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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
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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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workshops at a glance Date
Title
Instructor
Event
Page
Autism Outreach Project Jan 7, 2015
Gen Ed Curriculum and Students w/Autism
Vanessa Tucker
30790
12
Jan 15, 2015
Early Childhood and Autism: Birth to Three
Crystal Gray
30782
11
Jan 21, 2015
Challenging Behaviors in Students w/Autism (Adv)
Nancy Rosenberg
30769
11
Jan 26, 2015
Social Skills Interventions for Students with Autism
Gretchen SchmidtMertes
30765
13
Feb 5, 2015
Executive Functioning Skills in Students with Autism
Julie George
30779
12
Feb 11, 2015
Teaching Literacy Skills to Students w/Autism
Vanessa Tucker
30791
13
Feb 24, 2015
Transition Planning for Students with Autism
Crystal Gray
30783
14
Mar 5, 2015
Sensory Processing in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Kari Tanta
30764
13
Mar 11, 2015
Autism in Early Childhood and Preschool Settings
Vanessa Tucker
30792
11
Mar 20, 2015
Self-Stimulatory Behaviors in Autism
Nancy Rosenberg
30778
12
Prevention Center Jan 26 - Mar 6
Issues of Abuse for Educators
Corey Hodge
30966
14
Feb 6, 2015
Youth Suicide Prevention Training
Wendi Thomas
30957
14
Mar 9 – Apr 17
Issues of Abuse for Educators
Corey Hodge
30973
14
Mar 27, 2015
Youth Suicide Prevention Training
Wendi Thomas
30960
14
Apr 20 – May 29
Issues of Abuse for Educators
Corey Hodge
30974
14
May 29, 2015
Youth Suicide Prevention Training
Wendi Thomas
30961
14
Barbara Lawson
30874
16
Sense of Literacy Data: Connecting What We Measure Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 18 Making to What We Teach
Angela Schoenbeck
30963
17
Jan 24, 2015
Deep Dive Into the Next Generation Science Standards
Brian MacNevin
30967
16
Jan 28, Jan 29
Number Talks Institute with Ruth Parker
Ruth Parker
30972
17
Feb 12, March 24, Best Practices in Standards-Based Unit & Lesson Design Apr 14
Angela Schoenbeck
30964
15
Feb 18, 2015
Deep Dive Into the Next Generation Science Standards
Brian MacNevin
30968
16
Feb 24, Mar 3
Classroom Conversations: Developing Academic Discourse
Angela Schoenbeck
30977
15
Mar 20, 2015
Intellectual Need in the Math Classroom with Dan Meyer
Dan Meyer
30860
16
Mar 24, 2015
Deep Dive Into the Next Generation Science Standards
Brian MacNevin
30969
16
Apr 16, Apr 23
Classroom Conversations: Increasing Engagement & Advocacy
Angela Schoenbeck
30978
16
Apr 23, 2015
Deep Dive Into the Next Generation Science Standards
Brian MacNevin
30970
16
May 28, 2015
Deep Dive Into the Next Generation Science Standards
Brian MacNevin
30971
16
Teaching & Learning Jan 14, 2015
Introduction to Learning-Focused Conversations
Special Programs & Services Jan 29, 2015
Bridging IEPs to Washington Learning Standards Teacher Model
Shirly Cutshall & Linda Sieg
30941
17
Mar 12, 2015
Bridging IEPs to Washington Learning Standards Teacher Model
Shirly Cutshall & Linda Sieg
30942
17
Apr 23, 2015
Bridging IEPs to Washington Learning Standards Teacher Model
Shirly Cutshall & Linda Sieg
30943
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Each New Year seems to sneak up on me - faster and faster. I feel like we just welcomed students back to school after a beautiful summer, and now we are returning from the holiday break with the school year approaching its midpoint. One of the hot topics for 2014-15 has been the implementation of Smarter Balanced Assessments. As Washington State is a member of the Smarter Balanced
Assessment Consortium (SBAC), we find ourselves at the forefront on this issue. When it comes to SBAC, one thing is clear: this has been a transition year with many challenges. One of our biggest challenges has been the level of stress on teachers and administrators as they work to understand the complexities and expectations of SBAC. This has been time consuming and often
Smarter Balanced Assessments a note from the superintendent
Assessment System Components
Summative Assessment
Interim Assessments
Digital Library
The summative assessment will be administered during the last 12 weeks of the school year. The summative assessment will consist of two parts: a computer adaptive test and performance tasks that will be taken on a computer, but will not be computer adaptive.
