FALL 2015
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board of directors Leanne Swanson District 1 Bellingham, Meridian Dr. Jack Thompson District 2 Blaine, Ferndale, Lopez, Island, Lynden, Mount Baker, Nooksack Valley, Orcas Island, San Juan Island, Shaw Island Mark Venn District 3 Anacortes, Burlington-Edison, Concrete, Conway, Darrington, La Conner, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley Claudia Talmadge District 4 Coupeville, Lakewood, Mukilteo, Oak Harbor, South Whidbey, StanwoodCamano Dr. Alan Erickson District 5 Everett
NWESD Mission
Together We Can… provide leadership and cooperative services to our educational communities to support their efforts to increase the number of students meeting state and local standards.
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Claudia Buxton District 7 Edmonds, Mukilteo
Gordon W. Griggs District 8 Edmonds, Mukilteo
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workshops at a glance Date
Title
Instructor
Event
Page
Oct 3, 2015
Learning Enviroment in Kindergarten Classroom-Module 3
Karma Hugo
31224
13
Oct 5-6, 2015
Integrating Open Educational Resources in the Classroom
Mary Ellen Huggins
31260
15
Oct 8, 2015
Learning to Love Big Words: Decoding & Vocab Strategies
Kim Kellogg
31264
16
Oct 9-10, 2015
Engagement & Joy in the CCSS Reading Workshop
Megan Sloan & Barry Hoonan
31261
14
Oct 9, 2015
Youth Suicide Prevention Training
Wendi Thomas
31251
17
Oct 22, 2015
Integrating Close Reading into What You Already Teach
Kim Kellogg
31265
15
Oct 24, 2015
Technology for Improving Classroom Engagement & Participation
Chad Norman
31253
16
Oct 29, 2015
Concept-based Curriculum & Instruction
Lynn Erickson
31218
14
Nov 3, 2015
Deep Dive Into the Next Generation Science Standards
Brian MacNevin
31231
14
Nov 6, 2015
Kindergarten Leadership Series
Karma Hugo
31222
13
Nov 6, 2015
WaKIDS Data Workshop-WaKIDS 301
Karma Hugo
31243
13
Nov 9; Jan 12, 2016
Learning-Focused Supervision 2-Day Workshop
Sarah Southard
31203
15
Nov 17-18, 2015
Making Content Accessible for All Learners
Katie Brown
31250
16
Dec 15, 2015
Deep Dive Into the Next Generation Science Standards
Brian MacNevin
31232
14
Jan 15, 2016
Foundations of Literacy 3-Part Seminar
David Matteson & Sherri Laboon
31188
13
Jan 22, 2016
Foundations of Literacy 3-Part Seminar
David Matteson & Sherri Laboon
31189
13
Jan 26, 2016
Deep Dive Into the Next Generation Science Standards
Brian MacNevin
31233
14
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help administrators develop action research on student learning projects in order to earn their Professional Certificate. Recently I had the opportunity to hear fifty school improvement/ accreditation presentations and another dozen principals share their action research projects to close achievement gaps.
Reality Gap
After four long, intense days of these presentations, as I reflected on what had been presented, I wondered how it is possible that the chasm is so great between what is reported about public schools compared to reality. And then, in my mind the Twilight Zone theme song played (really!).
Fall has swung into the region with great enthusiasm, putting a very quick end to the warm sunshine we enjoyed for much of the summer. While I did appreciate those long, warm days and opportunities to spend extra time with my grandchildren, fall brings excitement and a fresh start for everyone in our 35 school districts. Much of the world waits for January to set its goals and refresh focus; but we, as educators, arrive at the first day of school in September with renewed energy and a plan to make the year an impactful one for the students entrusted to us. The New Year begins now and we are ready!
Lately I have tuned out much of the: media hype about failing schools; charter school proponents advocating their desires as a way to escape failing schools; legislators berating regarding school and district efforts to implement underfunded initiatives/mandates; State Board of Education (SBE) and Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) initiatives to save children from misguided educators through new procedures, rules, and labels – with little understanding of what schools and districts face in the current decade; and, many other distractors too numerous to name.
One of the best parts of my job are the opportunities I have to visit schools, hear presentations of data-driven school improvement processes for accreditation, and
At my age I am not often left speechless; however, listening to some 60+ presentations over four intense days left me awestruck. The dedication of
or the Twilight Zone?
