NWESD EDvantage Course Catalog

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Notes from the Superintendent

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Create & update your esdWorks profile

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Educational Advocates for at-risk youth

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Professional development opportunities for June thru August

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Want an easy way to keep track of all your clock hours and credits in one place? esdWorks, our professional development registration system, can help you! It has a Personal Records feature that’s easy to access and use. Just follow these steps:

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Go to: http://www.nwesd.org In the Site Shortcuts box, click on ‘Register for Courses’ If you do not have an account, click ‘Create Account’ and follow the process If you do have an account, click on the blue sign-in bar You'll be prompted to enter the email address and password you used to create your account Click on the link to My Account Information Click on the link to Personal Records

ducational Service Districts have a 40-year history of providing vital services functioning as advocates for local districts. Northwest Educational Service District 189 serves Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, Island and San Juan counties.

NWESD’s more than fifty programs are organized into seven departments to serve you: Administration, Fiscal Services, Technology Services, Prevention Center, Special Programs and Services, Teaching and Learning, and Educational Technology Support Center. Visit us online at www.nwesd.org for more information.

If you need assistance creating an account, or if you have forgotten your username and password, please contact Susan Singer, 360.299.4016 or ssinger@nwesd.org.

NWESD Mission Together We Can...provide leadership and cooperative services to our educational communities in support of their efforts to increase the number of students meeting state and local standards.

At this point you can begin entering class information for credits and clock hours you've earned. From the ‘My Account Information’ page you'll also see where you can get an unofficial clock hour transcript for courses for which NWESD provided the clock hours.

Professional Certification Many of the application materials for Washington State teacher certification are available in down-loadable format at: www.k12.wa.us/ cert. If you have specific questions you can email Sally Pagh, NWESD Certification Specialist, spagh@nwesd.org. Include your mailing and email addresses, and current certification number.

You may enter information for any/all courses you’ve taken from any provider, whether they offered clock hours, college credit, STARS, or even if you just audited a course.

You can print the report if you wish. You can add courses and credits anytime you wish and the records will be there the next time you access your account. To add clock hour credits previously issued by NWESD (since 2008-2009 school year), click the box, “Include Official Credits” and they will appear on the unofficial transcript.

You can enter date parameters if you wish. If you received NWESD clock hour credits before 2008-2009, then you will need to manually enter them on this report.

Clock Hours Email Lana Haugen for assistance: lhaugen@nwesd.org.

Fingerprinting Fingerprinting is available by appointment, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Photo ID, SSN, and payment in the form of cash, cashier’s check, money order payable to NWESD, or credit card (Visa or MasterCard).

Call 360.299.4072 for an appointment.

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Location Information North Middle School

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1601 R Ave., Anacortes

Bellingham High School

Port Susan Middle School

2020 Cornwall Ave., Bellingham

7506 267th Street N.W., Stanwood

Burlington Public Library

Skagit Valley College

820 E. Washington Ave., Burlington

Cascade High School

2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

Whatcom Museum of History & Art

801 E. Casino Rd., Everett

250 Flora Street, Bellingham

Henry M. Jackson High School

Locations are subject to change.

Confirmation notices will be mailed or emailed one week prior to the event.

1508 136th Street S.E., Mill Creek

Date Course Title ADMINISTRATION

2514 Rainier Ave., Everett

Quick Class Guide Instructor

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July 9, 2010

Achieving Customer Service Excellence

Chambers

15465

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July 30, 2010

School Fundraising Makeover

Chambers

15463

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August 2-6, 2010

Advanced Grant Writing

Chambers

15466

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EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CENTER (ETSC) June 22-24, 2010

Technology Integration Summer Institute

Hardy/Dorr

15700

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August 10-12, 2010

Technology Integration Summer Institute

Hardy/Clothier

15701

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES June 22-23, 2010

Using RTI Framework: A Follow-up Summit

Turdor/Benner

15467

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August 17-18, 2010

Intervention and Assessment Coordination - High-Risk to Success!

