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June 3, 2025
Respond by May 28, 2025
Explicit Phonics Instruction Using UFLI (K-6)
Presented by Melissa Gill
Are you interested in learning about the best, most effective phonics practices using UFLI as your key resource?
Learn the 5 Elements of Effective Instruction
Practice Visual, auditory and blending drills
Understand the flow of the lesson and receive teacher modeling
Understand the structure of the literacy block.
Let’s go learn with Melissa Gill, Outreach Director and Keys to Literacy Trainer!
9-11 Introduction & Understanding of Main Drills, Scheduling, & Evidence Support
11-12 LUNCH (on your own)
12-2 Lesson Modeling, Progress Monitoring, & Small Group Instruction
Audience: Primary Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Special Education, and Multilingual Educators
Location: 1 N Calbert Way Area 30 Career Center Building Community
Room, Greencastle
Time 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost $150.00 for ESC members/$225.00 for non-ESC members
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Check out the variety of Virtual workshops scheduled this year!
K-12 Outreach Professional Development at Rose Hulman
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WORKSHOPS
We're thrilled to invite you to the 2025 FREE Statewide Literacy Event: Rock the Read Aloud (K-12) featuring international presenter, Dr. Molly Ness—the read aloud guru herself—along with the incredible Scott Greeson, a local singer & songwriter who’s bringing the good vibes!! This event is just around the corner, and you won't want to miss this unforgettable day of inspiration, learning, and a whole lot of fun!
Get ready to Renew. Rejuvenate. Inspire. This year’s event will feature:
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Dynamic keynote speakers who spark fresh perspectives.
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Engaging sessions packed with actionable strategies.
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Opportunities to connect with like-minded passionate educators.
And the best part? It’s 100% FREE for EVERYONE!
So grab your favorite book, bring your best summer energy, and get ready for a session that’s equal parts fun and fantastic learning.
We can't wait to see you there!
Location- KPTC-Large A
Kurz Purdue Technology Center
1281 Win Hentschel Blvd
West Lafayette, IN 47906
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.
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
4/29/2025 ~Recorded PD Pop: Making Word Problems Engaging: Strategies to Boost Student Confidence and Enjoyment (PK-2) - Presented by Jennifer LaRocque $50 In this session, educators will explore practical techniques to make word problems more engaging for all learners. We will discuss ways to incorporate real-world connections, visuals, and student-centered approaches that promote deeper understanding and problem-solving skills. Participants will leave with ready-to-use strategies that foster a positive math mindset and help students approach word problems with curiosity and confidence. This recording will be sent to you at 7:30 AM to view at your convenience.
5/1/2025 ~PD Pop Recording: Creating Competent and Confident Writers in the Early Grades (PreK-1) - Presented by Anna Geiger 'Creating Competent and Confident Writers in the Early Grades' is a practical, research-based session that helps teachers understand why writing can feel so challenging to teach—and what to do about it. Participants will explore research-based guidelines for teaching handwriting, spelling, and sentence construction, and learn how to guide young students through the writing process using structured, supportive methods. With tools from SRSD and The Writing Revolution, the presentation offers actionable ideas for helping young students to become competent and confident writers. Join Anna Geiger, themeasuredmom, for a session specifically focused on writing for early learners! Anna is an author, teacher, and mother sharing her expertise with educators around the nation. This recording will be sent to you at 7:30 AM to view at your convenience. $50
5/6/2025 *PD Pop: How to Incorporate Phonics When Working with Multilingual Learners (K-5) - Presented by John Carlson Teaching phonics doesn't have to mean boring our students to tears. It can actually be a lot of fun and incredibly helpful for students learning to read and spell. This is true of native speakers, but doubly true of Multilingual Learners, especially those with interrupted learning, or who come from language backgrounds with a very different alphabet than English. In this session, we'll cover the main stages of teaching phonics and how to incorporate them into your lessons in engaging and effective ways. Our primary focus will be on K-5 students, but we'll also discuss how phonics can be incorporated for secondary students as well. This live session will be recorded and shared with all registrants afterward. $50
5/7/2025 ~Recorded PD Pop: Math Choice Boards: Less Planning, More Learning (K-5) - Presented by Allison French In this session, we’ll dive into how math choice boards can make your life easier while giving students more ownership over their learning. You’ll see how to include a mix of print and digital activities, hands-on manipulatives, and engaging games to create a flexible system that works for any classroom. Plus, attendees will receive an editable choice board they can start using right away! This recording will be sent to you at 7:30 AM to view at your convenience. $50
5/7/2025 ~PD Pop: It's All Connected: Linking the Science of Learning with the Science of Literacy (K-12) - Presented by Natalie Wexler Evidence-based strategies only work if they’re applied to content or a transferable skill—and literacy instruction often focuses on non-transferable skills like “making inferences.” That focus, plus a failure to recognize the cognitive load imposed by reading and writing, leaves students ill-equipped to succeed at higher grade levels. Breaking down the artificial walls separating reading, writing, and learning—both in research and classroom practice—can enable all students to reach their full potential. This live session will be recorded and shared afterward. Join us for Q&A following the session! $50
5/13/2025 ~Recorded PD Pop: Numberless Word Problems: Helping Students Think Before They Solve (K-4) - Presented by Allison French In this session, we’ll explore how removing numbers at first helps students focus on what’s actually happening in a math problem before jumping to a solution. You’ll learn how to introduce and scaffold these problems so kids understand the “why” behind the math instead of just guessing. We will also discuss the different types of word problems, and how to ensure you're exposing studen
Location: VIRTUAL
April 30, 2025
Respond by April 23, 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.