These optional assessments
The digital library is full of professional development materials, resources, and tools aligned to the Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balanced claims and assessment targets. Researchbased instructional tools will be available on-demand to help teachers address learning challenges and differentiate instruction.
will be administered at locally determined intervals. These assessments will provide educators with actionable information about student progress throughout the year. Like the summative assessment, the interim assessments will be computer adaptive and includes performance tasks.
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confusing. To help educators address this issue, the NWESD established a small team to consolidate resources and facilitate implementation planning. We’ve offered professional development in Anacortes, and are working on-site with several districts to answer questions, develop timelines, and manage technology logistics. This computer adaptive testing also presents obstacles for many district technology teams, due to level of technology infrastructure required. This is really a catch-22, because one of the most exciting pieces of SBAC is the precision and efficiency of the adaptive test, allowing students to show their knowledge through an individually tailored set of questions. However, that level of complexity requires technology that some districts currently do not possess. While we work to overcome this issue, it is important to remember that the old fashioned paper and pencil method continues to be available (for now). While this may not provide an adaptive testing environment, a lack of technology infrastructure should not prevent implementation planning.
The information around SBAC is daunting. Our goal continues to be to focus on the system of assessment, not the assessment itself. The role of the NWESD is to assist districts with your work to improve instruction that aligns with the Washington State Learning Standards. This includes Common Core State Standards, Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Next Generation Science Standards. We want to assist with identifying instructional shifts, in order to help reach the positive educational outcomes that aid our students’ efforts to meet the standards. We believe when we do that work well, the assessment scores will reinforce what we already know – that students will be career and college ready.
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The SBAC is new, and the challenges are many. At the same time, I feel that this is such an exciting time in education. The SBAC is part of the movement toward measureable and consistent national expectations, an effort to provide equitable education for all students. The individualized test is unlike anything available previously, and will provide actionable data to guide instruction. Every teacher in Washington State has access to the Digital Library, an online warehouse of rich tasks, lessons, units, and formative assessments. The Digital Library continues to expand with vetted resources and includes forums for teachers to share and collaborate. As
your district works through these changes, please utilize the staff resources at the NWESD. We are here to assist in this transition, providing the most up-to-date SBAC developments and updates. Together we can… make a smooth transition toward SBAC and continue to provide the most data driven education possible for our students.
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2014
Schools of Distinction
Outstanding improvement in reading and math sustained over a five-year period is the reason that nine schools in the Northwest Educational Service District (NWESD) region received the 2014 School of Distinction (SOD) award. Three of these schools have received this award multiple times. The Center for Educational Effectiveness (CEE) in partnership with the Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD), the Association of Washington School Principals (AWSP), Washington Association of School Administrators (WASA), Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA), and Washington State Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (WSASCD) have recognized schools in the top 5% of improvement for their levels. The 2014 School of Distinction award is the eighth annual award, and honors 101 schools across Washington State. Describing the schools that are designated as School
of Distinction award winners, Greg Lobdell, President of CEE noted, “These schools are from all regions of the state, all sizes of towns, with a range from 2.7% to 100% poverty and enrollment of English Language Learners as high as 40%. These schools demonstrate that significant improvement is occurring all across our diverse public schools.” A representative from the NWESD traveled to each awarded district, to recognize the SOD award winners with their leadership teams or school boards. “I am excited and honored to be celebrating this outstanding achievement with nine schools in our region,” said NWESD Superintendent Dr. Jerry Jenkins. “Our districts are working tirelessly to build better systems and provide a first-rate education for every child, every day. This award recognizes the benefit of that sustained hard work over several years, which is a tremendous accomplishment.”
