West Central Indiana
Educational Service Center
Excellence through Collaboration
You asked.
We listened.
Check out the variety of Virtual workshops scheduled this year!
Dates October 29, 30, and November 6, 2024
VIRTUAL
The new AI for the Classroom
3-part PD Pop Series
Live 4:00-5:00 pm with recorded options
$125.00 for all sessions
Facilitated by Bill Reed INcompassing Education
#1 Introduction to AI - Artificial Intelligence and How AI Helps Educators
#2 Using Artificial Intelligence for ALL Educators
#3 Using Generative AI in the Math Classroom for Grades 6-12
See below to register for individual sessions
$50.00 per session.
K-12 Outreach Professional Development at Rose Hulman
You’re Invited to a Playworks Indiana GAME CHANGER EVENT
Did you know? High quality recess contributes to the executive function, emotional self-control, resilience, and positive classroom behavior in elementary school children. (Massey, 2021) Join Playworks and West Central Education Service Center to learn more about how the power of play can transform recess - and so much more. Experience a taste of what Playworks an bring to your school and learn more about funding opportunities that your school can utilize to elevate your recess!
Register at: https://tinyurl.com/2na4vz2y
VIRTUAL
Wednesday, November 12th 2:00-2:45 pm
Still time to register for August OG training see Workshops page
WORKSHOPS
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Free resource! Headspace for Educators
https://www.headspace.com/educators
*Cancellation Policy:
For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
Explore WCIESC's extensive learning options. We offer a full range of learning opportunities for the educational community to continue pursuing excellence through full day, half day, PD pop virtual, On Demand and FREE workshops!
October 25, 2024
Please respond by October 20, 2024
Curriculum Director Fall Networking
More Information to follow
Location 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time 9:00 am -1:00 pm Lunch provided
You will receive a confirmation email when you register. If you do not receive a confirmation by email please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
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October 29, 2024
Please respond by October 22, 2024
High Ability Fall Networking
More Information to follow
Location 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time 9:00 am -1:00 pm Lunch provided
You will receive a confirmation email when you register. If you do not receive a confirmation by email please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
October 30, 2024
Please respond by October 23, 2024
Title I Directors Fall Networking
More Information to follow
Location 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time 9:00 am -1:00 pm Lunch provided
You will receive a confirmation email when you register. If you do not receive a confirmation by email please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
October 30, 2024
Please respond by October 23, 2024
Counselors Fall Networking
More Information to follow
Location 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time 9:00 am -1:00 pm Lunch provided
You will receive a confirmation email when you register. If you do not receive a confirmation by email please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
Dates October 29, 30, and November 6, 2024
VIRTUAL
The new AI for the Classroom
3-part PD Pop Series
Live 4:00-5:00 pm with recorded options
$125.00 for all sessions
Facilitated by Bill Reed INcompassing Education
#1 Introduction to AI - Artificial Intelligence and How AI Helps Educators
#2 Using Artificial Intelligence for ALL Educators
#3 Using Generative AI in the Math Classroom for Grades 6-12
During the Virtual AI PDs on Tuesday, October 29, Wednesday, October 30, and Wednesday November 6, 2024, there will be very special resources shared with all who attend.
How to use AI to create ILEARN formatted questions for each of the 2023 Indiana Math Standards covered on each of the ILEARN Check Point Assessments will be shown and discussed. Ready-made AI prompts teachers can use to create ILEARN formatted standard specific questions will be provided. Using AI for the PSAT and SAT Assessments will also be shown and discussed. Ready-made AI prompts teachers can use to create PSAT ad SAT Assessment standard specific questions will also be provided. This is just another way AI can be used in the math classroom to ease the workload of teachers and help students be better prepared for the state standardized assessments.
You will receive a confirmation email when you register. If you do not receive a confirmation by email please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
November 4, 2024
Respond by October 23
Advanced Phonics and Morphology
Facilitated by Jamey Peavler
Course Description and Objectives:
This one-day course covers structural analysis (syllable types and syllable division) and morphology.
Participants learn to plan and implement instruction to support advanced decoding and encoding.
Accurately identify the six basic syllable types.
Explain how knowledge of syllable types supports students to decode unfamiliar words.
Apply syllable division rules to support the decoding of complex multisyllabic words.
Explain common suffix addition rules to support spelling.