Hirsch

15651

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August 25, 2010

Motivating Defiant and Disruptive Students - Grades K-8

Korb

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August 26, 2010

Motivating Defiant and Disruptive Students - Grades 9-12

Korb

15525

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TEACHING AND LEARNING June 23-25, 2010

Making It Fit: Integrating Science, Math and Literacy in K-5

Somera/Niemi/ Grisham

15675

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June 28-29, 2010

Awakening the Writer in Every Student: Writing Workshop for 1-5

Sloan

15672

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June 28-29, 2010

Integrating Art and Math

Morgan

15459

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July 19-23, 2010

Best Practices and Qualities of Effective Teachers

Johnson

15510

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July 26-30, 2010

Integrating Art and Science Through Nature Journals

Morgan

15460

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August 2-6, 2010

Getting Kids to Do the Right Thing

Johnson

15511

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August 9-12, 2010

Integrating Art and Writing Through Book Arts

Morgan

15461

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August 10-11, 2010

Engaging Real Readers in the Reader’s Workshop: Grades 1-5

Sloan

15671

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August 16-19, 2010

Spicing Up Math, Science and Language Arts with Art

Weiss

15445

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August 23-24, 2010

Planning for Differentiation

Niemi/Shoop

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No Cost TOSAs

NWESD Provides Math & Science TOSAs at No Cost to Districts

The NWESD Board is using discretionary reserve funds to provide no-cost direct services to member school districts in the form of math and science Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSAs), to address specific priorities identified by NWESD District Superintendents.

The Board felt strongly that the current economic climate warranted additional support from the NWESD and polled member districts to identify their highest priorities for direct services. The most frequent response from regional Superintendents was a request for special assistance in the areas of math and science. In accordance with this feedback, the NWESD began building coordinated math and science TOSA services, available to participating districts at no cost for the 2010-11 and 2011-12 academic years.

Dr. Kathy Shoop, NWESD Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, is now working with Curriculum Directors to create a regional service and delivery plan.

Each of the participating twenty-six districts has been asked to identify specific roles that TOSAs can fill in strengthening their math and science curriculum, so common needs can be met more efficiently.

On a broad scale, the TOSAs will be: 1. Deepening math and science content knowledge 2. Differentiating instruction 3. Using formative assessments 4. Coaching in instructional strategies and best practices EDvantage Summer 2010

Registration Open for the Admin Certificate Program The TOSAs will use state and, in the case of math, common core standards to guide their work. These common core standards are part of a larger effort to strengthen education statewide, and regionally.

The NWESD is currently accepting applications for math and science TOSAs. Specific job descriptions can be found at www.nwesd.org/HR. If you have any questions, or would like more information about the TOSA program, please contact Jennifer Longchamps at 360.299.4095 or jlongchamps@nwesd.org.

Registration Now Open for Administrator Professional Certificate Program!

The NWESD is now accepting registrants for the 2010-11 Administrator Professional Certificate Program cohort, set to begin in August. The program consists of (a) one full day entry seminar, (b) three evening seminars over the course of the program, and (c) one culminating evening seminar that will include a panel presentation. Additionally, participants may be expected to invest additional time, as needed, to ensure that all certification requirements are met. A complete program description is available by emailing Dr. Jerry Jenkins, Superintendent, at jjenkins@nwesd.org.

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This proficiency-based program requires a strong commitment from the candidate, their school district, and the NWESD to reach the Professional Certification expectations.

Eligible candidates will have completed two years of administrative employment within the same school district and have an employment contract for an administrative position in the same district for 2010-11.

Interested parties can go to http://www. nwesd.org/AdmProCert and complete a short registration survey. Specific materials will be sent to candidates after the course has been filled, including billing information for the $1,200 course fee and location information.

Seminar sites will be determined by the geographic location of the participants.

The 2010-11 Program Description provides a more comprehensive overview.

For additional information about the Professional Certificate Program, please contact Dr. Jerry Jenkins at 360.299.4003, or by email at jjenkins@nwesd.org.

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Taking Summer Courses?

Time to update your profile!

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e need to be able to contact you during the summer to provide important email updates regarding classes, including driving directions for off site classes, room numbers, schedule changes, and cancellations.

Each participant for NWESD courses has the ability to enter two email addresses into NWESD’s online registration system as their log-in – and use either address when accessing their account. If you have not updated your account to show both work and home emails, please do so as soon as possible. Everyone who has taken a class since September 2008 has an account, though you may not be aware of it.

