Professional Learning Courses

1. Participate in Training

A school district or other educational provider offers a training, workshop, or professional
development. You complete it to their standards.

2. Request Registration

Use the link provided by your school district or other educational provider to fill out the request for
registration form on-line. This lets WSU know you want graduate credit for the training you’ve completed and to proceed with registering you--you won’t register yourself. A video tutorial for this process is included on the next accordian tab.

3. Apply for Admission

If you’re not currently admitted as a non-degree student in the Learning & Instructional Design program, you’ll need to apply for admission to the WSU Graduate School under this program. A video tutorial for this process is included on the last accordian tab below.

If you were admitted to this program and have taken a course in the last two years, you can skip this
step.

4. Make Payment when Notified

It may be several weeks between the time you are notified that your request from registration has been received and registration taking place. When registration has been completed on your behalf, you will be contacted and provided instructions for making payment.

5. Request Transcripts

Instructions will be provided about how to request a transcript when registration is complete. Pay close attention to the date you are told grades will be posted, so the transcript you request has the new credit listed. Skip this step if you don’t need a transcript.

To download a PDF document of these steps, click here. 

This link is to the written Spring 2024 course registration request instructions, which includes a link to the registration request form. The Spring 2024 instructions should be used by anyone who participated in professional development that took place during the fall 2023 semester. New instructions are created each semester, so please only use this if your professional development was completed in the fall of 2023.

This link is to the Non-Degree B Graduate Application.

Tip: Be sure to select Learning & Instructional Design as the program department and double check that you are applying for the appropriate semseter, given courses are offered for the semester after the professional development has been completed (see table below for example).

The semester the professional development was completed:	The semester course credit is available:	The semester admission should be requested by new students:
Fall 2023 -->	Spring 2024 -->	Spring 2024
Spring 2024 -->	Summer 2024 -->	Summer 2024
Summer 2024 -->	Fall 2024 -->	Fall 2024

Buhler, USD 313

• PD session Name: Leading Literate Lives by Stephanie Affinito
• Name of presenter(s): Erica Shook
• Location of PD Session: Zoom
• Dates of PD Session: Mar. 23-Apr. 27: 6 weeks
• Audience: USD 313 staff
• PD Description: What stories make you who you are? How have your experiences shaped you as a learner? Who are you as a reader and writer? Exploring your history as a learner can help you reflect on your teaching practices and make instructional decisions that positively impact student learning.

In Leading Literate Lives, Stephanie outlines a framework for reading and writing that makes a direct connection between reflection and classroom practice. In each chapter you will find concrete ideas, tools, and activities for reading and writing to help move you from teacher reflection to instruction. For every specific reflection Stephanie will show you how to put the same idea into practice in your classroom, with the goal of helping you and your students:

• build and cultivate habits that make reading and writing a priority
• make space and create opportunities in your lives and classrooms to do what real readers and writers do
• explore and embrace your reading and writing identities
• find and create thriving communities filled with inspiration and support, where the reading and writing lives of every member are shared and celebrated.

Fueled with the understandings that come from leading a literate life, you can learn to embrace reflective practices that bring greater intention and joy to your classrooms and schools.

Clearwater, USD 264

Contact: Jason Crist

Email: Jcrist@usd264.org

Course Name: CANVA: The ONLY graphic design tool you’ll ever need
Location: Online via Google Classroom
Dates: March 27 - April 16 (Self-Paced)
Credits: 1 Credit Hour = $65
Description: This course guides educators in using and integrating Canva in their classrooms. Canva is a powerful design
tool that can be used in education to create projects that not only look great but also help teach students the basics of digital
design. This is a free tool that allows students and teachers to work with photo editing, design layout, social media graphics
and more, all within an easy-to-use platform. While this can be used by students to submit projects, it can also teach them
how to work more creatively when laying out work. Teachers can also use the platform to create guidance, posters, and more
for the classroom and beyond. Canva is well integrated with Google Classroom, making it a very helpful addition for those
institutions already using that platform.

Haysville, USD 261

Dr. John Burke Learning Center (150 Stewart, Haysville, 67060).  Audience = PreK-12 Staff 

Cultivating & Leading Engaged Teams (Jen Griffin) - March 30, 2023

Creating and cultivating engagement, with anything, is a true skill. It comes from knowing you can make an impact and that you are continuing to grow as an individual & as a leader. This workshop will provide you with:
*Five steps of creating an engaged and productive team
*Understanding of the impact of knowing each person on your team
*Skills to engage your team with purpose and focus
*Understanding of the power of clear messaging
*Ways to recognize performance and create plans to increase the performance of your team members
The first half of the day will be focused on understanding what an engaged team looks like and its powerful benefits.
The second part of the day will be focused on creating engagement and increasing performance.
We all have those people in our lives. Leaders who inspired us to do big things. Those who we think back on and know it’s because of their leadership, we are where we are today. We want you to leave this workshop being one of those people!

Using Publisher In The Classroom (Rachel Nally) - March 22, 2023

During this workshop, participants will use Publisher to create documents for the classroom. We will use templates for items such as postcards, flyers, forms, labels, greeting cards, and many more. You will develop skills to save time, organize teaching practices, and create exciting items for your students. You will leave the workshop with several items you create to use in your classroom!

The Edible Classroom (Heather Seachris) - April 12, 2023

Get cooking in the classroom by using food to engage students. What student is not motivated by food? In this class we will learn ways to incorporate food into all subjects of learning. We will also see how food can be used in Capturing Kids Hearts team building activities. Be ready for a tasty, good time! Class will cater to teachers of grades PreK-12.

Wichita, USD 259

• PD session Name: Special Education Showcase.
• Name of presenter(s): Justin Hawpe.
• Location of PD Session: Wichita South High School, 701 W 33rd St S, Wichita, KS 67217.
• Dates of PD Session: Tuesday, May 30, 2023.
• Audience: PreK-12 Special Education Teachers employed by the Wichita Public Schools.
• PD Description: A professional learning event for all PreK-12 Special Education Teachers will be held on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at South High School from 8am to 4pm.  Participants will have the choice to attend different sessions throughout the day on a variety of special education topics.  The professional learning topics will focus on academic strategies, behavior strategies, and IEP compliance/processes. 
• # of credit hours: Earn 1 or 2. 

Andover, USD 385

Courses Offered in Summer 2023

WAS CAS 750A Effective Instructional Practices I: August 2023 (Fall 2023 Pre-Session

Title	Book Study - Powerful Partnerships: A Teacher’s Guide to Engaging Families for Student Success
Presenter	Alysia Rich
Dates	July 3-30, 2023
Time	Online
Location	Online
Audience	Andover PreK-12 Educators
Credit Hours	1
Course Description	As participants read the book, Powerful Partnerships, they will gain an understanding of how to shift their view of parent/family involvement in students’ learning in order to increase student performance and overall education experience. Through reading the book and completing online assignments, participants will reflect on current practices with regard to family engagement and core beliefs about the value of families in education. Participants will then create a plan to implement new ideas and strategies to more deeply engage families within their own classrooms or schools.

 

Title	Summer 2023 Andover Professional Learning Workshops
Presenter	Rachel Meenen, Michelle Adler, Micah Brown
Dates	May 30 - June 2, 2023
Time	8:30-11:30 AM and 12:30-3:30 PM
Location	Andover CAPS
Audience	Andover PK-12 Teachers
Credit Hours	.5 Grad Credit per 2 Sessions; up to 2 total
Course Description	Participants will pick any two (or more) of the following workshops. During each session, participants will learn about each topic and how to make it work in their classroom. Participants will brainstorm and discuss how they can use the ideas in their classroom and create a plan for application.

Title	Book Study - What Great Teachers Do Differently
Presenter	Stacey Ryan
Dates	June 2 - June 30
Time	4 weeks,  flexible- online
Location	Flexible- online
Audience	PreK-12 Educators
Credit Hours	1
Course Description	In this book study, participants will reflect on and grow their current teaching practice. The book, by Todd Whitaker, explores 19 components to being effective in the classroom.Teachers will learn and use ideas from the book to enhance student engagement, management, instruction & effectiveness with their current students.  Participants will need to purchase the book’s 3rd edition. ISBN-13: 978-0367344641

 

Title	Book Study - Never Work Harder Than Your Students and Other Principles of Great Teaching
Presenter	Rachel Meenen
Dates	June 2 - July 7
Time	Flexible - Online
Location	Online (Book purchase required)
Audience	PreK-12
Credit Hours	1
Course Description	During this book study participants will read and use the text in order to learn about rigorously applying seven principles to their teaching so that they never work harder than their students. This book is all about developing a master teacher mindset. “Teaching is hard work, and great teaching means doing the right kind of hard work: the kind that pays off.”  2nd Edition ISBN: 978-1416626527

 

Title	Cooperative Learning
Presenter	Outside Consultant - Traci Holder is district contact
Dates	July 26 - July 27, 2023
Time	8:15 AM - 3:45 PM
Location	Andover USD 385 District Office
Audience	Pre-k - 12th grade teachers
Credit Hours	1
Course Description	Create full student engagement with structures for cooperative learning —simple yet powerful instructional strategies. Supported by a large body of scientific research, and proven effective in countless classrooms, schools, and districts, this engaging way to teach is transforming teaching and learning. Come experience the power of cooperating learning structures. See how easy it is to use teamwork and pairs to create a greater level of engagement than you imagined possible, even for your reluctant learners. We're not talking about group work. We're talking the real deal, and knowing the difference is the difference between engaging some and engaging all students. This workshop is great for cooperative learning first-timers, but can also serve as a refresher for those who have been previously trained.

