May/June/July SWPRSC Newsletter

You did it! You've made it to May! Now there's the hustle of spring concerts, last games, last meets, graduations and prepping for 23-24!

Don't wait to sign up for this summer'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 Summer 2023. Hope to see you at a workshop or in an inservice soon! Click on any graphic to register.

LETRS® stands for Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling. It is a professional learning course from Lexia for instructors of reading, spelling, and related skills. It provides teachers with the skills they need to master the fundamentals of reading instruction: phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and language. 2-Year commitment to complete both Volumes 1 & 2. Who should attend?Gen Ed, SPED, Title, ESOL, At-Risk teachers in Grades K-5 plus reading specialists & interventionists, K-5.

LETRS Volume 1 @ SWPRSC (regis. deadline 6/30/23)

LETRS Volume 2 @ SWPRSC (regis. deadline 7/31/23)

LETRS Volume 1 @ NKESC (regis. deadline 6/30/23)

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 plans 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 their 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:
$125/person for SWP Members
$140/person for Non Members

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

Zoom Only
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 plans 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 their 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:
$125/person for SWP Members
$140/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, SWPRSC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Teachers will take away suggestions for WHAT and HOW to study for the Praxis Assessment for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). The sessions are designed to help teachers prepare their thinking and their classrooms for students whose first language is not English. The expectation for ESOL endorsed teachers is that they will be able to structure their classrooms, lesson plans, and teaching strategies to successfully support English learners. There are 3 separate workshops in this series. Pick one or more as needed to support your preparations for the ESOL Praxis.

TODAY'S SESSION FOCUSES ON:

• Lesson preparation: language and content objectives
• Cooperative learning strategies to support ELLs
• Stages of language acquisition
• Krashen's research on language acquisition
• Approaches to language instruction
• Vocabulary to support assessment procedures

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR ALL K-12 EDUCATORS.

REGISTRATION FEES:
FREE to SWP Title III Consortium Members
$125/person for SWP Members
$140/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 Jessie Bloyd SWPRSC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Teachers will take away suggestions for WHAT and HOW to study for the Praxis Assessment for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). The sessions are designed to help teachers prepare their thinking and their classrooms for students whose first language is not English. The expectation for ESOL endorsed teachers is that they will be able to structure their classrooms, lesson plans, and teaching strategies to successfully support English learners. There are 3 separate workshops in this series. Pick one or more as needed to support your preparations for the ESOL Praxis.

TODAY'S SESSION FOCUSES ON:

• Parts of speech, including model verbs and verb tenses
• Active and passive voice
• Pragmatics
• Sociolinguistics
• Phonemes, graphemes, morphemes, etc.
• Intonation and word stress
• International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
• Rhetorical patterns
• Impact of language on culture and vice versa
• Types of culture and impacts on learning
• Listening questions sample (that will be embedded in the praxis)

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR ALL K-12 EDUCATORS.

REGISTRATION FEES:
FREE to SWP Title III Consortium
$125/person for SWP Members
$140/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 Jessie Bloyd, SWPRSC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Teachers will take away suggestions for WHAT and HOW to study for the Praxis Assessment for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). The sessions are designed to help teachers prepare their thinking and their classrooms for students whose first language is not English. The expectation for ESOL endorsed teachers is that they will be able to structure their classrooms, lesson plans, and teaching strategies to successfully support English learners. There are 3 separate workshops in this series. Pick one or more as needed to support your preparations for the ESOL Praxis.


TODAY'S SESSION FOCUSES ON:

• Registers of language
• Important theorists for teachers of ELs
• Literacy instruction
• Acronyms important for teachers of ELs

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR ALL K-12 EDUCATORS.

REGISTRATION FEES:
FREE to SWP Title III Consortium
$125/person for SWP Members
$140/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.

Trainer: Jane Seward, Pathways to Reading
IN-PERSON TRAINING ONLY
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ALL 3 DAYS

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 15, 2023

Pathways to Reading Level Two training is designed to delve further into the strategies and techniques addressed in PTR Level 1 training. In addition to recent research updates, participants will refine questioning skills and the use of corrective feedback related to reading and spelling instruction, have an opportunity to ask questions related to one’s own classroom situation, discuss more in depth the testing for instructional purposes, the use of decodable text, classroom instructional pacing and discuss recent updates of PTR materials. Teachers and the PTR consultant will work with students 1.5 hours daily for modeling, guidance, and coaching support.