Outline the steps for teaching a new morpheme.
Summarize the essential components of an advanced phonics and morphology lesson.
Includes Teacher Resource Guide, Lesson Support Materials
Audience: Intermediate and Middle School ELA, Instructional Coaches, Special Education, and Multilingual Educators
Location: 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time Registration begins at 8:30 am Workshop 9:00-3:30 pm Lunch included
Cost is $200.00 for ESC members, $300.00 non ESC members
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
You will receive a confirmation email when you register. If you do not receive a confirmation by email please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
November 6, 2024
Please respond by October 29, 2024
Media/Library Center Fall Networking
More Information to follow
Location 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time 9:00 am -1:00 pm Lunch provided
You will receive a confirmation email when you register. If you do not receive a confirmation by email please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
November 7, 2024
Respond by October 30
Math Fact Fluency
Facilitated by Ginnie and Ginger of Frameworks
Give your primary students a leg up for Math ILearn testing by teaching them strategies for addition and subtraction fact fluency. Research says that learning relationships among facts and using these reasoning strategies fosters number sense. Now available-- a program to help teachers teach that foundational addition and subtraction fluency standard. Spend the day learning time proven methods for moving students from counting to mental fluency--all in 20 minutes a day. Ginnie and Ginger have designed a workshop to train and equip teachers to implement A Strategic Approach to Addition Fact Fluency and Subtraction-A Better Way of Thinking.
Included in the workshop are the complete digital program files which include PowerPoints, songs, games, student practice sheets, and Quickguides. You'll have everything you need to implement both the addition and subtraction programs ($200 value).
Location: 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time Registration begins at 8:30 am Workshop 9:00-3:30 pm Lunch on your own
Cost is $200.00 for ESC members, $300.00 non ESC members
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
You will receive a confirmation email when you register. If you do not receive a confirmation by email please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
Date November 7, 2024
Respond by October 30, 2024
Using H.O.T. Questions to make Math Meaningful and Useful
Higher Order Thinking Skills Grades 3-8
Facilitated by Bill Reed INcompassing Education
Teachers will define, explore and work mathematically rich problems and formulate good thinking questions to bring an elevated level of thinking, understanding and application to their math classrooms.
Location: 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time Registration begins at 8:30 am Workshop 9:00-3:30 pm Lunch on your own
Cost is $150.00 for ESC members, $225.00 non ESC members
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
You will receive a confirmation email when you register. If you do not receive a confirmation by email please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
November 12, 2024
Registration is open through November 11, 2024
VIRTUAL
Making Grades Fair, Accurate, Meaningful and Equitable (K-12)
Facilitated by Dr. Thomas Guskey, Professor Emeritus at the College of Education University of Kentucky
Participants will explore the advantages and shortcomings of different grading methods and the implications of those methods for classroom policy and practice. Participants will also learn how changing the meaning and consequences of grades affects students’ motivation and understanding of the learning process. Lastly, participants will consider the steps necessary to ensure the grades assigned to students’ performance are fair, accurate, meaningful, equitable, and educationally sound.
Audience: Teachers Grades K-12, Instructional Coaches, Special Education, and Multilingual Educators
VIRTUAL
Time 9:00 am to 11:00 am EST
Cost is $80.00 for ESC members, $160.00 non ESC members
You will receive a confirmation email when you register. If you do not receive a confirmation by email please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
November 12, 2024
Please respond by November 10, 2024
You’re Invited to a Playworks Indiana GAME CHANGER EVENT
Did you know? High quality recess contributes to the executive function, emotional self-control, resilience, and positive classroom behavior in elementary school children. (Massey, 2021) Join Playworks and West Central Education Service Center to learn more about how the power of play can transform recess - and so much more. Experience a taste of what Playworks an bring to your school and learn more about funding opportunities that your school can utilize to elevate your recess!
Time 2:00-2:45 pm EST
VIRTUAL
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
Date November 13, 2024
Respond by November 6, 2024
Using H.O.T. Questions to make Math Meaningful and Useful
Higher Order Thinking Skills
Grades 9-12
Mathematically Rich Problems
Facilitated by Bill Reed INcompassing Education
Teachers will define, explore and work mathematically rich problems and formulate good thinking questions to bring an elevated level of thinking, understanding and application to their math classrooms.