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school instructional leaders, administrators and teachers, is so evident in the work undertaken in school after school. I am now angry about misrepresentations made about pubic schools and the dedicated staff working within them. I apologize to each and every one of you reading this that, for a while, I have simply tuned out the negative noise. I am now recommitted to respond to each and every misrepresentation with specific examples of the good work, resulting in increased student learning, that occurs through public schools in the NWESD region. Thank you for all that you do on behalf of the students you serve! The NWESD, and I, will continue to provide the best support possible . . . and to correct misrepresentations as they are propagated. Together We Can accomplish so very much more‌
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Dr. Danna Diaz
Dr. Buck Marsh
Dr. Chris Pearson
Dr. Fredrika Smith
San Juan School District
Darrington School District
Conway School District
Monroe School District
Dr. Danna Diaz has served the interest of public schools over four decades, in various positions in large and small school systems. Her administrative career includes 20 years as an administrator, providing leadership in eleven districts spanning four states Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida and now Washington.
Dr. Buck Marsh is a lifelong Washington State resident, beginning his education career as a math and science teacher in Yakima. His primary goal has always been to create opportunities for students through engaging instruction that is both rigorous and relevant.
Dr. Chris Pearson is the former principal at West View Elementary, a P-6 Dual Language School in the Burlington-Edison School District.
Dr. Fredrika Smith started her career as a Special Education teacher in Marysville and has worked as an assistant principal, director and assistant superintendent in three Washington school districts. She earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Washington, Masters at Western and doctorate at UW. She also is a lecturer at UW Bothell.
Her no-nonsense attitude and unparalleled work ethic played a role in her two Teacher of the Year awards, earning the respect of her peers and high level administrators. Dr. Diaz worked tirelessly to improve the education systems in districts where she’s worked, and looks forward to her exciting new post in the Pacific Northwest.
As a first-generation college student, he possesses firsthand knowledge of the empowerment that comes through education. “Sharing that moment at commencement with my parents, who made a lot of sacrifices for our family growing up, and my wife and children, really helped personalize the commitment and sacrifice each of our education professionals invest in improving the lives of their students,” Dr. Marsh said.
During his four-year tenure at West View, Pearson successfully led the school through a federal Turnaround School Improvement Grant. Previous to his experience at West View, Pearson served as the principal of Allen K-8, also in the Burlington-Edison School District. Before becoming an administrator, Pearson was a high school English teacher in Anacortes, WA, Athens, Greece, and Arlington, VA.
She is known for starting innovative programs, strong knowledge of alternative learning and special education, as well as experience working in our state in districts of varying size. “I am excited to become a part of the Monroe community and growing the fantastic things the public schools are doing,” Dr. Smith said.
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for a Swiss aircraft interiors company. Missing hands-on work, Michael ventured into artistic woodturning. His work was showcased in the Smithsonian Museum “Fine American Craft” exhibit in Washington, DC in 2005. He continues to teach woodturning locally and is frequently invited to present and demonstrate woodturning skills at fine art schools and symposiums throughout the United States and internationally.
2014-2015 ShopGirls and UrbanAutos Team pose for a picture before sending their cars off to Detroit competition.
As part of Career and Technical Education 21st Century updates at Granite Falls High School, Michael was hired to create a world
Granite Falls High School Teacher regional teacher of the year Congratulations to Granite Falls High School Manufacturing Teacher, Michael Werner, for being named the “Regional Teacher of the Year” by the Northwest Educational Service District. Teachers of the Year are recognized across the state from each region’s Educational Service District. Werner was selected unanimously by a NWESD committee and is now in the running to receive the prestigious Washington State Teacher of the Year Award selected by an Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) committee. More about Michael: Michael Werner was born, raised and educated in Switzerland. He speaks fluently in English, German and French. He completed a four year Metal Machining Apprenticeship in the Swiss Air Force Technical School, graduating 6 | Education Connection, Fall 2015
in 1979 with the top score in his country as a machinist. As a result, he was selected to machine Audi’s first V-8 engine and then endurance race engines serving on both BMW and Audi European race teams for a small shop in the Principality of Liechtenstein. Michael’s passion for aerospace and vintage aircraft restoration brought him to the United States to complete his Commercial Aircraft Mechanic Certification in 1985. He was invited to stay on and restore vintage aircraft at the Oshkosh, Wisconsin Air Museum. He then oversaw a bi-lingual international project taking prototype aircraft development from Switzerland to series manufacturing in Malaysia. Werner is a certified aircraft mechanic in Switzerland and the United States (A&P), and holds a commercial pilot license for single engine aircraft. In 1989 he established an American division
NWESD Superintendent Dr. Jerry Jenkins presented the award to Michael Werner at the School of Rock staff training in late August.