April 30, 2025
Respond by April 23, 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.
April 30, 2025
Respond by April 23, 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.
May 2, 2025
Respond by April 22, 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.
Now Available On Demand
VIRTUAL
The new AI for the Classroom
3-part PD Pop Series
$125.00 for all sessions
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.
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.
June 3, 2025
Respond by May 28, 2025
Explicit Phonics Instruction Using UFLI (K-6)
Presented by Melissa Gill
Are you interested in learning about the best, most effective phonics practices using UFLI as your key resource?
Learn the 5 Elements of Effective Instruction
Practice Visual, auditory and blending drills
Understand the flow of the lesson and receive teacher modeling
Understand the structure of the literacy block.
Let’s go learn with Melissa Gill, Outreach Director and Keys to Literacy Trainer!
9-11 Introduction & Understanding of Main Drills, Scheduling, & Evidence Support
11-12 LUNCH (on your own)
12-2 Lesson Modeling, Progress Monitoring, & Small Group Instruction
Audience: Primary Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Special Education, and Multilingual Educators
Location: 1 N Calbert Way Area 30 Career Center Building Community
Room, Greencastle
Time 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Cost $150.00 for ESC members/$225.00 for non-ESC members
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.
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.
June 12, 2025
Respond by June 5, 2025
Launching your Leadership: A Comprehensive Training for New Indiana Special Education Directors
Presented by Dr. Reneae Staley
Are you a new special education director seeking guidance to navigate the complexities of your role? Do you want to build a strong foundation for success while connecting with other leaders in the field?
This one-day intensive training is designed specifically for you. Gain essential knowledge on Indiana special education landscape, leadership strategies, compliance requirements, and data-driven decision making. Network with colleagues, share experiences, and leave equipped to lead your special education program with confidence and expertise.
Audience: New Special Education Directors (0 - 2 years experience)
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.
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/$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.
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.
Rescheduled Date TBD
Advanced Phonics and Morphology
Facilitated by Jamey Peavler
Course Description and Objectives:
This one-day course covers structural analysis (syllable types and syllable division) and morphology.
Participants learn to plan and implement instruction to support advanced decoding and encoding.
Accurately identify the six basic syllable types.
Explain how knowledge of syllable types supports students to decode unfamiliar words.
Apply syllable division rules to support the decoding of complex multisyllabic words.
Explain common suffix addition rules to support spelling.
Outline the steps for teaching a new morpheme.
Summarize the essential components of an advanced phonics and morphology lesson.
Includes Teacher Resource Guide, Lesson Support Materials
Audience: Intermediate and Middle School ELA, Instructional Coaches, Special Education, and Multilingual Educators
Location: 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time Registration begins at 8:30 am Workshop 9:00-3:30 pm Lunch included
Cost is $200.00 for ESC members, $300.00 non ESC members
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.
Date TBD
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.
Date TBD
Using H.O.T. Questions to make Math Meaningful and Useful
Higher Order Thinking Skills Grades 3-8
Facilitated by Bill Reed INcompassing Education
Teachers will define, explore and work mathematically rich problems and formulate good thinking questions to bring an elevated level of thinking, understanding and application to their math classrooms.
Location: 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time Registration begins at 8:30 am Workshop 9:00-3:30 pm Lunch on your own
Cost is $150.00 for ESC members, $225.00 non ESC members
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
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.