To update your profile: Go to http://www.nwesd.org/classes Click on the BLUE sign-in button Enter your email address Enter your password Click continue In the green Content Box on the left: Click My Account Click User Account From here you can update your profile information. If your account was created with your home email address under the “Work Email” field , just add your work email address under “Home Email” field. Remember you can sign in using either address.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I can’t remember how to my access What is Registration History?

Registration History will show what courses you have coming up, and information? what you’ve participated in since September, 2008.

Susan or Kristi are available to help.

Susan Singer ssinger@nwesd.org 360.299.4016

Log-in to your account (same steps as “to update your profile”) Go to My Account Click on Registration History

Kristi Gunerius kgunerius@nwesd.org 360.299.4721

How do I check my courses online?

Need help?

Select the “Courses” link, under the green Contents box, then select “Search Courses”. From there you can search by course name or the event ID if you have it (available through your registration history screen).

Not sure?

Call or email the facilitator of the course. Their contact information is on the course listing.

We suggest that you check the course listing online for any changes in location, date, or time.

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What is PreK-3rd Alignment?

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reK-3rd Alignment is a comprehensive reform strategy that is gaining momentum, both nationally and within our region, focused on ensuring that all children develop the cognitive and social skills that establish strong foundations for future learning. Research shows that children who experience a continuum of quality, aligned PreK-3rd components perform better in third grade than those who do not.

Third grade is a critical turning point in children’s education. This is the time when children begin to shift from “learning to read” to “reading to learn”. Those children who cannot read proficiently by the third grade will struggle to master the academic content in later grades. The same is true for those children without solid math and social skills. Children who are behind at third grade usually struggled well before then, and despite what we may hope, they just keep falling further and further behind.

Traditionally, policymakers have focused in on middle school and high school in efforts to address the achievement gap and high school drop out rate. They have paid less attention to the foundational years of education or ensuring that learning builds from one year to the next.

PreK-3rd urges educators to take a long range view of education and to develop policies and practices that support the foundational development of children’s most crucial cognitive and social skills.

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Our state has identified four key elements to PreK-3rd Alignment: 1. Institutional leadership 2 Early Learning partnerships and coalitions 3. Aligned and effective instruction; across programs, agencies, institutions and grade levels 4. Family partnerships and engagement Over the next two years, NWESD will build the capacity to facilitate PreK-3rd Alignment in our region by taking steps to lead, support, and learn about the replication of promising practices identified as key components of an aligned educational system. There is a strong commitment to early learning in our region, with many wonderful efforts taking place.

A key element of the NWESD program for PreK-3rd Alignment includes a package of tools featuring nationally recognized literacy expert David Matteson. These tools, built specifically for educators in PreK-3rd classrooms and child care providers in the region, include consulting services, literacy materials and an interactive website.

In 2009, the NWESD received a grant to take the promising practice of early literacy instructional alignment occurring in Nooksack Valley School District to scale its five-county region. The Nooksack Valley School District has emerged as a leader within the region for integrating early learning as part of their strategic approach to increase student achievement and partnering with community programs in that approach.

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and learning among teachers PreK-3rd. In choosing literacy as the instructional focus, the Nooksack Valley Collaboration brought in David Matteson, an expert in emergent reading and writing, to work with teachers from both Head Start and the school district.

As an extension of the grant project, the NWESD has begun to develop a website as a means of including more early learning teachers in this work. The website examines the “big ideas” behind early literacy development and provides educators with specific strategies for supporting emergent readers and writers. In partnership with Child Care Resource and Referral, community child care partners have the opportunity to access the content of a secure website, to consult with early literacy coaches who have trained with David Matteson, and to participate in professional learning communities focused on early literacy instruction.

We believe that working to develop common approaches that support literacy development among district-community early learning partnerships will result in more children entering school with the skills and attitudes they need to be successful and to maintain that achievement over time.

This program is very new to the NWESD and is currently serving a small group of member districts. However, additional districts are joining the movement as this series gains momentum. If you would like to inquire about the PreK-3rd Alignment program, or other resources available in that area, please contact Karma Hugo at 360.299.4045 or khugo@nwesd.org.

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outh, re-entering the community-atlarge following a period of detention, face a number of obstacles that place them at-risk of failing during the transition process. Transitioning youth offenders from structured environments into less structured environments presents problems that may contribute to disruptive behaviors. Most of these students are unprepared for the shift and lack the social, communication, and problem solving skills necessary for them to cope with day-to-day situations.

detention centers. The target populations are high-risk youth, ages 12–18, estimating this program will serve approximately 150 youth over the next school year.

