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July 17, 2025
Respond by July 10, 2025
Administrator Bootcamp
Join us on July 17 for an event to help you wrap up the 24/25 school year and start preparing for the 25/26 school year.
This full day event will be a combination of uplifting messages and ideas to help you start planning for the next school year. Topics will include but are not limited to; Relationship building, Culture and Climate, Academic program planning, new legislation and how it will impact your schools moving forward, plus other important messages! Speakers will include award winning principal Steve Baker, award winning author Jon Acton plus Executive Director of the Indiana Association of School Principals, Dr. Todd Bess.
This event is appropriate for any K-12 administrator or aspiring administrator.
Please mark your calendar for July 17!
Location 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time 9:00 am -3:00 pm Lunch included!
Cost $175.00 for ESC members/$250.00 for non-ESC members
K-12 Outreach Professional Development at Rose Hulman
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You asked.
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We listened.
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Check out the variety of Virtual workshops scheduled this year!
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!
*Cancellation Policy:
For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
WORKSHOPS
July 14, & 15, 2025
Respond by July 7, 2025
Advanced OG, Phonics and Morphology
Facilitated by Jamey Peavler
Course Description and Objectives:
This two-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 Lesson Support Materials (Resource book and card deck)
Audience: Intermediate and Middle School Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Special Education, and Multilingual Educators
Location: 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time 8:30 am -3:30 pm Lunch included
Cost is $425.00 for ESC members, $650.00 non ESC members
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
July 17, 2025
Respond by July 10, 2025
Administrator Bootcamp
Join us on July 17 for an event to help you wrap up the 24/25 school year and start preparing for the 25/26 school year. This full day event will be a combination of uplifting messages and ideas to help you start planning for the next school year. Topics will include but are not limited to;
Relationship building, Culture and Climate, Academic program planning, new legislation and how it will impact your schools moving forward, plus other important messages!
Speakers will include award winning principal Steve Baker, award winning author Jon Acton plus Executive Director of the Indiana Association of School Principals, Dr. Todd Bess.
This event is appropriate for any K-12 administrator or aspiring administrator.
Please mark your calendar for July 17!
Location 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time 9:00 am -3:00 pm Lunch included!
Cost $175.00 for ESC members/$250.00 for non-ESC members
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
July 29, 2025
Respond by July 19, 2025
New Teacher Bootcamp Kick-Off Workshop
Presented by Jim Kestner
The Excellence in Youth New Teacher Bootcamp is designed specifically for first-year teachers, though other teachers in early stages of their careers will also benefit from the workshop. During this one-day session, Jim Kestner will provide hands-on, practical preparation that will equip teachers to
*Improve classroom management
*Motivate students to engage in learning
*Differentiate instruction in ways that empower teachers to move beyond teaching to the middle, helping struggling students while simultaneously challenging gifted students to push themselves to realize their potential.
Even better, the workshop provides an introduction to the modular-based follow-up program which provides individualized support throughout the year, providing teachers with web-based modules AND live phone and video conference support for handling the entire realm of situations that come up through the year, including the unexpected. In addition to the topics of the workshop, follow-up Bootcamp modules address
*Curriculum development and alignment
*Student assessment
*Building student character, and more.
Sessions also support teachers themselves, including
*Meeting responsibilities of the profession
*Managing stress and time
*Keys to maintaining self-motivation through the demands of the school year.
Audience: New Teachers, specifically first-year teachers though other teachers in early stages of their careers will benefit.
Location: 1 N Calbert Way Area 30 Career Center Building Community
Room, Greencastle
Time 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Lunch on your own
Cost $175.00 for ESC members/$300.00 for non ESC members
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
Nationally recognized educator and youth character-development specialist Jim Kestner began his career as a high school English teacher and track and cross country coach. He teaches, conducts research, and works with teachers, parents, and students across the country to help young people realize their potential.
Jim has developed national programs on effective teaching and coaching and has taught at Northwestern University, Eastern Illinois University, and University of Illinois campuses in Urbana-Champaign and Chicago. He is a published author and nationally recognized speaker who has also appeared on television and radio programs.
For over 30 years Jim has conducted research and worked with administrators, faculty, parents, and students to empower individuals to realize their career and life potential. In 1999 and 2000 he developed the Dynamics of Leadership curriculum for Oprah Winfrey when she taught at Northwestern University. Kestner’s other clients and business associates have included Warren Buffet, Coretta Scott King, Henry Kissinger, the National Education Association, Horace Mann Insurance Companies, the Abraham Lincoln Institute for Literacy in America, NASA, and several Olympic National Governing Bodies.
In 2019 Jim returned to the high school classroom teaching English at Villa Grove High School in Villa Grove, Illinois, where he also coaches cross country and scholastic bowl and sponsors Future Teachers, Writers’ Club, and SWAT (Students with a Testimony).Kestner’s other clients and business associates have included Warren Buffet, Coretta Scott King, Henry Kissinger, the National Education Association, Horace Mann Insurance Companies, the Abraham Lincoln Institute for Literacy in America, NASA, and several Olympic National Governing Bodies.
August 8, 2025
Superintendent Study Council
More Information to follow
Location Indiana State University
Time 9:00 am -Noon Lunch on your own
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
August 12, 2025
Respond by August 5, 2025
Expulsion Examiner Workshop
Any building or central office administrator, who is new to the role of Expulsion Examiner would benefit from this workshop. In addition, it can also serve as a great resource and review for those who already serve in the role. This will be a highly interactive workshop where participants will have the opportunity to have all their questions answered.