Everett Public Schools Board of Directors and Silver Lake Elementary staff celebrated the school’s award at a meeting in November.
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Suprintendent Dr. Lance Gibbon, from the Oak Harbor School District, celebrated with Crescent Harbor Elementary staff in December. Crescent Harbor has been a School of Distinction for two consecutive years.
Schools of Distinction Edmonds School District Cedar Valley Community School* Everett School District Silver Lake Elementary* Lake Stevens School District Highland Elementary Lake Stevens Middle School
Christine Del Pozo, (right) Stanwood High School Principal, and staff members celebrated their award at the Stanwood-Camano School District’s board meeting in early December.
Lynden School District Lynden Middle School Meridian School District Meridian Middle School Mount Vernon School District Jefferson Elementary Oak Harbor School District Crescent Harbor Elementary* Stanwood School District Stanwood High School *inidcates repeat winners Education Connection, Winter/Spring 2015 | 7
$1 Million Commitment to Support Early Learning Scientists and experts agree that the first years of life are foundational for children, setting the stage for their life-long cognitive, physical, and emotional health. One of the biggest challenges however, is the varying levels of resources and supports that parents of very young children can access. Children arrive at school with a wide range of skills and experiences, and students that do not meet standards can face significant challenges moving through the educational system.
designated in Krienen’s Will. “I want to see this money serve as the spark that begins this important community work,” said Krienen. “I’m ‘all in’ for early learning.”
Krienen and Lancaster are planning to build community infrastructure that supports early learning. The details of this plan will begin to take shape after some extensive data review, identifying the areas of strength in the local early childhood system and places The importance of early where additional supports are learning has attracted much needed. Lancaster has partnered attention in recent years, with with Skagit Children’s Council more and more districts moving and the Northwest Educational toward full-day kindergarten Service District’s Early in an effort to reach young Learning Department to host children earlier. Sue Krienen, a Data Carousel in January a Skagit County resident and with stakeholders and experts. Board Member for the local “This is an exciting opportunity United Way chapter, has been to systematically look at our thinking a lot about early early childhood system and learning as well, and decided decide what we need to know to light a fire in the Skagit more about,” said Lancaster. Sue Krienen spoke at the State of community around this issue. “Together we can discover Children & Families Early Learning the important stories behind Leadership Brunch in September, Krienen, the former plant the data, and begin to make announcing her $1 million manager for Shell Oil in decisions that will make the Anacortes, has worked with commitment to improve early most impact.” United Way of Skagit County childhood systems in Skagit County. for many years. Recently Krienen, who is known as she approached Executive Director Debra “Coach Sue” to many of her colleagues, believes Lancaster about her desire to spark community in the philosophy of finding the best people to engagement around the importance of early do the work, and then enabling them to do what learning. To get things started, Krienen they do best. This financial commitment will personally donated $1 million dollars to the begin the work, but this is just the beginning. United Way, separate from the annual giving Significant and ongoing commitment from campaign, to provide the foundation for a longcommunity leaders and organizations will be term community engagement program. Half necessary to build a strong system. Krienen of those funds will be received by the United wants us all to start asking the question, “where Way in the next five years, with the other half are you ‘all in’?” 8 | Education Connection, Winter/Spring 2015
Mary Jo Vogeler was a loving mother to 13 children, 28 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Placing high value on quality education as a vehicle to provide opportunity for her and everyone’s families, Jo was active supporting youth for decades. Her service as a chaperone for the Washington State Special Olympics and as a member of the Edmonds School District Citizens Planning Committee preceded her service on the NWESD Board of Directors. She joined the NWESD Board in 1987 (27 years) and served until her passing
in April of this year. During this tenure, Jo also served as president of Washington Association of Educational Service Districts. “Jo Vogeler was a really positive addition to the NWESD Board,” noted NWESD Superintendent Dr. Jerry Jenkins. “Her questions helped guide board decisions, ensuring they were rooted in the core focus: supporting local school district efforts to increase the number of students meeting state and local standards.” Jo Vogeler had the ability to provide guidance in a kind and loving manner.