“I have been so confused and have not known where to start, until you called me into your office.”

The NWESD was recently awarded additional Title 1D funding from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to expand the youth offenders’ transitional and educational coordinating services program, and to prevent middle school students from dropping out. OSPI has awarded these funds to each Educational Service District in a statewide effort to support transitioning youth and reduce the rate of recidivism/return to Washington

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To reach these goals on the local scale, three educational advocates have been added to schools in the NWESD region. These advocates work closely with Youth & Family Services and are part of a collaborative project, Education Advocate Project, developed to involve educators, social workers, administrators and community members who come in contact with highrisk youth While the Title 1D project is relatively new, the benefits are already measureable.

Intensive after school tutoring and personal support has been taking place with the students already involved in the program.

Participating youth are learning specifically about making good choices and recognizing that grades are important to their livelihood and their future. “I have a caseload of

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“Meeting with my parents was tough but it made things better.” students who attend tutorials after school when needed,” said Educational Advocate Shauna Kopischka. “Within that group, at the end of the third quarter, 90% of them increased their grades in two or more of their classes. Some going from 4 Fs to none or just one.”

Even the youth are vocalizing their gratitude for the resources available through this program. Many of them have voiced appreciation directly to their advocates and are demonstrating the skills they have learned.

“You kept me from making some really poor choices this weekend,” one student recently told his advocate. One could argue that this statement alone qualifies as a high return on investment.

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In the late 1800’s retail giant Marshall Fields allegedly coined the phrase, “the customer is always right” as a way of promoting customer service excellence in his stores. In this lively, interactive workshop, you’ll learn the skills necessary to achieve excellent customer service in your practice and lead improvement in your organization. You’ll learn (1) who your customers are, (2) basic and advanced customer service skills, (3) effective communications online, on the phone, and face to face, and (4) dealing with customer complaints. While not every customer is “right” all the time, every customer does deserve to be treated professionally and with respect. This course will help you do that every time you interact with a customer.

Presenter(s): Eric Chambers Facilitator: Kristi Gunerius Registration Fee: $49 Clock Hours: 7 Location: NWESD Date/Time(s): Jul 9, 2010 - 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

School Fundraising Makeover

Event ID: 15466

Event ID: 15463

Part science and part art, successful grant writing requires a generous helping of passion, an abundance of ingenuity, and knowledge of how to get from “Application Available Here” to “Congratulations on Receiving Funding!” During these uncertain economic times, schools and nonprofit organizations must work harder and smarter to sustain worthy programs and start new ones. In this five day interactive workshop you will learn the advanced skills needed to write and win competitive grants including writing a compelling statement of need, using logic models to develop project goals and I F t outcomes, creating budgets, and c Proje researching potential funders.

Are your school fundraising strategies stale?

Has the economy forced you to increase your fundraising efforts while your fundraising budget and time available for fundraising has decreased? If so, put the FUN back in fundraising with a fundraising makeover!

Learn and practice using several important tools designed to enhance fundraising effectiveness. Discover four tools for evaluating current fundraising strategies, a dozen things every fundraiser should know, and 100+ proven fundraising ideas.

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Presenter(s): Eric Chambers Facilitator: Kristi Gunerius Registration Fee: $49 Clock Hours: 7 Location: NWESD Date/Time(s): Jul 30, 2010 - 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

Presenter(s): Eric Chambers Facilitator: Kristi Gunerius Registration Fee: $249 Clock Hours: 35 College Credit: 3 Location: NWESD Date/Time(s): Aug 2-6, 2010 - 8:30 AM-4:30 PM

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Educational Technology Support Center

Technology Integration Summer Institute: Moving to Tier 2 Event ID: 15700

Technology Integration Summer Institute: Moving to Tier 2 Event ID: 15701 The NWESD Summer Institute will assist and support teachers in moving from TIER 1 (or below) solidly into TIER 2 on the WA State Technology Integration by Teachers continuum. In addition to addressing the identified indicators of TIERs 1 and 2, the course will also focus on helping participants create and sustain individual personal learning networks (PLNs), using Web 2.0 tools and resources.

