190/person for Non members
*includes indicated resource

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level college credit available from MidAmerica Nazarene University for $45. Requires completion of assignment.

REGISTRATION/CANCELLATION:
Trainings with less than 5 registrations are subject to cancellation one week prior to the event date.

IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY

State Trainers - Shonda Anderson & Natalie Briscoe, SWPRSC

The Initial Co-Teaching Training is the first part of a professional learning and coaching system. This event is intended for teachers, administrators, and instructional support personnel. In this professional learning event, participants will:

• Define what co-teaching is and what co-teaching is not;
• Create a summary rationale statement for co-teaching;
• Identify similarities, unique features, advantages and cautions across co-teaching approaches;
• Explore tools for collaboration and communication; and
• Find answers to frequently asked questions

THIS TRAINING IS APPROPRIATE FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS.

REGISTRATION FEE: No cost
LUNCH PROVIDED ONSITE

COLLEGE CREDIT: Details will be provided by TASN.
Not available through SWPRSC.

VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE ONLY

THIS IS A REPEAT SESSION OF 9/26/23.

Facilitated by Clelia McCrory, ESSDACK

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - September 26

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - September 27

This session will provide CTE teachers with insights into the assessments, credeentials and certifications in their pathways to increase teacher and student confidence and success.

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR CTE COORDINATORS, PRINCIPALS, TEACHERS AND COUNSELORS.

REGISTRATION FEE:
FREE to SWPRSC Perkins/CTE Consortium Members
$75/person for Members
$85/person for Non Members

COLLEGE CREDIT: Not available

IN PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY

Facilitated by Margo Morton, SWPRSC

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

This session is based on the 2019 book, Math Fact Fluency (Kling/Williams).
PARTICIPANTS WILL:

• Identify the five fundamentals regarding fact fluency
• Learn, play, and take home ready-to-use math games rooted in research
• Identify strategies for collaborating with stakeholders for the improvement of basic math facts
• Learn about more assessments beyond the traditional timed tests

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR 3RD-6TH GRADE MATH TEACHERS AND INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES.

REGISTRATION FEE*:
$175/person for SWP Members
$190/person for Non members
*includes indicated resource

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level college credit available from MidAmerica Nazarene University for $45. Requires completion of assignment.

REGISTRATION/CANCELLATION:
Trainings with less than 5 registrations are subject to cancellation one week prior to the event date.

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Facilitated by Jessie Bloyd & Natalie Briscoe, SWPRSC Consultants

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Adapting your lessons for English Learners does not require a complete overhaul! Join us in using the English Learner Standards as a tool to inform your planning and preparation for appropriate and equitable support for English Learners. Explore best practices for teaching diverse students through demonstrations and examples. Bring a lesson plan to modify with the support of a SWPRSC education consultant.

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR K-12 CLASSROOM TEACHERS OF ALL DISCIPLINES.

REGISTRATION FEE:
FREE to SWPRSC Perkins/CTE & Title III Consortium Members
$150/person for Members
$165/person for Non Members

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Facilitated by Natalie Clark, KSDE

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
KSDE will be providing Individual Plan of Study Technical Assistance. Discussion will be held regarding the IPS requirements that include the process implemented by each school district and the product or plan created by each student. The IPS Digital Reference Guide will be reviewed with participants.

The Regional Educational Laboratory (REL) and KSDE IPS Partnership will be discussed. REL has collaborated with KSDE to develop resources to support Kansas IPS implementation and student participation. The resouces include a scop and sequence document, an electronic portfolio recommendation and outcomes document, and an education and career goal setting implementation recommendations and outcomes document. The resource documents will be reviewed and shared with participants.

The Kansas WBL Continuum that includes Elementary Career Field Awareness, Middle School Career and Technical Education Cluster Exploration, and High School CTE Career Pathway Preparation will be reviewed. Examples of WBL experiences across the continuum will be presented and participants will be encouraged to share SBL experiences demonstrated in local districts.

Post-secondary educational resources and labor market informational resouces created by state agencies will be shared.

