It's a preference or qualification for nearly every job listed on popular job boards, so why aren't we equipping students with these essential skills? Give your students a definite leg-up in their future job seeking by obtaining MOS certifications. https://bit.ly/3rE6Nq4

In this session, we will look at unit coherence and how we can provide meaningful feedback to guide students' sensemaking in science. We will look at specific tasks in science that allow strong formative assessment practices to inform next steps in units. https://bit.ly/3Qwcizw

“Strange, isn’t it? Each man’s life touches so many other lives. When he isn’t around, he leaves an awful hole, doesn’t he?” — Clarence, It’s a Wonderful Life
From all of us at SWPRSC, we wish you the merriest Christmas and happiest New Year. We're Better Together!

Our own Maria Ortiz-Smith with Lakin's Julie Crum guiding districts through EL/Instructional Coaching at today's Superintendents Council in Dodge City.

Adapting your lessons for English Learners does not require a complete overhaul! Join us in using the English Learner Standards as a tool! Register at https://bit.ly/47vWdkh

Based on the 2019 book, "Math Fact Fluency" by King/Williams, session is appropriate for K-6th grade math teachers and instructional coaches. Register at https://bit.ly/3PrUw1A

Join others as we discover resources to help ensure that homeless children and youth are able to attend school and participate fully in school activities. Register at https://bit.ly/47kSE07

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 & follow up on lesson planning, standards alignment, balanced assessments and classroom management. Register at https://bit.ly/3FUcsf0

Dr. Kellen Adams, Superindent of Leavenworth Public Schools is presenting School Finance University, a one-day crash course in School Finance, to Superintendents at the Southwest Plains Conference Center in Sublette.

Full house at Southwest Plains with Maria Ortiz-Smith working on LETRS Implementation!


Calling all K-12 Social Studies educators! Join the KSDE Teacher Leaders for a PLC focused on innovative instructional strategies, assistance with the Classroom Based Assessment and collaboration with your fellow educators. Register at https://bit.ly/40wAZ3f

#wcks #startherestayhere WCKS Area Career Opportunities Showcase. Get your students signed up for this showcase featuring careers and businesses. Register at www.startherestayhere.org

The Elementary Education: CKT 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. Register at https://bit.ly/3KRkGHL

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. Register at https://bit.ly/3tmxG2j

Come discuss revised expectations, materials and reports available. Choose session most convenient to you! Oakley https://bit.ly/3u5PTBz Sublette https://bit.ly/3sgsiOB

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/3RIHWfr

With Casey Peine, KSDE Teacher Leader - This Balanced Assessment System/Structured Literacy PD is designed for teachers and leaders of any/all grade levels. Registration https://bit.ly/3MD78zr

Pick most convenient session for you! For PK-12 educators and admin using the KansaStar System or wanting to learn more about it. Oakley Feb 1 https://bit.ly/466zObU Sublette Feb 2 https://bit.ly/3MzctJj


This session is appropriate for all new ESOL directors and coordinators. Come network and share resources! Register at https://bit.ly/3skTNFQ

#wcks #startherestayhere WCKS Education Showcase. Get your students signed up for this showcase featuring Education careers and businesses. Register at www.startherestayhere.org