Rescheduled Date TBD
Math Fact Fluency
Facilitated by Ginnie and Ginger of Frameworks
Give your primary students a leg up for Math ILearn testing by teaching them strategies for addition and subtraction fact fluency. Research says that learning relationships among facts and using these reasoning strategies fosters number sense. Now available-- a program to help teachers teach that foundational addition and subtraction fluency standard. Spend the day learning time proven methods for moving students from counting to mental fluency--all in 20 minutes a day. Ginnie and Ginger have designed a workshop to train and equip teachers to implement A Strategic Approach to Addition Fact Fluency and Subtraction-A Better Way of Thinking.
Included in the workshop are the complete digital program files which include PowerPoints, songs, games, student practice sheets, and Quickguides. You'll have everything you need to implement both the addition and subtraction programs ($200 value).
Location: 1 N Calbert Way, Greencastle, IN
Time Registration begins at 8:30 am Workshop 9:00-3:30 pm Lunch on your own
Cost is $200.00 for ESC members, $300.00 non ESC members
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
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.
On Demand
Standards Based Grading
4.5 hours
A standards-based education program can be extremely useful for school, but its implementation requires careful consideration to ensure success. You will learn how to lead the transition to a standards-based system in your school or district, as well as what benefits you will gain from a standard-based system. Transform your school’s grading system into one that shows what students know and can do. You will explore specific aspects of standards-based grading implementation, from identifying prioritized standards and creating proficiency scales to creating aligned high-quality assessments and revising report cards. Each step of the process is thoroughly explained. Our goal is for you to leave understanding how to create vertical and horizontal alignment in your school along with viable and guaranteed curriculum so you can ensure a high level of reliability between and within all grade levels
Level- Grades K-12
On Demand 4.5 hours
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation by email by one week prior to the workshop please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
On Demand
Growth Mindset
6.5 hours
This workshop will help teachers implement a growth mindset curriculum, which has been proven to lead to greater motivation levels and higher achievement for students, in their classrooms. Through example mini lessons, you’ll learn strategies to increase your won growth mindset as an educator, as well as how to develop and integrate the growth mindset philosophy in the classroom.
Level- Grades K-12
On Demand 6.5 hours
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation by email by one week prior to the workshop please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
On Demand
Genius Hour
5.5 hours
Genuis Hour is a relative of Project-Based Learning that allows students to work on a subject of interest to them. It allows students to explore something of interest to them, provided it connects to our class topics. By using real-world scenarios, challenges and problems, students gain useful knowledge and skills that increase their designated project periods. The goal of using complex questions or problems is to develop an enhance student learning by encouraging critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork and self-management. Project-Based Genius Hour is a time when students can develop their own inquiry-based projects around their passions and take ownership of their work. In this course, you’ll discover how to transform your classroom into a place where students want to come and learn – where creativity and motivation flourish.
Level- Grades K-12
On Demand 5.5 hours
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation by email by one week prior to the workshop please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
On Demand
Growth Mindset/Genius Hour Bundle
11 hours
We have combined these two courses into one Great Bundle
Growth Mindset Genius Hour
Module 1 – The Fixed Mindsets vs Module 1 – The Genuis Hour Revolution
The Growth Mindset
Module 2 – Digging Deeper: Grit, Drive, Module 2 – The Changing Landscape of
Determinations, and Effort Education
Module 3 – Productive Struggle and the Module 3 - Rediscovering Passion, Play and
Power of Yet Purpose
Module 4 – Self-Esteem Movement, Module 4 – How Genius Hour Works in the
Supportive Grades, Mindsets, and Classroom
Testing
Module 5 – The Dangers of Praise and Criticism Module 5 – Brainstorming and Product
Creation
Module 6 – Embracing Failure and Criticism Module 6 – Research and Product Creation
Module 7 – Specific Growth and Mindset Mini- Module 7 – Presenting Projects and
Lessons Reflection
Module 8 – More Growth Mindset Mini Module 8 – The Nitty Gritty Details of
Lessons Launching
Module 9 – Growth Mindset and Resources
Level- Grades K-12
On Demand 11 hours
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation by email by one week prior to the workshop please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
On Demand
Trauma-Informed Practices Part 1
4.5 hours
In this workshop, you’ll truly understand what your most vulnerable students need. You’ll learn how these struggling learners’ brains work and how to create a classroom environment that is sensitive to the needs of all students, regardless of background. 46% of students under 7 have experienced a traumatic event. 26% of children under 4 have experienced a traumatic event. As educators, we care immensely about our students beyond the classroom. We worry about their safety and well-being once they walk out our doors. Students entering the classroom with emotional, behavioral, or mental health issues are often at a disadvantage and struggle to keep up with the demands of traditional learning. Brains affected by trauma require a different kind of instruction – and a special kind of care.