The ShopGirls’ car achieved a new school record of 682 MPG this year at the competition in Detroit, Michigan in April.
class manufacturing program. He helped design the new high school facility (built in 2008) and purchase state-of-the-art CNC machines. High-end computer technology was combined with the traditional manual equipment. His goal was to create a program based on real world projects that would allow students to apply high level academics to “research, design and build” team projects blended with hands-on “Old World” skills, as they prepared for STEM careers through manufacturing. Michael currently serves on the Advisory Board of the Center for Excellence in Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing and speaks frequently at CTE and STEM conferences. At Granite Falls High School, he organized the first ever all-girl team in the world that designed, built and successfully raced a prototype diesel car in the International Shell Eco-Marathon. Among many media features, the “ShopGirls” were highlighted as a “bright spot in CTE education” by US Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, in his speech to Harvard University called “Pathways to Prosperity.” Having accomplished six years in the program, members from
both Eco-car teams at the school “ShopGirls” and “UrbanAutos” (the co-ed team) were also the first high school teams ever to take a car they built to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, not for speed but for alternative fuel testing and educational outreach to middle school students in Utah. The two teams have competed at the annual Shell Eco Americas Marathon - a global competition, and world class venue where high schools, universities and peers from Brazil, Canada, Mexico and Guatemala, are challenged to design and build a car that will travel the farthest distance using the least amount of fuel working with composite materials like carbon fiber-tomachining metal parts. Michael believes students have fun learning difficult and challenging things when they are engaged and inspired. When asked about his philosophy of teaching, Michael Werner talked about the ShopGirls and their uphill battle as “women in nontraditional roles,” sharing that, “Failures are a normal, healthy part of persistence toward success, and an important element of learning and building self-esteem, as well as confidence.” Werner continued, “I passionately believe that it takes engagement to have academic fundamentals evolve into passions, career pathways and an understanding of oneself.” Of the graduating “ShopGirls,” two have been accepted to MIT, one to Stanford University’s engineering program, and another to Cal-Poly in pursuit of a career
as an Astronautical Engineer. Another is majoring in Computer Engineering at the University of Washington. Other students from the Eco-car programs have received engineering scholarships at in-state universities, and a number of the students are locally employed in machining and aerospace with some in apprenticeships. Superintendent Hall said of Michael Werner, “He is an innovator and role model for the nation. He truly lives his vision to expose new opportunities that will provide students with the pathway from Play in elementary school to developing a Passion in high school to joining a Purpose in the working world.”
Recognitions Include: 2011 - Recognized by U.S. Secretary of Education Arnie Duncan speech at Harvard “Pathways to Prosperity”- MIT Recognition as a “Teacher of Influence” 2013 - “The Road to Houston” Voted Best Documentary at the International Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards. Eco Program produced an outreach documentary for 5th grade elementary kids 2014 - Named ‘Innovative Teacher of the Year’ by the Center for Excellence in Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing 2015 - Selected to serve on the 2016 Shell EcoMarathon Americas Steering Committee with emphasis on educational outreach
Granite Falls School District. Communications. July 23, 2015. Print.
ShopGirls win 1st place in the Safety Award for the 5th time (out of 6) at International completion, Shell Eco-marathon Americas. Education Connection, Fall 2015 | 7
Edtalks a weekly digest of timely educational topics and professional development updates
Hi! I’m Ed, the newest member of the NWESD family. I joined the team this summer and plan to spend the year traveling around the region. I’m a bit of an educational expert and fluent in several languages – including Common Core, TPEP and kid talk.