Location 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time 9:00 am -11:30 pm
Cost $109.00 for ESC members, $165.00 for non members
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
Tim McRoberts has twenty-two years of experience as a building administrator and more than five years of experience as an Expulsion Examiner. Additionally, he has held many trainings with
schools and individuals on this topic and has also mentored Expulsion Examiners.
August 14, 2025
Respond by August 7, 2025
Using AI and Checkpoint Report Data to Prepare and Remediate Students on the ILEARN Checkpoint and Summative Assessments
Presented by Angela Snyder
Do you struggle with finding resources and ways to help prepare your students for the ILEARN Checkpoints? Do you know how to easily use the data you receive from the ILEARN Checkpoint Assessments to remediate and give Tier 2 support for your students?
Join me to receive classroom-ready resources you can use to create unlimited ILEARN Checkpoint practice questions. I have created resources that put everything you need in one place, easy to access. We will demonstrate how to use your ILEARN Checkpoint Reports to easily create reteaching, remediation, and Tier 2 support for students. How to use your classroom instruction to maximize students’ achievement on the math portion of the new ILEARN CheckPoint and Summative Assessment will be discussed. 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.
Audience: Grades 3 – 8 – Administrators, Teachers, Instructional Coaches, and Testing Coordinators
Location: 1 N Calbert Way Area 30 Career Center Building Community
Room, Greencastle
Time 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Lunch on your own
Cost $175.00 for ESC members $250.00 for non ESC members
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
Angela Snyder is an experienced educator and leader specializing in administrative instructional leadership and secondary mathematics. She holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Education in Mathematics and Secondary Education, along with an Indiana Building Level Administrator License and Virtual Instruction Certification. With a background that includes roles as a middle school teacher, high school teacher, department chair, assistant principal, and principal, she has developed a deep understanding of effective teaching practices, data-driven decision-making, and strategic leadership. Her dedication to continuous school improvement is evident through both her professional achievements and volunteer efforts.
An accomplished writer and speaker, Angela has published articles on classroom instruction and action research in local and regional professional journals. She is a sought-after presenter at conferences, sharing insights on effective classroom instruction, growth mindset, school culture, and strategic planning. Her expertise and commitment to excellence make her a valuable asset in shaping educational best practices and fostering student success.
August 15, 2025
Curriculum Director Networking
More Information to follow
Location TBD
Time 9:00 am -1:00 pm Lunch provided
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
August 19, 2025
Respond by August 12, 2025
Time Management Workshop
More information to follow
Location 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time 9:00 am -11:30 pm
Cost $109.00 for ESC members, $165.00 for non members
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
Tim McRoberts has twenty-two years of experience as a building administrator and more than five years of experience as an Expulsion Examiner. Additionally, he has held many trainings with
schools and individuals on this topic and has also mentored Expulsion Examiners.
August 21, 2025
Respond by August 14, 2025
UDL: Raising the Bar and Reaching Every Student
Presented by Dr. Wendy Wells
You want every student to succeed—but meeting diverse learning needs can feel overwhelming.
It’s not realistic to create 25 different lesson plans, and yet you know that one-size-fits-all instruction doesn’t work.
There’s a better way.
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) empowers you to plan lessons with flexibility from the start, so all students can access meaningful, rigorous learning—without burning yourself out.
In this session, you’ll discover:
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The core principles of UDL
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How to set firm learning goals while offering flexible ways for students to reach them
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Strategies to remove learning barriers and embrace learner variability
You’ll leave with practical tools you can use immediately to make your teaching more inclusive, engaging, and effective for every student in your classroom.
When you plan for all from the start, everyone benefits.
Let us show you how.
Audience: K-12 Teachers and Instructional Coaches
Location: 1 N Calbert Way Area 30 Career Center Building Community
Room, Greencastle
Time 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Lunch on your own
Cost $175.00 for ESC members $250.00 for non ESC members
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
Dr. Wendy L. Wells is an experienced educational leader specializing in curriculum development, instructional leadership, and program management. As the Director of Academic Resources & Programs/Director of Curriculum at the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, she oversees K-12 core instruction and ensures alignment with state standards. She also oversees the ESL, High Ability, Early Learning, Media, and Fine Arts programs.
Dr. Wells holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, a Master's in Educational Leadership/Building Administration, and a BA in Elementary Education. She is also licensed in High Ability. Dr. Wells is highly skilled in delivering professional learning on curriculum mapping, ILEARN & IREAD alignment, the Science of Reading, formative assessments, and adopting and implementing high-quality instructional materials, with a strong focus on enhancing literacy instruction. Her previous roles include serving as an Outreach Coordinator at the Indiana Department of Education and as a building administrator in a charter elementary school where she led initiatives in school improvement, curriculum alignment, and educational leadership
August 26, 2025
Respond by August 19, 2025
Teacher Evaluation Workshop
More information to follow
Location 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time 9:00 am -11:30 pm Lunch included
Afternoon session Lunch available 11:30-noon session begins noon-2:30
Cost $109.00 for ESC members, $165.00 for non members
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
Tim McRoberts has twenty-two years of experience as a building administrator and more than five years of experience as an Expulsion Examiner. Additionally, he has held many trainings with
schools and individuals on this topic and has also mentored Expulsion Examiners.
