September 24, Ocober 29, November 23, January 20 and February 24
Choice of Class Time:
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Cost: $25 per Session for Out of District; Free to USD 261 Staff
Description: Any classified staff member is welcome to attend after requesting approval from their supervisor!
September 24: Understanding Autisim, Presented by: Gail Bauer
October 29: Brain-based Learning, Presented by: Penny Schuckman
November 23: Assistive Technology, Presented by: Kristin Freed
January 20: Organization & Communication Skills, Presented by: Janelle Moore
February 24: Poverty Cycle, Presented by: Linda Long
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Saturday, February 27, 2010
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cost: $15 per person (No child care available)
Registration Deadline: February 19, 2010
Description: This parenting program is designed to give you practical skills that can be used immediately! Would you like to feel more confident as a parent? Would you like to have more fun parenting? Would you like to feel more relaxed at the end of the day? If you answered yes to any of these questions, this class is for you.
Presenters: Linda Long and Lisa McKeown
Linda has a Bachelors of Science in Human Services/Psychology from Friends University. She has worked for Haysville USD 261 for 11 years first as the Support Services Coordinator at Haysville Alternative High School, and currently as the Support Services/ Homeless Coordinator at the district level. Linda is also the Marketing Coordinator for The Learning Center. Her experience and expertise is in communication and conflict resolution for families in crisis situations and working with adolescents. She completed the Advanced Love and Logic Instructor training in October 2006.
Lisa has received her Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education from Newman University. She taught in the elementary classroom for 16 years in grades 2-4. She completed her Masters of Education in Counseling at Wichita State University and has worked as a school counselor at Nelson Elementary in Haysville for the past 6 years. Lisa is the building coach for the newly implemented Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports. She is committed to supporting staff and parents in promoting student success. She completed the Advanced Love and Logic Instructor training in October of 2006.
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4 Sessions: October 14, December 16, March 3, May 19
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Attend All 4 Sessions
Registration Deadline: October 7, 2009
Cost: Free to USD 261 Staff, $200 Out of District
Snack Provided, Lunch on your own.
**Graduate credit available**
Description: How can educators unleash the power of data to improve
teaching and learning? Transform culture? Promote
equity?
This course will provide the participant an opportunity
to learn and implement the collaborative inquiry cycle in
order to address actual data collected to analyze student
learning and as a method of continuous organizational
improvement.
Presenter: Dr. Diane Gross, Assistant Superintendent for Assessment& Data Analysis
Diane has served in public education for 25 years as a
secondary math teacher, a building principal, director of
secondary curriculum, and currently assistant superintendent.
She is currently President Elect of the Kansas Staff
Development Council, is a member of the National Staff
Development Council’s Academy Class of 2008, is a QPA
and NCA visiting team chair, and is involved with district
strategic planning and improvement efforts. Diane recently
earned her Doctorate degree from Wichita State
University.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Registration Deadline: March 3, 2010
Cost: Free to USD 261 Staff, $100 Out of District
Snack Provided, Lunch on your own.
**Graduate credit available**
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: Chrus Asmussen
Chris is a social studies teacher at Campus High School. 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.
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Registration Deadline: March 23, 2010
Cost: Free to USD 261 Staff, $100 Out of District
Snack Provided, Lunch on your own.
**Graduate credit available**
Description: Each of us is a sensory being, processing information
in variety of ways. In a technological world full of
sensory input, each of us must be able to effectively
process that information and use it, much like a
computer processes information. Participants in this
workshop will receive a thorough over view of the
theory of sensory integration with explanation of how to
recognize sensory integration dysfunction in their
students. Upon completion of this course, participants
will be able to identify and explain the main senses and
our “hidden” senses. This will be a hands-on workshop
with tons of practical information that can be utilized
with students of any age and in any classroom.
Presenter: Kristin Freed
Kristin has a Bachelor of Science in Occupational
Therapy from Newman University. She is certified in
the administration of the Sensory Integration and
Praxis Test, which is a comprehensive program on
the theory of sensory integration. Kristin has worked
as an occupational therapist for USD 261 for 12 years
and has presented at state conferences in Kansas and
Missouri on this topic and others.
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Attendance at Both Sessions Required:
Monday, April 12, 2010 and Wednesday, April 14, 2010
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $15 per person or $20 per couple **Non-refundable**
Registration Deadline: March 9, 2010
Description: This Process Parenting Seminar 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. Process Parenting enhances and supports many contemporary parenting models and encourages a motivational approach for discipline and responsibility. Parents must complete a personality inventory online, by Wednesday, March 24th , 2010. Instructions for completion will be given at registration which will close on March 9th, 2010. If you do not have access to a computer, the inventory can be completed by appointment prior to March 24th at The Learning Center by calling Linda Long at 554-2331.
Presenter: Linda Long
Linda has a Bachelors of Science in Human Services/Psychology
from Friends University. She has worked for Haysville USD 261
for 11 years first as the Support Services Coordinator at Haysville
Alternative High School, and currently as the Support Services/
Homeless Coordinator at the district level. Linda is also the Marketing
Coordinator for The Learning Center.
Linda became certified in December 2007 in all Education and
Business applications of the Process Communication Model, and
is also certified as a Dedicated Education Trainer by Kahler Communications.
Linda Long is a licensed and independent distributor
of the Process Communication Model and all materials related
thereto, which are the proprietary rights of Kahler Communications,
Inc. The Kahler Communication name is used by express
permission and this person, entity, or firm is otherwise not associated
with, nor owned, in whole or part, or controlled or managed
by Kahler Communication, Inc. and Arkansas corporation.
