Good interaction around data-driven conversations for EL learners today with SWPRSC consultants Crystal Steinmetz @csteinmetz5 and Maria Ortiz-Smith @m_ortizsmith today!
2nd year teachers had follow-up instruction on lesson planning, standards alignment, balanced assessments and classroom management from SWPRSC consultant/veteran educator Jen Stelter @swprscJen today at the New Teacher Bootcamp 201 Follow Up. There will be another in February!
#wcks #startherestayhere WCKS Education Showcase. Get your students signed up for this showcase featuring Education careers and businesses. Register at www.startherestayhere.org
There are three separate workshops in this series. Pick one or more as needed to support your preparations for the ESOL Praxis. Register for the LPI session at https://bit.ly/3KFJeTY
Evaluate the assessments in a model unit and compare against our vision, values, and goals in this KSDE @ksdehq Science PLC. K-12 Science teachers should plan to attend and bring at least one unit to reference. Register at https://bit.ly/3qRccts
A special time for ESOL teachers to 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. Register at https://bit.ly/3rweXjI
These IPS sessions support school districts wishing to complete the IPS Star Recognition program in the spring of 2024, as well as supporting districts (both on/off improvement) with the KESA-IPS Cycle 2. Register at https://bit.ly/3seRlAD
Dive into strategies and tools for effective teaching and learning in a standards based classroom. This is a 3-part series. Attendance at all 3 sessions is highly recommended but not required. Register at https://bit.ly/3Ot3p8E
This session is appropriate for all new ESOL directors and coordinators. Come network and share resources! Register at https://bit.ly/3skTNFQ
For those responsible for filing E-Rate forms and administrators/directors wishing to understand the process, this E-Rate training will be provided by Don Dietrich of BTU Consultants and KSDE @ksdehq. Register at https://bit.ly/3OMokE1
Join other school IT Directors/Coordinators for a dedicated time to network with colleagues in your field. Register at https://bit.ly/44oVhwd
The Kansas School Mental Health Advisory Council recently revised the KSDE Suicide Prevention, Intervention, Reintegration and Postvention Toolkit for Kansas Schools. Thanks to @ksdehq Melanie Scott @melbatoast78 for joining us today to explore the document!
Teachers are learning writing strategies, exploring graphic organizers to help advance student thinking in writing, and developing a plan for integrating these into their classrooms with @swprscJen Jen Stelter today!
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/46hkhHp
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 Reading (#7812) and Science (#7814) portions. Register at https://bit.ly/3P4f4MJ
This is a 3-part series. Attendance at all 3 sessions is highly recommended but not required. Learn about creating a standards centered classroom that focuses on where we want students to go. Register at https://bit.ly/3Ot3p8E
This cadre will provide CTE teachers and staff with an opportunity to collaborate with each other, hear the latest updates with Perkins, discuss access and equity within district CTE pathways, and discuss consortium needs. Register at https://bit.ly/43BTB1C
When you discover that your posts weren't posted from the day before, you miss important announcements. A day late, but Happy Boss Day to our CEO, Kim Mauk! Hope you have a great week, boss!
Engage with us as we explore how to BEST teach our multilingual learners by using evidence-based solutions or instructional approaches found to support ELs' academic development. Register at https://bit.ly/3OAZRBp
Career and technical education courses bring mathematics to life! Learn how to leverage mathematical thinking opportunities in CTE classrooms. Register for this virtual half-day workshop at https://bit.ly/3Om3rAD
