Involvement or Engagement? Building Connections with Whitehall Families

Marlon Styles

Prepare for an immersive experience tailored for educational leaders eager to redefine family-school interactions. Delve deep into the unique difference between involvement and engagement, unlocking innovative strategies for forging authentic family connections. Discover a wealth of dynamic communication techniques and creative outreach methods that emphasize collaboration. Elevate your leadership with compelling, actionable insights, placing genuine engagement at the forefront. 

Audience: All administration and open to all.

WCS Commitment Plan Focus Area: Family Engagement

Location: Auditorium

Required for all administration

EduProtocols

Brian Seymour, Assistant Superintendent

Want to get students engaged and completing tasks quickly? Want to be able to assess their learning in an easy and low-prep way. Check out EduProtocols

Audience: All grade levels

WCS Commitment Plan Focus Area: Academics and Behavior

Location: Room 216

Slide Deck

Best Practices for CommonLit Reading Lessons

Alyssa Harsha, CommonLit

Are you new to CommonLit, or could use a refresher? This session will highlight how to deliver the lessons with a focus on pacing & strong facilitation moves.

Audience: Middle School and High School ELA Teachers

WCS Commitment Plan Focus Area: Academics 

Location: Room 229

Real Worlds, Real Words: Directly from our EL Students

Casey Mowery, Alicia Akers and WYHS Students
Anahi Aguilar Ortiz, Jonathan Carreon Morales, Sandrine D'Haiti, Jose Hernandez Perez, Walter Martinez Lopez, Estefany Meza Matute, Manuel "Toni" Munoz Henriquez, Danna Osorio Garcia, Arturo Parra Morillo, Stanley Scandell Medina, and Frida "Sofia" Vazquez Balloons

In this high school student-led session, we aim to provide educators with a firsthand glimpse into the world of English Language Learners (ELLs). Through engaging activities and immersive experiences, we will help teachers understand the challenges and triumphs of students learning English as a second language. Our goal is to foster empathy and awareness, so that teachers can create a more supportive and inclusive classroom environment. By participating in this session, you'll gain valuable insights that can positively impact your teaching approach and, ultimately, enhance the learning experience for all students in your classroom.

Audience: Geared towards Middle School and High School, but open to all.

WCS Commitment Plan Focus Area: Academics, Behavior, Attendance, Family Engagement

Location: Library

Let's Talk About Data with Jiji (ST Math)

Molly Russell and Jesse Slusher - ST Math

Educators will analyze and respond to their ST Math data and equip themselves with strategies to support students in ST Math. This workshop is divided into two parts: using program features to support students when they struggle in ST Math and monitoring class and individual student data to create an action plan in response to discoveries. 

Audience: Required for all Rosemore Middle School Math teachers (will extend into breakout session #2)

WCS Commitment Plan Focus Area: Academics

Location: Room 112

Work-Based Learning

PAST Foundation

In this session, we will utilize local inspiration, collaboration, and innovation as we equip you with the tools and knowledge to make your curriculum come alive through work-based learning that bridges the gap between the classroom and the careers of the future.

Audience: Middle School and High School grade levels

WCS Commitment Plan Focus Area: Academics

Location: Room 307

Slide Deck

AAC with PRC (Part 1)

Michele Mineo

Using high-tech AAC with students with emerging language (all therapists, preschool ISs, K-3 unit teachers) 

Audience: therapists, preschool ISs, K-3 unit teachers

WCS Commitment Plan Focus Area: Academics

Location: Room 115

This session will continue into session #2.

Dyslexia Simulation (Part 1)

Stephanie White, WCS Literacy Specialist

What is it like to have dyslexia and related learning disabilities, such as dysgraphia?  The Experience Dyslexia® Simulation Is a popular learning disabilities simulation. The simulation is a hands-on simulation that provides a lively, thought-provoking activity for anyone interested in better understanding the lives of individuals with dyslexia. 

Audience: Open to all

WCS Commitment Plan Focus Area: Academics

Location: Cafeteria

This session will extend into session #2.

Using Children's Literature to Launch Rich Tasks in Mathematics

Kelli Shrewsberry

Explore how to integrate children's literature to engage students in rich mathematical thinking. The session created with PreK-2 teachers in mind, all are welcome. Books will be provided to participants. 

Audience: PK - 2 Teachers

WCS Commitment Plan Focus Area: Academics

Location: Room 226

LETRS (Cohort - will cover all sessions)

Lindsey Rossbach

Lexia LETRS provides a professional learning course of study based on the science of reading for elementary educators. The course teaches the how, what, and why of literacy acquisition to improve instructional practice and achieve long-term systemic change in literacy instruction. 

Audience: pre-determined cohort

WCS Commitment Plan Focus Area: Academics

Location: Room 312

Educational Support Programs with the Columbus Blue Jackets

Ivy Johnson, Columbus Blue Jackets

Come and learn about the no-cost education programs, in-kind donation programs, and scholarships that are offered through the community partnerships with the Columbus Blue Jackets. There might be some swag available too! 

Audience: All grade levels

WCS Commitment Plan Focus Area: Academics

Location: Room 322

Magnetic Reading Vocabulary

Christina Schwaiger, WCS Teacher

Delve into the importance of vocabulary, learn to choose words for each lesson, use visuals effectively, make games, and more! Bring your manual and a laptop.

Audience: 3rd - 5th grade teachers

WCS Commitment Plan Focus Area: Academics

Location: Room 227