In Remembrance of Board Members Dick Post dedicated more than sixty years to public education and his community. Having served as a teacher, principal, superintendent, and adjunct college professor, Dick “retired” as Arlington Public Schools Superintendent in 1985, after 13 years of service. But, this retirement was very busy - he served on too many community organization boards to name. Dick was asked by his local school district to serve as its representative on the NWESD Board of Directors in 2001, at the young age
of 78. His experience and insights into public education were tremendously valuable to Board discussions and deliberations. “Dick Post was quick witted and asked tough questions to assure the Board considered all of the relevant issues when making its decisions,” observed NWESD Superintendent Dr. Jerry Jenkins. “His wry sense of humor could be counted on to cut to the root of any issue without offending anyone considering the matter.” Dick Post leaves a very big hole on the NWESD Board. Education Connection, Winter/Spring 2015 | 9
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autism outreach project Autism in Early Childhood and Preschool Settings
Challenging Behaviors in Students with Autism (Adv)
Early Childhood and Autism: Birth to Three
Event ID: 30792
Event ID: 30769
Event ID: 30782
Research indicates that young children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) require intensive and early intervention designed to address their core areas of challenge. In this course, participants will discuss the nature of typical development with infants and toddlers as compared to differences in development for children with ASD and how those differences impact the trajectory of learning. Participants will explore researchbased early intervention programs for children with ASD and gain practical strategies for intervention in preschool settings. Collaboration with families will be discussed as a critical component of early intervention. Resources for further learning and exploration will be provided.
Problem behaviors in children with autism can present significant challenges to educators and parents. As a follow-up to the beginning course on addressing challenging behaviors using Positive Behavior Support, a basic understanding of behavioral function and teaching replacement behaviors will be assumed. Advanced strategies for proactively preventing behaviors as well as information on teaching new skills to reduce behaviors and altering consequences to increase desired behaviors will be covered.
As the prevalence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) rapidly increases, so does our understanding of how to identify and intervene with these children at a young age. This course will discuss red flags for early identification of ASD as well as specific intervention strategies. Expected developmental milestones at this age, commonly observed issues in children with autism, and ideas to increase collaboration with families will be included. State guidelines for birth to three services for children with autism will be discussed
Participants will: Compare typical infant and toddler development to differences in development seen in young children with ASD. Define and describe a minimum of four models of early intervention for infants and toddlers with ASD. Presenter(s): Vanessa Tucker Facilitator: Dorothy Moller Clock Hours: 6 Registration Fee: $90 Location: NWESD and Interactive Video Locations Date/Time(s): March 11, 2015 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Participants will: Identify new proactive strategies for preventing challenging behaviors. Describe new strategies for teaching replacement behaviors and other skills to reduce challenging behaviors. Describe advanced techniques to alter consequences to increase desired behaviors. Presenter(s): Nancy Rosenberg Facilitator: Dorothy Moller Clock Hours: 6 Registration Fee: $90 Location: NWESD and Interactive Video Locations Date/Time(s): January 21, 2015 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Request an AOP catalog with all workshops and resources. Call us at 360-299-4043
The Autism Outreach project (AOP) is one of six state needs projects from the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)
Visit the AOP Lending Library online for free resources and autism related materials.
Participants will: Identify early indicators of ASD in young children. Identify effective intervention strategies for characteristics presented in young children with ASD. Discuss state guidelines for early intervention in ASD. Presenter(s): Crystal Gray Facilitator: Dorothy Moller Clock Hours: 6 Registration Fee: $90 Location: NWESD and Interactive Video Locations Date/Time(s): January 15, 2015 8:30AM - 3:30PM
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autism outreach project
Executive Functioning Skills in Students with Autism Event ID: 30779
Target Audience
Everyone is welcome. These courses are designed for individuals working with children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. Courses targeted to a specific age range are identified in course descriptions.