Edtalks a weekly digest of timely educational topics and professional development updates
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Each week I will blog about educational hot topics and the latest happenings in our districts. I’ll post some quick highlights in the weekly professional development email that goes out to subscribers. You can add your name to the list by visiting http://tinyurl.com/EdTalksSubscribe and entering your email address. I will also publish deeper content pieces on my blog (www.nwesd.org/edtalks). One of my first fun projects was to create a short video to introduce myself to everyone. You can view the video on my blog, or you can use the QR Code Reader on your mobile device to access it here. I’m excited to begin my work here at the NWESD and to bring you timely and impactful education updates. Educators are busy people, and I know how tough it can be to sift through the inbox. I’ll keep it short and sweet, so you can get back to doing what you do best - improving student learning!
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voice and engagement, which in turn improves school climate and culture. Student Leadership Training will be held this year November 2 – 5. To register, visit our website at www.nwesd.org/student_leadership or contact Nancy Menard, nmenard@nwesd.org, 360-299-4020.
Young Authors Conference
Team France from Glacier Peaks High School took first place in the Regional Knowledge Bowl in 2013-14.
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Knowledge Bowl Knowledge Bowl is an academic contest for high school teams, where students with expertise in a variety of topics team up to answer randomized questions related to history, math, literature or science. Begun in Washington State over 35 years ago, Knowledge Bowl has grown to include not only regional tournaments among rival high school teams, but also a State Tournament held for the past 4 years in the NWESD region. Over 600 students in teams of 6 from 102 schools descend on Arlington High School in mid-March each year to compete for State Championships. The NWESD region fields 58 teams from 22 high schools. We hold three regional tournaments during the season, Nov – Jan and a Playoff Tournament in February. Please check the NWESD website at www.nwesd.org/knowledge_bowl for everything you ever wanted to know about Knowledge Bowl. Contact Nancy Menard by email at nmenard@nwesd.org or call 360-299-4020 for additional information and to field a high school team.
Each year enthusiastic student authors in grades 2 through 8, converge on Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon to strengthen their writing skills and meet children’s books authors. Schools across the region employ a variety of different selection processes, but seats at the Young Authors Conference are a coveted commodity. In order to attend, each participant has written their own manuscript and brings it along to share with other students from across Western Washington. Local northwest authors and illustrators with published works, provide hands-on experiences for 300 different students each day. Focusing on nonfiction this year, writing and illustrating workshops will delve into the research process, informational text features and structures, authenticity of language and design and other important features specific to non-fiction writing. NWESD, in partnership with Skagit Valley College, will hold its 29th annual Young Authors Conference, March 21-25, 2016. Registration will open in November. For more information and to be placed on a mailing list for early registration, please contact Anita Garcia-Holzemer at agarcia@nwesd.org or 360-299-4044.
Student Leadership Training NWESD staff brace for the “exuberance of youth” as student leaders gather in the Cap Sante room and participate in team building activities which often include chanting, cheering and enthusiastic expressions of self-confidence and excitement. The Student Leadership Training days remind staff why we work at NWESD. The Association of Washington School Principals partners with NWESD to provide student leadership training that supports and increases the academic and social success of all students. These experiences for middle and high school students were specifically developed to encourage student
Illustrator Craig Orback discusses “Nature’s Paintbox: A Seasonal Gallery of Art and Verse”. Education Connection, Fall 2015 | 9
Collaborative Networks a common goal in Washington State The nine ESDs (AESD) and OSPI have a shared goal - that all students have access to consistent, equitable statewide learning opportunities, and that all teachers are prepared and receive the support they need to ensure student success. Collaborative networks that are coordinated amongst all nine ESDs provide support to all WA state school districts in the following areas: Literacy, Math, and Science.