Location: 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time Registration begins at 8:30 am Workshop 9:00-3:30 pm Lunch on your own
Cost is $150.00 for ESC members, $225.00 non ESC members
You will receive a confirmation email when you register. If you do not receive a confirmation by email please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
Date November 19, 2024
Respond by November 12, 2024
The New ILEARN Assessment and Planning for the 2024-2025 S.Y.
Facilitated by Bill Reed, Incompassing Education
Are you fully aware of how the new ILEARN Assessment will be changing for the 2024-25 school year pilot program and fully in 2025-2026 school year? Do you struggle to find all the resources required to completely understand the 2023 Indiana Academic Standards for Math and how they will be assessed on the new ILEARN Assessment? Do you spend day after day working hard on math skills with your students only to have them struggle to show progress? Do you want to help improve your math ILEARN Assessment scores?
Join Bill Reed, to get one simple easy to use spreadsheet that includes all the resources you need for your specific 2023 Indiana Academic Standards for Math and how they will be assessed on the new ILEARN Assessment. Learn exactly when and how each math standard will be assessed on the ILEARN CheckPoint Assessments and which standards will be on the summative ILEARN Assessment at the end of each school year. Learn when to teach each math standard. Also learn how to use your classroom instruction to maximize students’ achievement on the math portion of the new ILEARN CheckPoint and Summative Assessment.
You will be provided with resources that show the types of questions used on the ILEARN Assessments as well as the best mathematical practices you can use to increase student performance for those questions. You will receive many valuable resources, activities, and ideas for increasing student performance and they will be modeled for you throughout the professional development. See you there!
Audience – Grades 3 – 8 – Administrators, Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Testing Coordinators
You will receive a confirmation email when you register. If you do not receive a confirmation by email please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
November 19, 2024, December 10, 2024 or December 12 2024
Three Locations as Options
ILEARN Checkpoints
During this professional development workshop, IDOE will provide an update on the ILEARN Through-Year Assessment pilot and provide guidance on how to interpret the different data reports that schools receive from the ILEARN Checkpoints and how schools can use available resources to best meet the needs of individual students. Attendees will break into math and ELA groups to review data, utilize IDOE resources, and plan next steps for instruction and interventions. Attendees should bring additional curricular or lesson planning materials that may be useful for this collaboration.
BRING: Your student data (access to student data in CRS) and your device that allows you to access that information. Ensure that individuals have been set up to have access to CRS. Individuals can also bring their curricular and lesson planning materials, if desired.
Each district is encouraged to bring a team of up to 3 participants to engage in activities and breakout sessions throughout the day. Teammate roles can vary, but are likely to be:
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District administrators
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Building administrators
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Instructional coaches
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Educators, Grades 3-8
Select your location at registration
Time 8:00 am -3:30 pm Lunch included
Cost is Free for ESC members
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
December 2, 2024
Respond by November 20, 2024
Written Expression
Facilitated by Jamey Peavler, The Reading Clinic of Central Indiana
Course Description and Objectives
This one-day course explores the continuum of composition skills, from oral language sentence
generation to essay-level writing for connecting written responses to content area instruction.
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Describe the difference between transcription and composition skills and how developing both areas is essential to improve written expression.
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Summarize the stages of transcription skills (handwriting, spelling, and the mechanics of capitalization and punctuation) and how to support their development through quick daily routines.
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Summarize the importance of sentence-level composition through syntactic awareness and how to support development through quick daily routines.
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Explain evidence-based practices for aligning composition work with comprehension instruction.
Audience: Primary Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Special Education, and Multilingual Educators
Location: 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time Registration begins at 8:30 am Workshop 9:00-3:00 pm Lunch included
Cost is $200.00 for ESC members, $350.00 non ESC members
You will receive a confirmation email when you register. If you do not receive a confirmation by email please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
December 4, 2024
Respond by November 24, 2024
Unlocking Data Insights: Maximizing SAT Suite of Assessments
Presented by The College Board
This interactive workshop is designed to empower educators with essential skills for data-driven decision-making. We’ll dive into SAT Suite of Assessments resources and data, uncover best practices for effective coaching and instruction, and explore opportunities for student practice. Teachers, coaches, and administrators will leave this session equipped with actionable strategies to enhance student outcomes. In this workshop, attendees will:
1. Explore College Board Resources: Utilize Knowledge and Skills Report, Skills Insight, and the
Educator Question Bank to target student learning.