Executive functions, the cognitive tasks involved in planning, organization, initiation, and selfregulation, are often a challenge for students with autism spectrum disorder. This course will provide an overview of executive functioning skills and how a lack of these skills impacts learning. Participants will learn interventions to promote executive skills and be given examples of specific teaching routines and visual supports to use in both the classroom and home environment. A focus will be on environmental modifications which support students with executive functioning challenges. Participants will: Define the 11 separate skills included in the construct of executive functioning. Describe intervention strategies which help support students with executive functioning challenges. Identify teaching routines to use with individuals and entire classes to target common problems. Presenter(s): Julie George Facilitator: Dorothy Moller Clock Hours: 6 Registration Fee: $90 Location: NWESD and Interactive Video Locations Date/Time(s): February 5, 2015 8:30AM - 3:30PM
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Gen Ed Curriculum and Students with Autism
Self-Stimulatory Behaviors in Autism
Event ID: 30790
Event ID: 30778
Children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) should have access to the general education curriculum, but how do we successfully provide access and maintain instructional integrity? This course will explore the unique learning needs of students with ASD, legal requirements and expectations for accessing general education curriculum, and evidence-based practices that can help students with ASD meet state learning standards. Participants will learn strategies for increasing instructional access for subject areas including reading, math, and written language, and will discuss accommodations and modifications that can be implemented. Supportive software and educational curricula will be reviewed.
Self-stimulatory behaviors seen in children with autism such as hand-flapping, finger-flicking, and vocalizing may impact a child’s socialization and learning. These behaviors can also be challenging for educators and parents to address. This course will consider the question of when it is necessary and appropriate to address selfstimulatory behaviors and will cover a range of evidence-based behavioral interventions which have been shown to be effective in reducing occurrence and duration.
Participants will: Describe the importance of creating access to the general education curriculum for students with ASD. Identify educational software and curricula designed to create access to the general education curriculum. Presenter(s): Vanessa Tucker Facilitator: Dorothy Moller Clock Hours: 6 Registration Fee: $90 Location: NWESD and Interactive Video Locations Date/Time(s): January 7, 2015 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Participants will: Describe what self-stimulatory behavior is and be able to determine when it is appropriate and not appropriate to directly target this behavior. Identify a variety of evidencebased strategies demonstrating effectiveness in reducing selfstimulatory behavior. Presenter(s): Nancy Rosenberg Facilitator: Dorothy Moller Clock Hours: 6 Registration Fee: $90 Location: NWESD and Interactive Video Locations Date/Time(s): March 20, 2015 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Sensory Processing in Autism Spectrum Disorder
Social Skills Interventions for Students with Autism
Event ID: 30764
Event ID: 30765
Students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often demonstrate differences in responses to environmental stimuli than their peers. Understanding the origin and manifestation of these sensory difference and actions to effectively integrate strategies related to sensory processing is essential to the design and implementation of successful educational programs for these students. This course will provide a combination of background and practical information on sensory processing and ASD in the educational setting along with intervention strategies to enhance engagement both at the individual and population level.
In the past, teaching “social skills” included eye contact and scripted greetings. We now recognize that social skills are complex dynamics that have to do with thoughts, intentions, motives, beliefs, and more. With the increase in rigor and academic standards, social skills are often overlooked, yet we know that strong social skills are key to academic success. This course will explore the nuances and dynamics of social skills instruction, introduce creative ways to make teaching these skills a priority, and provide specific strategies for instruction.