 

Title	Lost & Found: Helping Behaviorally Challenging Students (and, While You're at it, All the Others)
Presenter	Michelle Adler
Dates	Self-paced (June 1- July 31)
Time	online
Location	online
Audience	All teachers
Credit Hours	1 CH
Course Description	This book study will be completely on line and walk participants through Dr. Greene’s book Lost and Found. Greene has written numerous books; this specific one is updated and most current.  Greene provides guidance on how to calm students and then work with them to determine what the problem is that’s causing the behaviors, and how to scaffold success with the student.  Fair warning - Lost and Found can be tough to read at times and will likely cause you to question your beliefs on classroom management and how to best support tough kids.  Truthfully, my second reading was more impactful than the first simply because I was more open to it.  I wanted to argue with him the first time through!  But the research behind his plan, and the thousands of testimonies, prove his system can work.  Lost & Found: Helping Behaviorally Challenging Students (and, While You're at it, All the Others), by Dr. Ross Greene, 2021.  ISBN 10: 1119813573    ISBN 13: 978-1119813576

 

Title	Emotional Poverty in All Demographics: How to Reduce Anger, Anxiety, and Violence in the Classroom, by Ruby Payne. (2018).
Presenter	Michelle Adler
Dates	Summer
Time	Hybrid
Location	TBA
Audience	Counselors only
Credit Hours	1 CH
Course Description	This course is designed for counselors specifically, with an eye towards better supporting those most likely to seek guidance from the school counselor.  Too often poverty in schools is determined by SES, when various types of poverty (and wealth) are present for all students.  Knowing how to support students knowing all the funds they have available will allow us to better reach and engage some of our most reluctant students.  The format of this course will be dictated by participants but will likely be a mixture of online and 2-3 meetings.

 

Title	Family Conferences
Presenter	Alysia Rich
Dates	July 3- July 30
Time	Self-Paced Online
Location	Online
Audience	Andover PreK-5 educators
Credit Hours	1
Course Description	This self-paced course will allow participants the time and opportunity to explore resources and research on the topic of Family Conferences.  Learn what exactly family conferences are, why they are beneficial to all stakeholders, how to structure them for success, and have time to create a plan that will be ready to implement come fall.  Participants will have one-on-one sessions with the instructor to brainstorm and get questions answered along with the chance to connect with colleagues and share ideas.

 

Buhler, USD 313

• PD session Name: What Happened to You: Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey
• Name of presenter(s): Erica Shook
• Location of PD Session: Zoom
• Dates of PD Session: Jun. 15- Jul. 20: 6 weeks  
• Audience: USD 313 staff 
• PD Description: Our earliest experiences shape our lives far down the road, and What Happened to You? provides powerful scientific and emotional insights into the behavioral patterns so many of us struggle to understand.
  
  “Through this lens we can build a renewed sense of personal self-worth and ultimately recalibrate our responses to circumstances, situations, and relationships. It is, in other words, the key to reshaping our very lives.”―Oprah Winfrey
  
  This book is going to change the way you see your life.
• PD session Name: 180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators by Tina Boogren
• Name of presenter(s): Erica Shook
• Location of PD Session: Zoom
• Dates of PD Session: Jun. 29-Aug. 3: 6 weeks  
• Audience: USD 313 staff 
• PD Description: Rely on 180 Days of Self-Care for Busy Educators to help you lead a happier, healthier, more fulfilled life inside and outside of the classroom. With author Tina H. Boogren's guidance, you will work your way through thirty-six weeks of daily self-care strategies and techniques, each corresponding with a week of the school year. Weekly themes range from creativity and inspiration to relationships and time management for teachers and administrators.

Follow this self-care plan designed to support your health and wellness during the school year:

• Understand how prioritizing your own self-care will better equip you to positively impact student learning and achievement.
• Discover low- and no-cost self-care ideas for teachers and administrators designed to help make meaningful, positive change.
• Explore the dangers of stress in the classroom and in an educator's personal life, and understand how this stress affects students.
• Learn how to assess what you need, check in with yourself throughout the day, and act on what you learn.
• Utilize reflection questions to help you think through which strategies worked -- and which didn't.
• Let go of the expectations of perfection while practicing these self-care techniques and teacher wellness ideas.

Catholic Diocese of Wichita Kansas

FALL 2023 ACADEMIC CREDIT FOR SUMMER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Summary: The diocese is holding a summer learning program for teachers June 12-15, 2023 at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School (8101 West Central, Wichita, KS). Students will take 4 sessions for 1 credit.

Name of Course: The Best Teachers Steal: Engaging Projects
Presenter: Joel Arnold
Date: June 12, 2023– 8:30-11:30
Audience:6-12
Course Description: Our students come alive when they are learning through hands-on activities and
projects! Joel has stolen many ideas from colleagues over the years, and wants you to steal from him now! Tons of great lessons and rubrics for every subject that will energize your students. We will end with time for show and tell (and steal) for anyone who has a project they are proud of that you want to share!

Name of Course: Teaching and the Adolescent Brain
Presenter: Katie Hull
Date: June 12, 2023–8:30-11:30
Audience:6-12
Course Description: For secondary teachers, this workshop will explore current research on
adolescent brain development and what makes teens such a unique group to teach. We will learn
how to maximize their strengths and learn brain-friendly strategies to implement in the classroom.
Katie Hull has taught Family and Consumer Sciences at Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School for
8 years and has 6 additional years of experience teaching FACS at the middle and high school levels in
public schools.

Name of Course: Digital Literacy
Presenter: Valerie Rohlman
Date: June 12, 2023–8:30-11:30
Audience: 5-12
Course Description: Digital Citizenship is very important to teach and discuss with our students. One
component, Digital Literacy, is becoming more important since our students are exposed to more and more on social media. In this session, I will share the resources I have found and used in my
classroom. You will become the student as I teach one of those lessons and then give you the
opportunity to use one of your choice to present to the other participants.

Name of Course: Graphic Organizers for Writing
Presenter: Mary Carol Greene
Date: June 12, 2023–12:30-3:30
Audience:4th grade teachers, 5th grade teachers, and English teachers for 6th grade through 12th grade.
Course Description: Learn how graphic organizers can be used to help students visualize and create
strong paragraphs, essays, and stories. See how fun but simple hamburger graphic organizers can
be used to teach paragraph writing, how more complex charts can be used to teach different types of essay writing, and how plot charts can be used to teach narrative writing. Receive print and digital
copies of each graphic organizer (created by a teacher and former graphic designer).

Name of Course: Improving Student Reading Comprehension grades 6-12
Presenter: Alison Strecker
Date: June 12, 2023–12:30-3:30
Audience: Grades 6-12 for any subject area
Course Description: Teachers will learn specific strategies to use with students to increase reading
comprehension. Research will be presented about reading and vocabulary building. We will learn and
practice several specific, explicit strategies to increase student engagement with texts they read and
to support students in building their vocabulary.

Name of Course: Get Google Organized
Presenter: Valerie Rohlman
Date: June 12, 2023– 12:30-3:30
Audience: K-12
Course Description: Everyone has a lot of emails that they need to save. I will go through some tips
on how to organize your emails into different categories and some of the newest changes to Gmail.
Another area that teachers need to organize is their Drive. I will go over the features of Drive and give
you some tips on how to organize your folders and files that work for you.

Name of Course: Phonics & Reading-How to Teach What I Wasn't Taught
Presenter: Allyson Deaver
Date: June 13, 2023– 8:30-11:30
Audience: 2-8
Course Description: This session will take an in-depth focus on the 6 syllable types learning how to
apply them in decoding unknown or higher level words. We will also focus on syllable division rules to be able to give teachers the knowledge of how to identify syllables and decode single and multi
syllable words with the knowledge and resources to apply in their teaching. Application of these
concepts will be practiced throughout the session. Resources will be provided for utilization in
classrooms and MTSS application.

Name of Course: How to Incorporate AI into the Secondary Classroom
Presenter: Ashley Arnold
Date: June 13, 2023– 8:30-11:30
Audience: 6-12
Course Description: This session is designed for English and Business teachers 6-12 to help them
create lessons that incorporate AI technology while meeting KSDE standards and maintaining student academic integrity.

Name of Course: Becoming a Better Observer of Nature
Presenter: Donna Maus
Date: June 13, 2023– 8:30-11:30
Audience: PreK-12
Course Description: We will spend a good part of our time outside, weather and circumstances
permitting. We will learn about things to look for when observing nature during a hike, and do an
intensive observation of one organism employing magnification and drawing skills. Each participant
will need to bring their phone and have downloaded the free app Merlin.

Name of Course: Forms, Google's Most Versatile Tool
Presenter: Valerie Rohlman
Date: June 13, 2023– 8:30-11:30
Audience: PreK-12
Course Description: Google Forms is probably one of the best kept secrets of the GSuite products.
During this session, you will learn how to make a form, the various settings that can be applied to
them, and a multitude of ways that teachers and students can use them in the classroom.

Name of Course: Intro to Science and Nature for Early Childhood Teachers
Presenter: Jill VanWey
Date: June 13, 2023– 12:30-3:30
Audience:PreK-2nd grade
Course Description: This course is an introduction for early childhood teachers to incorporate
teaching practices in the subject of science/nature. The course will give teachers topics to follow for a curriculum, field trip ideas, center set up in classroom and hands on activities for students.