REGISTRATION FEE:*
$475/person
*includes materials and lunch each day

COLLEGE CREDIT: 1.0 college credit hour available through MidAmerica Nazarene University.
Attendance at all 3 days required. No assignment required.

IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Facilitated by Amanda Williams, KSDE PSA Pathways Help Desk
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Amanda Williams from KSDE, will provide training for CTE Student Data Management data entry, a required component of Perkins V.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

• What data do we collect, and why?
• Getting started
• Collecting the data
• CTE Student Data Management data entry
• KIDS Reports (KCAN, EOYA)
• Assigning students to pathways
• Updating student status

REGISTRATION FEE:*
$25/person
*includes lunch

COLLEGE CREDIT: Not available.

IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Want to see new resources, texts, online and more?
Looking to update your curriculum to match your student needs?
Need materials for your required K-12 Tiered Intervention Program?

We invite you and your building/district leadership team to attend the SWPRSC Curriculum & Resources Expo and make important connections with company representatives. Samples, demos, presentations and information will be available.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW LIST OF PARTICIPATING VENDORS

REGISTRATION FEES:*
$50/person for SWP Members
$65/person for Non Members
*includes lunch

COLLEGE CREDIT: Not available.

VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE ONLY
Presented virtually by Dr. Perry Zirkel
Perry A. Zirkel is a university professor emeritus of education and law at Lehigh University. He was formerly dean of the College of Education and held the Iacocca Chair in Education for it's five-year term. He has a Ph.D. in Educational Administration and J.D. from the University of Connecticut, and a Master of Laws degree from Yale University. He has done presentations in every state in the U.S. He has written more than 1,600 publications on various aspects of school law, with an emphasis on legal issues in special education.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER - Morning Session

This session will provide a "deeper dive" into the requirements for K–12 students under Section 504 and the ADA, extending the examination from those who are "504-only" to those covered by the IDEA and Section 504/ADA. It will address more complicated questions for these students, with a focus on correcting current misconceptions as to identification, liability, and enforcement/dispute resolution avenues.

FOR 504-ONLY STUDENTS, THIS PROGRAM ADDRESSES THESE ISSUES:

• For child find under Section 504, what role does RTI/MTSS play?
• What are the school district’s obligations under Section 504 for parentally placed private school students?
• What is the current meaning of the "substantial" eligibility criterion, including, for example, its application to students with concussions or student with "long" COVID-19?
• Who are “technically eligible” students under Section 504?
• How can a 504 coordinator say "No" in a way that is both legally and educationally effective to the parents of the student who is not eligible for a 504 plan?
• Are students entitled to special education as part of a 504 plan?
• What is the judicial standard and trend for "appropriate" 504 plans?
• What is the meaning of COVID-19 “compensatory services” for 504-only students?

EXTENDING TO "DOUBLE-COVERED" STUDENTS, THE ISSUES THAT WILL BE ADDRESSED INCLUDE:

• What are the current differences between the Office for Civil Rights and the courts in applying Section 504/ADA?
• Is a 504 plan a “red flag” for child find under the IDEA?
• Does compliance with IDEA requirements automatically fulfill the corresponding requirements under 504/ADA?
• Are parents required to "exhaust" the step of a due process hearing under (a) the IDEA or (b) Section 504 before filing suit in court?
• Are individual school employees, such as teachers and Section 504 coordinators, subject to liability under 504/ADA?
• What is the prevailing standard for district liability? What has been the recent trend of litigation under Section 504 and/or the IDEA for students with IEPs, including (a) retaliation, (b) CART, (c) service animals, (d) interscholastic sports, (d) “full integration,” and (e) COVID-19?

The intended participants for this session include experienced 504 coordinators and other school personnel who already have a basic understanding about the student-related requirements of Section 504.

REGISTRATION FEES:
$65/person for SWP Members
$70/person for Non Members

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45 IF you attend both morning and afternoon sessions. Requires assignment completion.

VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE ONLY
Presented virtually by Dr. Perry Zirkel
Perry A. Zirkel is a university professor emeritus of education and law at Lehigh University. He was formerly dean of the College of Education and held the Iacocca Chair in Education for it's five-year term. He has a Ph.D. in Educational Administration and J.D. from the University of Connecticut, and a Master of Laws degree from Yale University. He has done presentations in every state in the U.S. He has written more than 1,600 publications on various aspects of school law, with an emphasis on legal issues in special education.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

This session will provide a "deeper dive" into the requirements for K–12 students under Section 504 and the ADA, extending the examination from those who are "504-only" to those covered by the IDEA and Section 504/ADA. It will address more complicated questions for these students, with a focus on correcting current misconceptions as to identification, liability, and enforcement/dispute resolution avenues.