Participants will: Define sensory processing and describe sensory challenges faced by children with ASD. Identify sensory strategies to enhance participation for students with ASD in the school environment. Presenter(s): Kari Tanta Facilitator: Dorothy Moller Clock Hours: 6 Registration Fee: $90 Location: NWESD and Interactive Video Locations Date/Time(s): March 5, 2015 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Teaching Literacy Skills to Students with Autism Event ID: 30791
Participants will:
Children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) present unique strengths and challenges in relation to acquiring literacy skills. Autism is a spectrum disorder; therefore, there is no “one size fits all” approach to instruction. In this course, participants will explore the learning profiles of students with ASD and how the learning needs of this variable population can challenge educators when providing academic instruction. The research on instructional strategies for reading, written language, and mathematics will be discussed. Participants will learn strategies for increasing literacy skills, increasing access to literacy instruction, and supportive techniques for reducing challenging behaviors along the way.
Describe elements of social skills and social development. Explain how development of social skills impacts academic learning. Describe ways to include instruction of social skills across the school day. Develop and share at least two ways to teach social skills in their school setting. Presenter(s): Gretchen SchmidtMertes Facilitator: Dorothy Moller Clock Hours: 6 Registration Fee: $90 Location: NWESD and Interactive Video Locations Date/Time(s): January 26, 2015 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Participants will:
There needs to be a lot more emphasis on what a child can do instead of what he cannot do. Temple Grandin
Identify the learning needs of children and young adults with ASD across the spectrum. Explain why an individualized approach is needed vs. relying upon a single curriculum or instructional approach. Presenter(s): Vanessa Tucker Facilitator: Dorothy Moller Clock Hours: 6 Registration Fee: $90 Location: NWESD and Interactive Video Locations Date/Time(s): February 11, 2015 8:30AM - 3:30PM
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Transition Planning for Students with Autism Event ID: 30783
prevention center
Making the transition from school to adult life is especially challenging for adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This course will focus on specific strategies to ensure a successful transition for these students. Course participants will gain an understanding of the characteristics of ASD as well as practical strategies for helping these students successfully plan for transition to life after high school. Academic, employment, community, social, and behavioral strategies will be covered.
Issues of Abuse for Educators
Participants will:
Participants will:
Identify characteristics of ASD and how symptoms impact successful transition to adulthood. Identify strategies for transitioning students with ASD to adulthood. Presenter(s): Crystal Gray Facilitator: Dorothy Moller Clock Hours: 6 Registration Fee: $90 Location: NWESD and Interactive Video Locations Date/Time(s): February 24, 2015 8:30AM - 3:30PM
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This six-week on-line course will help educators develop skills in the identification of neglect, physical abuse, emotional abuse, sexual abuse, and sexual exploitation as well as substance use disorders and domestic violence in the home. Information about the impact of abuse on the behavior and learning abilities of students will be provided, including the possible indicators of substance use, violence, and youth suicide.
Youth Suicide Training
Prevention
House Bill 1336 requires that each Washington State school district has in place a plan for handling student 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 district-wide plan. Participants will:
Develop strategies to identify students in need of support. Implement basic intervention strategies within school and community systems. Comply with mandated reporting requirements.
Learn to identify potential warning signs in youth. Study best-practice curriculum Networks for Life. Attain skills enabling them to utilize the Look, Listen, and Link resources, and help identify issues related to youth suicide.
This course meets updated state standards, as well as the certification/ re-certification requirements.
Course may be cancelled if minimum enrollment not met.
Course may be cancelled if minimum enrollment not met. Presenter(s): Corey Hodge Facilitator: Jane Morgan Clock Hours: 12 College Credits: 1 Registration Fee: $150 Location: NWESD Online Course Event ID: 30966 January 26, 2015 - March 6, 2015 Event ID: 30973 March 9, 2015 - April 17, 2015 Event ID: 30974 April 20, 2015 - May 29, 2015
Presenter(s): Wendi Thomas Facilitator: Jane Morgan Clock Hours: 3 Registration Fee: $60 Location: NWESD - Garrison Bay Event ID: 30957 February 6, 2015 9:00AM - 12:00PM Event ID: 30960 March 27, 2015 9:00AM - 12:00PM Event ID: 30961 May 29, 2015 9:00AM - 12:00PM
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teaching learning Best Practices in StandardsBased Unit & Lesson Design Event ID: 30964
Classroom Conversations: Developing Academic Discourse Event ID: 30977
In this Washington State sponsored professional learning series we will explore integrating formative assessment process and practices into lesson design to deliver lessons and units which reflect the key shifts in language arts instruction according to the Washington State Learning Standards. We will learn the four attributes of the formative assessment process, collaboratively develop units and lessons around the ELA WA State Learning Standards, explore the Digital Library, and use the EQuIP and IMET tools to critique and refine lessons and units.