August 28, 2025
Respond by August 21, 2025
Managing the High Ability Cluster Classroom
Presented by Dr. Brian Scott
Have you been assigned a cluster of students identified as high-ability? Do you feel equipped to help them grow academically? Do you find it difficult to provide differentiated experiences for this group of students while also addressing the other students in your classroom?
You will learn how to use various strategies to meet the needs of your cluster group as well as the other academic needs within your classroom. Come join us to learn how learning contracts combined with formative assessments can serve as the framework for organizing other differentiated instruction strategies such as flexible grouping, tiered assignments, varied questions, and anchoring activities to create a learning environment for all students.
Audience: K-8 high-ability cluster teachers, coordinators, and instructional coaches
Location: 1 N Calbert Way Area 30 Career Center Building Community
Room, Greencastle
Time 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Lunch on your own
Cost $175.00 for ESC members/$250.00 for non ESC members
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
Dr. Brian Scott has been an educator for 40+ years in rural, urban, suburban, and private school settings. After his “retirement” from administration in 2016, Brian has consulted and coached teachers primarily in elementary mathematics at the building and district levels in two very different public school districts as well as private and parochial schools. While in these positions, he supported data-driven instruction and created Tier II and III math intervention paths. It was also during this time that his book, Concept Based Instruction: Building Curriculum with Depth and Complexity, was published by Taylor and Francis in 2020.
Brian was an intermediate grade level principal for 12 out of his 15 years in building administration. During his tenure, data-driven instruction using standardized and formative measures served as critical parts of the triangulation of data for flexible intervention and extension of students’ academic needs. In addition, he provided weekly opportunities for teacher-led Professional Learning Communities reviewing and responding to results on common assessments. These are the primary reasons for Avon Intermediate School East’s Four-Star School designation by the Indiana Department of Education for many years, the most of any building in the district and with a more diversified population of students.
He has consulted with schools and districts across Indiana, primarily on differentiated instruction as a school improvement initiative. He has contributed to the writing of several successfully awarded grants. He has also been a presenter at local, state, and national conferences from Hawaii to North Carolina on concept-based instruction and managing the differentiated classroom with contracts.
Dr. Scott was an elementary classroom teacher for 20 years, primarily in grades 4-6. Six of those years were as a high ability teacher in a variety of configurations including pull-out, multi-age, and cluster grouping.
Brian earned his bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Indiana-Purdue at Fort Wayne and graduate degrees from Ball State University. His 2012 dissertation was titled, The Effectiveness of Differentiated Instruction in the Elementary Mathematics Classroom.
September 4, 2025
Respond by August 28, 2025
Navigating 504: From Legal Basics to Real World Solutions
Presented by Dr. Reneae Staley
Are you confident in navigating the complexities of Section 504?
This comprehensive full-day session is designed specifically for K-12 district and building 504 coordinators to deepen your understanding and enhance your implementation practices. We'll delve into the legal foundations of Section 504, clarify essential processes and procedures, and explore best practices for ensuring equitable access for students with disabilities. Through interactive discussions and practical case studies, you'll gain valuable insights into developing effective accommodations and addressing specific, challenging situations. Come prepared to collaborate, problem-solve, and leave with concrete examples and options to strengthen your school's 504 framework and empower your students to thrive.
Audience: K - 12 Building and District Administrators and/or 504 Coordinators
Location: 1 N Calbert Way Area 30 Career Center Building Community
Room, Greencastle
Time 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Lunch on your own
Cost $175.00 for ESC members/$250.00 for non ESC members
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
Dr. Reneae Staley is a seasoned educational leader with nearly three decades of experience serving districts, students and families. Dr. Staley has held diverse roles in K - 12 education including middle school health teacher, elementary physical education teacher, intermediate and middle school assistant principal, elementary principal, and district special education director. With a deep passion for student success, Reneae has worked collaboratively with schools and communities to develop innovative solutions for students with diverse needs. Her career path has provided the opportunity to support the success of all students through servant leadership and building capacity in others.
Reneae holds a Doctorate of Education from Oakland City University, with a dissertation focused on the impact of trauma-informed interventions on discipline in elementary schools. Additional advanced degrees include an Educational Specialist degree from Indiana State University, a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Indiana University Bloomington, and an undergraduate teaching degree from Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis. Dr. Staley possesses a proven track record in both large and small district settings, fostering a strong commitment to creating inclusive and supportive learning environments for all students. Her practical approach to supporting staff and students creates the critical connection between special education and general education, promoting a collaborative process of teaching and learning.
September 5, 2025
Respond by August 29, 2025
Adolescent Literacy in All Content Areas Day 1
Presented by Melissa Gill
Are your students struggling to tackle complex text? Are their written responses lacking critical information?
As the landscape of education evolves, upper grade educators across the nation are increasingly recognizing the critical importance of evidence-based literacy instruction. To support our learners effectively, it's essential to adopt best practices that align with the latest research. Are you ready to implement three low-prep, high-impact strategies across all content areas? Join us for a transformative professional learning experience with Explicit Instruction & Literacy Trainer Melissa Gill!
In this dynamic session, you'll engage in meaningful collaboration and networking while exploring best practices and practical strategies to enhance your instructional approach. Our focus will be on addressing the diverse needs of students, including multilingual (ML) learners and neurodivergent learners. We will dive deep into the Science of Reading and the Explicit Instruction framework pioneered by Dr. Anita Archer, equipping you with the tools and knowledge to meet the instructional needs of your upper grade students.
Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your teaching practices and make a lasting impact on your students' literacy development. Let's come together to share insights, discover effective strategies, and drive student success. Ready to transform your approach? Let's get started!
Audience: Grade 5-12 Teachers
Location: 1 N Calbert Way Area 30 Career Center Building Community
Room, Greencastle
Time 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost $175.00 for ESC members/$300.00 for non-ESC members
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
Melissa Gill brings a wealth of experience to her role as WVEC's Instructional Outreach Director, having navigated the diverse landscape of education as a primary and intermediate classroom teacher, instructional coach, reading specialist, and administrator. After facilitating preK-12 district professional development and providing leadership support for MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support), Melissa is deeply committed to enhancing educator effectiveness and student outcomes.
Currently, Melissa channels her expertise into supporting and inspiring educators while fostering valuable partnerships with educational organizations to address the needs of all students. Her passion for literacy is evident in her role as a Literacy Course Instructor at Indiana University Kokomo and as a trainer with Keys to Literacy. Additionally, she serves as the Executive Board Secretary for the Indiana State Literacy Association, contributing to the advancement of literacy initiatives across the state.
September 9, 2025
Respond by September 2, 2025
Behavior Science in Action: Effective Strategies for the Classroom and Beyond
Presented by Tracy Harrison
Are you struggling to understand why students engage in challenging behaviors despite your interventions? Do you feel like you're constantly reacting rather than preventing?
This interactive workshop equips you with essential behavior science tools to transform challenging classroom behaviors. Learn to decode the patterns behind student behaviors and become a skilled behavior detective who can uncover hidden motivations. Discover practical strategies to prevent problem behaviors, teach replacement skills, and implement effective consequences. Leave with actionable techniques you can immediately apply to address behavioral challenges in any educational setting while improving student outcomes. You'll gain hands-on experience with tools that can transform not only your professional practice but also benefit your personal life.
Audience: General education teachers, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and related service providers
Location: 1 N Calbert Way Area 30 Career Center Building Community
Room, Greencastle
Time 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Lunch on your own
Cost $175.00 for ESC members/$250.00 for non ESC members
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
Tracy Harrison is an experienced educational specialist with over 15 years of expertise in behavioral interventions and program development. As a board-certified behavior Analyst and Nationally Certified School Psychologist, she creates evidence-based practices for educational settings. Her leadership roles include Behavior Analyst at The Stanley Clark School and LOGAN Center, Behavior Analyst at Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, Clinical Director at Behavior Analysis Center for Autism, and School Psychologist at Georgetown County School District.
Tracy partners with Pre-K through 12th-grade schools, delivering specialized training for teachers and administrators that transforms classroom management and student engagement. Her professional development programs have reached hundreds of educators, with 2,138 certificates awarded in the first year through one of her digital training programs. She creates comprehensive systems that equip educators with practical strategies to address problem behaviors, improve student-teacher relationships, and prevent future challenges.
Tracy is pursuing her Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Bay Path University. Her dissertation will explore support systems that impact elementary administrators' effectiveness in addressing student behavioral challenges. She holds an Education Specialist degree in School Psychology and a Graduate Certificate in Developmental Disabilities from the University of Kentucky and a Bachelor's in Psychology and Business from Western Michigan University.
Tracy specializes in developing systematic approaches to behavior management that create sustainable solutions for schools. Her expertise includes designing comprehensive professional development programs, equipping teachers with immediate intervention techniques, developing executive functioning skill programs that integrate with classroom management, and building effective home-school partnerships through data-driven, evidence-based practices.
September 10, 2025
Respond by September 3, 2025
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 informal 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
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
September 11, 2025
Respond by September 4, 2025
Special Education 101 for Administrators
Presented by Dr. Reneae Staley
Are you a building leader who wants to enhance your understanding of special education?
This one-day training is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively support students with disabilities. Learn about the legal framework, the IEP process, and the critical role you play in creating inclusive and supportive school environments. Develop strategies for effective communication with parents, special education teachers, and other stakeholders. Gain insights into legal and compliance issues to ensure your school is meeting the needs of all students. Leave this training with a deeper understanding of special education and the confidence to be a strong advocate for students with disabilities.
Audience: District and Building Leaders, Including Principals, Assistant Principals, Deans
Location: 1 N Calbert Way Area 30 Career Center Building Community
Room, Greencastle
Time 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Lunch on your own
Cost $175.00 for ESC members/$250.00 for non ESC members
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
Dr. Reneae Staley is a seasoned educational leader with nearly three decades of experience serving districts, students and families. Dr. Staley has held diverse roles in K - 12 education including middle school health teacher, elementary physical education teacher, intermediate and middle school assistant principal, elementary principal, and district special education director. With a deep passion for student success, Reneae has worked collaboratively with schools and communities to develop innovative solutions for students with diverse needs. Her career path has provided the opportunity to support the success of all students through servant leadership and building capacity in others.
Reneae holds a Doctorate of Education from Oakland City University, with a dissertation focused on the impact of trauma-informed interventions on discipline in elementary schools. Additional advanced degrees include an Educational Specialist degree from Indiana State University, a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership from Indiana University Bloomington, and an undergraduate teaching degree from Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis. Dr. Staley possesses a proven track record in both large and small district settings, fostering a strong commitment to creating inclusive and supportive learning environments for all students. Her practical approach to supporting staff and students creates the critical connection between special education and general education, promoting a collaborative process of teaching and learning.
