Southwest Plains Regional Service Center

Trainer: Jane Seward, Pathways to Reading

IN-PERSON TRAINING ONLY

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ALL 3 DAYS
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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.

Trainer: Jane Seward, Pathways to Reading

IN-PERSON TRAINING ONLY

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ALL 3 DAYS
https://forms.gle/yHrcYaWvT1xrfLa4A

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.

Trainer: Jane Seward, Pathways to Reading

IN-PERSON TRAINING ONLY

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ALL 3 DAYS
https://forms.gle/yHrcYaWvT1xrfLa4A

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.

VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE ONLY

Facilitated by Chelsey Livingston, SKACD Transition Coordinator

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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FOR CTE TEACHERS: Have students who need hands-on experience but have completed all of your pathway courses? Step up your game and give them an opportunity to put the skills you've taught to the test in a real-life work environment. Learn how to set up a work-based learning opportunity for your students. 

FOR SPECIAL-ED TEACHERS: : Do you have students who need to complete credits but aren't motivated by the traditional school setting? Do your students need experience in a potential working environment or need to learn skills to be successful in postsecondary employment? Learn how to set up a work-based learning opportunity for your students. 

REGISTRATION FEE:
FREE to SWPRSC Perkins/CTE Consortium Members
$65 for Members
$80 for Non Members
COLLEGE CREDIT: Not available

IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Facilitated by Amanda Williams, KSDE PSA Pathways Help Desk

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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 AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Facilitated by Natalie Briscoe, SWPRSC

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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.

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. 

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This session will provide the major requirements for K–12 schools that are applicable to 504-only students (i.e., those eligible under Section 504 and the ADA but not the IDEA).  The three successive sections address (a) district-wide requirements, (b) identification of eligible students, and (c) standards and recommendations for 504 plans.  The program will include illustrative forms and the opportunity for Q & A.

EXAMPLES OF TOPICS TO BE ADDRESSED INCLUDE:

• What are the key differences between Section 504, the ADA, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)?


• What is the required grievance procedure?


• Does child find apply under Section 504?


• What are the latest student eligibility standards?


• What are the reasons for avoiding under- or over-identification?


• What are the required elements of the procedural safeguards notice?


• What are the legal standards and practical recommendations for 504 plans?


• What are the alternative avenues for decisional dispute resolution under Section 504?

The intended participants for this session include new building-level 504 coordinators and any other school personnel (e.g., principals, school psychologists, school nurses, and teachers--responsible for implementing the Section 504/ADA requirements for students.  

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
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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
https://forms.gle/fQ63LvUb4nW2YE1a7

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

IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY

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

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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:*
$135/person for SWP members
$150/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
https://forms.gle/rAkCeF6vomqVfVxJ8

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:*
$135/person for SWP members
$150/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
https://forms.gle/jFvRvkRcjyGqM8WU8

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:*
$135/person for SWP members
$150/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.

THIS IS AN IN PERSON ONLY EVENT

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REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 8, 2023.

Presented by Craig Neuenswander, KSDE Deputy Commissioner of Education and Dale Brungardt, Director of School Finance

Budget workshops are conducted for superintendents, clerks and business managers of unified school districts. The 2023-24 budget document will be reviewed and we will discuss new school fnance bills passed by the 2023 Legislature. Please invite your county clerk and school auditor (CPA) to attend a workshop. Board members or officers of your teachers' association are also welcome.

Budget Software: It is expected that the Excel Budget Program will be available to download in late June.

REGISTRATION FEE:*
$25/person
 *includes lunch, seating and workshop packet with the sample FY2023 budget forms.

IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL ATTENDANCE OPTIONS AVAILABLE

Facilitated by Natalie Briscoe, SWPRSC

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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
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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

ATTENDANCE LIMITED TO FIRST 30 WHO REGISTER.
Registration deadline is May 31, 2023.

Facilitated by Noelle Roe, LCMFT, RPT-S

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR BOTH DAYS
https://forms.gle/SiYK21Q3os2vyNb98

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 hte most powerful play therapy techniques called Sandtray. This workshop will focus on the overall history, supplies, basic concepts and themese 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 for SWP Members
$450/person for Non Members
*includes 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 complettion. Specific information will be provided by trainer.

IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE ONLY

Facilitated by Kaylee Schwieterman SWPRSC

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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This workshop is designed to introduce English teachers and administrators to the potential of using artificial intelligence (A.I.) in the classroom. Participants will have a deeper understanding of the potential AI tools like ChatGPT in the English classroom, and be equipped with practical skills and resources for incorporating it into their teaching practice.

THIS SESSION IS APPROPRIATE FOR SECONDARY ELA TEACAHERS, INSTRUCTIONAL COACHES AND ADMINISTRATORS.

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.