Literacy Leadership Network Math Leadership Network
Science Leadership Network
The Northwest Science Leadership Network (NW SLN) will meet three times to examine integrated, multi-dimensional instruction and formative assessment. Our professional networks are growing this year as we welcome the OSPI Science Fellows into the NWESD Fellows’ Network to begin examining district transition strategies and capacity-building. We will also be welcoming the Partnership for Ambitious Science Teacher Leaders (PASTL) team who - together with similar teams from the Olympic Peninsula and the Puget Sound region - are planning for and implementing instructional strategies from Mark Windschitl’s “Ambitious Science Teaching” research group at UW. They hope to begin expanding those practices more widely throughout our region over the next three years. For more information contact Nancy Menard at (360) 299-4020 or nmenard@nwesd.org. 10 | Education Connection, Fall 2015
Our Math Leadership Network is open to mathematic educators in our region wishing to develop an understanding of equity and access to rigorous mathematics for all students in order to prepare students for 21st Century Skills. The network consists of educators who invested time over the past year implementing the Washington State Learning Standards (Common Core State Mathematics Standards) in K-12 classrooms throughout the NWESD. This year our learning will continue to focus on the coherence and rigor found in the major grade level content standards as well as the Standards for Mathematical Practice. Participants will experience how student engagement and sensemaking are critical components of mathematics instruction. As a community of learners, participants will build their leadership capacity; the network will collectively plan how to facilitate learning in their buildings and districts. For more information contact Nancy Menard at (360) 299-4020 or nmenard@nwesd.org.
The Literacy Leadership Network is a strong professional learning community of educators from participating districts in NWESD. Our goal is to support the efforts of our schools to improve literacy instruction and student achievement through collaboration, evidence-based research, and instructional best practices. Together, these leaders grow their knowledge of literacy instruction and assessment, and they collaborate to support effective implementation of the ELA CCSS. Participants are also kept up-to-date on new state and national literacy initiatives, which builds coherence across our region’s districts. Some topics that will be addressed during these meetings include reflections on the Smarter Balanced Assessment administration and results, integrating literacy across the content areas, writing best practices, and close reading. At the heart of the Literacy Leadership Network is a commitment to meeting the literacy needs of ALL learners and supporting teachers in this important work. For more information contact Anita GarciaHolzemer at (360) 299-4044 or agarcia@nwesd.org.
Mary Ellen Huggins, Regional Math Coordinator, is excited to continue her work at NWESD promoting the Washington State Learning Standards in Mathematics, including both the content and practice standards. Our learning opportunities will provide math educators with meaningful and engaging classes that will impact all students’ mathematical sense-making, while preparing students to meet the skills needed to be successful in college and career. As a region, we will learn more about implementing and integrating Open Education Resources that are available to all educators. Teachers will have an opportunity to participate, practice and reflect on the book, Making Number Talks Matter by Ruth Parker and Cathy Humphreys. New this year, a team of experienced facilitators will work to present content and pedagogy courses aligned to the following Common Core domains: Expressions and Equations, Rational Numbers, and Ratio and Proportions. If you need additional support or resources, please contact Mary Ellen Huggins at mhuggins@nwesd.org or call (360) 299-4083.
Kim Kellogg, Regional Literacy Coordinator, has been an educator in Washington State for 22 years. She joins us from the Oak Harbor School District where she most recently served as a district Literacy Coach for five years. She is passionate about literacy and the integration of reading, writing, listening, and speaking across all subject areas. Kim strives to provide professional learning that promotes collaboration across schools and districts while focusing on meaningful integration of the English Language-Arts CCSS into the classroom. One of her core beliefs is that learning for both students and educators needs to be differentiated to meet the needs of all learners. Kim welcomes the opportunity to connect with educators so together we can create a challenging, positive literacy environment where all students can learn and be successful. If you need additional support or information, please contact Kim by email at kkellogg@nwesd.org or (360) 299-4717.
Teaching & Learning
regional coordinator update
Brian MacNevin, Regional Science Coordinator, begins his third year serving our region. He states, “Districts, schools, and teachers are engaging in the critical professional work of digesting and operationalizing the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).” Brian’s role is to help connect and facilitate professionals so they can learn from each other during this transition. You can contact Brian at bmacnevin@nwesd.org or call him at (360) 299-4716.