Name of Course: Notes the Cornell Way
Presenter: Jeremy Barr
Date: June 13, 2023– 12:30-3:30
Audience: 6-12 & 3-5
Course Description: How are you feeling about taking notes? Are you doing all the work just to have
students lose them, throw them in a backpack, or become locker fodder? Do students seem confusedabout how best to study? Cornell Lecture Notes is an ideal note-taking structure and process that engages students in the lesson multiple times. More than just a structure for taking notes, Cornell Notes become a process for students to interact with their class/lecture notes. When using Cornell Notes remember the CORNELL WAY to note-taking, note-making, note-interacting, and
note-reflecting.

Name of Course: Spelling-It All Makes Sense!
Presenter: Allyson Deaver
Date: June 13, 2023– 12:30-3:30
Audience: K-12
Course Description: This session will be a book discussion on Beneath the Surface of Words: What
English Spelling Reveals and Why It Matters by Sue Scibetta Hegland. The focus will be on
morphology (meaning) and etymology (origin) of words. Questions like why is there a W in answer
and L in talk will also be answered.

Name of Course: A Site to Behold
Presenter: Susie Klausmeyer & Matthew Ho
Date: June 13, 2023– 12:30-3:30
Audience: K-12
Course Description: Like the Teacher to Teacher website? Want something similar for your
classroom but don't know where to start? Come join Matthew and Susie as they show you how to
create a website easily. You will leave the class with a start to your website and the tools to complete it.

Name of Course: Math & Fiber Arts
Presenter: Karlie Brown
Date: June 14, 2023– 8:30-11:30
Audience: 1-5th
Course Description: Bring math skills to life with fiber arts! (Yarn, thread and even simple paper) We
will take elementary math standards and create projects that help students to understand and
demonstrate those skills.

Name of Course: Principles of Leadership
Presenter: Brad Carey
Date: June 14, 2023– 8:30-11:30
Audience: 6-12
Course Description: In this class, you will learn the nine qualities of Servant Leadership and how to
apply these qualities to real life. Many of our student exhibit leadership qualities, but not always in a
positive way. This class will give you practical ways to help form students into positive leaders, both in and out of the classroom.

Name of Course: NGSS Projects for grades 4-5 Science
Presenter: Tammy Gipson
Date: June 14, 2023– 8:30-11:30
Audience:4-5 grade students
Course Description: Teachers will come away with a variety of topics/standards to help with projects
in teaching grades 4 and 5 Next Generation Science Standards.

Name of Course: How to Incorporate AI into Your Planning Period
Presenter: Jenn Naumann
Date: June 14, 2023– 8:30-11:30
Audience: K-12
Course Description: Teachers will discover how to use ChatGPT to create lesson plans, rubrics, and
other supplemental material to maximize time spent planning and grading. The class will be treated
as a workshop, where teachers will have time to brainstorm independently, collaborate with
same-subject peers, and take actual ideas and plans and put them into action. Discussions on
grading will be rubric-focused.
June 14, 2023 12:30-3:30

Name of Course: Vocabulary Instruction: More Than a Word List
Presenter: Natalie Clouse
Date: June 14, 2023– 12:30-3:30
Audience: Middle school and high school teachers of all content areas
Course Description: Vocabulary is critical to reading comprehension in all disciplines; however,
vocabulary instruction should be more than just providing a word list to students.This session will
cover choosing appropriate vocabulary words, direct instruction of vocabulary words, and vocabulary
assessments.

Name of Course: Mental Illness: The Silent Epidemic in Our Schools
Presenter: Brooke McGivern
Date: June 14, 2023– 12:30-3:30
Audience:K-12
Course Description: Why is mental health a problem in schools?
Untreated or inadequately treated mental illness can lead to high rates of school dropout,
unemployment, substance use, arrest, incarceration and early death. In fact, suicide is the second
leading cause of death for youth ages 10-34. Schools can play an important role in helping children
and youth get help early. the latest research shows that many students are still living in a state of
mental health crisis. Up to one in five kids living in the U.S. shows signs or symptoms of a mental
health disorder in a given year. So in a school classroom of 25 students, five of them may be
struggling with the same issues many adults deal with: depression, anxiety, and substance abuse.
And yet most children — nearly 80 percent — who need mental health services will not receive any
help. 

Name of Course: Author Studies & Literacy Stations in the K/1 Classroom
Presenter: Robyn Neil
Date: June 15, 2023– 8:30-11:30
Audience: K-1st
Course Description: Participants will learn how to effectively implement author studies and literacy
stations in their classroom, based on my experience with both. My intention is that participants leave this session with practical ideas that they can take back to their classroom and begin using.

Name of Course: Teaching Writing So Your Students Will Love It
Presenter: Lori Doerneman
Date: June 15, 2023– 8:30-11:30
Audience: Middle School ELA (and perhaps grade 4 and 5)
Course Description: Students love to write when they receive the tools they need to write strong
sentences. In this session, you will be given some of those tools and you will learn how to use them.

Name of Course: 30+ Tech Tools
Presenter: Susie Klausmeyer
Date: June 15, 2023– 8:30-11:30
Audience: K-12
Course Description: Come learn about a variety of technology tools from making your presentations
interactive to extensions for Google Chrome to tools to increase productivity. You will get a chance to try them out and pick tools that you can take back to your classroom. Bring your laptop!

Name of Course: Project Bookshelf
Presenter: Amy Martin
Date: June 15, 2023– 8:30-11:30
Audience: K-12
Course Description: Words, thoughts, ideas and books are powerful and what you read and listen to
matters. Create a personal library that entertains, delights and educates, but that also leads to a
deeper relationship with the Lord; to wholeness, wellness and purpose. You will be introduced to a
collection of titles with books in almost every genre; historical fiction, wellness, mystery, you name it!
June 15, 2023 12:30-3:30

Name of Course: An Easy Way to Art with Faux Stained Glass
Presenter: Lisa Lang
Date: June 15, 2023– 12:30-3:30
Audience: K-8
Course Description: Come learn about the history of stained glass art as we complete 3 to 4 different hands-on faux stained glass art projects, using a variety of materials easily adaptable to your classroom. We will create exemplars of each project for you to take back to your classroom, and project materials and difficulty will be tiered to grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th grade. This class is not just for art teachers, and will be geared toward ways of integrating projects into regular
classroom settings.

Name of Course: True Colors and the Enneagram
Presenter: Maddy Arwood
Date: June 15, 2023– 12:30-3:30
Audience: Best for high school and middle school teachers but can benefit everyone.
Course Description:Learn about the four different True Colors personality types and how they relate
to human temperament. Discover the nine different Enneagram personality types and how they
impact our relationships. Find out where you fit in each model and how to have grace for others
(including students) based on personality traits.

Name of Course: Dyslexia Training
Presenter: Mary Jo Hunninghake
Date: June 15, 2023– 12:30-3:30
Audience: K-8
Course Description: I am currently a Literacy Intervention Specialist at Blessed Sacrament but I am
not employed by the school. (I retired from the classroom after 30 years at Blessed Sacrament;
grades 1-3). I have taken the training from the State of Kansas and thought it might be helpful to
teach the training that is required for all new teachers on dyslexia. I have done the workshop twice for teachers at Blessed Sacrament. I have been involved in working with many dyslexic students for 22 years. 

Name of Course: Canva
Presenter: Brenda Kobler
Date: June 15, 2023– 12:30-3:30
Audience: K-12
Course Description: Let’s spice up our educational curriculum with Canva! From flyers to videos
Canva can do it all. Take those boring handouts and videos and give them life with Canva. If you have a school email you can unlock the educational version free. Canva is a graphic design platform that will help you create stunning projects by using their easy-to-use templates. We will be discussing the online version and the app (so bring your cell phones!). You can sign up prior to class or we can sign up that day.

Clearwater, USD 264

2023 Clearwater EdTech Summer Course Descriptions

Course Name: Games in Your Classroom

Location: Online via Google Classroom

Dates: June 5 - June 25 (Self-Paced)

Credits: 1 Credit Hour

Cost: Course Registration = $65 and 1 Credit Hour = $65 ($130 Total)

Description: Games in Your Classroom encourages communication, collaborative learning, information sharing, creative expression, student engagement, and community building. This course guides educators in using and integrating some interactive technology-based games in their classrooms. In conjunction with Google Drive, we will address advanced topics such as the use of GooseChase, Blooket, Factile, GimKit, Kahoot! and more. Not only will we discuss how to use these tools to support collaboration and creativity, but also why.

Course Name: Google Creation Tools - Google Earth, YouTube & Google Sites

Location: Online via Google Classroom

Dates: June 12 - July 2 (Self-Paced)

Credits: 1 Credit Hour

Cost: Course Registration = $65 and 1 Credit Hour = $65 ($130 Total)

Description: Google Creation Tools encourages communication, collaborative learning, information sharing, creative expression, student engagement, and community building. This course guides educators in using and integrating some basic Google Tools in their classrooms. In conjunction with Google Drive, we will address advanced topics such as the use of Google Earth, YouTube, Google Sites and more. Not only will we discuss how to use these tools to support collaboration and creativity, but also why.