September 12, 2025
Superintendent Study Council
More Information to follow
Location Indiana State University
Time 9:00 am -Noon Lunch on your own
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
September 16-17, 2025
Respond by September 9, 2025
Maximizing the Impact of Instructional Assistants
2 Full Days
Presented by Dr. Wendy Wells
Are you looking for learning opportunities for your instructional assistants? Are you an instructional assistant and want to learn more about the best ways to help students?
Instructional assistants are a huge asset and valuable to student learning. During this session, Instructional Assistants will focus on the developmental stages of learners, instructional best practices, and small-group management. We will focus on the importance of routines and procedures, gradual release of responsibility, prompting, managing materials, working with small groups, and keeping students engaged. Participants will be active, and time will be given for collaboration and practice.
Audience: Elementary Instructional Assistants
Location: 1 N Calbert Way Area 30 Career Center Building Community
Room, Greencastle
Time 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Lunch on your own
Cost $350.00 for ESC members/$525.00 for non ESC members
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
Dr. Wendy L. Wells is an experienced educational leader specializing in curriculum development, instructional leadership, and program management. As the Director of Academic Resources & Programs/Director of Curriculum at the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation, she oversees K-12 core instruction and ensures alignment with state standards. She also oversees the ESL, High Ability, Early Learning, Media, and Fine Arts programs.
Dr. Wells holds a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, a Master's in Educational Leadership/Building Administration, and a BA in Elementary Education. She is also licensed in High Ability. Dr. Wells is highly skilled in delivering professional learning on curriculum mapping, ILEARN & IREAD alignment, the Science of Reading, formative assessments, and adopting and implementing high-quality instructional materials, with a strong focus on enhancing literacy instruction. Her previous roles include serving as an Outreach Coordinator at the Indiana Department of Education and as a building administrator in a charter elementary school where she led initiatives in school improvement, curriculum alignment, and educational leadership
September 17, 2025
Respond by September 10, 2025
Counselor Networking
More Information to follow
Location 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time 9:00 am -1:00 pm Lunch provided
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
September 19, 2025
Curriculum Director Networking
More Information to follow
Location TBD
Time 9:00 am -1:00 pm Lunch provided
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
September 22, 2025
Respond by September 15, 2025
The Dos and Don'ts of Dealing with Chronic Disruptive Behavior: The Most Powerful
Strategies for Preventing and Eliminating Chronic Disruptive Behavior in Your K-12
Classroom
Presented by Kevin Dill
Want to know effective, yet practical and easy to use strategies, that will prevent
and transform the behavior of defiant, disruptive, disrespectful, aggressive, controlling, noisy, oppositional, and maladaptive students? In this training, you'll learn and leave with a ton of powerful and practical strategies such as:
1. The #1 strategy that gets defiant students to cooperate and make them think it was their idea.
2. What to say and do when confronted with behavioral tactics and traps from disruptive students.
3. Powerful techniques that immediately stop disrespectful behavior like arguing and insults.
4. The biggest mistakes that almost every educator makes with disruptive students—and what to do instead.
5. Simple, yet, powerful techniques that instantly defuse confrontations and power
struggles with students.
6. The powerful technique of setting effective limits with Choice Language when students become oppositional, defiant, controlling and rude.
7. Strategies that stop excessive talking in its tracks.
8. The most effective "teacher approach" to use with disruptive students.
Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Counselors, Behavior Specialists, Instructional Assistants.
Location: 1 N Calbert Way Area 30 Career Center Building Community
Room, Greencastle
Time 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Lunch on your own
Cost $175.00 for ESC members/$300.00 for non ESC members
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
Kevin Dill, Ed.S. is a behavior specialist serving as the primary behavior
consultant for multiple school districts throughout the country. He’s been a special education
teacher, public school principal, director of special education, and director of a pediatric
therapeutic school. He is well known for his practical, yet effective strategies designed to
prevent and eliminate chronic disruptive behavior in classrooms and schools. Kevin has trained
thousands of teachers and school leaders, and has authored several resources including the
Most Powerful Solutions to Eliminating Chronic Disruptive Behavior in Your Classroom and his
newest book - Up Yours: Exploring Powerful Approaches, Strategies, and Techniques Aimed to
Improve Student Behavior by Elevating Your Skills and Taking Your Teaching Practices to a
Higher Level.
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
September 23, 2025
CCR Climate - Culture - Relationships
50 Take home ideas to instantly transform your classroom, school and corporation
Presenter Jon Acton
Why CCR - Climate, Culture and Relationships are the foundational piece to all successfulorganizations. Corporations such as Disney, Southwest Airlines, Savannah Bananas, and Charthouse Learning make daily investments in their Climate in order to build a positive and
sustainable Culture. Their (secret to their success) is a focus on developing positive relationships with all stakeholders.
What - This half day professional development opportunity will share the importance of creating
positive Climate-Culture and Relationships with any organization but specifically K-12 schools.
Attendees will leave with a functional understanding of CCR, 50 (minimum) take home and
transformational CCR ideas, logistical plans for executing CCR ideas, potential calendar of CCR
ideas and planning and implementation and reflection tools. Attendees will also receive what
not to do lessons in order to maximize the potential for success. Warning - Register with caution as attendees may experience excessive FUN while creating Free Smiles for students and colleagues.
