Phrase first used May 4, 1979, when Margaret Thatcher took office as Prime Minister of the U.K. A full-page advertisement in the London Evening News congratulating the new Prime Minister, read: “May the Fourth Be with You, Maggie. Congratulations.”
I think it's suiting that Teacher Appreciation Week is the week that also includes May the Fourth (Star Wars) and follows SuperHero Day. Our teachers have been warriors this year and they've been victorious in helping keep kids in school throughout a pandemic. Thank you, all!
Good communication is critical. Learn how to be more credible, caring and connected in this workshop. Free to SW LiNK Consortium members, nominal fee for all others. Includes lunch for on-site attendees.
Come explore lessons designed to help intermediate and secondary teachers deliver explicit, multisensory, language-structured content for all learners. Free to SWKS LiNK, nominal fee all others.
It's been a tough 12 months ... yeah, it feels like it's been 12 years. So treat yourself June 7 and come be inspired by Tom Murray. Registration is open now! So what are you waiting for? Do it. Seriously, register. We want to see you in June!
Like cogs in gears within a complex machine, Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (or STEM), and literacy are the connecting parts moving forward a young child’s inquiry into real-world understandings. Early Childhood, PreK-1st Educators, coaches, paras and admin join us!
Share your favorite nursery rhyme with us to celebrate National Mother Goose Day! Better yet, read it to your favorite little!
Happy National Arbor Day!
You still have time to get one of the remaining seats to hear Tom Murray in person. You will not regret scheduling this day for PD! College credit is available as well. Lunch for on-site participants is provided. See you there!
The nominating process is under way to give 10 Kansas teachers $1,000 each in celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Week, running from May 3-7. People are invited to nominate a Kansas teacher for the award by using the online form. Deadline is noon Friday (April 30).
Winner of the First Annual SWPRSC March Madness Bracket Challenge was Ann Rath who picked the Baylor Bears to win it all and they did! Ann was presented the traveling trophy for our organization at our inservice this morning.
We're celebrating National Superhero Day here at SWPRSC. We think our district leaders, teachers, support staff, and students are the real superheroes in education!
Hear Michelle Harris from the Jim Knight Instructional Coaching Group! Free to SW LiNK Consortium members, nominal fee for all others. Includes lunch for on-site attendees.
I've got my shirt picked out ... do you?
I know what I'm doing June 7 ... hope you're there to hear Tom Murray in person with me! Mark your calendar now so you won't miss this! Better yet, go ahead and register at swprsc.org!
Good communication is critical. Learn how to be more credible, caring and connected in this workshop. Free to SW LiNK Consortium members, nominal fee for all others. Includes lunch for on-site attendees.
Hear Michelle Harris from the Jim Knight Instructional Coaching Group! Free to SW LiNK Consortium members, nominal fee for all others. Includes lunch for on-site attendees.
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. Attend today and take-away information and strategies you can use tomorrow!
We're taking applications until Friday, April 24. Don't miss out on this opportunity to join our team at Southwest Plains!
It's easy for us as adults and even our students to make a plan. However, what can be challenging is putting that plan into action, monitoring how the plan is working, making necessary adjustments to our plan & reflecting on the overall outcome. Join us 6-8 to learn more.