Course Name: Pop Culture Tech Tools - Memes/GIFs, Emojis & Bitmojis

Location: Online via Google Classroom

Dates: June 19 - July 9

Credits: 1 Credit Hour

Cost: Course Registration = $65 and 1 Credit Hour = $65 ($130 Total)

Description: Pop Culture Tech Tools encourages communication, collaborative learning, information sharing, creative expression, student engagement, and community building. This course guides educators in creating and integrating Pop Culture Tech Tools in their classrooms. In conjunction with Google Drive, we will address advanced topics such as the use of Memes, GIFs, Emojis & Bitmojis and more. Not only will we discuss how to use these tools to support

collaboration and creativity, but also why.

Course Name: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Classroom

Location: Online via Google Classroom

Dates: June 26 - July 16 (Self-Paced)

Credits: 1 Credit Hour

Cost: Course Registration = $65 and 1 Credit Hour = $65 ($130 Total)

Description: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Classroom guides educators in using and integrating AI in their classrooms. What’s the big deal with AI? Chat GPT? Google Bard? Are my students cheating? Can I use AI to be a more effective teacher and enhance my instruction? Let’s dive into all those questions and more as we look at the implications AI has for your classroom and your students.

Course Name: Get It Together! Be More Efficient with Tech.

Location: Online via Google Classroom

Dates: July 3 - July 23 (Self-Paced)

Credits: 1 Credit Hour

Cost: Course Registration = $65 and 1 Credit Hour = $65 ($130 Total)

Description: Get It Together! Be More Efficient with Tech encourages communication, collaborative learning, information sharing, creative expression, student engagement, and community building. This course guides educators in using and integrating time saving and efficiency tools and strategies in their classrooms (and everyday lives). In conjunction with Google Drive, we will address advanced topics such as the use of Gmail, Google Drive, Google

Calendar, the Chrome Web Browser, Phone Shortcuts and more. Not only will we discuss how to use these tools to support collaboration and creativity, but also how to use them to save time and energy for everyday tasks. 

Flagship Kansas.Tech

Course Listing for Fall 2023

CAS 750B Effective Instructional Practice II (Fall second five weeks session Sept. 25-Oct.31)

October 2, 2023

2023 Ad Astra Conference

The award-winning annual Ad Astra Technology Summit is set to return
for its second year on October 2. Hosted at the iconic Woolsey Hall and Charles Koch Arena on the
Wichita State University campus, the summit aims to bring together industry leaders, startup
entrepreneurs, government officials, and educators to explore and address current technology issues in various informative sessions.

Co-founder of Apple Inc., Steve Wozniak, will be the keynote speaker in an exclusive fireside chat at Koch Arena moderated by FlagshipKansas.Tech Immediate Past Chair Luis Rodriguez. An awards ceremony preceding the chat will highlight leaders and innovators in Kansas tech. Summit tickets will include floor seats for both of these high-profile events.

Dr. Larisa Genin, Dean of the Barton School of Business at Wichita State University, praised the
conference, saying, "This one-day event is not just a conference; it's a platform for innovation and
collaboration. We’re excited to see diverse topics being discussed, ranging from digital skills development to startup business enablement." The summit will include industry panels, apprenticeship programs, and a special focus on digital skills development, which are critical for today's digital workforce. For educators, the summit will offer a full CTE credit hour, included in the cost of admission.

Haysville, USD 261

COURSE LISTINGS SUMMER 2023

CAS 750J:  Effective Instructional Practices IX (Fall 2023 Pre-Session)

May 24 – July 20, 2023

Magnetic Reading & iReady (Shenae Stein & Krista Pottier) May 24 (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

This workshop covers all components of our newly adopted reading and math curriculum.  Connections between this new curriculum and our Literacy First framework are outlined.  Effective strategies for implementation are shared and practiced. 

Grant Writing USA (Janet Darling) June 5 & 6 (9 a.m. – 4 p.m.)

The Dr. John Burke Learning Center and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day grant writing workshop in Haysville, KS June 5-6, 2023. This training is for grant seekers across all disciplines. Attend this class and you'll learn how to find the funding sources and write winning grant proposals. More information including learning objectives, class location, graduate testimonials and online registration is available at the link below.

Get Creative With Cricut (Tristan Cassity) June 7 (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

Come learn some helpful tips and tricks for your Cricut machine and Design Space!

We will explore how to weld items, contour out pieces you want hidden, upload a file into Design Space, convert a file type to a cut-able file type, unlock height and width, bring a shape to the front or back, and much more. A power point will be shown including step-bystep instructions. Attendees will need to bring a Cricut machine and a laptop. Please bring 3 sheets of 651 vinyl (12x12 inch), 3 sheets of HTV (12x12 inch) and 6 sheets of cardstock (8.5x11), a green mat (12x12), a weeding tool, a roll of scotch tape, Cricut markers, scissors, and a burnishing tool. I'm excited to see what we can create together!

*Summer Tech Camp – See Attached Flyer for descriptions of 24 half-day sessions!  (Multiple Presenters) June 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22

The Digital Classroom (Heather Seachris) June 28 (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

Learn how to best utilize your time and resources to create digital, self-guided lessons to engage your students. You will also learn how to create digital lessons your students can review according to their needs.

Helping Students & Yourself In Grief (Jodi Grover) July 12 (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

Grief is the natural reaction to loss. It includes feelings, thoughts, and behaviors when a loss has occurred. Grief can result after an array of losses beyond death (Ex: Life post-pandemic) and collective grief is a loss event shared by a group or community. The emotions surrounding grief can catch us off guard and if not fully faced and swept under the rug, can grow to be a bigger issue that comes around at unexpected times and in crippling ways. When we dismiss grief, we are also dismissing life. When we think that we are separate from grief, or rather, that our grief needs to be separate from us, we perpetuate suffering around this multilayered emotional experience. Schools are a critically important environment for children as they learn, grow, and develop. They are a vital space for ensuring a child's emotional, physical, and mental health. Children who experience loss and adversity often feel stressed, anxious, and socially isolated in the classroom because they see themselves as very different from their peers. Educators play an integral role helping grieving students adapt to this painful life experience, build resilience, and thrive through it.

Getting Your Hands Dirty In A Wonderful Culture Classroom (Brian McCormack) July 13 (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

Inquiry in the classroom is nothing new but implementing effective strategies to build a productive classroom culture of "wonder" can feel overwhelming, especially if you don't feel confident teaching science. Next Generation Science Standards provide teachers with an opportunity to develop a curious mindset, but this takes a great deal of patience and practice that is often sprinkled with a fair amount of productive failure. So, what's the best way to understand the "inquiry method"? Well, get your hands dirty with it, of course!

In this workshop, we will explore the use of "inquiry" in the classroom through hands-on activities and interactive discussions while practicing other effective tools to engage students. You will not just be a teacher in this session. You will be the student learning how to flex their "wonder muscles" as well! Too often, teachers think, "science is not for me." But in reality, the art of science, which is "curiosity driven but evidence-based, " is at the heart of every elementary classroom. Science is a way of exploring our world and using evidence to help inform our next wonder. This workshop will dive into some very basic inquiry-based principles and approaches that can be incorporated into any classroom. from kindergarten to college! And it all starts with one simple question, "What do you notice?"

*Therapy Dogs In The Classroom (Don & Brenda Gamble) July 19 (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

This workshop will focus on the benefits of using a therapy dog in schools, the logistics that need to be considered prior to bringing a therapy dog to school, specific uses for a school therapy dog, the basics of reading dog body language, what to expect on standard therapy dog certification tests, tips to achieve health and wellness for your therapy dog, and more. A fully certified therapy dog will be present during class. Please do NOT bring your own dog.

Capturing Kids Hearts With Ice Breakers (Heather Seachris) July 20 (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

We all recognize the importance of building relationships with students, but how do we get there? In this workshop you will gather ideas to grow your team while having FUN! We will engage the senses and spark our imaginations. Create activities that you and your students actually enjoy doing!

Inman, USD 448

Inman offers two book study courses, each worth 0.5 hours of academic credit.

• A Passion for Kindness: Making the World a Better Place to Lead, Love, and Learn by Tamara Letter - June 12 & 26, 2023 - Topics include: School Culture, Building a Kindness Culture, Building Collegial Relationships among Staff
• Personal & Authentic: Designing Learning Experiences That Impact a Lifetime by Thomas C. Murray - July 10 and July 24 , 2023 - Topics include: School Culture, Building Relationships with Students & Staff

Literacy Intervention Services

Alphabetic Phonics Introductory course, plus learn to adapt the science of reading and the multisensory approach to your current read program.

Choose 3-Day Informative Module or 10-Day Application Module

3-Day Informative Module

-June 9, 12, 13

-$650 to provider, plus $65 per credit hour to WSU

10-Day Application Module

– June 9, 12-16, 23, 30

-Observation and practice dates: June 19-22 and 26-29 (choose 1 date each week)

-$2,400 plus textbooks to provider, plus $65 per credit hour to WSU

Courses are designed to equip educators with the knowledge necessary to successfully teach students to read, write, and spell. Emphasis is on Universal Design for Learning focusing on struggling readers including those with dyslexia, while sharing a research-based, structures, systematic, and explicit reading methodology for all students. Participants of the 3 days will engage in a simulation, student panel discussion, and multisensory teaching of reading concepts while learning about reading research. Those continuing for 7 days of application will observe lessons, plan lessons, practice teaching methods and receive continuous mentoring as they prepare to implement new practices to their current curriculum.