Activities will include -
● Why CCR is important
● Defining the Box - What does your school/district do well per climate and culture?
Where are their opportunities for growth?
● Creating the CCR Vision - Begin with the End
● Scope and Sequence preparation
● Planning the Plan - Idea to Execution to Celebration to Reflection
● Ideas, More Ideas, Even MORE Ideas
● Share and Steal!
Audience: Instructional Assistants, Teachers, Building level Administrators, Central
Office
Location: 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Cost $109.00 ESC members/165.00 non-ESC members
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
Jon Acton is a 30 plus year veteran of public education having served as a state and
local award winning teacher, high school/college football coach, district award winning
principal and corporation superintendent. As a high school principal, Jon led his school
as the only Indiana HS to receive the 2018 National Blue Ribbon Award given by the
United States Department of Education. JThroughout his career in education, Jon has
focused on creating positive school climates and cultures as the foundation of success
for all classrooms, schools and districts. Jon has presented and shared his ideas and
strategies to national and international audiences at conferences across the United
States.
Jon is the author of the award winning book Broken Shells - a Journey through Cancer,
Leadership and Love (2024 Most Inspirational Book by International Impact) and is a
2025 nominee for Author of the Year. Jon is the founder of Broken Shells, a life
motivation company offering keynote motivational presentations, climate and culture
consulting and motivational life apparel.
Jon’s most important role is as a husband, father to two boys and dog dad to two rescue
pitties and one not so tiny great dane.
September 24, 2025
Respond by September 16, 2025
The Science Behind Writing Success: Building Effective K-12 Writing Programs
Presented by The Smekens Educational Solutions, Inc
Join area educators and industry experts from Smekens Education and HMH-Writable for this exclusive, in-person event designed to empower K-12 school leaders with the knowledge needed to strengthen writing instruction and achievement. This engaging session for instructional leaders will explore how to leverage the science of writing to create a cohesive, research-based writing program that prepares students for success in school and beyond.
During this dynamic three-hour session led by a Smekens literacy consultant, attendees will:
● Discover how Dr. Hollis Scarborough’s Reading Rope (reading comprehension & word recognition) and Joan Sedita’s Writing Rope (composition & transcription) form a unified, science-backed approach to literacy.
● Explore the top five research-driven recommendations for establishing effective classroom practices in writing.
● Capture the vision for a school-wide writing program that focuses on essential standards-aligned writing skills, prioritizes time for instruction and practice, and provides effective feedback.
● Understand the multifaceted nature of teaching writing, including balancing foundational language skills, the expression of ideas, and ultimately writing about texts.
● Understand how to teach writing skills explicitly and systematically, using the gradual release of responsibility and a clear scope and sequence to foster consistent student growth.
● Learn practical strategies for teaching writing craft and composition with the research-based Six Traits framework, helping students to communicate their ideas with depth and clarity.
● Uncover time-saving strategies to integrate reading and writing instruction, reducing cognitive load and maximizing classroom efficiency.
● Learn how to build an effective writing program while remaining committed to other adopted literacy practices and programs.
Aligned with Indiana’s Academic Standards, this event will help instructional leaders gain evidence-based methods for building better writers at every level. Participants will leave energized and equipped to lead their teachers toward creating a cohesive, systematic writing program that produces real results.
Specific takeaways:
● Complete a self-assessment to evaluate your school or district’s current writing instructional practices.
● Receive a checklist of evidence-based actions needed to build a stronger, more cohesive writing program.
● Experiment with online tools to support student feedback and assessment.
● Develop a personalized list of actionable next steps to guide implementation and drive results.
A portion of this workshop is dedicated to highlighting how Smekens Education and HMH / Writable can support schools in implementing the science of writing through their respective services and solutions. The majority of the session will focus on non-commercial content, providing practical strategies and insights that educators can apply immediately.
A laptop is recommended
Audience: K-12 school and district leaders, including superintendents, assistant superintendents, curriculum directors, curriculum coordinators, principals, assistant principals, instructional coaches, and teacher leaders
Location: 1 N Calbert Way Area 30 Career Center Building Community
Room, Greencastle
Time 9:00 am - Noon Lunch to follow and included!
Cost FREE for ESC members
$109.00 for Non ESC members
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
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If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
FREE Evening VIRTUAL for ESC members
September 24, 2025
Respond by September 21, 2025
Chips, Dip, & Praxis 5205 Tips
Presented by Melissa Gill
Indiana is on a pathway to increasing literacy success across the state. One key area of focus is teacher knowledge and application. On September 24th, Melissa Gill will share some tips & strategies during our FREE ESCI State Event. If you are having a moment, and you haven't taken this next step, join us for some networking, fun, and strategy tips.
Oh, and don't forget to bring your favorite snack! We look forward to seeing you! This session will not be recorded.
Location: 1 N Calbert Way Area 30 Career Center Building Community
Room, Greencastle
Time: 6:30-7:15 EST, VIRTUAL
Cost FREE for ESC members
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
Melissa Gill brings a wealth of experience to her role as WVEC's Instructional Outreach Director, having navigated the diverse landscape of education as a primary and intermediate classroom teacher, instructional coach, reading specialist, and administrator. After facilitating preK-12 district professional development and providing leadership support for MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support), Melissa is deeply committed to enhancing educator effectiveness and student outcomes.