These PLNs, which will include the course ol instructors, fellow course hn c e participants, and experienced T colleagues from participants’ own districts and beyond, will serve to provide on-going, job embedded support for participants’ continued progress through the TIERs. Some course work (assignment submission, reflective journaling, and interactive online discussions) will occur online, following the 3 days of face-to-face instruction. Participants will also have the option of enrolling in a separate, follow-up online course extending into the 2010-11 school year.

Presenter(s): John Hardy, Katie Dorr Facilitator: Dorothy Moller Registration Fee: $45 Clock Hours: 21 Location: Bellingham SD, Bellingham High School Date/Time(s): Jun 22-24, 2010 - 9:00 AM-4:30 PM

Presenter(s): John Hardy , Beth Clothier Facilitator: Dorothy Moller Registration Fee: $45 Clock Hours: 21 Location: Everett SD, Henry M. Jackson High School Date/Time(s): Aug 10-12, 2010 - 9:00 AM-4:30 PM

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The NWESD Summer Institute will assist and support teachers in moving from TIER 1 (or below) solidly into TIER 2 on the WA State Technology Integration by Teachers continuum. In addition to addressing the identified indicators of TIERs 1 and 2, the course will also focus on helping participants create and sustain individual personal learning networks (PLNs), using Web 2.0 tools and resources.

These PLNs, which will include the course instructors, fellow course participants, and experienced colleagues from participants’ own districts and beyond, will serve to provide on-going, job embedded support for participants’ continued progress through the TIERs. Some course work (assignment submission, reflective journaling, and interactive online discussions) will occur online, following the 3 days of face-to-face instruction. Participants will also have the option of enrolling in a separate, follow-up online course extending into the 2010-11 school year.

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We’re Getting Upgraded!

The NWESD is upgrading the quarterly publication and we think you’ll be pleased!

For several years, the NWESD has brought you two great publications throughout the year. The “Express” published on alternating months through the academic year, featuring great stories about our member districts and the good works going on in our schools. The “EDvantage” published quarterly and served as your goto resource for Professional Development classes and workshops.

Starting in September 2010, the NWESD will be putting all your information in one place! A stronger, and even more relevant publication will launch this fall packed with teaching resources, feature stories and articles written by leaders in education.

Of course, the detailed course listings and workshop registration information will be at your fingertips as well!

Your schedule is tight and we want to ensure you have all your professional development tools in one place. And, as always, you can visit our website www. nwesd.org for the most up-do-date information, as well as following us on Twitter and Facebook for breaking news.

If you want to be notified immediately when the quarterly publication is released, email rwillett@nwesd.org. You can choose between an email notification of the online version, or having a printed copy mailed right to you.

The NWESD is your partner in education.

“Together we can...”

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Special Programs & Services

Intervention and Assessment Coordination: From High Risk to Academic Success!

Motivating Defiant and Disruptive Students: Practical Strategies That The evolution of instructional practices, Work (Grades K-8)

Motivating Defiant and Disruptive Students: Practical Strategies That Work (Grades 9-12)

Event ID: 15524

Event ID: 15525

This workshop will provide you with practical approaches and methods that work with disruptive and defiant students in your classroom. Participants will learn specific classroom proven strategies for creating a prevention based discipline system that will provide them with more time for teaching.

Learn realistic approaches for defusing confrontational situations, avoiding power struggles, and de-escalating student anger.

Participants will obtain:

This workshop will provide you with practical approaches and methods that work with disruptive and defiant students in your classroom. Participants will learn specific classroom proven strategies for creating a prevention-based discipline system that will provide them with more time for teaching.

Learn realistic approaches for defusing confrontational situations, avoiding power struggles, and de-escalating student anger.

Participants will obtain:

Event ID: 15651

tiered interventions, and assessment protocol within America’s schools requires creative thinking, proactive student service efforts, and efficient coordination among all building staff levels. This two day workshop focuses on building sound protocols and professional practices for and between classroom and early intervention staff, and specialized assessment/ intervention personnel. Emphasis will be placed on communication, coordination, and collaboration of evidence-based services and supports necessary for informed decision making to promote student achievement.

The presenter will challenge you to think outside your traditional roles and develop a dynamic, team approach to intervention and evaluation — spanning all levels of tiered services. TARGET AUDIENCE: Pre-referral intervention staff and student assessment personnel, including but not limited to, Title I specialists, school psychologists, SLPs, School Nurse, ELL staff, reading specialists, special education teachers, school counselors, and service coordinators/building administration.

