The Schedule

iReady Developmental Reading & Math Classes

Learn about the Developmental Reading & Math classes for students who are below level on their iReady Diagnostic check. These classes are engaging for students as they are working together with classmates to practice the skills needed to fill in the gaps with Reading and Math.

Presented By: April Bastress, Amy Carlson, Emily Hobby & Lisa Dallimore

Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Core)

Growing Self-Confident Children Through Goal Setting and Growth Mindset

Participants will receive background information, implementation strategies, and practical examples of growing self-confident children through goal setting and growth mindset; reflect upon how this material applies to their daily lives; practice new strategies; and make a plan for applying new strategies. (This is Module 3 of the CDE Parent Engagement Series.)

Presented By: Jerri Levers

Parent Educator Certification - Level II (Elective)

Writing with Power – Smart, Fast Ways to Revise (PM Session Also Available)

Revising a piece of writing is hard, but necessary to become a good writer. This session offers a few concrete ideas for using MY Tutor and MY Editor to achieve amazing results!

Presented By: Sherrie Rainville and Teresa Matranga

Parent Educator Certification - Level II (Core)

Learn How to Use Atriuum to Access School Materials

A workshop to help parents learn more about what Atriuum has to offer and how to effectively navigate this platform to maximize your library experience.

Presented By: Juie Boersma and Mayra Sandoval

Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Elective)

Tiny Tiger & Parent Reading Classes

Are you a parent of a K-2 student and would like to ensure that you are teaching your child the foundations of reading effectively and easily? Learn about the new "online" course for both parent and student to participate in together that will build confidence, provide support, and guide a lifelong love of reading! (Students do not need to attend the workshop)

Presented By: Amy Carlson & Nathalie Longree-Guevara

Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Core)

Incorporating Writing into History: Using POMF (Purdue OWL MLA Format) in History Classes

The Social Studies Department's 8th - 12th grade classes will all require students to use MLA format when typing papers. It is a good thing to learn as an independent learner as well. Using MLA Style properly makes it easier for readers to navigate and comprehend a text through familiar cues that refer to sources and borrowed information. Students are encouraged to use the same format so there is consistency of style within a given field. Join us to learn more!

Presented By: Shanda Rickman & Judy Orr

Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Core)

Five Pillars of Social-Emotional Learning

Learn more about the five SEL competencies (self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision making, social awareness, and relationship skills), which are vital to the teaching and understanding of social and emotional learning at school. Learn about simple tasks you can implement at home to help your child develop these competencies.

Presented By: Shoni Johnson

Parent Educator Certification - Level II (Elective)

Helping Your Student be Successful in Their Online English Class

Many parents enroll their student in online classes and without knowing how best to support them. Take the guesswork out of the coming school year and hear how you can best support your child as they work through their online English classes.

Presented By: Jerri Levers

Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Core)

Grasp the CAASPP! Your Student Will Love It!

Engage your students with online games and a credentialed teacher to help prepare them for the annual state assessment. Students join us for Live sessions with your grade level classmates with Grasp the CAASPP! There's no commitment and no homework. Join us for this session to learn more about this program.

Presented By: Amy Carlson & Norma Austin

Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Core)

Exploring Connecting Waters Class Offerings

What is Blast? What is Chat Cafe? What is a Canvas? Come join us for a fun explanation of all of CW's class offerings.

Presented By: Keri Gustafson

Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Elective)

Getting Literacy Right From the Start with CWCS's Early Literacy Benchmarks

This presentation provides a brief overview of the components of CWCS’s Early Literacy Plan. Participants will better understand the importance of early literacy development and how to use the Early Literacy Benchmarks to guide their instruction and monitor their student's progress

Presented By: Nathalie Longree-Guevara

Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Core)

Q&A With the Executive Director

Here's your opportunity to engage in a Question and Answer (Q&A) Session with Sherri Nelson, CWCS Executive Director. Feel free to bring questions about programs, policies and procedures you want to know more about!

Presented By: Sherri Nelson

Lunch and Learn

Grab your lunch and log in for open forum with CWCS Administration. Hear about our great programs and have this opportunity to ask questions and get advise!

Presented By: CWCS Administration; Facilitated By: Shoni Johnson

Exploring the Connecting Waters' Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways

CTE is a program of study that involves a sequence of courses that integrates core academic knowledge with technical and occupational knowledge to provide students with a pathway to postsecondary education and careers. Join us to learn more about the CWCS CTE Pathways available to your student.

Presented By: Melissa Cripe

Parent Educator Certification - Level III (Core)

English Department Updates

Join us to learn more about what tools and resources are available to you and your students to enhance your English Language Arts! You'll also hear more about new classes and our Collection Companion, which are available to all students.

Presented By: Teresa Matranga

Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Core)

Learn More About the Required Education Plan for All Students

At Connecting Waters, we know that each child learns differently. The Education Plan will be created by the ES in communication with the parent educator to develop and implement a plan for learning and set goals for the year based on the individual student’s education needs. This is a time to explore what the Ed Plan looks like and the personalization for each student.

Presented By: Lori Baca and Lyndsy Frederick

Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Core)

Learning More About Dyslexia

Join us to learn more about Dyslexia. This workshop will focus on helping parents to understand what constitutes dyslexia, and its relation to special education.

Presented By: Alissa Peters

Parent Educator Certification - Level II (Elective)

Writing with Power – Smart, Fast Ways to Revise (AM Session Also Available)

Revising a piece of writing is hard, but necessary to become a good writer. This session offers a few concrete ideas for using MY Tutor and MY Editor to achieve amazing results!

Presented By: Sherrie Rainville and Teresa Matranga

Parent Educator Certification - Level II (Core)

What is a Personalized Learning Team (PLT)?

This presentation will explain what a PLT is and how your student can benefit from one.

Presented By: Janette Springer

Parent Educator Certification - Level II (Elective)

Canvas Observer Accounts: How to Effectively Monitor Your Student's Progress in their Canvas Class

Learn to set up an observer account in Canvas to monitor your student's progress and grades in their Canvas classes. We will cover account creation, pairing with your student, recommended notification settings so that you get the information you need without being overwhelmed by "dings", and student/family training and support resources.

Presented By: Melinda (Mindy) Gray

Parent Educator Certification - Level II (Core)

How to Manage i-Ready in your Day-to-Day Schedule

You're already swamped so how can you manage to fit i-Ready instruction into your already busy daily schedule? Easy! In this workshop, you will learn various strategies, time frames, and motivational tips to meet the school's requirements to fitting in i-Ready to your student's daily schedule.

Presented By: Jamie Ulloa

Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Core)

Parent Cybersecurity

With children increasingly exposed to digital media and online technology at an early age, parents play an important role in imparting the necessary knowledge and skills to keep them safe from online dangers. Join us to learn how!

Presented By: Aaron Stout

Parent Educator Certification - Level II (Elective)