If you have ever worked with an English language learner or wondered what it's like to be an English language learner, you won't want to miss this simulation with @m_ortizsmith @swplains Maria Ortiz-Smtih. Register at https://bit.ly/46givHf
This is a common space for technology personnel to get together for networking and to learn and grow. Register at https://bit.ly/4d4LX5n
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. Register at https://bit.ly/4bQcFy2
Thank you to @SSCServices Stephanie Schwab and Tim Hagenburger for providing lunch and information about their custodial services, ground management, facilities maintenance, construction and project management @swplains Supts Council.
Information on Possible PD from Shelly Harris from HPEC @swplains Supts Council.
ERate FY25 information concerning new programs and final year of FY21-25 Cat 2 funding was presented @swplains ERate consultant @teachks Traci Taylor.
Supts are hearing about changes in CTE/Perkins processes from @swplains @BriscoeNatalie at Supts Council.
Thanks to Dr Watson @KsCommissioner for joining us at @swplains Supts Council to welcome Administrators back for SY25 and giving us @ksdehq updates.
Kicking off SY25 with superintendents @swplains Supts Council.
Kicking off the Western Kansas Careers Showcase season is the Ag Showcase. Register at www.startherestayhere.org #startherestayhere @joecoles33 @swplains @USAKansas
ESOL Praxis Prep session: Linguistics and Culture- Register athttps://bit.ly/3LvabJX
Session #2 of the New Teacher Bootcamp 201 for new teachers in years 2 and beyond. Join @swplains Maryjane White to discuss topics including lesson planning, standards alignment, balanced assessments and classroom management. Register at https://bit.ly/3A4XK57
Imagine a world where you create a personalized newsletter with easy to understand data for every parent in your district. We can make it happen. Contact us for a demo!
@swplains Consultants @JaneCulver5 Jane Culver, @kaylee_schw Kaylee Schwieterman and @teachks Traci Taylor trained 80 PDC members in the PDC Annual Training in an in-person/Zoom setting on Monday. Special thanks to @ksdehq Ed Kalas for joining for Q&A time!
Thanks to Lamar Schools RE2 @Lamarschools for hosting @swplains @kaylee_schw Kaylee Schwieterman in a training for paraprofessionals. Participants discussed scaffolds to support student learning.
Looking for PD that you can do from anywhere, on your own schedule? Need a credit or two or four to renew? You can do all this and more by doing a book study through Kokopelli U. Check it out today. New books available! https://www.swprsc.org/page/kokopelli-u
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. Register at https://bit.ly/4cCLirO
ESOL Praxis Prep session: Language Learning & Professional Issues - Register at https://bit.ly/4dly0Qx
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. Register at https://bit.ly/4bEVf6Y