Orion

CAS 750V Effective Teaching and Learning Strategies for PK-12 Educators IX: for approved Professional Development session through the service center July 17-Aug. 20, 2023 (Fall 2023 Pre-Session enrollment)

Wichita, USD 259

Course 1: June 1st to June 22nd

Tech Summit Creativity Camp:  Tech Summit is a two-day event on June 1st and June 2nd at Heights High School! This year's theme is Creativity Camp, and we have an amazing lineup of sessions designed to meet the needs of teachers from all grade levels. Plus, dedicated application time means you can make and take items back to the classroom to enhance your teaching with creative new approaches. All course work will be due on June 22nd.

Course 2: June 6th through June 27th

Edtech Tech Skills Day Camp: Tech Skills Day Camp in person dates will be held on June 6,7, and 8th at IST (Data Center).  These ½ day sessions will focus on enhancing edtech skills and fostering student agency and creativity in the classroom. In these smaller sessions, attendees will have an opportunity to take a deep dive into a topic or pedagogical strategy of their choice. Participants taking is for college credit will be required to attend 4 out of the 6 half day sessions. All course work will be due on June 27th.

Andover, USD 385

 

Title	Pathways to Reading
Presenter	Jane Seward (Traci Holder)
Dates	July 10-14, 2023 (Implementation beginning August, 2023)
Time	8:00 - 4:00
Location	Mulvane, KS
Audience	K-2 Teachers
Credit Hours	3
Course Description	Pathways to Reading is a five-day training for primary teachers. The primary focus is to guide teachers in their understanding and application of the five scientifically validated components of the reading process. The training is centered around the knowledge and skills needed by a teacher to teach beginning readers and provide reading instruction that both prevents and remediates reading difficulties. The training and implementation requires extensive classroom application and some outside reading between sessions.

 

Title	Capturing Kids’ Hearts 1
Presenter	Karen Duling (Traci Holder)
Dates	July 24 - 25, 2023 (Implementation beginning August, 2023)
Time	8:00-4:00
Location	Andover Public Schools - District Office
Audience	PK-12 Educators
Credit Hours	1
Course Description	Capturing Kids’ Hearts 1 is an immersive, participatory experience. Teachers, staff, and administrators learn and practice skills they will use and model in their classrooms, schools, and districts. The program’s research-based processes improve five key indicators of school performance: fewer discipline referrals, improved attendance, higher student achievement, lower dropout rates, and higher teacher satisfaction. Capturing Kids’ Hearts 1 is the beginning of a transformational, multi-year process for teachers and administrators at the campus or district level. Outside Reading and Application Hours: The training requires outside reading and reflection followed up with classroom application once the year begins.

 

Title	LFKS - Collective Leader Efficacy and De-Implementation
Presenter	Dr. Peter Dewitt (Jill Lachenmayr)
Dates	June 13, 2023 (Implementation beginning August, 2023)
Time	8:30-3:30
Location	WSU Metroplex
Audience	Administrators and Teacher Leaders
Credit Hours	.5
Course Description	Define collective leader efficacy (CLE) Explore de-implementation as it relates to low value practices Understand how our focus on control impacts our decision making Understand how leadership teams function and shine Identify the drivers necessary to develop collective leader efficacy as a team Engage in a cycle of inquiry to define a theory of action, including de-implementation Learning Application Hours (after the initial training) Develop a campus or district plan Implement a plan for de-implementation during the 2023-2024 school year

 

Title	EduProtocols
Presenter	Micah Brown
Dates	October 8th - November 12th
Time	5 weeks, self-paced online
Location	Online (Book purchase required- can be hard copy or digital)
Audience	K-12 Teachers
Credit Hours	1
Course Description	EduProtocols are instructional lesson frames that are designed to engage students in learning through critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity. During this self-paced digital course K-12 teachers will use the book The EduProtocol Field Guide, Google Workspace, and other resources to learn about, design, and deliver engaging learning experiences. Application of material and reflection are a required part of this course.

 

Title	Lead from Where You Are
Presenter	Janelle Tittsworth & Stacey Ryan
Dates	October 6 - November 10
Time	5 weeks, self-paced online
Location	Online (Book purchase required- can be hard copy or digital)
Audience	PK-12 Teachers
Credit Hours	1
Course Description	During this book study, participants will reflect on and grow their current practice. Lead from Where You Are offers a down-to-earth, implementable approach to rethinking how we build leadership and community in schools. Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, a veteran principal and superintendent, contends that our focus must be on growing leadership potential all across the community, from students to teachers to staff. We can do this by reflecting on how we build a sense of intention together, connect with each other, and direct those we lead with compassion and affirmation.

 

Title	Solving the Mystery of Learning
Presenter	Rachel Meenen
Dates	October 8 - November 3 (1 grad credit)  October 8 - December 8 ( 2 grad credits)
Time	4 weeks/ 1 credit, self-paced online OR 8 weeks/ 2 credits, self-paced online and individual face to face meetings
Location	Online (2nd grad credit coaching cycle will require individual face to face meetings)
Audience	K-12 Teachers
Credit Hours	Option of 1 or 2 credits
Course Description	Oftentimes learning can seem like a mystery to students. You might hear “Why do I need to know this?” “What are we learning this for?” and if you ask students what they are learning they may respond with “I’m doing a worksheet.” “I’m writing a paper/essay.” “I’m working on these math problems.”  What if instead when you (or anyone else) asks “What you are learning?” students respond with “I’m learning how to solve double digit addition problems.” “I’m learning how to include voice in my writing.” or “I’m learning about why ancient civilizations are important.”  Throughout this course we will explore teacher clarity and all of the components that go along with it. Not only will this help you become more clear about the path for your students, it can also help your students become clear about the learning process and help them to take more ownership in their learning. *This course has an optional 2nd grad credit. Participants will complete a coaching cycle to apply the learning from the first 4 weeks of the course. This will require a video of their teaching, self-reflection, along with a face-to-face meeting with the facilitator.

 

Title	Teach Like a Champion 3.0
Presenter	Stacey Ryan & Jake Sims
Dates	Sept. 29th - Nov. 3rd
Time	Part 1: 5 weeks, self-paced online
Location	Online
Audience	PK-12 Teachers
Credit Hours	1
Course Description	Teach Like a Champion 3.0 by Doug Lemov explores the craft of teaching and serves as a comprehensive guide for both new and veteran educators looking to enhance their teaching. The book offers 63 practical ideas and proven techniques supported by research to engage students, manage classrooms effectively, and foster a positive learning environment.  *Participants will read, reflect on, and apply techniques from the first half of the book. There will be an optional 2nd credit offered during the 2nd semester, focusing on the second half of the book.

Arts Partners

Buhler, USD 313

October 2 - November 13 (6 sessions)

Fully Engaged: Playful Pedagogy for Real Results by Michael Matera and John Meehan (2021) 

In classrooms around the globe, teachers hunger for strategies that can inspire authentic engagement, while young minds yearn for a new world of learning where they can become the hero. We crave choice. Mastery. And a clear sense of purpose.

Fully Engaged is a fresh and fast-paced study of how teachers can inject curiosity, wonder, and excitement into any classroom. It’s packed with student-centered strategies precision engineered for young minds. Discover how your pedagogy can leverage the science of serious engagement to inspire students of any age to achieve the impossible, and learn how you can transform your teaching through intentional,student-centered course design to create classrooms that are truly the stuff of legend!

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February 5 - March 18 (6 sessions)

Brain Rules: 12 Principles for Surviving and Thriving at Work, Home, and School by John Medina (2014)

Most of us have no idea what’s really going on inside our heads. Yet brain scientists have uncovered details every business leader, parent, and teacher should know—like the need for physical activity to get your brain working its best.

How do we learn? What exactly do sleep and stress do to our brains? Why is multitasking a myth? Why is it so easy to forget—and so important to repeat new knowledge? Is it true that men and women have different brains?

In Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina, a molecular biologist, shares his lifelong interest in how the brain sciences might influence the way we teach our children and the way we work. In each chapter, he describes a brain rule—what scientists know for sure about how our brains work—and then offers transformative ideas for our daily lives.

Medina’s fascinating stories and infectious sense of humor breathe life into brain science. You’ll learn why Michael Jordan was no good at baseball. You’ll peer over a surgeon’s shoulder as he proves that most of us have a Jennifer Aniston neuron. You’ll meet a boy who has an amazing memory for music but can’t tie his own shoes.

You will discover how:

Every brain is wired differently
Exercise improves cognition
We are designed to never stop learning and exploring
Memories are volatile
Sleep is powerfully linked with the ability to learn
Vision trumps all of the other senses
Stress changes the way we learn
In the end, you’ll understand how your brain really works—and how to get the most out of it.

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June 3 - July 8 (6 sessions)

The Playful Classroom: The Power of Play for All Ages by Jed Dearybury & Julie Jones, PhD (2020)

Research studies show that all students―young and old, rich and poor, urban and rural―benefit immensely from classrooms filled with art, creativity, and laughter. Fun, playfulness, creative thinking, and individual expression reinforce positive experiences, which in turn lead to more engaged students, better classroom environments, and successful learning outcomes. Designed for K-12 educators, The Playful Classroom describes how teachers can develop a playful mindset for giving students meaningful, relevant and fun learning experiences. This unique real-world guide provides you with everything you need to incorporate engaging, hands-on lessons and creative activities, regardless of the level and subject you teach. 