FOR 504-ONLY STUDENTS, THIS PROGRAM ADDRESSES THESE ISSUES:

• For child find under Section 504, what role does RTI/MTSS play?
• What are the school district’s obligations under Section 504 for parentally placed private school students?
• What is the current meaning of the "substantial" eligibility criterion, including, for example, its application to students with concussions or student with "long" COVID-19?
• Who are “technically eligible” students under Section 504?
• How can a 504 coordinator say "No" in a way that is both legally and educationally effective to the parents of the student who is not eligible for a 504 plan?
• Are students entitled to special education as part of a 504 plan?
• What is the judicial standard and trend for "appropriate" 504 plans?
• What is the meaning of COVID-19 “compensatory services” for 504-only students?

EXTENDING TO "DOUBLE-COVERED" STUDENTS, THE ISSUES THAT WILL BE ADDRESSED INCLUDE:

• What are the current differences between the Office for Civil Rights and the courts in applying Section 504/ADA?
• Is a 504 plan a “red flag” for child find under the IDEA?
• Does compliance with IDEA requirements automatically fulfill the corresponding requirements under 504/ADA?
• Are parents required to "exhaust" the step of a due process hearing under (a) the IDEA or (b) Section 504 before filing suit in court?
• Are individual school employees, such as teachers and Section 504 coordinators, subject to liability under 504/ADA?
• What is the prevailing standard for district liability? What has been the recent trend of litigation under Section 504 and/or the IDEA for students with IEPs, including (a) retaliation, (b) CART, (c) service animals, (d) interscholastic sports, (d) “full integration,” and (e) COVID-19?

The intended participants for this session include experienced 504 coordinators and other school personnel who already have a basic understanding about the student-related requirements of Section 504.

REGISTRATION FEES:
$65/person for SWP Members
$70/person for Non Members

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 0.5 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $45 IF you attend both morning and afternoon sessions. Requires assignment completion.

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Facilitated by Natalie Briscoe, SWPRSC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The Elementary Education: Content Knowledge for Teaching Praxis exam (#7811) includes four subtests in Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies. This session will focus on preparing teachers to pass the Reading (#7812) and Science (#7814) portions of the test. Participants will go through the Praxis Study Companion and review each section with time for Q & A.

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR K-6 TEACHERS NEEDING TO PASS THE READING AND SCIENCE SUBTESTS OF THE ELEMENTARY CONTENT TEST FOR LICENSURE.

REGISTRATION FEES:
$125/person for SWP Members
$140/person for Non Members

COLLEGE CREDIT: Not available.

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Facilitated by Natalie Briscoe, SWPRSC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The Elementary Education: Content Knowledge for Teaching Praxis exam (#7811) includes four subtests in Reading, Math, Science and Social Studies. This session will focus on preparing teachers to pass the Math (#7813) and Social Studies (#7815) portions of the test. Participants will go through the Praxis Study Companion and review each section with time for Q & A.

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR K-6 TEACHERS NEEDING TO PASS THE MATHEMATICS AND SOCIAL STUDIES SUBTESTS OF THE ELEMENTARY CONTENT TEST FOR LICENSURE.

REGISTRATION FEES:
$125/person for SWP Members
$140/person for Non Members

COLLEGE CREDIT: Not available

N-PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY
Presented by Sherry Pinkley - USD 217, Trained, Independent Facilitator of Love and Logic Curricula
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Take as a series or stand-alone sessions.

This curriculum is designed to cut through the complexity of these very challenging topics and provide real solutions that can be applied immediately...rather than lots of theory or abstract ideas. Step-by-step instructions are provided for all modules.

YOU WILL LEARN POWERFUL INSIGHTS INTO:

• How trauma affects the brain
• Why the intense and extremely upsetting behaviors seen in these kids represent attempts to self-protect and survive
• The science behind healthy attachment relationships and why such bonds form the foundation for emotional and neurological healing
• How to apply Love and Logic strategies so that adults can take good care of themselves while addressing root causes...not just symptoms
• Establishing healthy boundaries, avoiding destructive power struggles, overcoming defiance, and guiding these youth toward success
• Many more skills and concepts applicable to kids who need hope

THIS DAY'S SESSIONS ARE:

1. Introduction & Attachment Relationships are the Foundation and
2. Dealing with Defiance & Other Difficult Behaviors

OBJECTIVES INCLUDE:

• Discover the principles of the Triad of Hope
• Design an intervention to use with the most difficult students
• Analyze a strategy for handling defiance and passive resistance

Ideally, educators would complete the full (3 days) curriculum this summer but each day could also "stand alone" as well.

