Classified Strand
September 2011-April 2012
8:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Cost per Strand: Free to USD 261 Staff,
$200* Out of District
* This includes materials at each session*
Registration Deadline: May 31, 2011
Leadership knowledge and skills are imperative at all levels of the district and community. This academy will equip you with the tools you need to be a Classified Leader in your district! This strand meets seven times throughout the year.
Dates:
Sept. 29th, Oct. 27th, Nov. 17th, Dec. 8th, Jan. 26th, Feb. 23rd and April 19th.
Material Provided– Now Discover Your Strengths
Sample Session Topics Include:
Situational Leadership
Classified Leader Success Stories
Understanding Change And How It Happens
Persuasive Communication
Tech Tools
Balancing Personal And Professional Growth
Dealing With Negativity
Successful Tips For Interviews
And much, much more!!!!!!
Wednesdays, January 11, 18 & 25, 2012
4:30 AM - 6:30 PM
The Learning Center
Cost: Free to USD 261 Staff, $100 for Out of District
Registration Deadline: January 4, 2012
**Graduate credit available**
Class Description:
In this workshop we will cover the theories, stages, terminology, and the application of strategies when working with ESOL students. We will also cover the types of situations tested on the ESOL Praxis test. When done, you will feel confident in your ability to work well with ESOL students and pass the Praxis Exam.
Presenters: Noel Adamson
Noel Adamson is a 3rd Grade Teacher at Prairie Ele-mentary in Haysville. He is also a graduate of our 2010-2011 Teacher Leader Academy.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
The Learning Center
Cost: Free to USD 261 Staff, $100 for Out of District
Registration Deadline: January 31, 2012
Bring your laptop or we can provide one for you!
**Graduate credit available**
Class Description:
Imagine having over 5,000 content-specific educational video segments, images, audio files and animations available for use in your classroom at any time you wish! United Streaming is a scientifically proven, award-winning educational video streaming service. This workshop will explore how to use this powerful technology tool to engage your students and raise student achievement! You will learn how to play, download, and embed United Streaming video seg-ments as you create a multi-media project or lesson for your class.
Before the workshop, please identify a lesson or project that you would like to enhance and bring any related materials with you.
Presenters: Janelle Moore & Lisa Cundiff
Janelle is an Instructional Coach for Haysville USD 261. She has taught at the Haysville Middle School for 13 years.
During that time she taught 6th, 7th, and 8th graders in the areas of Social Studies, Language Arts and Reading. Janelle loves technology and loved integrating it into her lessons.
Lisa is the Director of Instructional Technology for Haysville USD 261 public schools. She has a BA in Education from Arkansas State University and a ME in Educational Administration from Wichita State University.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
The Learning Center
Cost: Free to USD 261 Staff, $100 for Out of District
Registration Deadline: February 1, 2012
**Graduate credit available**
Class Description:
This workshop will share lots of creative ideas on how to effectively include support staff (for example, special and regular education para-professionals) in the general education classroom. Effective models of inclusion and co-teaching will be shared. This work-shop will be divided into group time, information time, and discussion time and a variety of activities will engage participants.
Presenter: Gayle Nelson
Gayle is a high school teacher at Campus High School.
Sorry, this workshop has been cancelled.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
The Learning Center
Cost: Free to USD 261 Staff, $100 for Out of District
Registration Deadline: February 8, 2012
**Graduate credit available**
Class Description:
The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best posi-tioned to compete successfully in the global econo-my. The plan for our district's transition from the current standards to the Common Core Standards and the implications for state assessments will be discussed. We will focus specifically on the Reading and Math standards.