Building on contemporary and seminal works on learning theory and play pedagogy, the authors explain how to inspire your students by bringing play. into your classroom. This clear, user-friendly guide supplies practical strategies and effective solutions for adding the missing ingredients to your classroom culture. Access to the authors’ companion website provides videos, learning experiences, and downloadable teaching and learning resources. Packed with relatable humor, proven methods, and valuable insights, this book enables you to:

• Provide meaningful experiences that will benefit students both in school and later in life 
• Combine the principles of PLAY with traditional curricula to encourage creative learning
• Promote trust, collaboration, and growth in students
• Develop a playful mindset for bringing the arts into every lesson
• Foster critical thinking in any school community

The Playful Classroom:  The Power of Play for All Ages is a must-have resource for K-12 educators, higher education professionals, and readers looking for education-based professional development and training resources.

Catholic Diocese

Cosmosphere

Haysville, USD 261

COURSE LISTINGS SPRING 2024

CAS 750A:  Effective Instructional Practices I (Spring 2024 Pre-Session)

Hands On Science Experiments For Elementary Teachers (Steve Murphy) September 20, 2023

If you're interested in receiving 40-50 quick, easy setup science experiments for your classroom, this is the class for you! Take these ideas back to your students and colleagues! You will know how to set up science experiments your students will love! Enjoy doing science with humor, too. If you like to sit and nearly fall asleep during a session, this is NOT the class for you. You will be actively participating, independently or with partners, putting experiments together and demonstrating the experiments to class participants. Steve will demonstrate experiments, as well. If you think science can't be fun... think again!

The Creative Classroom (Heather Seachris) September 27, 2023

Problem solving, critical thinking and creativity are three skills in high demand for the leaders of the next generation. These traits are often overlooked and not taught in public schools. In this class we will explore ways to add creative options to what we already teach. We will discuss learning styles and the differences in right and left-brain learners, so we can teach to the whole class. You will leave with a better understanding of yourself and your students as well as how to be more creative individuals.

Retirement:  Making The Best Chess Moves To Benefit You (Al Hoffman and Keven McDonald) October 5 (8:30-11:30 a.m.)

Retirement is a time to kick back, relax, and reward yourself after your hard work and dedication in helping students achieve their best. Today we hope you learn how to make some long-term Chess moves now that will help you have a bit more financial freedom when your time to retire happens. Today's Workshop will help participants understand how to maximize their retirement benefits to reward themselves in retirement. Participants will walk away understanding their negotiated agreement, the salary schedule, and the opportunities available to maximize their monthly pension through KPERS and other programs. The goal is set up your Chess Match to have the winning moves in understanding that decisions made today impact KPERS benefits in the future.

Adult Mental Health First Aid (Ella Baccus) October (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Mental Health First Aid teaches:

• Information on depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, and substance use.
• A 5-step action plan to help someone developing a mental health concern or in crisis.
• Available evidence-based professional, peer, and self-help resources.

Mental Health First Aid is listed in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices. Studies show that individuals trained in the program increase their knowledge of signs, symptoms and risk factors of mental illness and addictions; can identify multiple types of professional and self-help resources for individuals with a mental illness or addiction; increase their confidence in and likelihood to help an individual in distress; and show reduced social distance to individuals with mental illnesses.

The Adult Mental Health First Aid course is appropriate for anyone who wants to learn how to help adults who may be experiencing a mental health crisis or concern.

Behavior Supports That Work (Linda Aldridge) November 1, 2023

Designed with an eye toward the general education setting, participants emerge with tools ready for immediate implementation. The focus is on development of supports for the most challenging student in the class, the one for whom referral to the School Support Team may be under consideration. Utilizing a neurological perspective, setting conditions (school, community, and home) are explored. Factors explaining behavioral concerns are identified, supports are initiated, and data are kept regarding student response to supports. This learning experience is appropriate for administrators, general education teachers, and special education staff. Processes taught are effective at the preschool, elementary, middle and high school levels.

Helping Young People Learn Self-Regulation (Brad Chapin) November 10, 2023

Self-Regulation includes a set of insights and skills students need for academic success, emotional control and healthy social interaction. Helping young people improve their Self-Regulation skills can help them to better handle anger issues, anxieties, impulsiveness, academic challenges, classroom behavior issues, self-esteem struggles, social troubles and more. The presenter will provide recommendations and strategies that you will be able to use with all students, and in particular with students who have behavioral and/or emotional self-control issues. The content of this seminar is consistent with the principles underlying the RTI/MTSS and Positive Behavior Supports movements. In this seminar you will learn how to apply step-by-step strategies/activities to teach young people how to increase Self-Regulation including: Cooling the Flame, My Warning Signs, Melting Freeze, You Can’t Make Me Laugh, Free Emotional Expression, Challenge Software Program, Defiance Trap.

Literacy Intervention Services

Maize, USD 266

 

Course Name	Restorative Practices for Positive Classroom Management
Book Study -- What Great Teachers Do Differently	Audience-all in education, objective-describe beliefs, behaviors, and interactions that form the fabric of the best run classrooms and schools. Strategies--Questions on comprehension and synthesis
Book Study - Connections Over Compliance	Students showing disrespect, defiance, disobedience, disinterest and depression may actually be  struggling with regulation. This book offers information and strategies for concrete, brain-aligned strategies  available immediately for use in classrooms and schools. You and your students can learn about  their own neuroanatomy and help gain a deeper understanding about emotions and behaviors, hopefully  leading to the life skill of self-regulation
Shift to Student Led Workflows-Blended Learning Approaches	Intermediate, Middle, and High School This is a course based off of Catlin Tucker's book, The Shift to Student Led (can't italicize on Google Forms). Will discuss various Blended learning models that Dr. Tucker shared as well as provide working templates to achieve these models. These formats were shared during a TASN conference this last Spring. It works to shift the transfer of learning to the student, making them an active participant in the process, not just a passive bystander
Edge of Teaching: Practical Tips to Leading Your Classroom	In this book study, you will discover your strengths, hone your skills and master YOUR classroom; whether you're a new or experienced educator. Throughout the book, there are plenty of opportunities to reflect on the kind of leader and teacher you are and then make plans to bring more of those awesome things into your classroom. We will touch on routines, procedures, lesson structure and so much more – but really, it’s how you and those teacher moves work together to create a dynamic, transformational classroom.
Teach With Your Strengths	This is a groundbreaking book where you will discover your own innate talents as a teacher. You will also learn how to liberate those talents to inspire the next generation of students. Note: You will need a new book in order to take the quiz, but it's not required. You can still do the book study with a used book.
Building the Reading Brain PreK-3	Learning to read is a complex, gradual process that begins in infancy, and Building the Reading Brain PreK-3 provides insights and guidelines to help early childhood educators, parents or care providers and K-3 teachers to meet the challenge of ensuring that every child learns to read with fluency and comprehension.
The NEW Classroom Instruction That Works	Audience: All grade levels and content areas Course objective: Both new and veteran teachers will finish this book with a better understanding of how effective teaching boosts student achievement and a clearer idea of what to do, when to do it, and why. Strategies for engagement: Reflective questions and discussion
Retrieval Practice -Research and Application	Target Audience: All grade levels Course Objectives: By reviewing the current research about retrieval practice, teachers will be able to apply and create various activities to improve student engagement and recall of important class information. Teachers will also be able to share their ideas for ways to refresh and enliven their course material to be more intentional about student recall.

Wichita, USD 259

Valley Center, USD 262

COURSE LISTINGS SPRING 2024

CAS 750I:  Effective Instructional Practices VII (Spring 2024 Pre-Session)

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Name: Adaptive Schools

Presenter: Adelyn Soellner

Location: VCIS Learning Lab/District Office Board Room (11/1/23)

Dates: Oct 2, 3, 17, Nov 1 (DO Board Rm)

Audience: USD 262 Staff

PD Description: This seminar is for people looking to work with groups and be a better group member. Participants will have the opportunity for reflection and skill development in this interactive seminar.

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Name: Cognitive Coaching sm Part A

Presenter: Adelyn Soellner

Location: VCIS Learning Lab

Dates: Oct 12, 13, Nov 6, 14

Audience: USD 262 Staff

PD Description: This seminar is for people who are looking to improve their communication with others.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn skills and maps for planning and reflecting. (This is days 1-4 of Cognitive Coaching.)

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Name: Cognitive Coaching sm Part B

Presenter: Adelyn Soellner

Location: VCIS Learning Lab

Dates: Dec 5, 12, Jan 16, Feb 6 (2024)

Audience: USD 262 Staff

PD Description: This seminar is for people who are looking to improve their communication with others. This is day 5-8 where participants will learn skills to help others resolve problems. Cognitive Coaching Part A (days 1-4) is a pre-requisite.

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Name: Adaptive Schools

Presenter: Adelyn Soellner

Location: VCIS Learning Lab

Dates: Jan 8, 9, 30, Feb 16 (2024)

Audience: USD 262 Staff

PD Description: This seminar is for people looking to work with groups and be a better group member. Participants will have the opportunity for reflection and skill development in this interactive seminar.

Andover, USD 385

The following courses are for Andover USD 385 only

Courses Offered in Spring 2024 (due to WSU December 1st). CAS 750D Effective Instructional Practice III: May 2024. Each 1 credit hour = a total of 45 clock hours (seat hours, reflection, reading, application) $65.00 per credit hour.