Currently, Melissa channels her expertise into supporting and inspiring educators while fostering valuable partnerships with educational organizations to address the needs of all students. Her passion for literacy is evident in her role as a Literacy Course Instructor at Indiana University Kokomo and as a trainer with Keys to Literacy. Additionally, she serves as the Executive Board Secretary for the Indiana State Literacy Association, contributing to the advancement of literacy initiatives across the state.
September 24, 2025
Respond by September 20, 2025
School Nurse Fall Virtual Meet Up
The Education Service Centers of Indiana are welcoming all school nurses and health aides to join us for a virtual fall meet up.
Tentative Agenda
9-9:15 Virtual Introductions
9:15-10:00 (specialty break outs, choose 3 to join, 15 minutes/topic)
-illness outbreak prevention
-chronic challenges
-screenings protocols
-vaccine waiver policies
10:00-10:10 Debrief
10:15-10:45 Grade level break-outs (Elem, MS, HS)
10:45-10:55 Debrief and dismissal
Audience: School building nurses and health aides, district level nurse leaders
Location Virtual Zoom Link
Time 9:00 am -11:00 am EST
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
September 24, 2025
Respond by September 17, 2025
Title I Networking
More Information to follow
Location 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time 9:00 am -12:30 pm Lunch provided for WCIESC members
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
September 24, 2025
Respond by September 17, 2025
High Ability Coordinator Networking
Audience: High Ability Coordinators
Location: 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time 11:30 am to 2:30 pm Lunch is provided at 11:30 am
Cost is FREE for WCIESC members
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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 1, 2025
Respond by September 23, 2025
Early Learning Networking
More Information to follow
Location 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time 9:00 am -1:00 pm Lunch provided
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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 2, 2025
Respond by September 24, 2025
Building a High Quality Preschool Program through Observation, Evaluation and Coaching: A Primer for Administrators and Coaches of Early Childhood Programs
Presented by Susan Bryant
What does a high-quality preschool program look like? What do impactful early childhood teachers do? What is the role of play in preschool? How can early learning be measured? Should my expectations be different for developmental preschool programs than for general education preschool programs?
These questions and more will be addressed in this full-day professional development session.
Although designed especially for administrators and coaches of early childhood programs who don’t have a strong personal background in early learning, this session will benefit any administrator or coach who is seeking to enhance the quality of their preschool program.
The session will explore practical approaches for observing children and teachers to gain a deeper understanding of developmental progress, classroom dynamics, and instructional quality. Participants will learn what to look for in walk-through visits in preschool classrooms, as well as effective strategies to assess, support, and improve teaching practices through observation, coaching, and evaluation, regardless of the instrument utilized by the school and district for teacher evaluation.
In addition, we will focus on coaching strategies to foster reflective practice, improve teacher-student interactions, and create a supportive environment for continuous professional growth. Administrators and coaches will leave the session equipped with actionable strategies to provide ongoing guidance and support for preschool educators, fostering a high-quality learning experience for young children.
Audience: Administrators and Instructional Coaches who are new to Early Childhood
Location: 1 N Calbert Way Area 30 Career Center Building Community
Room, Greencastle
Time 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Lunch on your own
Cost $175.00 for ESC members/$250.00 for non ESC members
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
Susan Bryant is a longtime educator with nearly four decades of experience in public education, including over 35 years working in early childhood settings. Susan’s roles have included elementary and kindergarten teaching, early childhood principal and preschool director. Deeply committed to providing every child with a positive start to a lifetime of learning, Susan has worked collaboratively with families and school staff members to develop learning communities that are safe and respectful, inclusive and collaborative.
Susan holds Indiana licenses in elementary administration and supervision, elementary education, kindergarten and reading. She completed Educational Leadership coursework through Indiana University and holds a Master’s degree from Butler University. Her undergraduate degree in elementary education was also from Butler. Susan has a proven track record in creating and running effective preschool and kindergarten programs, in early childhood teacher evaluation and team building, in emergent literacy and mathematics, and in early childhood special education evaluations and placement. Susan delights in helping schools improve the lives of children and families through a multifaceted approach to education.
October 3, 2025
Respond by September 25, 2025
Technology Director Networking
More Information to follow
Location 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time 9:00 am -1:00 pm Lunch provided
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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 10, 2025
Superintendent Study Council
More Information to follow
Location Indiana State University
Time 9:00 am -Noon Lunch on your own
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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 17, 2025
Curriculum Director Networking
More Information to follow
Location TBD
Time 9:00 am -1:00 pm Lunch provided
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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 23, 2025
Respond by October 16, 2025
Kick-Start Writing Instruction: Routines, Strategies & Stamina for grades K-5 Writers
Presented by Kristina Smekens, The Smekens Educational Solutions, Inc
Great writing instruction doesn’t happen by chance—it’s grounded in the science of writing and built through intentional routines, direct instruction, and strategic feedback from day one. This workshop equips grade K-5 English-language arts teachers with research-based strategies to develop confident, resilient writers while providing a step-by-step plan for launching writing instruction that fosters engagement and stamina from day one. What You’ll Learn: ● How to establish clear routines from day one so students stay engaged and build writing stamina—without constant teacher prompting. ● The three essential types of writing experiences, backed by research and state assessment rubrics. ● Why direct instruction is critical for growing writers—and how to deliver explicit mini-lessons in writing. ● Research-based feedback strategies that guide students toward self-revision instead of relying on the teacher. ● Practical ways to carve out time for writing in a packed literacy block. What You’ll Take Away: ● A step-by-step plan to kick-start genre-based writing instruction with momentum. ● A flexible framework for integrating writing with reading and language instruction. ● A clear understanding of the essential skills to prioritize in writing instruction, honoring the components of the 6 Traits of Writing and The Writing Rope. ● Strategies to help students persist through writing challenges instead of shutting down. ● A research-based approach that makes writing time more productive and stress free.