2. Analyze Data: Access district, building, and student data to identify trends and inform instruction.
3. Develop an Action Plan: Align SAT Suite assessment data and district curriculum maps to identify
gaps and tailor strategies by buildings, grade-levels, or classrooms.
4. Integrate Khan Academy: Understand the link between Khan Academy and the SAT Suite of Assessments to leverage these resources for Tier 1 and 2 instructions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching practice through data literacy and evidence-based
decision-making!
Audience: Administrators, Instructional Coaches, Classroom Teachers
Time 9:00 am-11:30 am
Location: 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Cost is FREE for ESC members
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
You will receive a confirmation email when you register. If you do not receive a confirmation by email please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
SAVE THE DATE!
December 7, 2024
Virtual
Reclaiming the Joy of Teaching-Creating Happiness Habits for Wellbeing
Facilitated by Stroble Education
Refuel, Recharge, & Reclaim You!
You've poured your heart out to serve your students and schools, but it has come at a cost.
Because on top of trying to serve the endless learning needs of your students and meet a long list of expectations, you’re also trying to navigate:
– Negativity from your colleagues (yep, I said it)
– Frustration about decisions beyond your control
– Uncertainty about whether or not you’ll get the support you desperately need
– Bitterness over the challenging work conditions
And at the end of those long days, laying in your bed at night trying to fall asleep – feeling exhausted, depleted, and stressed, you start to wonder…
– Am I doing enough?
– Does what I’m doing even matter?
– Am I really qualified for this job?
Location Virtual
Time TBD
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
December 12, 2024
Respond by December 5, 2024
ILEARN: Setting Students up for Success Grades 3-8 (ELA)
Presented by April Connley, INcompassing Education
Are you fully aware of how the ILEARN Assessment will be changing for the 2024-25 school year pilot program and fully in 2025-2026 school year? Do you struggle to find all the resources required to completely understand the 2023 Indiana Academic Standards for ELA?
Join April Connelley for ELA, to get one simple easy-to-use spreadsheet that will include all the resources you need for your specific 2023 Indiana Academic Standards and learn how they will be assessed on the new ILEARN Assessment. Learn exactly when each standard will be assessed on the ILEARN CheckPoint Assessments and which standards will be on the summative ILEARN Assessment. You will also learn how to use your classroom instruction to maximize students’ achievement on the new ILEARN CheckPoints and Summative Assessment. You will be provided with resources that show the types of questions used on the ILEARN Assessments as well as best practices that you can use to increase student performance for those questions. You will receive many valuable resources, activities, and ideas for increasing student performance and they will be modeled for you throughout the professional development.
Audience – Grades 3 – 8 – General education teachers, instructional coaches, leadership, testing coordinators, and special education teachers
Location: 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time 9:00 am -3:00 pm Lunch on your own
Cost is $150.00 for ESC members, $225.00 non ESC members
You will receive a confirmation email when you register. If you do not receive a confirmation by email please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
SAVE THE DATE!
December 12, 2024
Early Learning
We believe in high impact teaching for our earliest learners! Join other preschool-1st grade educators as we provide a day full of support and resources designed with your early learners in mind!
Each year we work to bring together the best in this world of learning!Are you ready for a magical day of instruction all planned with the Early Learner Preschool through 1st grade in mind? Join us for a fantastic day full of support and resources designed with your early learners in mind! Each year we work to bring together the best in this world of learning!