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Title: Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling Part 1

Presenter: Traci Holder (coordinator)

Dates: September 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024

In-person dates:
9/1/2023
11/6/2023
1/18/2024
3/6/2024
5/1/2024

Time: Varied

Location: Online unit completion plus five in-person training sessions at Andover District Office

Audience: K-12 teachers who teach reading

Credit Hours 4

Course Description: This course provides teachers with the skills they need to master the fundamentals of reading instruction – phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, and language. This experience strengthens teachers’ knowledge of language structure, the development of the reading brain, and how to nurture the development of foundational literacy skills.Part 1 includes four units: The Challenge of Learning to Read; The Speech Sounds of English; Teaching Beginning
Phonics, Word Recognition, and Spelling; and Advanced Decoding, Spelling, and Word Recognition.

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Title: MTSS Reading Leadership Team Professional Learning

Presenter: Traci Holder with TASN

Dates: 9/20/2023
10/25/2023
12/6/2023
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4/11/2024

Additional building-based planning meetings

Time: 8:00-11:00 AM

Location: Andover District Office

Audience: Classroom teachers, administrators, instructional coaches, reading specialists
Credit Hours .5

Course Description: The MTSS Reading Leadership Teams will participate in five in-person professional
learning sessions to learn about the science of reading and effective practices to improving reading outcomes for all students. Team members are responsible for providing professional learning to others in the building. Topics include effective core tier 1 instruction, using data to inform instruction, effective scheduling for core instruction, essential components of core reading instruction, building-wide strategies for middle and high school teachers, and classwide interventions for elementary school
teachers.

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Title: EduProtocols

Presenter: Micah Brown

Dates: January 7th - February 25th

Time: 7 weeks, self-paced online

Location: Online (Book purchase required- can be hard copy or digital)

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Credit Hours: 1

Course Description: EduProtocols are instructional lesson frames that are designed to engage students in learning through critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity. During this self-paced digital course K-12 teachers will use the book The EduProtocol Field Guide, Google Workspace, and other resources to learn about, design, and deliver engaging learning experiences. Application of material and reflection are a required part of this course.

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Title: Lead from Where You Are

Presenter: Janelle Tittsworth & Stacey Ryan

Dates: January 12 - February 16

Time: 5 weeks, self-paced online

Location: Online (Book purchase required- can be hard copy or digital)

Audience: PK-12 Teachers

Credit Hours: 1

Course Description: During this book study, participants will reflect on and grow their current practice. Lead from Where You Are offers a down-to-earth, implementable approach to rethinking how we build leadership and community in schools. Dr. Joe Sanfelippo, a veteran principal and superintendent, contends that our focus must be on growing leadership potential all across the community, from students to teachers to staff. We can do this by reflecting on how we build a sense of intention together, connect with each other, and direct those we lead with compassion and affirmation.

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Title: Solving the Mystery of Learning

Presenter: Rachel Meenen

Dates: February 18 - March 30 (1 grad credit)

February 18 - April 27 (2 grad credits)

Time:

6 weeks/1 grad credit, self-paced online
OR
10 weeks/2 grad credits, self-paced online and face-to-face meeting

Location: Online (2nd grad credit coaching cycle will require individual face-to-face meeting)

Audience: K-12 Teachers

Credit Hours Option of 1 or 2 credits

Course Description: Oftentimes learning can seem like a mystery to students. You might hear “Why do I need to know this?” “What are we learning this for?” and if you ask students what they are learning they may respond with “I’m doing a worksheet.” “I’m writing a paper/essay.” “I’m working on these math problems.” What if instead when you (or anyone else) asks “What you are learning?” students respond with “I’m learning how to solve double digit addition problems.” “I’m learning how to include voice in my writing.” or “I’m learning about why ancient civilizations are important.” Throughout this course, we will explore teacher clarity and all of the components that go along with it. Not only will this help you become more clear about the path for your students, it can also help your students become clear about the learning process and help them to take more ownership in their learning.

*This course has an optional 2nd grad credit. Participants will complete a coaching cycle to apply the learning from the first 4 weeks of the course. This will require a video of their teaching, self-reflection, along with a face-to-face meeting with the facilitator.

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Title: Teach Like a Champion 3.0 - Part 1

Presenter: Stacey Ryan & Jake Sims

Dates: February 2nd - March 8th

Time: Part 1: 5 weeks, self-paced online

Location: Online

Audience: PK-12 Teachers

Credit Hours: 1

Course Description: Teach Like a Champion 3.0 by Doug Lemov explores the craft of teaching and serves
as a comprehensive guide for both new and veteran educators looking to enhance their teaching. The book offers 63 practical ideas and proven techniques supported by research to engage students, manage classrooms effectively, and foster a positive learning environment.

*Participants will read, reflect on, and apply techniques from the first half of the book. There will be an optional 2nd credit offered at another time, focusing on the second half of the book.

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Title: Teach Like a Champion 3.0 - Part 2

Presenter: Stacey Ryan & Jake Sims

Dates: February 2nd - March 8th

Time: Part 2: 5 weeks, self-paced online

Location: Online

Audience: PK-12 Teachers

Credit Hours: 1

Course Description: Teach Like a Champion 3.0 by Doug Lemov explores the craft of teaching and serves
as a comprehensive guide for both new and veteran educators looking to enhance their teaching. The book offers 63 practical ideas and proven techniques supported by research to engage students,  manage classrooms effectively, and foster a positive learning environment.

*Participants will read, reflect on, and apply techniques from the second half of the book. This course is for participants who have already completed Teach Like a Champion 3.0 - Part 1.

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Title: High-Impact Strategies for the Math Classroom (previously i-Ready 201)

Presenters: Micah Brown and Rachel Meenen

Dates: January 24th - February 28th (1 grad credit/20 PDC points)
January 24th - February 28th AND February 28th - April 3rd (2 grad credits/40 PDC
points)

Time: 6 weeks/ 1 credit, Hybrid
OR
10 weeks/ 2 credits, hybrid and individual face to face meetings

Location: Hybrid

Audience: K-12 Math Teachers

Credit Hours: 1 or 2

Course Description: During this 6 week blended course, participants will meet face to face three times to
explore Visible Learning and learn how it blends with the current math curriculum. Teachers will learn through conversations with colleagues and exploration of resources. In between each meeting, there will be online homework that includes classroom application.

2 GRAD CREDIT OPTION - Participants will complete a coaching cycle to apply the learning from the first 6 weeks of the course. This will require a video recording of their teaching, self-reflection, at least

Augusta, USD 402

CAS 750B Effective Instructional Practice II: May 2024 (Summer 2024 pre-session)

PD Session Name: “The Culture Code” Book Study

Name of Presenter: Casie Davis

Location of PD Session: Online/Google Classroom

Dates of PD Session: January 15th - May 6th, 2024

Audience: USD 402 Licensed and Classified Staff and Surrounding District Licensed
and Classified Staff

PD Description: Participants will read through and collaborate with others on the book
The Culture Code by Daniel Coyle. In The Culture Code, Daniel Coyle goes inside
some of the world’s most successful organizations—including the U.S. Navy’s SEAL
Team Six, IDEO, and the San Antonio Spurs—and reveals what makes them tick. He
demystifies the culture-building process by identifying three key skills that generate
cohesion and cooperation and explains how diverse groups learn to function with a
single mind. Coyle offers specific strategies that trigger learning, spark collaboration,
build trust, and drive positive change. Coyle unearths helpful stories of failure that
illustrate what not to do, troubleshoots common pitfalls, and shares advice about
reforming a toxic culture. Combining leading-edge science, on-the-ground insights from
world-class leaders, and practical ideas for action, The Culture Code offers a roadmap
for creating an environment where innovation flourishes, problems get solved, and
expectations are exceeded.

Culture is not something you are—it’s something you do. The Culture Code puts the
power in your hands. No matter the size of your group or your goal, this book can teach
you the principles of cultural chemistry that transform individuals into teams that can
accomplish amazing things together.

Provides an understanding of:
● Key skills that generate cohesion and cooperation
● How diverse groups learn to function with a single mind
● Specific strategies that trigger learning and spark collaboration, build trust and
drive positive change
● Creating an environment where innovation flourishes, problems get solved, and
expectations are exceeded.

# of Credit Hours (1 credit per 45 seat hours): 1 credit

Note: The cost is increasing for all district partnership enrollments beginning in January
2024. There will be a $5 increase, resulting in $65 per credit hour.

Haysville, USD 261

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Love & Logic For Parents (Linda Long) January 20 (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

Would you like to feel more confident as a parent? Would you like to have more fun parenting? If you answered yes to either question, then this is the workshop for you!

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Skills For Managing Anxiety & Cultivating Resilience (Brad Chapin) February 2 (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

Participants will gain clarity by moving beyond vague advice on how to manage challenges to developing a clear, practical skill set. This will increase the participant's ability to navigate challenges more successfully.

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Finish Your Literacy Project (Angie Hilt) February 7 (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

The purpose of this class is to give you work time to create books which you may not be able to do during your regular school day. Literacy and books are foundational in educating young learners at a variety of levels and abilities.

Please bring any supplies you may need to put your book(s) together. These could include: construction paper, glue, index cards, yarn, markers, colored pencils, cardstock, poster board, laptop, felt, foam shapes, scissors, Ziploc type bags and any additional craft supplies you will be using or that you might be willing to share with others.

