WORKSHOPS
*Cancellation Policy:
For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
January 14, 2020
Creating Curiosity: A Nonfiction Adventure
Humans are naturally curious creatures. We like to explore people, places, and events. What if we could direct this natural curiosity and turn it into a driving force to encourage students to read? Come encounter ways to harness and guide this powerful tool, curiosity; discover texts and accompanying activities that capture students; refresh your own sense of discovery when it comes to reading
Presenter: Colette Huxford-Kinnett
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
January 15, 2020
Computer Science Scope and Sequence Workshop
Computer Science is much more than coding. So, roll up your
sleeves and bring your academic calendar. The purpose of this
session is to insure your are meeting ALL the academic standards
for Computer Science, by year and not just grade band.
Michele Roberts, Director K12 Computer Outreach and Education
at Indiana University
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
January 22, 2020
The Mindful Classroom
Want to create a more mindful classroom culture for your students but don't know where to start. How do 21st Century Educators find time to reach the social emotional needs of the students? This workshop will provide K-12 educators with strategies to reach those needs for students.
Presenter: Amanda Gibboney
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
January 23, 2020
Area Counselors' Meeting
Winter Counselors' meeting with presentation by Armen Sarkissian on Working with Kids with Disruptive Behaviors. Presentation is centered around the research-based approach by Dr. Ross Greene called Collaborative and Proactive Solutions. Time for Networking and Hot Topics will follow.
9:00 to 1:00 Lunch provided.
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
January 28, 2019
Food Service Director Meeting
Commodity bid discussion 10:00 am.
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
January 30,2020
Grading Like a Champion: Developing an Academics-Focused Gradebook that "Speaks" to Students and Families
Presenter Heather McCurdy
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
January 30, 2020
Assessments Workshop
Assessing student Computer Science work requires more than just re-cording completion grades based on little green boxes! In this session, participants will learn various ways of assessing student work, assembling a sample student portfolio.
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
February 5. 2020
Know Any Good Books: Nurturing Reading Excitement
Investigate ways to reach and support middle schools and high school English/Language Arts Standards both in the library and in the classroom. Discover at least 30 titles for all types and all levels of readers. Explore activities that will help generate a love of reading. Students ask all the time, “Do you know any good books?” Of course, I do, but a good book for one reader is not necessarily a good book for another reader, and students all too often thein they do not like to read because they have never found what works for them. Explore strategies to help support middle school and high school ELA standards. See how a Reader’s Notebook can generate exceptional book conversations with students. Spend time immersing yourself in various titles that appeal to a wide and varied range of readers. Presenter: Colette Huxford-Kinnett, School Librarian
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
February 6, 2020
Textbook Caravan
The Textbook Caravan will feature the following breakout sessions: 6-8 Literature, 9-12 Literature, French, all levels and Spanish all levels. Please indicate at registration which session you will be attending.
Registration 7:30
Sessions begin at 8:30
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
January 28, 2020
Preparing Post-Millennial Students for Leadership
Presenter: Jim Kestner
6 PGP Points for Participants
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
February 7, April 24 and May 8
Series on Stem Integration
Register for each individually, presenters will include teachers, graduate students, and professors from Purdue University and is presented through the College of Education. Project/Problem/Inquiry-Based Approaches to STEM Learning from Elementary thru Middle School and STEM Career and Workforce Development PD for K-12 Teachers. See flyer for specifics of each workshop. Some PGP points will meet the new Indiana law that requires up to 15 points to be used in Career Awareness.
Register for each session individually.
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
February 12, 2020
Cybersecurity Grades K-8
In this workshop, attendees participate in a hands-on introduction to the world of Cybersecurity. Using problem based learning, you will: break some ciphers, locate missing objects, hack a printer, learn about student Cyber chal-lenges, and more. You will leave with grade interval, assessable PBL Cybersecurity activities ready for immediate classroom adoption. The activity packers have been mapped Computer Science, math, social studies and science standards and are fully STEAM+C integrated. Attendees should bring a computer (not a Chromebook) and a smart phone. Focus is on K-8 grades, but high school teachers seeking introduction to Cybersecurity are welcome.
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
February 13, 2020
Curriculum Directors' Meeting
Subject matter to be presented is Dyslexia presented by Joe Risch from the IDOE. Meeting to be held at the Area 30 Career Center Community Room in Greencastle, IN.
9:00 am to 11:00 am
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
February 19, 2020
ILEARN Science/Biology
Audience: Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Curriculum Directors, Administrators
Presenter Amy Leeson
Learning Intentions for the day (6 PGPs available):
-
Review Science/Biology ILEARN Year One and your ILEARN data
-
Look at the impact of DOK on student results
-
Explore instructional practices that lead to deep and transfer learning that promote problem solving and critical thinking
-
Collaborate and share ideas with peers on how to use IDOE resources and plan instruction for 2019-20
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
February 20, 2020
Mini Lessons for ILEARN Writing
In this workshop, we quickly breakdown the writing rubrics and then deep dive into creative, engaging, purposeful mini lessons that authentically grow writers. Come prepared to learn, brainstorm, discuss, and create as writing ideas are shared
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
February 21, 2020
Mathematically Rich
Low Floor, High Ceiling Problems and Resources Grades 6-12
During this workshop, educators will discuss, work and receive many resources for “Mathematically Rich Problems”, also called “Low Floor/High Ceiling Problems.” The specific requirements for what makes problems Mathematically Rich, along with techniques for finding, teaching , and student solving Mathematically Rich Problems, will be shared and modeled
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
February 25. 2020
Cheers to the Curious: Non Fiction in the Elementary Setting
Presenter: Colette Huxford-Kinnett
Explore Reading Strategies that will help elementary students interact with non-fiction texts. Meet at least 50 kid-friendly non-fiction titles and learn how to use Animoto to create book trailers. Experience at least 6 activities to take home and do with students. Discover ways to help students interact with non-fiction, and possibly help improve test scores. Investigate how both you and your students can easily create book trailers.