Location Beck Learning Center, West Lafayette, IN
Time 9:00 am -3:00 pm
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
COMING THIS Spring
Title I Networking
More Information to follow
Location 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time 9:00 am -1:00 pm Lunch provided
You will receive a confirmation email when you register. If you do not receive a confirmation by email please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
COMING THIS SPRING
Counselors' Networking
More Information to follow
Location 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time 9:00 am -1:00 pm Lunch provided
You will receive a confirmation email when you register. If you do not receive a confirmation by email please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
COMING THIS SPRING
Early Learning Educators' Networking
Audience: Early Learner Teachers
Location: 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time 9:00 am to noon Lunch is provided
Cost is FREE for WCIESC members
You will receive a confirmation email when you register. If you do not receive a confirmation by email please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
Coming This Spring
Building Administrator Networking Meeting
AM session for Secondary Administrators
PM session for Elementary Administrators
9:00-11:00 am Secondary Administrators. Topics of discussion TBD
11:00 am -12:00 Shared Lunch Both groups may enjoy an information lunch time to network and discuss issues
12:00-2:00pm Elementary Administrators. Topics of discussion TBD
Location 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Cost is FREE for WCIESC members
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
You will receive a confirmation email when you register. If you do not receive a confirmation by email please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
COMING THIS SPRING
Media/Library Center Networking
More Information to follow
Location 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time 9:00 am -1:00 pm Lunch provided
You will receive a confirmation email when you register. If you do not receive a confirmation by email please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
On Demand
Standards Based Grading
4.5 hours
A standards-based education program can be extremely useful for school, but its implementation requires careful consideration to ensure success. You will learn how to lead the transition to a standards-based system in your school or district, as well as what benefits you will gain from a standard-based system. Transform your school’s grading system into one that shows what students know and can do. You will explore specific aspects of standards-based grading implementation, from identifying prioritized standards and creating proficiency scales to creating aligned high-quality assessments and revising report cards. Each step of the process is thoroughly explained. Our goal is for you to leave understanding how to create vertical and horizontal alignment in your school along with viable and guaranteed curriculum so you can ensure a high level of reliability between and within all grade levels
Level- Grades K-12
On Demand 4.5 hours
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation by email by one week prior to the workshop please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
On Demand
Growth Mindset
6.5 hours
This workshop will help teachers implement a growth mindset curriculum, which has been proven to lead to greater motivation levels and higher achievement for students, in their classrooms. Through example mini lessons, you’ll learn strategies to increase your won growth mindset as an educator, as well as how to develop and integrate the growth mindset philosophy in the classroom.
Level- Grades K-12
On Demand 6.5 hours
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation by email by one week prior to the workshop please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
On Demand
Genius Hour
5.5 hours
Genuis Hour is a relative of Project-Based Learning that allows students to work on a subject of interest to them. It allows students to explore something of interest to them, provided it connects to our class topics. By using real-world scenarios, challenges and problems, students gain useful knowledge and skills that increase their designated project periods. The goal of using complex questions or problems is to develop an enhance student learning by encouraging critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and self-management. Project-Based Genius Hour is a time when students can develop their own inquiry-based projects around their passions and take ownership of their work. In this course, you’ll discover how to transform your classroom into a place where students want to come and learn – where creativity and motivation flourish.
Level- Grades K-12
On Demand 5.5 hours
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation by email by one week prior to the workshop please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
On Demand
Growth Mindset/Genius Hour Bundle
11 hours
We have combined these two courses into one Great Bundle
Growth Mindset Genius Hour
Module 1 – The Fixed Mindsets vs Module 1 – The Genuis Hour Revolution
The Growth Mindset
Module 2 – Digging Deeper: Grit, Drive, Module 2 – The Changing Landscape of
Determinations, and Effort Education
Module 3 – Productive Struggle and the Module 3 - Rediscovering Passion, Play and
Power of Yet Purpose
Module 4 – Self-Esteem Movement, Module 4 – How Genius Hour Works in the
Supportive Grades, Mindsets, and Classroom
Testing
Module 5 – The Dangers of Praise and Criticism Module 5 – Brainstorming and Product
Creation
Module 6 – Embracing Failure and Criticism Module 6 – Research and Product Creation
Module 7 – Specific Growth and Mindset Mini- Module 7 – Presenting Projects and
Lessons Reflection
Module 8 – More Growth Mindset Mini Module 8 – The Nitty Gritty Details of
Lessons Launching
Module 9 – Growth Mindset and Resources
Level- Grades K-12
On Demand 11 hours
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation by email by one week prior to the workshop please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
On Demand
Trauma-Informed Practices Part 1
4.5 hours
In this workshop, you’ll truly understand what your most vulnerable students need. You’ll learn how these struggling learners’ brains work and how to create a classroom environment that is sensitive to the needs of all students, regardless of background. 46% of students under 7 have experienced a traumatic event. 26% of children under 4 have experienced a traumatic event. As educators, we care immensely about our students beyond the classroom. We worry about their safety and well-being once they walk out our doors. Students entering the classroom with emotional, behavioral, or mental health issues are often at a disadvantage and struggle to keep up with the demands of traditional learning. Brains affected by trauma require a different kind of instruction – and a special kind of care.