District representatives and IPS district teams (teachers, counselors, & admins) are encouraged to attend.

REGISTRATION FEE:*
FREE to SWPRSC Perkins/CTE Consortium Members
$25/person for non-SWP consortium members
*includes lunch

IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY

Facilitated by Crystal Steinmetz, SWPRSC

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Participants will learn about creating a standards centered classroom that focuses on where we want students to go in relation to learning standards/targets, how to determine where students currently are in relation to those targets, and how we support students in the achievement of those learning targets. Participants will dive into strategies and tools for effective teaching and learning in a standards based classroom including identifying appropriate student learning targets, developing targeted assessments, designing effective instruction, and monitoring and communicating student learning (grades) to multiple stakeholders. Time will be given for participants to reflect on their new learning and to plan next actions and steps needed for their own classroom.

Registration fee includes a copy of "A Teacher's Guide to Standards Based Learning" by Tammy Heflebower, Jan Joseph, et al (2019) for participant's reference during the workshop. This is a 3-part series. Attendance at all 3 sessions is highly recommended but not required.

3-PART SERIES:
PART 1: 10/5/23 - Planning for Instruction
PART 2: 11/15/23 - Developing Quality Assessments
PART 3: 2/21/24 - Monitoring and Communicating Student Learning

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR PK-12TH GRADE EDUCATORS.

REGISTRATION FEES:*
$175/person for SWP Members
$190/person for Non Members
*includes indicated resource

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.
CANCELLATION:
Events with less than 5 registrants are subject to cancellation one week prior to event date.

VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE ONLY

Facilitated by Jolene Goodheart Peterson, Smoky Hill ESC Math Consultant

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS 2 SESSION SERIES

Career and technical education courses bring mathematics to life! Integrating mathematics into CTE courses highlights mathematics in real-world work situations, stimulates curiosity, and strengthens problem-solving skills. In this workshop, teachers will learn how to leverage mathematical thinking opportunities in CTE classrooms.

SESSION 1: October 5, 2023
SESSION 2: November 2, 2023

REGISTRATION FEE:
FREE to SWPRSC Perkins/CTE Consortium Members
$75 for Members
$85 for Non Members

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45 for attendance at both sessions. Requires assignment completion.

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IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Presented by Sherry Pinkley - USD 217, Trained, Independent Facilitator of Love and Logic Curricula

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

This workshop is designed to help you take the next step in developing your understanding of Love and Logic skills. We will build on understanding the core principles as we analyze your classroom strategies and their effectiveness. We will realize how leading with sincere empathy allows to take better care of ourselves and enjoy life, both inside and outside of school. Previous Love & Logic training recommended but not required.

OVERALL OBJECTIVES:

• Review the princpials of Love and Logic.
• Dive deeper into the power of empathy.
• Revisit and refine Love and Logic skills.

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR PK-12 EDUCATORS/ADMINISTRATORS, SOCIAL WORKERS, COUNSELORS, FOSTER & ADOPTIVE PARENTS AND ANY OHTERS WHO HAVE HAD LOVE AND LOGIC TRAINING IN THE PAST.

REGISTRATION FEE:*
$150/person for SWP members
$165/person for non members
*includes resource

COLLEGE CREDIT: Optional 0.5 graduate-level college credit available from MidAmerica Nazarene University for $45. Requires completion of assignment.

REGISTRATIONS/CANCELLATIONS: Trainings with less than 5 registrations are subject to cancellation one week prior to the event date.

IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY

Facilitated by Carol Brooks Simoneau, Ed.D., Thinking Collaboratively Co-Director, Adaptive Schools and Cognitive Coaching

Sponsored by KSDE Accreditation & Design

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ALL 4 DAYS

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS SEPTEMBER 18TH

In this 4-day workshop, participants will learn how to build strong, collaborative and caring work cultures, in which results-oriented faculties work together for continuous school improvement. Participants will explore the latest practical findings in organizational development, team learning, and navigating the currents of change.

