Seminar covers retirement topics to answer questions about KPERS 1 & KPERS 2; KPERS 3 will also be covered. Specifically for persons that are 1-10 years from KPERS retirement. If you are further from retirement but want to understand your KPERS retirement options, come as well!

Teachers will take away suggestions for WHAT and HOW to study for the Praxis Assessment for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL). This session covers: Plan/Implement/Assess/Evaluate. Register at https://bit.ly/3gWbN0w

Join KSDE accreditation staff to discuss all you need to know about KESA (Kansas Education Systems Accreditation). Learn about your system's KESA history & learn how to access your system's progress inside the authenticated application system. Register at https://bit.ly/2Uo4I0G

Relationships are at the center of all learning & Restorative Practices are strategies to help repair relationships while working through emotions when damaging behaviors have occurred. Register at https://bit.ly/3kmErZz

All over the country we're in a teacher shortage crisis. If you're looking for ways to fill in the gaps left by vacancies, consider using Learning Solutions courses. Call SWPRSC or https://bit.ly/3zyxhID for more information on how to get students into courses they need & want!

NW KS at Oakley - Content is driven by KESA expectations as outlined by KSDE/KSBE. Focus will be on Year 4 tasks with adjustments provided for participating districts in Year 3 or 5. Register at https://bit.ly/3A3ISyY

Southwest Plains' eILP is a web-based tool for creating and storing your English Language Learners' Individual Learning Plans, goals and testing results. This platform provides easy reporting for the fiscal auditor and compliance audits. Register at https://bit.ly/3D7KA4o

See you Tuesay!

Happy Labor Day from all of us at SWPRSC!

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. This is a great opportunity to talk about and learn! Register at www.swprsc.org/events

Translators do more than communicate a message; they bridge family/educator relationships. The valuable art of translating requires more than knowing two languages. Come and learn how to enhance your practice. Register at https://bit.ly/3gX8o1E

Examine options for effective differentiation within core subject areas, embed an understanding of the importance of meeting students where they are, and provide a framework for accommodating and modifying instruction. Register at https://bit.ly/3gddJ4r

one of the few employment areas to see constant growth during the pandemic as most have become dependent on software. Expose your students to a career in computer science by introducing them to coding with CodeCombat

See you Tuesday!

SWKS What is Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL)? How does that relate to the new HGSS Kansas Assessment? Come learn and begin to develop your practices in IBL while developing the guiding document to use with your HGSS State Assessment. Register at https://bit.ly/3jerQXW

Save the date now! You will want to be in Manhattan in February!

Check out all the great PD opportunities going on at SWPRSC in September and October! https://www.smore.com/4jmua
Our consultants work hard all week in districts and come together twice a month to collaborate and learn about new programs to share with their districts. This team is ready to serve you! #teamawesome

This two-session series is all about leadership development and support for program and department directors. Register at https://bit.ly/3hU59ss

Come together to network, share ideas and problem-solve, with the goal of creating a community of teachers who work to assist a growing special population in western Kansas. The cadre is designed for PK-12 ESOL/Content teachers. Register at https://bit.ly/3C0WYTk