Presenter: Teresa Tosh
Teresa has taught self-contained students with Emotional Disabilities as well as other various grades, including K-5, 6, 8, Sophomores, Seniors, to Graduate courses. She earned her Bachelor's degree from Kansas University, her Masters of Special Education from Kansas University, and her Masters in Administration from Emporia State University. Currently, Teresa serves as Assistant Superintendent of Learning Services for Haysville Public Schools.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
The Learning Center
Cost: Free to USD 261 Staff, $100 for Out of District
Registration Deadline: February 1, 2012
**Graduate credit available**
Class Description:
Participants will explore several safety issues encoun-tered by educators while using the Internet. Topics to be addressed include: Protecting Your Identity Online, Keeping Kids Safe from Cyber bullies, The Dangers of Photo and Video Sites, and Using Online Resources and References. Laptops will be available for participants who do not have a laptop to bring to class.
Presenter: Lisa Cundiff
Lisa is the Director of Instructional Technology for Haysville USD 261 public schools. She has a BA in Education from Arkansas State University and a ME in Educational Administration from Wichita State University.
February 9-10 & February 23-24, 2012
8:15 AM - 4:00 PM
The Learning Center
1st Time in Kansas Special Kick-Off Price!
$100 Discount - $695! (Regularly $795)
Class Description:
Education -- and the role of educators -- is changing rapidly. Are you equipped to lead the change?
Coaching is an incredibly powerful way for education leaders, like you, to make an immediate, significant impact in the schools that they lead. Coaching has been proven to transform relationships, increase learning and dramatically change school cultures.
This seminar is designed specifically for district and school leaders who are committed to engaging in conversations that lead to tranformational changes.
Essential components of this highly successful seminar include:
- Principles of effective leadership coaching
- Coaching language that produces reflective practice and increased performance
- Effective coaching behaviors of committed listening, paraphrasing and presuming positive intent
- Feedback that empowers, encourages and effectively communicates
- Coaching labs designed to accelerate knowledge and skill acquisition
Experience for yourself the power of this transformational learning experience. It is a must have for all leaders who are serious about providing a collaborative culture focused on high performance.
Presenter: Coaching for Results Global
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
The Learning Center
Cost: Free to USD 261 Staff, $100 for Out of District
Registration Deadline: February 21, 2012
**Graduate credit available**
Class Description:
Data must provide the view through the windshield, not the rear view mirror. This workshop will provide multiple strategies for involving students with tracking, owning, and celebrating their achievement data. Effective stategies for utilizing classroom data centers and student data notebooks will be shared. Participants will leave with a harvest of strategies to help their students track their own success.
Presenter: Jo McFadden
Jo McFadden is the Principal at Graber Elementary School in Hutchinson, Kansas.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
The Learning Center
Cost: Free to USD 261 Staff, $100 for Out of District
Registration Deadline: February 22, 2012
**Graduate credit available**
Class Description:
Develop an understanding of what is necessary to get high student results using the Everyday Math-ematics Program. Explore your materials and learn the best way to utilize them for planning and implementing lessons. Participate in a model
lesson, share classroom management ideas,
effectively use alternative algorithms, understand the Everyday Math assessment plan, learn and play games for fact practice.
Presenter: Sandy Tauer
Sandy is an Everyday Mathematics Consultant
Thursday, March 1, 2012
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
The Learning Center
Cost: Free to USD 261 Staff, $100 for Out of District
Registration Deadline: February 23, 2012
**Graduate credit available**
Class Description:
During this workshop, participants will learn how to
utilize blackboard as a classroom supplemental tool
to the fullest of its capabilities. This workshop
expands upon the "Blackboard For The Classroom" workshop and explores the advance features of
Blackboard.
Presenter: Chris Asmussen
Chris Asmussen is a school teacher at Southeast High School and a Head Football Coach. Previously he worked in the classroom as a social studies teacher for eight years at Wichita Heights High School. He has a Bachelors of Science in Education and History from Wichita State University and is currently working on his Masters in School Leadership from Baker University. In addition to teaching history in the classroom, Chris teaches Government, Sociology, and Financial Management for eSchool in USD 259. He is a firm believer that using technology as a tool will greatly impact student learning and achievement.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
The Learning Center
Cost: Free to USD 261 Staff, $100 for Out of District
Registration Deadline: February 29, 2012
**Graduate credit available**
Class Description:
Come to the Learning Center, sit in our comfy chairs and really have time to dig in to Teach Like a Champion and its strategies. See how Marzano's 9 and Bloom's Taxonomy correlate to Teach Like a Champion, Literacy First and all the other great things you're already doing in your class-room. Please bring your book to this class!