Bring a fully charged laptop.
Audience: Teachers grades K-5, ELA Teachers, Grades K-5, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Specialists, Curriculum Directors
Location: 1 N Calbert Way Area 30 Career Center Building Community
Room, Greencastle
Time 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Registration begins at 8:30 am, Lunch on your own
Cost $175.00 for ESC members, $300.00 for Non members
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
A celebrated educator, author, and literacy consultant, Kristina Smekens has built a reputation for using enthusiasm, humor, and common sense to equip K-12 educators with simple and effective strategies for teaching reading and writing.
As president and lead consultant for Smekens Education, Kristina is constantly developing new strategies to help teachers meet the demands of today’s College and Career-Ready Standards. She shares those strategies with teachers across the United States and beyond through on-site professional development, seminars, and an always-growing pool of print, digital, and video resources.
November 5, 2025
Respond by October 29, 2025
Media/Library Center Networking
More Information to follow
Location 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time 9:00 am -1:00 pm Lunch provided
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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 6, 2025
Respond by October 29, 2025
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 informal 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.
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
November 13, 2025
Respond by November 6, 2025
Adolescent Literacy in All Content Areas Day 2
Presented by Melissa Gill
Are your students struggling to tackle complex text? Are their written responses lacking critical information?
As the landscape of education evolves, upper grade educators across the nation are increasingly recognizing the critical importance of evidence-based literacy instruction. To support our learners effectively, it's essential to adopt best practices that align with the latest research. Are you ready to implement three low-prep, high-impact strategies across all content areas? Join us for a transformative professional learning experience with Explicit Instruction & Literacy Trainer Melissa Gill!
In this dynamic session, you'll engage in meaningful collaboration and networking while exploring best practices and practical strategies to enhance your instructional approach. Our focus will be on addressing the diverse needs of students, including multilingual (ML) learners and neurodivergent learners. We will dive deep into the Science of Reading and the Explicit Instruction framework pioneered by Dr. Anita Archer, equipping you with the tools and knowledge to meet the instructional needs of your upper grade students.
Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your teaching practices and make a lasting impact on your students' literacy development. Let's come together to share insights, discover effective strategies, and drive student success. Ready to transform your approach?
Audience: Grade 5-12 Teachers
Location: 1 N Calbert Way Area 30 Career Center Building Community
Room, Greencastle
Time 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost $175.00 for ESC members/$300.00 for non-ESC members
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
Melissa Gill brings a wealth of experience to her role as WVEC's Instructional Outreach Director, having navigated the diverse landscape of education as a primary and intermediate classroom teacher, instructional coach, reading specialist, and administrator. After facilitating preK-12 district professional development and providing leadership support for MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support), Melissa is deeply committed to enhancing educator effectiveness and student outcomes.
Currently, Melissa channels her expertise into supporting and inspiring educators while fostering valuable partnerships with educational organizations to address the needs of all students. Her passion for literacy is evident in her role as a Literacy Course Instructor at Indiana University Kokomo and as a trainer with Keys to Literacy. Additionally, she serves as the Executive Board Secretary for the Indiana State Literacy Association, contributing to the advancement of literacy initiatives across the state.
November 14, 2025
Superintendent Study Council
More Information to follow
Location Indiana State University
Time 9:00 am -Noon Lunch on your own
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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 21, 2025
Curriculum Director Networking
More Information to follow
Location TBD
Time 9:00 am -1:00 pm Lunch provided
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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 12, 2025
Superintendent Study Council
More Information to follow
Location Indiana State University
Time 9:00 am -Noon Lunch on your own
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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 Date to be determined
Curriculum Director Networking
More Information to follow
Location TBD
Time 9:00 am -1:00 pm Lunch provided
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
April 8, 2026
Respond by April 1, 2026
Media/Library Center Networking
More Information to follow
Location 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time 9:00 am -1:00 pm Lunch provided
If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727 or email cphillips@wciesc.k12.in.us.
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.
PD POPS
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PD POP is a 45-minute virtual session from 4:00-4:45 ET
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PD POP Plus is a 90-minute virtual session from 4:00-5:30 ET
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PD POP Recording is a recorded only session that is sent to you at 7:30 am ET to view at your convenience
Now Available On Demand
VIRTUAL
The new AI for the Classroom
3-part PD Pop Series
$125.00 for all 3 sessions or $50.00 per session
Facilitated by Bill Reed INcompassing Education
#1 Introduction to AI - Artificial Intelligence and How AI Helps Educators**Now Available on Demand**
#2 Using Artificial Intelligence for ALL Educators **Now Available on Demand**
#3 Using Generative AI in the Math Classroom for Grades 6-12 **Now Available on Demand**
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.
Location: VIRTUAL
More great stuff cooking up, come check back later!
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