Patricia Bennett, Regional Migrant Education Coordinator, will continue her work at NWESD supporting teachers who serve Migrant students in the understanding of the migratory lifestyle and the funds of knowledge they bring into the classroom. The focus f o r the NWESD Migrant Education Program this year is to address Migrant students’ achievement gaps by creating professional learning opportunities for teachers to understand and learn about teaching children who live in poverty, strategies to motivate Migrant students, and ways to focus on the content and the unique needs of Migrant/diverse learners. If you need Migrant Education support, please contact Patricia Bennett at pbennett@nwesd.org or (360) 299-4048. Education Connection, Fall 2015 | 11
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Foundations of Literacy 3-Part Seminar P-3 teachers/administrators will review literacy content/learning and visit identified classrooms with a pre-planned lesson that is modeled by the literacy expert as the context for inquiry. During subsequent demonstration days, teachers take over the role of presenting lessons in whole group and small group formats that are aligned with literacy benchmarks along a developmental continuum. Demonstration days conclude with each participant setting specific goals for improving her/his professional practice. Participants will also identify specific studentbased evidence that will demonstrate achievement of these goals, as well as specific supports needed from colleagues, coaches, principals, and/or other administrators. Presenters: David Matteson & Sherri Laboon Facilitator: Anya Bell Clock Hours: 18 Registration Fee: $200 Location: NWESD Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Event ID: 31188 Dates: January 15, 2016; March 25, 2016; April 15, 2016 Event ID: 31189 Dates: January 22, 2016; March 18, 2016; April 15, 2016
early learning Kindergarten Leadership Series
Learning Environment in Kindergarten ClassroomModule 3
Event ID: 31222
With the roll-out of state funded full-day kindergarten, it is important that district and building leaders develop systems that focus on assuring these changes bring about positive outcomes. Participants will learn how to evaluate and support kindergarten classrooms to ensure that effective early learning practices have been implemented. Target audience: Principals, early learning coordinators, and kindergarten teacher-leaders Presenter: Karma Hugo Facilitator: Anya Bell Clock Hours: 18 Registration Fee: $240 Location: NWESD Dates: November 6, 2015; February 26, 2016; May 6, 2016 Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Event ID: 31224
Growing Kindergarten This important conference focusing on full-day kindergarten topics will take place in July. Watch for registration details!
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The State of Children and Families community report was created to tell the story of young children and families in our region. It helps inform policy, funding, and resource allocation decisions at all levels. Organized by the Washington Early Learning Plan Ready Frames, this report contains demographic and programmatic data about children, families, professionals, schools and systems in our region. Visit the NWESD website to view the report online.
Participants will learn important tips and strategies for creating learning environments that are inviting, engaging, and appropriate for young learners. Kindergarten classroom environments including the physical space, materials, furniture and equipment as well as the daily schedule, routines, interpersonal relationships, and interactions will be discussed. Target audience: Kindergarten teachers and principals Presenter: Karma Hugo Facilitator: Anya Bell Clock Hours: 7 Registration Fee: $80 Location: NWESD Date: October 3, 2015 Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
WaKIDS Data WorkshopWaKIDS 301 Event ID: 31243
Teachers will learn how to generate reports from Teaching Strategies GOLD that can be used to inform instruction, target intervention, monitor progress, and how to share this information with families. Target audience: Kindergarten teachers Presenter: Karma Hugo Facilitator: Anya Bell Clock Hours: 3 Registration Fee: Free Location: NWESD Date: November 6, 2015 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Education Connection, Fall 2015 | 13
teaching & learning Concept-based & Instruction Event ID: 31218
Curriculum Deep Dive Into the Next Generation Science Standards
In this highly interactive session for K-12 teachers, Dr. Erickson will challenge your mind as she contrasts a three-dimensional concept-based curriculum and instruction model with the worn out two-dimensional coverage model. Participants will see and discuss a DVD clip of a threedimensional concept-based teacher instructing students and learn specific practical instructional strategies that engage the hearts and minds of students. Concept-based curriculum and instruction is not a program. It leaves the design of instruction to teachers but informs and reinforces quality curriculum design and pedagogy. Target audience: Teachers, instructional coaches, district teams Presenter: Lynn Erickson Facilitator: Jennifer Longchamps Clock Hours: 6.5 Registration Fee: $175 Location: NWESD Date: October 29, 2015 Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Understand the architecture and development of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Learn about the connections between the Washington State Science Standards and the NGSS and develop a deeper understanding of the specific standards for your grade level. Increase your understanding of the Washington State implementation timeline for the NGSS and consider key instructional shifts for these new standards. Target audience: K-12 teachers and instructional coaches Presenter: Brian MacNevin Facilitator: Nancy Menard Clock Hours: 6 Registration Fee: Free Location: NWESD Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Event ID: 31231 Date: November 3, 2015 Event ID: 31232 Date: December 15, 2015 Event ID: 31233 Date: January 26, 2016