Lisa McKeown, counselor at Prairie Elementary, will be assisting and available for questions!
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Registration Deadline: April 7, 2010
Cost: Free to USD 261 Staff, $100 Out Of District
Description: This workshop will show you how to create, format, and utilize spreadsheets in Mircrosoft Excel. The day will begin by covering Excel basics and more advanced processes will be addressed throughout the day. Come and add this exciting tool to your technology toolbox!
Presenter: Lee Pernice
Lee has a Bachelor's of Science in Education and Master's degrees in Curriculum and Instruction and Building Leadership from Newman University. Prior to being an assistant principal at Rex Elementary. Lee was a 5th grade teacher for 6 years. Currently, she teaches in the Derby School District. She has been a Master Teacher for Intel for the past 5 years and has a strong passion for technology integration.
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Tuesday Evening Sessions
September 22, October 27, November 17, January 19, February 23, and April 20
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cost: Free to USD 261 Staff, $100 for Out of District
Registration Deadline: September 15, 2009
**Graduate credit available**
Description: Participants will have opportunities during this ongoing workshop to develop and share lesson plans using current technology available to them. We will explore a variety of ways to integrate Promethean and Mimio boards wtihin whole group lessons, center activities and for accelerated learning or remediation. In addition, time will be allotted to search out online resources to further enhance learning and develop lesson plans related to the standards around these resources. The use of digital cameras to enhance learning will also be discussed. At the end of the six sessions you will have multiple lessons you can use to engage students using technology.
Presenter: Carla Heintz, Carla has a Bachelor's of Science in teaching Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten children with a handicapped emphasis from Iowa State University, a Master's degree in Special Education with a gifted emphasis from Wichita State University, and has completed the building level administrative certificate program through Newman University. She is currently the ECC Coordinator for Haysville. Prior to that, Carla was a teacher in the Wichita Public School system for 16 years. She has experience teaching Pre-K, Early Childhood Special Education, Kindergarten, and First Grade.
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Registration Deadline: April 21, 2010
Cost: Free to USD 261 Staff, $100 Out of District
Description: During this workshop, participants will learn how to utilize blackboard as a classroom supplemental tool. The first half of the day will cover enrolling students, setting up blackboard, placing multimedia and posting assignments. In the afternoon we will expand on the morning session and include setting up and posting tests, using safe assign, how to use the grade program, and other software programs in conjunction with Blackboard. Participants should be able to set up and run Blackboard as a classroom supplemental after attending these sessions.
Presenter: Chris Asmussen
Chris Asmussen has 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.
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Strand 1 - Teacher Leaders
Strand 2 - Teachers Who Aspire to Become Administrators
September 2008 - April 2009
8:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Cost per Strand: Free to USD 261 Staff,
$400* Out of District
* This includes materials, breakfast and lunch at each session*
Registration Deadline: May 29, 2009
**3 Graduate Credits Available from Baker University for $180**
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 Teacher Leader or an Administrator in your district. There are two strands of the Leadership Academy to choose from including the Teacher Leader Strand and the Teachers Who Aspire To Become Administrator Strand. Each strand meets seven times throughout the year.
Strand 1- Teacher Leaders:
Dates: 9/17, 10/22, 11/19, 12/10, 1/21, 2/25, & 4/22
Materials Provided: Teaching To Your Strengths, Good to Great, Natural Classroom Assessment
Strand 2 - Teachers Who Aspire to Become Administrators
Dates: 9/1, 10/13, 11/10, 12/1, 1/12,, 2/2, 4/6
Materials Provided: Five Dysfuntions of a Team, Emotional Intelligence, Now, Discover Your Strengths
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Aspiring Administrator Application
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Registration Deadline: May 5, 2010
Cost: $35 for all participants
Description: Would you be prepared to help a student or staff member until emergency help arrived in the case of a medical emergency? This training will help you do just that and possibly save a life! At the end of the session you will have a 2 year certification for Adult, Child, and Infant CPR through the American Heart Association and be confident in using the AED (Automatic External Defibrillator).
Presenters: Life Saver Learning has been providing safety training since 1990. President Michael Ferguson and his team of trainers provide training on a variety of topics including CPR, First Aid, Safety, and AED (Automatic External Defibrillators) and provide certification through the American Heart Association. Michael employs off-duty Firefighters, EMT's, and Paramedics who will help you feel confident in using life saving techniques.
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Tuesday, June 1, 2010
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Cost: Free to USD 261 Staff, $100 for Out of District
Registration Deadline: May 25, 2010
**Graduate credit available**
Description: Integrate technology into your classroom that many students carry in rheir pocket or stow in their locker: a cell phone! It is not just a phone; it is technology that can be used with success to energize the classroom and engage students. Text messaging, photographs, video and emails can be an integral part of the secondary classroom. Participants will have the opportunity to understand how cell phones can be used in a classroom, view successful lessons and the products created, overcome challenges, and create lessons that can be implemented in their classroom.
Presenter: Ken Athy
Ken Athy has thirty-seven years of teaching experience with eighth graders having taught the past twenty-two years in USD 261. He has a Master's of Science in Secondary Education from Kansas State University.
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Thursday, June 3, 2010
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Cost: Free to USD 261 Staff, $100 for Out of District
Registration Deadline: May 27, 2010
**Bring Your Laptop or we can provide one for you**
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 segments as you create a multimedia 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.
Presenter: Janelle Moore
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. She looks forward to seeing you at the workshop!
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