It takes a team to achieve success for all!!

Presenter(s): Steve Hirsch Facilitator: Janet Chase Registration Fee: $75 Clock Hours: 12 College Credits: 1 (pending approval) Location: NWESD Date/Time(s): Aug 17-18, 2010 - 8:30 AM-3:30 PM

• Handbook with methods for obtaining desired student behavior; • Academic web research-based top six approaches to motivation; • Intervention strategies that keep students engaged with the lesson; • Entry activities at grade level which set the tone for the lesson; • Classroom behavior improvement plan establishing work ethic; and, • Daily performance feedback sheet for increasing student accountability.

Presenter(s): Rich Korb Facilitator: Janet Chase Registration Fee: $75 Clock Hours: 6 Location: NWESD Date/Time(s): Aug 25, 2010 - 8:30 AM-3:30 PM

• Handbook with methods for obtaining desired student behavior; • Academic web research-based top six approaches to motivation; • Intervention strategies that keep students engaged with the lesson; • Entry activities at grade level which set the tone for the lesson; • Classroom behavior improvement plan establishing work ethic; and, • Daily performance feedback sheet for increasing student accountability.

Presenter(s): Rich Korb Facilitator: Janet Chase Registration Fee: $75 Clock Hours: 6 Location: NWESD Date/Time(s): Aug 26, 2010 - 8:30 AM-3:30 PM

Register Early!

Events not meeting minimum enrollment by the cut-off date, generally one week prior to start date, risk cancellation at the discretion of organizer.

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Presenter(s): David Tudor, Greg Benner Facilitator: Janet Chase Registration Fee: $100 Clock Hours: 12 Location: NWESD Date/Time(s): Jun 22-23, 2010 - 9:00 AM-3:30 PM Note: Please visit the online registration site for further information regarding this event.

This RTI session requires a special registration form which allows for group/team registration.

This form is available online through the event information page.

In this class participants will learn how to facilitate an effective Writing Workshop.

Everything from setting the tone to holding effective writing conferences will be introduced. Ideas for mini-lessons, choosing topics, managing writing folders, assessing, and class management will be shared. Participants will reflect on their beliefs about writing and teaching writing.

Event ID: 15510 Examine teacher factors which directly affect student performance. Using research and video examples, this course will explore the six major categories of teacher effectiveness as defined by James Stronge.

Included are examples of how an effective teacher is prepared, manages the classroom, creates instruction, delivers the lesson and checks and responds to students. This class will provide a personally focused exploration of the W SD attributes of effective teaching, E N W and it will provide a validation of the importance of both personal and professional attributes involved in powerful teaching.

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Event ID: 15672

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• Summary of implementation plan(s); • What has gone well?

• What areas does the team need further assistance on?

• Concerns over system’s level data questions; • Using data to make instructional decisions—translating assessment data; • Gathering, displaying, and analyzing data—how are they connected; and, • Each team will be asked to give a 15 minute presentation summarizing their efforts over the past year (what does data reveal, challenges, celebrations, and next steps).

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The purpose of this workshop is to continue the efforts of district/building teams who are at the beginning to advanced stages of implementing RTI—especially those that participated in the Summer 2008 Activate Learning, the August 2008 RTI For Leadership Teams, and/or the Summer 2009 Using RTI Framework to Develop Systemic Change workshops. Topic focus and discussion items will include:

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Event ID: 15467

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Using RTI Framework: A Follow-up Summit

Presenter(s): Megan Sloan Facilitator: Nancy Menard Registration Fee: $140 Clock Hours: 10 College Credits: 1 Location: Skagit Valley College Date/Time(s): Jun 28-29, 2010 - 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Notes: 10 clock hours ($25) or 1 SPU credit ($40) will be available at class. $6 materials fee will be payable to the instructor at the class.

Presenter(s): Mary Ann Johnson Facilitator: Nancy Menard Registration Fee: $355 Clock Hours: 30 College Credits: 3 (pending approval) Location: Everett SD, North Middle School Library Date/Time(s): Jul 19-23, 2010 - 8:00 AM-3:00 PM Notes: 30 clock hours ($65) or 3 SPU credits ($120) will be available (SPU credit pending approval). $15 materials fee will be payable to the instructor at the class.