Presenters: Janelle Moore & Janet Ennis
Janelle is an Instructional Coach for Haysville USD 261. She taught at the Haysville Middle School for 13 years.
During that time she taught 6th, 7th, and 8th graders in the areas of Social Studies, Language Arts and Reading. Janelle loves technology and loved integrating it into her lessons. She looks forward to seeing you at the workshop!
Janet is an Instructional Coach for Haysville USD 261. She has 25 years of experience in education and has worked as a teacher and reading specialist with
students of all ages. Janet has a Master of Education
degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Wichita State University and an ESOL endorsement from Emporia State University. She loves reading and technology and feels fortunate for the opportunities and extensive experiences she's had working with educators.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
The Learning Center
Cost: Free to USD 261 Staff, $100 for Out of District
Registration Deadline: March 7, 2012
**Graduate credit available**
Class Description:
We will spend our morning exploring how "specials" teachers (P.E., Music, Library, Band, Orchestra, etc.) can use the Mimio software to engage students. Even if you do not have a Mimio product yet, the software is a great instruc-tional tool! We will also reveal the steps for getting a Mimio roduct. Please bring your lap-tops for the morning session. In the afternoon, we will explore ways in addition to technology for supporting cademic achievement in the specials block.
Presenters: Andy Rust & Ramie Allison
Andy is a teacher at Freeman Elementary
Ramie is a teacher at Nelson Elementary.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
The Learning Center
Cost: Free to USD 261 Staff, $100 for Out of District
Registration Deadline: March 21, 2012
**Graduate credit available**
Class Description:
AIMSweb is a benchmark and progress monitoring system based on direct, frequent and continuous student assessment. This workshop will cover the role AIMSweb plays in our district as well as updated, user-friendly additions to the webpage. Time will also be spent diving into reports that teachers can print after they test. We will discuss the purpose of each available report and how we can use them to drive instruction and connect to state assessments.
Presenters: Jennifer Reed
Literacy Resource Specialist at Nelson Elementary School in Haysville
Mondays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 2012
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Learning Center
Cost: $15 Per Person Will be refunded if all 4 sessions are attended!
Registration Deadline: March 26, 2012
**Graduate credit available**
Class Description:
This Process Communication Model Parenting Class is designed to help you learn more about yourself and your child. Learn to speak your child's language to understand and motivate them, and give them the kind of support they need. Understand how to deal with and redirect negative behaviors into positive behaviors. Parents will receive information about their own personality dynamics and predictable conflict dynamics. PCM enhances and supports many contemporary parenting models and encourages a motivational approach for discipline and responsibility.
Presenter: Jamie Remsberg
Jamie has 7 years experience with Process Communication and is a fully certified PCM trainer. She is a founder/owner at Next Element Consulting, LLC.
Co-Presenter: Linda Long
Linda has worked for USD 261 for 13 years. She is a fully certified PCM trainer and is currently the Support/Services Homeless Coordi-nator at the district level.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
The Learning Center
Cost: Free to USD 261 Staff, $100 for Out of District
Registration Deadline: June 13, 2012
**Graduate credit available**
Class Description:
During this workshop, participants will create a variety of foldables that can be used as note taking tools, end of unit projects, and organization tools. Participants will also learn ways to use foldables as stand-alone tools and how they can be placed into composition books. The ideas shared in this workshop are applicable to any grade level!
Presenters: Shauna Tinich
Shauna Tinich has 14 years of teaching experience in the elementary and middle school settings. Currently Shauna teaches all levels of sixth grade science at Haysville West Middle School. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Central College of Iowa and a Master's of Science in Geoscience from Mississippi State University. Shauna has been trained as a trainer of Dinah Zike Foldables.
