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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.

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

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

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!


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

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

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

#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

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


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

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

NEW!!! The Middle School: Content Knowledge Praxis Exam #5146 is available for the Middle Level Generalist 5-8 endorsement. Prep appropriate for 5th-8th grade teachers looking for this endorsement. Register at https://bit.ly/3sjotrr

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

Enjoying having @ksdehq KSDE Teacher Leader, Blanche Wulfehoetter in the house today with @BloydJessie @swplains Jessie Bloyd for HGSS PLC 2 of 4. Next session is February 12. Hope to see you then as well!