Many students understand “school talk� as simply raising hands and stating correct answers. In this course we will explore ways to teach students to navigate academic discourse, shift discourse for different disciplines, and transfer classroom talk into content-area writing. We will develop lessons aligned with the Washington State Learning Standards, demonstrate protocols for classroom use around academic discourse, infuse academic vocabulary into classroom conversations and discussions, and transfer talk into academic writing for informative, argumentative, and narrative texts.
Target audience: Gr. 5-12 educators, curriculum directors, principals, and TOSAs. Best attended in school or district teams.
Target audience: Gr. 5-12 classroom teachers both novice and experienced. Best attended in school or district teams.
Presenter(s): Angela Schoenbeck Facilitator: Anita Garcia-Holzemer Clock Hours: 18 Registration Fee: Free Location: NWESD Mount Baker Room Date/Time(s): February 12, 2015; March 10, 2015; April 14, 2015 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Presenter(s): Angela Schoenbeck Facilitator: Anita Garcia-Holzemer Clock Hours: 12 Registration Fee: $50 Location: NWESD Mount Baker Room Date/Time(s): February 24, 2015; March 3, 2015 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Young Authors Conference Registration is open! The Young Authors Conference will be held March 23-27, 2015 at Skagit Valley College. This program is highly anticipated by teachers and students alike, with many schools participating year after year. This year we are excited to offer two featured authors. Derek Munson is the award-winning author of Enemy Pie and Bad Dad. Randall Platt has won the Willa Literacy Award twice and the Will Rogers Medallion for best young adult literature. Our conference will focus on an anti-bullying message this year. Although not required, this theme may spark some valuable discussions in schools regarding this timely subject. You can download the registration form on our website, nwesd.org, or you can send us an email at youngauthors@nwesd.org. Education Connection, Winter/Spring 2015 | 15
Intellectual Need in the Math Classroom with Dan Meyer Event ID: 30860 The Association of ESDs (AESD) is pleased to bring Dan Meyer to Washington State. Meyer, a motivational instructor and national presenter, will model the instruction needed to bring the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to life in the math classroom. After attending this workshop, participants will better understand the research-based methods for instilling in students a need for new mathematical learning and understanding. Participants will also be able to connect the CCSS modeling practice to student engagement and student achievement in mathematics.
Classroom Conversations: Increasing Engagement & Advocacy
Deep Dive Into the Next Generation Science Standards
Event ID: 30978 Many students understand “school talk� as simply raising hands and stating correct answers. In this course we will explore ways to teach students to converse, ask academic questions, respectfully agree and disagree, explain thinking, and demonstrate selfadvocacy for learning in whole-class and small-group settings. We will develop lessons aligned with Speaking and Listening standards, demonstrate conversational techniques, respond to different levels of student need in classroom conversation, and create classroom anchor charts designed to facilitate conversation and selfadvocacy.
The National Migrant Educaiton Conference will be held in Seattle in March. Visit nasdme.org for details.
Presenter(s): Brian MacNevin Facilitator: Nancy Menard Clock Hours: 6 Registration Fee: Free Location: NWESD Admiralty Room
Target audience: Gr. K-4 classroom teachers both novice and experienced. Best attended in school or district teams. Presenter(s): Angela Schoenbeck Facilitator: Anita Garcia-Holzemer Clock Hours: 12 Registration Fee: $50 Location: NWESD Mount Baker Room Date/Time(s): April 16, 2015; April 23, 2015 8:30AM - 3:30PM
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.