Participants will learn practical frameworks and tools for developing collaborative groups that bring collective responsibility in student learning. Leaders and group members will learn ways to influence and attain more productive and satisfying meetings in which members develop new norms and skills for collegial interaction, goal clarification, problem-solving, and decision-making. Working in a variety of settings, skilled and confident facilitators will increase their ability to accelerate group development.

This training consists of hands-on practice with essential skills and strategies in a variety of areas ranging from meeting facilitation to exploring data and making decisions. Training participants develop basic communication skills that keep a group focused and efficient.

Adaptive Schools supports the efforts of professional communities in three key areas—when serving as the facilitator of a group, when developing a group, and when becoming a more skillful group member.

THIS SESSION IS FOR DISTRICT LEADERSHIP TEAMS OF 3-8 INCLUDING SUPERINTENDENT, DIRECTORS, PRINCIPALS, DEPARTMENT CHAIRS, ETC.

PARTICIPANT HEADCOUNTS:
Minimum number of 50 needed to proceed with this location.
Maximum number of 80 participants for this location.

TRAINING DATES:
1. October 9, 2023
2. October 10, 2023
3. January 29, 2024
4. January 30, 2024

REGISTRATION FEE (covering all 4 days):
$500/person (includes meals and materials)

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit per day available from MNU for $45/half-credit. Requires completion of Reflection Paper each time.

IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY

Facilitated by Dr. Kellen Adams, Superintendent of Leavenworth Public Schools

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Join Dr. Kellen Adams, Superintendent of Leavenworth Public Schools, for a one-day crash course in School Finance. This will be a great opportunjity to collaborate with colleagues while applying learning to your own budget during the session. This session includes a full day of hands-on experential learning involving the Kansas School Finance Formula and specific outcomes relative to your district.

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR SUPERINTENDENTS, BUSINESS MANAGERS/BOARD CLERKS, DISTRICT-LEVEL STAFF WORKING WITH THE BUDGET/FINANCES AND ASPIRING DISTRICT-LEVEL ADMINISTRATORS.

REGISTRATION FEES:*
$150/person for SWP Members
$165/person for Non Members
*includes lunch

COLLEGE CREDIT: Not availalbe.
CANCELLATION: Events with less than 5 registrants are subject to cancellation one week prior to event date.

IN-PERSON ONLY

Facilitated by Jen Stelter, SWPRSC

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This workshop is based on the SWPRSC book, "Checks for Understanding: 65 Classroom Ready Tactics" by Dr. Gillespie and Dr. Jenkins, along with SWP Consultants. From the forward in the book,"...this book is magic - it provides so many worthwhile ways to check for understanding...to maximize the chances of impact on learning." -John Hattie, Visible Learning

Come experience, learn and refresh your toolbox for assessing your students in your daily lessons!

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR ALL PK-12 TEACHERS.

REGISTRATION FEES:*
$175/person for SWP Members
$190/person for Non Members
*includes copy of indicated CFU book

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.

CANCELLATION:
Events with less than 5 registrants are subject to cancellation one week prior to event date.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER THROUGH TASN

IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY

State Trainers - Shonda Anderson & Natalie Briscoe, SWPRSC

The Co-Teaching Coaches' Training is one component of the TASN Co-Teaching Training and Coaching System. This event is open to individuals who are available to provide coaching and on-going support to co-teachers in their district. Participants attending this event should have already completed the Initial Co-Teaching Training.

PARTICIPANTS WILL:

• Demonstrate mastery of the four approaches to co-teaching
• Consider the roles and responsibilities of the coach
• Identify research behind Instructional Observation Form
• Define concepts and components of observation
• Practice using the online tool
• Design a personal action plan for coaching
• Become part of our coaches’ network

THIS TRAINING IS APPROPRIATE FOR CO-TEACHING COACHES IN ALL GRADE LEVELS.