This session is appropriate for PK-12 educators/administrators, social workers, counselors, foster & adoptive parents and any others serving children and teens who have experienced trauma.

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 ATTENDANCE ONLY
Presented by Sherry Pinkley - USD 217, Trained, Independent Facilitator of Love and Logic Curricula
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Take as a series or stand-alone sessions.

This curriculum is designed to cut through the complexity of these very challenging topics and provide real solutions that can be applied immediately...rather than lots of theory or abstract ideas. Step-by-step instructions are provided for all modules.

YOU WILL LEARN POWERFUL INSIGHTS INTO:

• How trauma affects the brain
• Why the intense and extremely upsetting behaviors seen in these kids represent attempts to self-protect and survive
• The science behind healthy attachment relationships and why such bonds form the foundation for emotional and neurological healing
• How to apply Love and Logic strategies so that adults can take good care of themselves while addressing root causes...not just symptoms
• Establishing healthy boundaries, avoiding destructive power struggles, overcoming defiance, and guiding these youth toward success
• Many more skills and concepts applicable to kids who need hope

THIS DAY'S SESSIONS ARE:

3. Nothing Works without Sincere Empathy and
4. Setting Limits While Minimizing Power Struggles

OBJECTIVES INCLUDE:

• Discover the power of using sincere empathy before a consequence
• Learn how to set limits in ways that building trust and security
• Discuss how to gain the control we need

Ideally, educators would complete the full curriculum this summer (3 days) but each day could also "stand alone" as well.

This session is appropriate for PK-12 educators/administrators, social workers, counselors, foster & adoptive parents and any others serving children and teens who've experienced trauma.

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 ATTENDANCE ONLY
Presented by Sherry Pinkley - USD 217, Trained, Independent Facilitator of Love and Logic Curricula
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Take as a series or stand-alone sessions.

This curriculum is designed to cut through the complexity of these very challenging topics and provide real solutions that can be applied immediately...rather than lots of theory or abstract ideas. Step-by-step instructions are provided for all modules.

YOU WILL LEARN POWERFUL INSIGHTS INTO:

• How trauma affects the brain
• Why the intense and extremely upsetting behaviors seen in these kids represent attempts to self-protect and survive
• The science behind healthy attachment relationships and why such bonds form the foundation for emotional and neurological healing
• How to apply Love and Logic strategies so that adults can take good care of themselves while addressing root causes...not just symptoms
• Establishing healthy boundaries, avoiding destructive power struggles, overcoming defiance, and guiding these youth toward success
• Many more skills and concepts applicable to kids who need hope

THIS DAY'S SESSIONS ARE:
5. Supporting Learning and Achievement at School
6. Empowering Them Toward Success in Life

OBJECTIVES INCLUDE:

• Learn how trauma affects achievement motivation
• Discover why it's important to avoid control battles over learning
• Analyze the connection between chores, self-esteem and empowerment

Ideally, educators would complete the full (3 day) curriculum this summer but each day could also "stand alone" as well.

This session is appropriate for PK-12 educators/administrators, social workers, counselors, foster & adoptive parents and any others serving children and teens who've experienced trauma.

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 OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Facilitated by Natalie Briscoe, SWPRSC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The Principles of Learning and Teaching Praxis exam is required for teacher licensure. Participants will go through the Praxis Study Companion and:

• review the format of the Praxis tests
• review topics such as human development, learning processes, instructional processes, diverse learners, educational psychology, and professional issues that will be assessed
• create a study resource document
• review practice questions and explanations of the correct answers
• review test-taking tips and strategies

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR PK-12 TEACHERS NEEDING TO TAKE PRAXIS TEST NUMBERS 5622, 5623, 5624 & 5625 FOR LICENSURE.

REGISTRATION FEES:
$125/person for SWP Members
$140/person for Non Members

COLLEGE CREDIT: Not available

IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY
ATTENDANCE LIMITED TO FIRST 30 WHO REGISTER.
Registration deadline is May 31, 2023.
Registration will open to all organizations beyond the education community on March 10th.
Facilitated by Noelle Roe, LCMFT, RPT-S
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR BOTH DAYS

How can putting "toys" in the sand make someone process? At what point are you only just playing in the sand? Who actually takes this modality seriously? This workshop is designed to answer all those questions (and more!) while examining in detail one of the most powerful play therapy techniques called Sandtray. This workshop will focus on the overall history, supplies, basic concepts and themes of Sandtray Therapy as it pertains to play therapy. This workshop will review the power of Sandtray Therapy as it relates to individual, family and group work. Who is ready to get #sandtrayed?