Can’t find what you’re looking for?

Go online and try a keyword search. www.NWESD.org/classes EDvantage Summer 2010

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Engaging Real Readers in the Reader’s Workshop: Grades 1-5

Presenter(s): Megan Sloan Facilitator: Nancy Menard Registration Fee: $140 Clock Hours: 10 College Credits: 1 (pending approval) Location: Skagit Valley College Date/Time(s): Aug 10-11, 2010 - 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Notes: 10 clock hours ($25) or 1 SPU credit ($40) will be available at the class (SPU credit pending approval). $6 materials fee will be payable to the instructor at the class.

Getting Kids to Do the Right Thing: Using ‘Classroom Management that Works’ Event ID: 15511 Based on the powerful book by Robert Marzano, ‘Classroom Management That Works’ (2003), this class will include both prescriptive information and action steps that are needed to make classroom management practices work. Participants will leave this course with knowledge of: best practices on over 100 studies; ways to get off to a strong start; how to present both rules and procedures; and how to handle the relationships, for both positive and disciplinary responses. Emphasis will be placed on sharing rules and procedures, disciplinary interventions, teacher student relationships, teacher mindset, and fostering student self-management.

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Presenter(s): Mary Ann Johnson Facilitator: Nancy Menard Registration Fee: $355 Clock Hours: 30 College Credits: 3 (pending approval) Location: Everett SD, North Middle School Library Date/Time(s): Aug 2-6, 2010 - 8:00 AM-3:00 PM

Integrating Art and Science Through Nature Journals Event ID: 15460

Designed for the teacher of science at any level. In this class, you will create your own illustrated nature journal based on your observations in a local nature preserve. Half of the day will be spent in the studio learning the basics of working with the Art Elements Notes: 30 clock hours ($65) or 3 SPU and Principles in watercolor, graphite, credits ($120) will be available at printmaking, and pen and ink. the class (SPU credit pending You will apply what you have approval). $15 materials fee will learned in a series of structured be payable to the instructor at assignments as you create the class. the pages for your journal based on your scientific observations in the field.

The last day of class will be Integrating Art and spent in the studio as you Math complete and bind your Need Assistance with journal.

Event ID: 15459

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Sponsored by the Arts Presenter(s): Ann Morgan Call Susan at Council of Snohomish Facilitator: Nancy Menard County, and designed for 360.299.4016 Registration Fee: $355 K-8 teachers, this class will Clock Hours: 30 show how to have kids apply Si College Credits: 3 an Sus math concepts in their artwork.

Location: Everett SD, Cascade Art projects range across the K-8 levels High School in complexity, and each project is paired Date/Time(s): with specific art/math concepts and skills Jul 26-30, 2010 - 9:00 AM-4:00 PM commonly taught at each level. Projects and activities are designed to be class time efficient Notes: Participants must be willing and able to walk and drive to participate in this course. and use readily available materials.

30 clock hours ($65) or 3 SPU credits ($120) will be available at class. $15 materials fee will Presenter(s): Ann Morgan be payable to the instructor at the class.

Facilitator: Nancy Menard Registration Fee: $140 Clock Hours: 10 College Credits: 1 Location: Everett SD, Cascade High School Events not meeting minimum Date/Time(s): enrollment by the cut-off date, Jun 28-29, 2010 - 11:00 AM-4:30 PM r

In this class participants will experience the Reader’s Workshop. Ideas for implementing a reader’s workshop in your classroom will be shared. Specific examples and lessons for setting up an environment that encourages real reading and writing will be demonstrated.

A sample schedule and ideas for organizing time will be shown, as well as lessons for teaching word skills/phonics, comprehension, vocabulary and fluency strategies with a focus on choice. Specific examples for assessing readers and setting goals for each student will be a focus.

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Event ID: 15671

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Notes: There will be 30-minute lunch breaks on your own. 10 clock hours ($25) or 1 SPU credit ($40) will be available at the class. $10 materials fee will be payable to the instructor at the class.

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Integrating Art and Writing Through Book Arts Event ID: 15461 Designed for the generalist teacher, this course focuses on teaching specific learning outcomes in art and writing, using book making activities as a vehicle for learning. Projects presented will be developmentally appropriate across the K-8 spectrum, but could be used/ adapted for high school levels.