REGISTRATION FEE: No cost
LUNCH: Provided onsite
COLLEGE CREDIT: Details will be provided by TASN. Not available through SWPRSC

IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY

THIS IS A REPEAT OF 7/20/23

Facilitated by Jen Stelter, SWPRSC

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How many text resouces tell us about writing or give us a prompt but don't actually tell us ow to teach it? Come to this workshop to learn explicit writing strategies starting with creating sentences from fragments and moving to multi-paragraph outlines and essays. You will receive a copy of The Writing Revolution by Hocman and Wexler as a workshop resource.

Participants will learn explicity writing strategies, explore graphic organizers to help advance student thinking in writing, and develop a plan for intergrating these into their classrooms.

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR 2ND-12TH GRADE EDUCATORS.

REGISTRATION FEES:*
$175/person for SWP Members
$190/person for Non Members
*includes indicated resource

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.

CANCELLATION:
Events with less than 5 registrants are subject to cancellation one week prior to event date.

IN-PERSON AND ZOOM ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Facilitated by Maria Ortiz-Smith & Crystal Steinmetz, SWPRSC

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Effective data-driven conversations around EL learners require intentional facilitation to ensure a safe and supportive environment where educators can engage in conversations around student data, identify patterns that are emerging in that data, identify where change is needed, and develop action plans for next steps. As an educator or leader, how can you create a culture that is responsive to data conversations? How can you facilitate effective conversations around data?

Participants will learn about structured inquiry-based approaches to facilitating data conversations that center around analyzing multiple measures, root cause analysis, and action planning.

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR ALL PK-12 TEACHER LEADERS, INTERVENTIONISTS, INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES, BUILDING & DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS.

REGISTRATION FEES:
Free to SWP Title III Consortium Members
$150/person for SWP Members
$165/person for Non Members

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.

CANCELLATION:
Events with less than 5 registrants are subject to cancellation one week prior to event date.

IN-PERSON AND ZOOM ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Facilitated by Jen Stelter, SWPRSC

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This is session #2 of the New Teacher Bootcamp 201 for new teachers in years 2 and beyond. The focus will be based on the audience needs but will plan follow up on lesson plannjing, standards alignment, balanced assessments and classroom management. Those registered for be asked for specific/personal topics for further development as well.

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR ALL 2ND YEAR (AND BEYOND) TEACHERS, PK-12.

SERIES DATES:*
1. October 19, 2023
2. February 12, 2024
*individual registration required for each session
attendance at each session not mandatory but encouraged

REGISTRATION FEES:*
$160/person for SWP Members
$175/person for Non Members
*includes lunch

COLLEGE CREDIT: Not available

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IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Facilitated by Jen Stelter, SWPRSC @SWPRSC
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Facilitated by Brittany Schields & Crystal Steinmetz, SWPRSC @NKESC
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Come to this session to learn about how the KESA School Improvement process has evolved after all systems in the state have completed cycle 1. We will discuss the revised expectations, materials, and reports available. Bring your team to learn about how to refine your processes! This SWP-guided series of three sessions will keep you and your team in the know about with timely updates and assistance in moving forward in your KESA process.

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR ALL ADMINISTRATORS AND TEACHERS RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR DISTRICT'S KESA PROCESS.

*REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR EACH SESSION.

REGISTRATION FEE:
$1,450/team (not to exceed 8) covers participation in each of the 3 sessions

SESSION 1: 10/23/23
SESSION 2: 2/5/24
SESSION 3: 4/23/24

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.

CANCELLATION:
Events with less than 5 registrants are subject to cancellation one week prior to event date.

THIS IS A REPEAT SESSION FROM 7/19/23.
IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Facilitated by Brittany Schields, SWPRSC

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Classroom management includes a broad range of topics. Are you looking to improve your skills or sharpen your techniques? This workshops will include tips & tricks for routines and procedures, classroom expectations, building positive relationship, dealing with challenging behaviors and engaging all students.

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR PK-12 NEW AND VETERAN TEACHERS.

REGISTRATION FEES:
$150/person for SWP Members
$165/person for Non Members

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.

CANCELLATION:
Events with less than 5 registrants are subject to cancellation one week prior to event date.