PARTICIPANTS OF THIS WORKSHOP WILL:

1. analyze the Jungian theoretical model as it pertains to Sandplay and Sandtray Therapy organization and prep in the playroom.
2. identify the fundamental principles of processing techniques of Sandtray Therapy in adult, child and family therapy.
3. demonstrate, through personal exploration and development, the power of Sandtray Therapy as it relates to personal growth and goal-setting in the context of adult and child therapy.
4. examine common Sandtray themes, with video examples, that focus on abuse and trauma as the primary client concern in the playroom.
5. discuss the application of Sandtray Therapy as it pertains to attachment-based work in play therapy.
6. analyze Sandtray Therapy concepts central to family play therapy in the playroom.
7. identify and demonstrate three Sandtray protocols for use in group and family therapy settings.
8. complete a written reflection paper after utilizing this play therapy technique with a current client after the workshop. (Required to get the 15 hours. 13 hours available without the paper.)

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR ALL COUNSELORS & SOCIAL WORKERS (ALL THERAPISTS). PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE THERAPY TRAINING AS THEY WILL BE PROCESSING THROUGH TRAUMA THAT COMES FROM CREATING SANDTRAYS WITH CLIENTS. SANDTRAY THERAPY IS A THERAPEUTIC MODALITY.

REGISTRATION FEES:*
$390/person
*includes materials, refreshments & lunch both days

COLLEGE CREDIT:
Optional 1.0 graduate-level credit available from MNU for $90. No assignment required.

CE INFORMATION:
This workshop is APT and NBCC approved with 13-15 hours available depending on paper completion. Specific information will be provided by the trainer.

IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY
Facilitated by Dr. Amber Miller, SWPRSC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Music is the universal language. Not only is music inclusive, it allows students to express themselves across curriculums through the use of SEL, literacy, and other cross-curricular subjects. Participants will take part in interactive music activities and learn take-home Orff activities that can be implemented for years to come.

Participants should bring a xylophone as well as other rhythm instruments such as maracas, rhythm sticks, guiros, if available.

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR K-12 MUSIC, EARLY CHILDHOOD AND KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS.

REGISTRATION FEES:
$125/person for SWP Members
$140/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.

Trainer: Jane Seward, Pathways to Reading & Margo Morton, SWPRSC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ALL 5 DAYS

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 9, 2023

THIS IS AN IN-PERSON ONLY TRAINING.

Pathways to Reading Level One training focuses on educators becoming familiar with reading research related to the role of phonemic awareness in learning phonics and gaining fluency. Teachers learn instructional routines related to the teaching of phonemic awareness and phonics as well as how to respond to all types of reading/spelling errors. They learn that reading comprehension is the product of word recognition and oral language and how to merge decoding with vocabulary and reading comprehension instruction. Teachers will gain a full understanding of the spelling process and the use of the Pathways to Spelling curriculum for first and second grades. PTR also offers teachers the opportunity to differentiate student learning through pacing of small group instruction and the use of PTR assessments to form small groups and track progress.

REGISTRATION FEE:*
$845/person
*includes materials and lunch each day

COLLEGE CREDIT: 2.0 college credit hours available through MidAmerica Nazarene University.
Attendance at all 5 days required. No assignment required.

THIS IS A REPEAT OF THE 3/7/23 SESSION.
IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY
Facilitated by Crystal Steinmetz, SWPRSC
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Effective data-driven conversations 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:
$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.

THIS IS AN IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY EVENT
FIRM REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JUNE 23, 2023
Presented by Kagan Professional Development
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR BOTH DAYS OF TRAINING
Create full student engagement with Kagan Structures—simple yet powerful cooperative learning instructional strategies. Supported by a large body of scientific research, and proven effective in countless classrooms, schools, and districts, this revolutionary way to teach is transforming teaching and learning. Come experience the power of Kagan Structures.
See how easy it is use teamwork and pairs to create a greater level of engagement than you imagined possible, even for your reluctant learners. We're not talking about group work. We're talking the real deal, and knowing the difference is the difference between engaging some and engaging all students. When we engage all students, they all learn more. And because the structures are so cooperative and interactive, they work wonders for students' social skill development. Students who work together get to know and like each other better which reduces discipline problems, bullying, and violence.
Come learn easy ways to use Kagan Structures as a part of every lesson, creating greater engagement, deeper understanding of the content, improved retention, and greater liking for class and content. Kagan will give you the Seven Keys to unlock the door to successful cooperative learning. If you want more fun in teaching, highly engaged students who love your classroom, and elevated test scores, this workshop is for you!

