@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

Learn how to build strong, collaborative and caring work cultures, in which results-oriented faculties work together for continuous school improvement. Facilitated by @CarolSimoneau Carol Brooks Simoneau, EdD Register at https://bit.ly/3zSTbLb

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

This interactive session will guide you through the foundational principles and strategies that make UFLI Foundations an essential tool for effective literacy instruction. Register at https://bit.ly/3A2Or5H

2 workshops in 1 day. Come for one or stay all day for both. One registration link at https://bit.ly/4bLaI5g.


Understand your role in creating an inclusive family-friendly environment and learn techniques for effective communication with families, students AND one-another in the workshop with @m_ortizsmith Maria Ortiz-Smith. Register at https://bit.ly/4fitFPN

This session, with @BriscoeNatalie Natalie Briscoe, will focus on preparing teachers to pass the Reading (#7812) and Science (#7814) portions of the Elem Ed exam #7811. Register at https://bit.ly/3WCb4Xu

These workshops are designed specifically to empower and equip you with the skills and strategies you need to thrive in your first year of teaching! So join @swplains @swprscJen Jen Stelter by registering at https://bit.ly/3WmdjOR

In the house @swplains and on Zoom, mentors are are going through Mentor Training with @swprscJen Jen Stelter. These mentors will be remarkable as they work with their mentees this school year!


This SWP-guided series of two sessions will keep you and your team in the know with timely updates and assistance in moving forward in your KESA process. Register at https://bit.ly/3YgoE46

Join the HGSS Teacher Leaders as they dive into KSDE School Improvement focus area of Standards Alignment for 2024-25. Register at https://bit.ly/3WkPU0a

Whether you're new to PEAK/FuelEd or not, this virtual training will be helpful to jump start the new school year with a review of the basics. Learn what you need to know to help your students succeed on the Learning Solutions platform. Register at https://bit.ly/3VLPqzK

Join @swprscJen Jen Stelter @swplains for KansaSTAR Training. This program walks districts through the school improvement process to write and monitor school improvement plans for KESA and Title 1. Register at https://bit.ly/3xSxlqI

Annual Mentor Training for 1st Time Mentors with @swplains @swprscJen Jen Stelter is happening on Zoom and in-person in Sublette.


It was a great day to have the LETRS® Unit 4 group in the house on Wednesday with @swplains @kaylee_schw Kaylee Schwieterman!


Professional Development Council (PDC) chairpersons are required by KSDE to be trained annually. This training meets that requirement. Chairs will gain a better understanding of PD reporting and license renewal. Register for either am or pm sessions at www.swprsc.org/events.