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
February 26, 2020
K-8 Rethinking Computer Science
Presented by Michele Roberts, Director of K12 Computing Outreach and Education at Indiana University
Rethinking Computer Science as an integrated, PBL STEAM activity: Forget moving the bird to the pig! We need to fit in all the Computer Science state standards and support the state’s focus on Problem Based Learning, without leaving anything else out. Sound impossible? This workshop presents Computer Science as a problem-based activity that integrates into all subject disciplines.
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
February 27, 2020
Math Fact Fluency
The Heartbeat of Number Sense
Presenter Ginnie Luce
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. Come learn with us!
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
March 2, 2020
Powerful Solutions for Eliminating Chronic Disruptive Behavior in K-12 Classrooms
The workshop will cover strategies that will stop chronic misbehavior immediately in its tracks! Presented by Kevin Dill
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
March 3, 2020
Principals' Meeting
Combined meeting of Secondary and Elementary Principals meeting for the first session then break out into groups for the second session. Kevin Dillion will present on school discipline. More info to come later.
9:00 to 1:00 with lunch provided, registration required
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
April 9, 2020
Curriculum Directors' Meeting
Employability Skills/State Standards with Ben Carter from the IDOE
9:00 am to 11:00 am
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
April 24 and May 8
Five Day Series on Stem Integration
Register for each individually, presenters will include teachers, graduate students, and professors from Purdue University and is presented through the College of Education. Project/Problem/Inquiry-Based Approaches to STEM Learning from Elementary thru Middle School and STEM Career and Workforce Development PD for K-12 Teachers. See flyer for specifics of each workshop. Some PGP points will meet the new Indiana law that requires up to 15 points to be used in Career Awareness.
Register for each session individually.
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
May 8, 2020
Five Series on Stem Integration
Register for each individually, presenters will include teachers, graduate students, and professors from Purdue University and is presented through the College of Education. Project/Problem/Inquiry-Based Approaches to STEM Learning from Elementary thru Middle School and STEM Career and Workforce Development PD for K-12 Teachers. See flyer for specifics of each workshop. Some PGP points will meet the new Indiana law that requires up to 15 points to be used in Career Awareness.
Register for each session individually.
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
June 9-10 2020
A Retreat in the Park
Keynote Speakersare Jerry Ross: Astronaut and author of Spacewalker and
Gerry Brooks: Principal, husband, public speaker and FUN MAKER!
There will be break-out sessions for teachers and administrators as well.
Space is limited.
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
Online Course
Google University
Now registering for Fall online classes
Beginning August 2019
This fall, experience each course at your own pace, anytime and
anywhere, for a discounted price:
★ G Suite 101: G Suite for Beginners
★ G Suite 205: Beyond Beginner Status
★ G Suite 301: Google Classroom
★ G Suite 390: Bringing It All Together with G Suite and the Classroom
★ G Suite 490: Level 1 & 2 Google Certified Educator Training
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
More to come
Check back regularly
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.
TBA
Burned-In Teacher Training:
From Survive to Thrive
This workshop is for educators and administrator wanting to learn about building positive school culture, relationships, how to set goals, and act on them. This training wll give educators a chance to assess their current education reality, decide what they need to do to become happier, more fulfilled educators and make plans of action to get there.
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
TBA
Future Ready: What's It All About?
Future Ready: It’s a movement that is sweeping the country. But what does it mean? Where do school librarians fit in? Attend this session to investigate what Future Reading can mean to you-from devices to curriculum to collaboration.
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
Date TBA
Guided Mentoring Training
Curriculum & Initiative Skills
This workshop is in partnership with Indiana FFA Leadership Center. Topics include communication, conflict resolution, empathy, healthy relationships, , decision making, stress management and much more! Presented by Lori Meyers
Lunch provided
Audience: Counselors, Middle School and High School Teachers, Directors of Curriculum and Local Leaders
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
TBA
DOK + SAMR = Engaging Instruction for ALL
This workshop provides an opportunity to learn how when you truly understand and use Depth of Knowledge (DOK) and technology infusion reflection practices (SAMR) into teaching, learning and assessing, classrooms begin to look, sound and feel different
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
TBA
Classroom Management Workshop
The beginning, middle, and end, of developing and maintaining classroom management for your individual needs. In this session, will discuss the who, what, when, where and how of classroom management.
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
TBA
Technology Directors' Meeting
Join us to network and discuss the hot topics for Technology Personnel from area schools.
More info to follow
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
Date TBA
Curriculum Directors' Meeting
Join us to network and discuss the hot topics for Curriculum Directors from area schools. Full agenda to be determined.
9:00 am to 11:00 am
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.
Click on the image above for more
information about this workshop.