WE WILL COVER:

• social skills
• class building
• new teams
• teambuilding
• management hints
• brainstorming: thinking function
• importance of social skills
• rally variations
• silly sports & goofy games
• roundtable variations
• inside-outside circle

THIS EVENT IS APPROPRIATE FOR ALL EDUCATORS GRADES 3-12
KAGAN PRE-REQUISITE: Participants MUST have attended Days 1 & 2 at some point (recently) prior to this session and MUST bring their Kagan Cooperative Learning Day 1 textbook. NO EXCEPTIONS.
2-DAY REGISTRATION FEES:*
$355 per person for SWP members
$405 per person for non members
*includes lunch
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
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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 ZOOM 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 workshop 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 ATTENDANCE ONLY
Facilitated by Jen Stelter SWPRSC
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How many text resources tell us about writing or give us a prompt but don't actually tell us how 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 explicit writing strategies, explore graphic organizers to help advance student thinking in writing, and develop a plan for integrating 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 Emily Davis & Jessie Bloyd, SWPRSC
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Navigating the many aspects of teaching is challenging for new teachers. This workshop focuses on helping novice educators gain knowledge of how to implement classroom routines and procedures and engagement strategies related to content delivery. Participants will consider how to recognize and build students' social and emotional learning, as well as increase their knowledge of how students' acquisition of language impacts their academic achievement. Accordingly, strategies for multilinguals' language support will be demonstrated and practiced.
This session is appropriate for ALL NEW teachers, PK-12.
REGISTRATION FEES:*
$160/person for SWP Members
$175/person for Non Members
*includes lunch
COLLEGE CREDIT:
Not available.

IN-PERSON AND ZOOM ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Facilitated by Emily Davis & Jessie Bloyd, SWPRSC
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This workshop is designed to help teachers going into their second year in the classroom. The focus will be on lesson planning, standards alignment, balanced assessment and classroom management.
THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR ALL 2ND YEAR TEACHERS, PK-12.
REGISTRATION FEES:*
$160/person for SWP Members
$175/person for Non Members
*includes lunch
COLLEGE CREDIT: Not available

IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY
Facilitated by Melanie Scott, KSDE School Counselor Leader Coordinator
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This training will help each school counselor set up their 2023-2024 comprehensive school counseling program up for success! Together, we will not only talk about pieces of the comprehensive school counseling program, but we will take time during the day to apply it to our own building needs.
TOGETHER WE WILL:

• Analyze building/district data (attendance/discipline/grades)
• Design program goals that tie into your building/district
• Create your annual calendar. You are already doing amazing things! Let's document it and check for gaps
• Compose a purposeful administrator/counselor conference
• Brainstorm how to purposefully build in time to maintain the CSCP throughout the year
• Access additional information and resources

Participants need to bring a laptop or other e-device. Each participant needs access to their own building's attendance/discipline/grades data. They can print off this information ahead of time or make sure they know how to access it in their student information system (SIS). This piece is vital to bring as we base the CSCP off of building/district needs.
THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR K-12 SCHOOL COUNSELORS.
REGISTRATION FEES:*
$25/person
*includes lunch
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 Jane Culver & Traci Taylor, SWPRSC

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Professional Development Council (PDC) chairpersons are required by KSDE to be trained annually. This training meets that requirement.

Participants will learn the requirements for approving professional development points for teacher licensure. Additionally, they will gain a better understanding of the SWPRSC PDC system, such as how to upload artifacts and approve transcripts and individual development plans (IDPs).

REGISTRATION FEES:
FREE to Members of the Southwest Plains PDC Consortium
$80/person for Non Consortium Members

COLLEGE CREDIT: Not available

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Facilitated by Jen Stelter, SWPRSC
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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 ATTENDANCE ONLY
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DEADLINE TO SIGN UP IS SEPTEMBER 18TH
Facilitated by Carol Brooks Simoneau, Ed.D., Thinking Collaboratively Co-Director, Adaptive Schools and Cognitive Coaching

Sponsored by KSDE Accreditation & Design

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.

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