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Engagement & Joy in the CCSS Reading Workshop Event ID: 31261
In this two-day class participants will learn to implement and sustain a student-centered reading classroom. Ideas for setting up an environment that leads to success and joy of reading will be shared. Participants will learn active reading strategies both for fiction and nonfiction texts to include close reading, accountable talk, and emphasis on the power of visuals through short text, poetry, and picture books. Engaging students through choice will be modeled and discussed. Instructors will offer ideas for small group, individualized, and shared reading instruction. Specific examples for assessing readers and setting goals for each student will also be a focus. Target audience: Grade K-8 teachers A $7 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class session. Presenters: Megan Sloan & Barry Hoonan Facilitator: Anita Garcia-Holzemer Clock Hours: 10 Registration Fee: $140 Location: Everett Community College - Shuksan Hall Date/Time(s): October 9, 2015 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM; October 10, 2015 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Integrating Close Reading into What You Already Teach
Integrating Open Educational Resources in the Classroom
Learning-Focused Supervision 2-Day Workshop
The English Language Arts CCSS require our students to engage in regular reading of complex texts and to provide written and spoken responses grounded in evidence from the text. One way to accomplish this in the classroom is through close reading. Participants will learn how to plan for and integrate close reading into content area units. During this workshop teachers will analyze texts to determine if they are “close-read worthy” and dive into their grade-level state literacy standards to craft textdependent questions. Participants will leave this training with a clear understanding of how to develop close reading lessons that support both literacy and content area learning at a deeper level. Teachers should bring at least one complex informational text that they plan to have their students read. Time will be provided to apply the strategies learned in this workshop to classroom texts.
The Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education (ISKME) is offering a 2-day training focused on Open Educational Resources (OER). Participants will:
Participants will begin to develop the skills and confidence for engaging in both directive and non-directive conversations for expanding teachers’ instructional repertoires through evidence-based conversations. They will explore planning and reflecting templates that structure focused, thoughtful engagement about professional practice. Participants will acquire practical strategies for navigating across a Continuum of Interaction; moving flexibly between four stances (calibrating, consulting, collaborating, and coaching) to maintain productive collegial relationships that use data to clarify expectations and examine gaps in performance. Participants will also have the opportunity to design invitational inquiry, utilize a third point for conversations, and apply skills from the learning-focused toolkit.
Event ID: 31265
Target audience: Grade 3-8 classroom teachers and literacy coaches Presenter: Kim Kellogg Facilitator: Anita Garcia-Holzemer Clock Hours: 6 Registration Fee: Free Location: NWESD Date: October 22, 2015 Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Event ID: 31260
Explore standards alignment and instructional shifts in the CCSS Focus on the identification, organization, and customization to develop high-quality OER content Access instructional resources and professional learning materials On Day two, participants will view resources aligned to Middle School Mathematics Standards and High School English Language Arts Standards. Resources can be extended for instruction and learning at multiple grade levels. Facilitators will demonstrate how to modify, mix and align the resources to support use of these materials. Target audience: Teachers, curriculum leaders, technology support staff, and library media specialists
Event ID: 31203
Presenter: Sarah Southard Facilitator: Jennifer Longchamps Clock Hours: 12 Registration Fee: Free Location: NWESD Dates: November 9, 2015; January 12, 2016 Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Presenter: Mary Ellen Huggins Facilitator: Nancy Menard Clock Hours: 12 Registration Fee: Free Location: NWESD Date: October 5 & 6, 2015 Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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teaching & learning Learning to Love Big Words: Decoding & Vocab Strategies
Making Content Accessible for All Learners
Because many intermediate and middle school students struggle with multisyllabic words encountered in informational texts, this workshop focuses on the CCSS Reading Foundational Skills and ways to teach students to decode difficult words. Teachers will leave with explicit strategies and tools to support all students in becoming more accurate and independent word learners in a rich word-learning environment. The workshop will also emphasize the CCSS Informational Reading and Language standards that require students to determine the meaning of unknown words using multiple strategies. Deciding which words to explicitly teach and ways to encourage independent word learning will be another focus. Participants should bring several informational texts they plan to use with their students, as time will be provided to apply the strategies learned in this workshop to classroom texts.