Equipment and materials provided include: paper cutter, 3-hole punch, single-hole punch, stapler, yard stick and hot glue gun. A copier is available at the DJBLC. Please bring colored copies of any images which you intend to use.

If you have something else which relates to literacy which you 'd like to use this time to work on, please feel free to bring it. This can include things such as folder projects, games, flashcards, specially adapted worksheets, etc.

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Retirement:  Making The Best Chess Moves To Benefit You (Al Hoffman and Keven McDonald) March 6 (12:30-3:30 p.m.)

Retirement is a time to kick back, relax, and reward yourself after your hard work and dedication in helping students achieve their best. Today we hope you learn how to make some long-term Chess moves now that will help you have a bit more financial freedom when your time to retire happens. Today's Workshop will help participants understand how to maximize their retirement benefits to reward themselves in retirement. Participants will walk away understanding their negotiated agreement, the salary schedule, and the opportunities available to maximize their monthly pension through KPERS and other programs. The goal is set up your Chess Match to have the winning moves in understanding that decisions made today impact KPERS benefits in the future.

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Google Sites Creation (Rachel Nally ) March 27 (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

Looking for a way to communicate with students, parents, and your community? We will start with the basics of creating a Google Site. As the day progresses, you will learn how to add images, links, and embed documents such as Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. You can upload all of your classroom assignments and handouts quickly and easily. Learn how to use buttons, dividers, and other visuals to organize your curriculum.

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Brain Aligned Learning 101 (Jennifer Taylor) April 17 (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.)

Most things that teachers do work to support social emotional learning. Some things work really well and other things only make minor improvements (Hattie, 2008: Tokuhama-Espinosa, 2014). We want to gear our teaching to those things that we know work well to help all children learn necessary social and emotional skills. We can accomplish this through an interdisciplinary approach, pulling from the broad field of neuroscience. Participants will unpack strategies that work based on what we know from the most up to date science behind the way the brain learns.

Inman, USD 448

Conscious Discipline: 

Building Resilient Classrooms

Continuing Education Syllabus

2024 Spring Pre-Session 

Instructor: Tamara Cearley

Title: Technology Integrationist

Email: tcearley@usd448.com

Telephone: (620)243-3559

 

Credit Hours: 1

 

Course Description:

This course/book study will transform teachers with a toolkit which embeds resilience in our classrooms. While reading the book Conscious Discipline: Building Resilient Classrooms, teachers will not only reflect on the strategies introduced in the book, but will also engage in collaborative discussions on how to embrace these concepts into daily learning and teaching experiences. Teachers become the self-disciplined adults who, in turn, teach children how to become self-disciplined.

Course Objectives: At the end of this course, educators will be able to…

• Compare and contrast traditional discipline with conscious discipline models.
• Understand the Brain State Model and how internal emotional states dictate behavior.
• Practice the Seven Powers for Conscious Adults in our classrooms.
• Create a School Family through the use of routines, rituals & classroom structures that provide safety and connection.
• Equip teachers with the problem solving tools called the Seven Skills of Discipline: Composure, Choices, Assertiveness, Positive Intent, Encouragement, Empathy, and Consequences.

Textbook/Materials:  Conscious Discipline: Building Resilient Classrooms by Dr. Becky A. Bailey

Tentative Schedule & Content Outline

Session	Date	Topics, Readings, Assignments, Deadlines
1	Jan. 8th	Book discussion & reflection on Chapters 1-3, Introduction.
2	Jan. 22nd	Book discussion & reflection on Chapter 4, Composure.
3	Feb. 5th	Book discussion & reflection on Chapter 5, Assertiveness.
4	Feb. 12th	Book discussion & reflection on Chapter 6, Encouragement.
5	Feb. 26th	Book discussion & reflection on Chapter 7, Choices.
6	Mar. 4th	Book discussion & reflection on Chapter 8, Empathy.
7	Mar. 18th	Book discussion & reflection on Chapter 9, Positive Intent.
8	Mar. 25th	Book discussion & reflection on Chapter 10, Consequences.

Assignments:

 

ASSIGNMENT	DUE DATE	POINTS ASSIGNED
Class Attendance (12 hours)	Each class session	50 points per session = 600 points
Reading Log (20 hours)	End of each session	1 hour/50 points = 600 points
Participation in Collaborative Group Discussions	Sessions 1-8	50 points per session = 400 points
Written Reflection Papers (8 hours)	End of each session	100 points per paper = 800 points
New Strategy/Method Checklist (5 hours)	End of session 2-8.	50 points = 350 points
TOTAL		2,750 points

New Strategy and/or Method Checklist

 

Strategy/Method Implemented	Describe the new strategy or method you implemented in your classroom.
Observations	What did you observe during the implementation of the strategy? This could include student engagement, behavior, understanding, and any unexpected outcomes.
Student Impact	How did the strategy impact your students?
Assessment Results	What were the results of any assessments or informal observations related to the strategy?
Teacher Reflection	Reflect on your own experience with using the strategy. What worked well? What challenges did you face?
Adjustments	What adjustments or modifications would you make for next time?
Next Steps	What are your next steps?

 

Maize, USD 266

Spring 2024 (Summer Pre-Session)
CAS 750E Effective Instructional Practices IV
Dates: January 29-April 26
Time: varies by date
Audience: All educators
Location: Virtual (unless indicated below)
Credit Hours: 1 credit hour for taking the equivalent of four 3-hour courses (12 contact hours)

Instructor: Andrea Palmer Phone: 316-258-9439
Title: Executive Director of Professional Learning
Email: apalmer@usd266.com
PLS website: http://tinyurl.com/266-pls

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Course Name: Intentional Neuroplasticity by Dr. Lori Desautels

Session description:

Students are carrying their mental exhaustion to classrooms along with their challenging behaviors. Educator burnout is at an all time high. Intentional Neuroplasticity dives into the plasticity of the brain and the nervous system. This then affects behaviors. Learning to empower and relieve our nervous systems is explored in this book. It is a helpful tool for educators themselves and our students.

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Course Name: The Writing Rope

Session description:

A framework for explicit writing instruction in all subjects.

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Course Name: Uncovering the Logic of English

Session Description:

Book study via Google Classroom and reflection questions
Target audience: Elementary and secondary ELA

Course objectives:
Participants will . . .
Gain a better understanding of phonograms and 30 spelling rules that explain 98% of English words
Be able to share their new learning with students.
Be able to explain to others, students and adults, the logic behind even the seemingly illogical “exceptions” to those rules.

Book description:
Denise Eide, the author of Uncovering the Logic of English, explains, “It is generally believed that English is a language of exceptions. For many, learning to spell and read is frustrating. For some, it is impossible, especially for the 29% of Americans who are functionally illiterate. But what if the problem is not the language itself, but the rules we were taught? What if we could see the complexity of English as a powerful tool rather than a hindrance?” - This book “challenges the notion that English is illogical by systematically explaining English spelling and answering questions like: Why is there a silent final E in have, large, and house? and Why is discussion spelled with -sion rather than -tion? With easy-to-read examples and anecdotes.

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Course Name: Lost at School Book Study

Session Description:

Frequent visits to the principal's office. Detentions. Suspensions. Expulsions. These are the established tools of school discipline for kids who don't abide by school rules, have a hard time getting along with other kids, don't seem to respect authority, don't seem interested in learning, and are disrupting the learning of their classmates. But there's a big problem with these strategies: They are ineffective for most of the students to whom they are applied. It's time for a change in course. In Lost at School, Dr. Ross W. Greene presents an enlightened, clear-cut, and practical alternative. Relying on research from the neurosciences, Dr. Greene offers a new conceptual framework for understanding the difficulties of kids with behavioral challenges and explains why traditional discipline isn't effective at addressing these difficulties. Emphasizing the revolutionarily simple and positive notion that kids do well if they can, he persuasively argues that kids with behavioral challenges are not attention-seeking, manipulative, limit-testing, coercive, or unmotivated, but that they lack the skills to behave adaptively. And when adults recognize the true factors underlying difficult behavior and teach kids the skills in increments they can handle, the results are astounding: The kids overcome their obstacles; the frustration of teachers,  parents, and classmates diminishes; and the well-being and learning of all students are enhanced. In Lost at School, Dr. Greene describes how his road-tested, evidence-based approach -- called Collaborative Problem Solving -- can help challenging kids at school.

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Course Name: Teach Like a Champion 3.0

Session Description:

This updated version of Teach Like a Champion explores various techniques such as how to Check for Understanding, raise academic expectations, increase the ratio of the cognitive work students do,  motivate and engage students, make classrooms more writing-intensive, improve discussions, and  anticipate when it is necessary to redirect student behavior so it is positive and productive. There will be companion videos to go along with the techniques we will be reading about in the book.

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Course Name: The Balnaced Teacher Path

Session Description:

This book shows how easy it is to give your job everything you’ve got and leave yourself with nothing outside of school—and shows new teachers and veterans alike the self-care techniques they can employ to create work-life balance and prevent burnout. With equal parts humor and wisdom, Justin analyzes four key aspects of every teacher’s life—career, social, physical, and financial—and offers practical advice to bring these areas into sync, reigniting a passion for teaching in the process.

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Course Name: The Playful Classroom

Session Description:

The Playful Classroom shows readers how to reconnect with students, parents, and their profession. It is full of research based "how-to's" that one can start implementing immediately.