We will cover the following:
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The impact of stress and trauma on learning
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How to build a resilient classroom
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Creating gritty learners
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Neuroscience and brain-based learning strategies
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Dealing with students from Traumatic backgrounds
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Trauma in Teacher – Fighting burnout with self-care
Level- Grades K-12
On Demand 4.5 hours
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation by email by one week prior to the workshop please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
On Demand
Trauma-Informed Practices Part 2
4.5 hours
In the Trauma Level 1 training, we dove deep into brain research and understood how trauma affects the brain, which then affects behaviors. Then we equipped you with some essential tools to help your get started. Now, we want to give you new specific brain-based intervention strategies to give you the fools to lessen the negative impact of trauma in the brain and restore your classroom and school. This workshop gives educators and schools an action plan to prioritize the personal well-being of students to promote their academic success and achievement. When your students enter your classroom, they bring with them their hopes, dreams, worries and traumas. Childhood trauma greatly impacts your students’ ability to learn and engage in the classroom. By implementing trauma-informed practices through a classroom and school-wide approach, you can provide your students with the tools they need to thrive, achieve and succeed. Through exploration of research, collaboration with peers, and hands-on practice with classroom strategies, educators and administrators will gain in-depth understanding of trauma-informed care at school. Our training guides schools through such topics as social and emotional learning as a curriculum, positive behavior interventions, daily mindfulness practice in the classroom and strategies to model emotional and self-regulation skills.
Level- Grades K-12
On Demand 4.5 hours
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation by email by one week prior to the workshop please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
On Demand
Trauma-Informed Practices Part 1 & 2
4 hrs
We have combined the two Trauma-Informed Practices course into one.
Trauma-Informed Practices Part 1 Trauma-Informed Practices Part 2
Module 1 – Defining Trauma Module 1 – A Review of Trauma
Module 2 – Trauma and the Brain Module 2 – Trauma Informed Care at
School
Module 3 – Trauma and Learning Module 3 – Social and Emotional Learning
Module 4 – Trauma and Behavior Module 4 - Positive Behavior Interventions
and Supports
Module 5 – The Trauma-Informed Module 5 – A Day in the Trauma-Informed
Classroom Classroom
Module 6 – Self-Care is not Selfish! Educator
Support and Well-Being
Level- Grades K-12
On Demand
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation by email by one week prior to the workshop please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
On Demand
Revolutionizing Climate and Culture for Schools
4 hours
As happiness researcher, Shawn Achor says, “Happiness is one of the greatest competitive advantages you can give a brain” …raising creativity, test scores and productivity, as well as buffering against stress, anxiety, and depression. In this workshop, Kim Strobel, and Steve Bollar dive deep into understanding the underlying issues that prevent you from being able to shift your district, school or even your life. They give you a specific blueprint for increasing staff and student engagement, strategies, and tools to begin to make “the shift” happen, as well as Social and Emotional Wellbeing practices that truly transforms your schools. School Climate is how a school “feels.” It’s the relationships, attitudes, and overall perception of the school. School culture is the shared values, rules, belief patterns, teaching and learning approaches, behaviors, and relationships among or across the individuals. Both are essential to maximizing working and learning environments that help all succeed
Level- Grades K-12 and Administrators
On Demand 4 hours
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You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation by email by one week prior to the workshop please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
On Demand
The Brain and Reading
Why Learning to Read is Hard and What to Do About It
1.5 hours
This course explores the underlying causes of literacy failure and how understanding the connections between the brain, reading, and the English language will help Readable English is a research-proven accelerated reading program that uses systematic phonics and phonemic awareness to exponentially increase fluency and comprehension. Students take ownership of their learning and quickly get to grade level and beyond Complexities of the English Language, Cognitive Load and Orthographic Mapping are all explored
Level- Grades K-12
On Demand 1.5 hours
You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation by email by one week prior to the workshop please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
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To register online, click on the button below to submit a registration.
You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation by email by one week prior to the workshop please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
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PD Pops!!
What are PD Pops?
PD POPS are 45-minute virtual sessions from 4:00-4:45 ET, that you do during a specified time frame, some are live and some recorded.
Try one out; you will find you want to come back for more!
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ALL Sessions are Recorded and will be sent at 7:30 am on the date listed.
