Explore how neuroscientists describe the "why" of play, learning and oral language development and then consider "how" early childhood educators can embed children's inquiry, cause and effect reasoning, problem-solving, and literacy within a learning platform of play. Register at https://bit.ly/3JPMK0V
Explore strategies to foster student talk that goes beyond surface-level responses, encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and the use of academic language. Register at https://bit.ly/43vE3iS with Hailey Cuellar @Hailey_Cuellar
Make a difference! Connect with educators across our area! Come join our team! www.swprsc.org/page/career-opportunities Application deadline January 23, 2026.
Our offices will be closed for Christmas holidays December 19 and will reopen January 5. Happy holidays from all of us @swplains!
As we approach the winter break, we @swplains want to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering dedication. The impact you have on students' lives is immeasurable. May your home be filled with warmth, cheer, and all the festive magic of the season. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a relaxing New Year!
Current UFLI users: Deepen your understanding & enhance teaching strategies at our workshop. Get practical, data-driven strategies for literacy instruction. Collaborate with peers! Register now at https://bit.ly/3JF0lrU to elevate student success.
First-year educators: Sign up for the SWPRSC New Teacher Bootcamp 101 series! Get skills & strategies on classroom management, lesson planning, differentiation, and more to thrive in your teaching career. Build your support network! Register at https://bit.ly/49McANL
Join us for the Western Kansas Careers Education Showcase. Register at https://bit.ly/4oe39v4 #startherestayhere @joecoles33 @swplains @USAKansas
Join @ksdehq HGSS PLCs! Focus on the Four Fundamentals (literacy, standards, assessment, & quality instruction) to design engaging, inquiry-based, and standards-aligned K-12 social studies. Elevate your practice and inspire students! https://bit.ly/4oqrJca
For paras & regular ed teachers: Boost support for ELs! Spend the day modeling best practices and learning student engagement/empowerment. We cover Language Acquisition Theory/Stages, Effective Feedback, and Cooperative Learning Strategies. Register at https://bit.ly/3Wq918g
ESOL teachers: Gain compliance info (Title III, OCR), assessment details, and best practices for EL programming & cultural competency. Network, share, and build a community to support the growing English Learner population in western Kansas. Register at https://bit.ly/43GHzab
It's the last day of school (or at least close) for most of our districts. Have a great holiday and if you're thinking about spring semester already, here's our newsletter filled with PD opportunities for you! Merry Christmas and the happiest of New Years! https://app.smore.com/n/hqu2m3
Our offices will be closed for Christmas holidays December 19 and will reopen January 5. Happy holidays from all of us @swplains!
Make a difference! Connect with educators across our area! Come join our team! www.swprsc.org/page/career-opportunities Application deadline January 23, 2026.
It's a mini (but mighty) group out today @swplains for the @ksdehq Mini-Tests Crash Course today with our consultant Rebekah Bencomo!
We have 27 people, attending the LETRS® Cohort 2 Volume 1 Unit 2 @swplains today working with our consultant Maryjane White @Maryjan68005700 @LexiaLearning #ScienceofReading #LETRS @ksdehq
Join our UFLI Foundations workshop designed specifically for new users and those interested in finding out more! Register at https://bit.ly/3WK71Ib
This is session #2 of the New Teacher Bootcamp 201 follow up sessions for new teachers in years 2 and beyond. Register at https://bit.ly/43q2Gh4
Teaching time is precious—so why separate Social Studies and ELA when they can be more powerful together? Register for this session at https://bit.ly/47wfkfL