In order to engage all of our students in learning, we need to understand the language demands of our content and the language proficiency of our students. In this course we will model strategies for engaging students of various language levels in demanding academic content with the help of scaffolding and differentiation techniques. Day 2 of the course will be tailored to the specific needs and interests of the participants. Topics may include developing academic vocabulary, improving the quality of student talk, strategies to support students reading complex text, or other topics of interest. Bring your questions!
Event ID: 31264
Target audience: Grade 3-8 classroom teachers, middle-level reading interventionists, and literacy coaches Presenter: Kim Kellogg Facilitator: Anita Garcia-Holzemer Clock Hours: 6 Registration Fee: Free Location: NWESD Date: October 8, 2015 Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
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Technology for Improving Classroom Engagement & Participation
Event ID: 31250
Event ID: 31253 Stay in the loop. Subscribe to the weekly workshop email. New classes & hot education topics. Sign up on our website.
The proliferation of education technology can be overwhelming for the busy classroom teacher. This workshop will focus on the most practical and proven sites and applications available to educators today. Led by two knowledgeable instructors, teachers will explore a variety of tools to improve classroom workflow, collaboration, and student assessment. These versatile tools will be useful to teachers who want to implement genuinely useful technology in their classrooms. The overview will mostly include free sites and tools useful to both students and teachers. Sandbox time will be given for teachers to explore the sites they found most applicable to their specific teaching responsibility.
Networking Opportunities The NWESD coordinates with all ESDs in the state to provide support to all districts in Literacy, Math, and Science. Read more on page 10.
Participants must bring their own laptop (No iPads) for use during the class.
Target audience: Classroom teachers providing Tier 1 instruction. Presenter: Katie Brown Facilitator: Anita Garcia-Holzemer Clock Hours: 11 Registration Fee: $150 Location: NWESD Dates: November 17 & 18, 2015 Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Target audience: Grade 4-12 classroom teachers in both general education and subject specific classrooms. Presenter: Chad Norman Facilitator: Anita Garcia-Holzemer Clock Hours: 7 Registration Fee: $85 Location: NWESD Date: October 24, 2015 Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
prevention Youth Suicide Prevention Training Event ID: 31251
House Bill 1336 requires that each Washington State school district have a plan in place for how to handle emotional and behavioral distress including suicidal thinking, behavior, and threats of violence. This threehour training will provide the tools needed for participants to understand what is required to build a districtwide plan. Participants will: Learn to identify potential warning signs in youth. Study best practice curriculum Networks for Life. Attain skills enabling them to use Look, Listen and Link resources and help identify issues related to youth suicide. Presenter: Wendi Thomas Facilitator: Jane Morgan Clock Hours: 3 Registration Fee: $65 Location: NWESD Date: October 9, 2015 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Open Educational Resources (OER) two opportunities to get involved
As school districts transition to new college and career-ready standards, teachers need access to instructional materials that are high-quality, aligned to standards and adaptable to support use in a variety of classrooms. Open educational resources (OER) are freely accessible, openly licensed documents that are useful for teaching, and offer opportunities for increasing equity and access to high-quality K–12 education. They have the potential to align curriculum more closely with the Common Core State Standards and engage teachers more fully in curricula, allowing them to adapt content to support quality instruction and student engagement. NWESD is excited to sponsor these opportunities to support districts as they evaluate the use of Open Educational Resources.
Integrating Open Educational Resources in the Classroom October 5 & 6, 2015 The Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education (ISKME) is offering a two day workshop on evaluating and using OER in the ELA and Math classrooms. This workshop is targeted to teachers (grades 5-12), curriculum directors, technology support staff and library media specialists. Full course listing on page 15.
OER District Summit
November 30 Barbara Soots, OSPI OER Program Manager, will be conducting a one day workshop for district teams. Join OSPI’s OER, Teaching and Learning, and Educational Technology departments to discuss how to include OER as an important part in your district’s instructional material strategy. Your team will have the opportunity to learn more about OER, consider your district needs, and explore how OER can support instruction. For more information contact Nancy Menard by email at nmenard@nwesd.org or call (360) 299-4020.
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