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Facilitated by Natalie Briscoe, SWPRSC Consultants

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This cadre will provide CTE teachers and staff with an opportunity to collaborate with each other, hear the latest updates with Perkins, discuss access and equity within district CTE pathways, and discuss consortium needs.

SESSION 1: October 25, 2023
SESSION 2: April 4, 2024

REGISTRATION FEE:
FREE to SWPRSC Perkins/CTE Consortium Members
$75/person for Members
$85/person for Non Members

COLLEGE CREDIT: Not available.

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Presented by Natalie Briscoe & Jessie Bloyd, SWPRSC

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Designed to provide participants with information about Title III and state ESOL program guidance and compliance, assessment information, Office of Civil Rights compliance, programming for English Learners (ELs), cultural competencies, and information about other state and national initiatives that affect the education of ELs.

These days represent a special time for ESOL teachers to come together to network, share ideas and problem-solve, with the goal of creating a community of teachers who work to assist a growing special population in western Kansas.

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATION INCLUDE:
. Remain current on ESOL/Title III guidance, assessment, and counting minutes
. View and practice ESOL strategies and resources for the classroom
. Share information, resources, and lessons learned in the classroom and program

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR PK-12 ESOL/CONTENT TEACHERS.

SESSION DATES:
SESSION 1: October 26, 2023
SESSION 2: January 25, 2024
SESSION 3: April 22, 2024

REGISTRATION FEE:
FREE for SWPRSC Title III Consortium Members
$110/person for SWP members
$130/person for non members

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level college credit available from MidAmerica Nazarene University for $45. Requires completion of assignment.

REGISTRATIONS/CANCELLATIONS:
Trainings with less than 5 registrations are subject to cancellation one week prior to the event date.

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Facilitated by Tina Ellsworth, KSDE Teacher Leader

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Join the KSDE Teacher Leaders for a wonderful year of learning focused on innovative instructional strategies, assistance with the Classroom Based Assessment and collaboration with your fellow educators. All sessions will be built around the KSDE Four Fundamentals of Structured Literacy, Balanced Assessments, Standards Alignment and Quality Instruction.

SESSION 1: October 30, 2023
SESSION 2: December 1, 2023
SESSION 3: February 12, 2024
SESSION 4: April 15, 2024

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR K-12 SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATORS.

REGISTRATION FEE:*
$25/person
* includes lunch for onsite participants

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.

CANCELLATION:
Events with less than 5 registrants are subject to cancellation one week prior to event date.

IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS

Facilitated by Stacy Sanger & Shannon Slattery - Educators, TRBI Facilitators, Certified Life Coaches and Owners of S & S Coaching

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Do you need more strategies for students with behaviors? Want to build that toolbox while learning about trauma? Come learn about Trust Based Relational Interventions (TBRI) in which the elements and strategies give educators tools to work with students who struggle to regulate. It consists of three principles: Correcting, Connecting and Empowering. Walk away with ideas you can use tomorrow.

OBJECTIVES FOR THIS WORKSHOP INCLUDE:

1. Why trauma makes such an impact on your student's brain and why we as educators need to understand how it impacts our classrooms and schools.
2. Understanding the importance of felt safety and its impact in our schools and classrooms.
3. Practice interventions that can be applied to your classroom today.
4. Determining whether our individual classroom is trauma friendly and what changes we can make to ensure that all of our students are successful.

YOU WILL LEARN POWERFUL INSIGHTS INTO:

• How trauma impacts your student's brain at school.
• How to meet the physical and emotional needs in the classroom for vulnerable students.
• How to successfully connect with your vulnerable students.

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR PK-12 EDUCATORS, ADMINISTRATORS, SOCIAL WORKERS, COUNSELORS, FOSTER & ADOPTIVE PARENTS AND OTHERS SERVING CHILDREN AND TEENS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA.

REGISTRATION FEES:
$150/person for SWP Members
$165/person for Non Members

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45. Requires assignment completion.

CANCELLATION:
Events with less than 5 registrants are subject to cancellation one week prior to event date.

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