District teams can request on-site SBAC trainings and support by contacting the Teaching & Learning department.
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Event ID: 30967 January 24, 2015 8:30AM - 3:30PM Event ID: 30968 February 18, 2015 8:30AM - 3:30PM Event ID: 30969 March 24, 2015 8:30AM - 3:30PM Event ID: 30970 April 23, 2015 8:30AM - 3:30PM Event ID: 30971 May 28, 2015 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Presenter(s): Dan Meyer Facilitator: Nancy Menard Clock Hours: 6 Registration Fee: $200 Location: NWESD - Reid Harbor Date/Time(s): March 20, 2015 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Introduction to LearningFocused Conversations Event ID: 30874 If you are new to Learning-Focused Conversations, this course will provide a great introduction. In one day, participants will be introduced to the assumptions about Learning-Focused Supervision and the four stances of professional conversations including calibrating, consulting, collaborating, and coaching. In addition, there will be instruction regarding structured conversation and helpful templates and tools to create time-efficient learningfocused conversations about teaching and learning. Presenter(s): Barbara Lawson Facilitator: Jennifer Longchamps Clock Hours: 6.5 Registration Fee: Free Location: NWESD - Reid Harbor Date/Time(s): January 14, 2015 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Making Sense of Literacy Data: Connecting What We Measure to What We Teach Event ID: 30963 In this Washington State sponsored professional learning series we will explore how to efficiently and effectively use district and classroom assessment data to inform literacy teaching and learning for all students. We will examine what current district and classroom assessments measure, explore assessment resources, adjust core literacy instruction in response to data trends, and use individual assessment data to inform the instruction of struggling readers. Target audience: K-4 educators, curriculum directors, principals, and TOSAs. School teams suggested. Presenter(s): Angela Schoenbeck Facilitator: Anita Garcia-Holzemer Clock Hours: 18 Registration Fee: Free Location: NWESD Mount Baker Room Date/Time(s): January 21, 2015; February 18, 2015; March 18, 2015 8:30AM - 3:30PM
Number Talks Institute with Ruth Parker Event ID: 30972 Whether you have tried Number Talks with your students before or are new to Number Talks, this institute will help you learn how to make Number Talks a vibrant and essential part of your everyday classroom practice. Learn ways to: Connect Number Talks to numerical and algebraic reasoning. Choose which Number Talks to do to help build important concepts and properties over time. Get buy-in from students even at the high school level. Help students learn to make mathematically convincing arguments. Teachers will: Experience a learning environment that embodies the Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Practice. Learn ways to provide both support for struggling learners and challenges for successful learners without labeling or grouping students. Target audience: Gr. 4-10 classroom teachers. Presenter(s): Ruth Parker Facilitator: Nancy Menard Clock Hours: 13 Registration Fee: $225 Location: NWESD Cap Sante Room Date/Time(s): January 28, 2015, January 29, 2015 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Special Programs & Services Bridging IEPs to Washington Learning Standards - Teacher Model Special education staff will gain understanding of how IEPs relate to the Washington State Learning Standards through this course. By the end of the course teachers will: Understand the foundational component of the Common Core State Standards and relationship to the Washington State Learning Standards. Be able to unpack the Washington State Learning Standards and link to individual student goals. Discuss the critical value of progress monitoring to enhance student achievement. Educators will be provided resources necessary to collaborate with their general education colleagues to develop appropriate instructional and assessment strategies in support of students with disabilities. Target Audience: Special Education Teachers, General Education Teachers, and Administrators. Presenter(s): Shirley Cutshall and Linda Sieg Facilitator: Kristi Gunerius Clock Hours: 6 Registration Fee: Free Location: NWESD - Reid Harbor Event ID: 30941 January 29, 2015; 8:30AM - 3:30PM Event ID: 30942 March 12, 2015; 8:30AM - 3:30PM Event ID: 30943 April 23, 2015; 8:30AM - 3:30PM
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