Presenter(s): Ann Morgan Facilitator: Nancy Menard Registration Fee: $225 Clock Hours: 20 College Credits: 2 Location: Everett SD, Cascade High School Date/Time(s): Aug 9-12, 2010 - 11:00 AM-4:30 PM Notes: There will be 30-minute lunch breaks on your own. 20 clock hours ($45) or 2 SPU credits ($80) will be available at class. $20 materials fee will be payable to the instructor at the class.

Making It Fit: Integrating Science, Math, and Literacy in the K-5 Classroom Event ID: 15675 This course will introduce teachers to effective science instruction with a focus on opportunities for integrating literacy and mathematics into science activities. Teachers will be engaged in a science immersion lesson where they will build their own content knowledge around energy and energy transfer; embedded in the immersion will be opportunities to integrate literacy and math concepts. Teachers will experience the integrated lessons as “students” and then have time to debrief the lesson in terms of the pedagogy and the strategies that are used.

They will then plan an integrated science lesson of their own for the fall. Specific, direct instruction and practice will be provided for each strategy modeled in the immersion lesson.

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Presenter(s): Adrienne Somera, Beth Niemi, Jeanette Grisham Facilitator: Nancy Menard Registration Fee: $75 Clock Hours: 19.5 College Credits: 2 Location: Stanwood-Camano School District, Port Susan Middle School Date/Time(s): Jun 23-25, 2010 - 8:30 AM-3:30 PM Notes: 19.5 clock hours ($44) or 2 SPU credits ($80) will be available (SPU credit pending approval). The cost of this institute is reduced due to the Washington State Legislature’s funding for regional math and science coordinators. Lunch and snacks will be provided (included in cost).

Planning for Differentiation Event ID: 15600 In this two day workshop, learn how to meet the needs of all learners by differentiating your instruction. This workshop will provide a brief overview of the “Why” of differentiation, various methods to engage/learn about your students, a variety of differentiation strategies, and time to embed differentiation into your classroom plans for the fall.

Presenter(s): Beth Niemi, Kathy Shoop Facilitator: Nancy Menard Registration Fee: $140 Clock Hours: 10 College Credits: 1 Location: Burlington Public Library Date/Time(s): Aug 23-24, 2010 - 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Notes: 10 clock hours ($25) or 1 SPU credit ($40) will be available at class (SPU credit pending approval).

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Spicing Up Math, Science, and Language Arts with Art Event ID: 15445 Designed for the elementary classroom teacher, this course will provide creative ways to engage students in math, science, and writing. Examine art as discipline specific by expanding art vocabulary and concepts and then apply multiple ways in which to infuse and integrate art with other content areas. Through hands-on assignments, learn techniques and experiment with a variety of easy-to-access materials. View prints by master artists, which will provide prompts for writing and offer exploration into observation and inquiry. This course will aid participants of all skill and confidence levels to find ways to use art in the classroom, as well as gain understanding of the value of teaching the arts to children living in poverty. Time will be allocated to review Art EALRs and the Washington Classroom-Based Performance Assessments (CBPA) in Visual Art. This training is hosted by the Whatcom Museum of History and Art. Presenter(s): Gail Weiss Facilitator: Nancy Menard Registration Fee: $355 Clock Hours: 30 College Credits: 3 Location: Lightcatcher Studio at Whatcom Museum of History & Art Date/Time(s): Aug 16-19, 2010 - 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Notes: There will be 30-minute lunch breaks on your own. 30 clock hours ($65) or 3 SPU credits ($120) will be available at class. $35 materials fee will be payable to the instructor at the class.

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Course Facilitators are available for questions about each course Administration Kristi Gunerius, 360.299.4721 kgunerius@nwesd.org Educational Technology Dorothy Moller, 360.299.4043 dmoller@nwesd.org

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he NWESD Technology Services Department, your partner

in Education Technology, offers a wide variety of key services at a reduced cost for your district.

The Technology Services Team operates on a philosophy of continuous improvement and keeps a finger on the pulse of evolving technology.

They stay current on modern techniques and tools so you don’t have to!

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For more information, or to request a brochure, call Tammy Lee at 360.299.4056 or email tlee@nwesd.org. Your entire district could be running faster by fall!

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