We will cover the following:
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The impact of stress and trauma on learning
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How to build a resilient classroom
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Creating gritty learners
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Neuroscience and brain-based learning strategies
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Dealing with students from Traumatic backgrounds
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Trauma in Teacher – Fighting burnout with self-care
Level- Grades K-12
On Demand 4.5 hours
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation by email by one week prior to the workshop please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
On Demand
Trauma-Informed Practices Part 2
4.5 hours
In the Trauma Level 1 training, we dove deep into brain research and understood how trauma affects the brain, which then affects behaviors. Then we equipped you with some essential tools to help your get started. Now, we want to give you new specific brain-based intervention strategies to give you the fools to lessen the negative impact of trauma in the brain and restore your classroom and school. This workshop gives educators and schools an action plan to prioritize the personal well-being of students to promote their academic success and achievement. When your students enter your classroom, they bring with them their hopes, dreams, worries and traumas. Childhood trauma greatly impacts your students’ ability to learn and engage in the classroom. By implementing trauma-informed practices through a classroom and school-wide approach, you can provide your students with the tools they need to thrive, achieve and succeed. Through exploration of research, collaboration with peers, and hands-on practice with classroom strategies, educators and administrators will gain in-depth understanding of trauma-informed care at school. Our training guides schools through such topics as social and emotional learning as a curriculum, positive behavior interventions, daily mindfulness practice in the classroom and strategies to model emotional and self-regulation skills.
Level- Grades K-12
On Demand 4.5 hours
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation by email by one week prior to the workshop please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
On Demand
Trauma-Informed Practices Part 1 & 2
4 hrs
We have combined the two Trauma-Informed Practices course into one.
Trauma-Informed Practices Part 1 Trauma-Informed Practices Part 2
Module 1 – Defining Trauma Module 1 – A Review of Trauma
Module 2 – Trauma and the Brain Module 2 – Trauma Informed Care at
School
Module 3 – Trauma and Learning Module 3 – Social and Emotional Learning
Module 4 – Trauma and Behavior Module 4 - Positive Behavior Interventions
and Supports
Module 5 – The Trauma-Informed Module 5 – A Day in the Trauma-Informed
Classroom Classroom
Module 6 – Self-Care is not Selfish! Educator
Support and Well-Being
Level- Grades K-12
On Demand
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation by email by one week prior to the workshop please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
On Demand
Revolutionizing Climate and Culture for Schools
4 hours
As happiness researcher, Shawn Achor says, “Happiness is one of the greatest competitive advantages you can give a brain” …raising creativity, test scores and productivity, as well as buffering against stress, anxiety, and depression. In this workshop, Kim Strobel, and Steve Bollar dive deep into understanding the underlying issues that prevent you from being able to shift your district, school or even your life. They give you a specific blueprint for increasing staff and student engagement, strategies, and tools to begin to make “the shift” happen, as well as Social and Emotional Wellbeing practices that truly transforms your schools. School Climate is how a school “feels.” It’s the relationships, attitudes, and overall perception of the school. School culture is the shared values, rules, belief patterns, teaching and learning approaches, behaviors, and relationships among or across the individuals. Both are essential to maximizing working and learning environments that help all succeed
Level- Grades K-12 and Administrators
On Demand 4 hours
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
The Brain and Reading
Why Learning to Read is Hard and What to Do About It
1.5 hours
This course explores the underlying causes of literacy failure and how understanding the connections between the brain, reading, and the English language will help Readable English is a research-proven accelerated reading program that uses systematic phonics and phonemic awareness to exponentially increase fluency and comprehension. Students take ownership of their learning and quickly get to grade level and beyond Complexities of the English Language, Cognitive Load and Orthographic Mapping are all explored
Level- Grades K-12
On Demand 1.5 hours
You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation by email by one week prior to the workshop please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
To register online, click on the button above to submit a registration.
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To register online, click on the button below to submit a registration.
You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation by email by one week prior to the workshop please contact our office, If you do not receive a confirmation by email, you are not registered for the workshop. If you are unable to register online, or if you have questions, call 765-653-2727.
Cancellation Policy: For refund/no charge, we request a 48 hour notice if you must cancel your attendance at any of our workshops.
"Empower - "give power or authority to." When you educate children and believe in them, you empower those kids to go after their dreams."
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.
