The Schedule
This event is over, but feel free to view the resources and videos below. We look forward to seeing you next year.
Friday, August 26, 2022
Presenters will use available 508 accessibility accommodations to support attendees. Sessions will be recorded, when possible, with transcription (CC).
Thank you to all the presenters who helped make this day a success!
Please enjoy these resources.
8:30- 9:15
Intervention Strategies for Struggling Students
This presentation provides practical strategies to assist and accelerate learning.
Presented By: Janette Springer, PLT/504 Coordinator
Parent Educator Certification - Level II (Elective)
8:30- 9:15
Instructional Coaching Support for Parents
We are excited to offer our Parent Instructional Coaching Program. This program will allow parents to be in the "drivers seat" focusing on their own instructional strengths and needs to best support their students. If you need help with getting organized with your daily schedule and daily routine, or want some ideas on how to personalize the curriculum to your child's learning style, then our coaches can help! Learn more by watching our Instructional Coaching Overview.
Presented By: Instructional Coaching Team (Norma Austin, Gina Ledesma, Gina Kuhlmann, Kadee Green & Kim Gutierrez)
Parent Educator Certification - Level II (Elective)
9:00- 9:45
Executive Functioning: Developing an Independent Learner
Join us if you are looking for a few takeaway ideas to improve your students brain-based skills to assist in effectively performing tasks and solve problems. We will look at self-monitoring, memory, time management and organization.
Presented By: Sarah Benevides, School Psychologist
Parent Educator Certification - Level II (Elective)
9:00- 9:45
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, Literacy Specialist, Vantage Learning/MY Access!
Parent Educator Certification - Level II (Core)
9:30- 10:15
Amazon School Supply Ordering
Brief overview / reminders on how to use the Amazon customized school supply lists to align with projects in your student's Education Plan.
Presented By: Antoinette Galindo, Business Services Department
Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Elective)
9:30- 10:15
What is an OML and Where Can I Get One? (Available Online Programs)
We love acronyms in education, but what exactly is an OML (Online Managed License) and how can I take advantage of these programs? Join us for a brief overview of all of the wonderful online programs available to your students through your enrollment in Connecting Waters Charter Schools. Some are available free of charge, while others are available for a nominal cost, paid for through your student's instructional funds.
Presented By: Sue Hickok, Curriculum & Assessment Coordinator
Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Core)
10:00 - 10:45
Best Practices in Teaching your Child to Read (Grades K-2)
This presentation will provide participants with 12 interrelated activities they can use to teach their beginning reader to read. These research-based and easy to implement activities will be modeled during the presentation so that participants will be able to use them with their child immediately.
Presented By: Nathalie Longree-Guevara, Literacy Specialist
Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Core)
10:00 - 10:45
Personalized Learning Through the Education Plan
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: Pam Cline and Julie Boersma, ES Advisors
Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Core)
10:30 - 11:15
Navigating Realize (On-line Platform) for Social Studies
This workshop will equip parents to utilize Realize to enhance their Social Studies curriculum when working individually or as a support for on-line Canvas classes.
Presented By: Amanda Ferreira, Social Studies Department Chair & Shanda Rickman, ES Advisor (Social Studies Instructors)
Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Core)
10:30 - 11:15
How to Help Your Child Become a Better Writer
Writing is an essential life skill and there is no such thing as a natural-born writer. Learn how you can help your child improve their writing skills.
Presented By: Debbie Nishihama, English Specialist
Parent Educator Certification - Level II (Core)
11:00 - 11:45
Family Webinar: Making the Most of iReady for Student Success
This webinar supports students at home with i-Ready. Support is provided to assist families on being informed about assignments and tracking student progress remotely.
Presented By: Deborah Pirman, PD Specialist Curriculum Associates
Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Core)
11:00 - 11:45
NEW Tiger Time for All Students
How to take advantage of our highly qualified teachers providing personalized instruction every week at no cost! Students can get additional instruction in ELA and Math, as well as meet other CWCS students.
Presented By: Peggy Sue Anderson, Education Specialist & Kyle McDaniel , Education Specialist
Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Core)
12:00 - 12:30
Lunch and Learn/ Q&A with CWCS Leadership
Grab your lunch and log in for an open forum with CWCS Administration. Hear about our great programs and have this opportunity to ask questions and get advice!
Here's your opportunity to engage with CWCS Administration. Feel free to bring questions about programs, policies and procedures you want to know more about!
Facilitated By: CWCS Leadership Team
1:00 - 1:45
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: Mayra Sandoval, Resource Center Coordinator I & Fernando Moncada, Resource Center Library Lead
Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Elective)
1:00 - 1:45
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, Literacy Specialist, Vantage Learning/MY Access!
Parent Educator Certification - Level II (Core)
1:30 - 2:15
The Parent's Role in Online Classes
The role of parents in online classes may feel confusing. What do teachers need from you? What are the expectations from the school? If your child is in online classes, does all the instruction fall to the online teacher? Learn the answers to these and many more questions!
Presented By: Jerri Levers, EL Coordinator & English Department Chair
Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Elective)
1:30 - 2:15
Get Ready for CWCS STEM Night & the Science Fair
Are you ready for the CWCS STEM Night and Science Fair? Join us to learn more about how your student can participate and have fun with all things science!
Presented By: Lanette Lanchester, Science Specialist & Department Chair
Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Core)
2:00 - 2:45
Understanding Engagement Requirements in Independent Study Programs
CWCS recognizes that successful independent study students have the motivation, commitment, organizational skills, and academic skills necessary to work independently. Join us to hear about tips and tricks to keep students engaged each day, as well as better understand the requirements of engagement and the requirements of Attendance PLTs (Personalize Learning Teams).
Presented By: Amy Parsons, ES Advisor, Shanda Rickman, ES Advisor & Janette Springer, 504/PLT Coordinator
Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Elective)
2:00 - 2:45
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, Academic Coordinator
Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Elective)
2:30 - 3:15
Understanding and Interpreting Assessment Results
Understand the purpose and use of different types of assessment; Know how to collect evidence of student learning; Understand what the evidence means; Know how to apply or use the evidence to make decisions; and Connect individual efforts to student growth.
Presented By: Shoni Johnson, Curriculum & Assessment Director
Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Core)
2:30 - 3:15
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 & Sharon McGuire (Grasp the CAASPP Instructors)
Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Core)
3:00 - 3:45
Learn to Read Together: Reading Support Class for Parent and Student
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 and in person courses 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: Stephanie Clark, Cherie McKelvie & Jennifer Helton (Early Literacy Instructors)
Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Core)
3:00 - 3:45
Canvas: 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: Keri Gustafson, Academic Coordinator, Melissa Cripe, CTE Coordinator and Shanda Rickman, ES Advisor
Parent Educator Certification - Level II (Core)
3:30 - 4:15
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, IT Specialist
Parent Educator Certification - Level II (Elective)
3:30 - 4:15
Parent Support Workshop
Do you sometimes just want to talk to another parent about your children’s education? Well, our Parent Support Liaison, Cena Dunfee, wants to meet and talk with you! During this interactive time or sharing our veteran home school mom will share her tips and tricks and how she survived successfully schooling multiple children through Connecting Waters Charter School.
Presented By: Cena Dunfee, Parent Support Liaison
Parent Educator Certification - Level I (Elective)
Questions? Contact sjohnson@cwcharter.org or call 209.874.1119 x252