Game-Changing Trends in Education

Marlon Styles

Ready to explore the forefront of education? In this session, educational leaders will gain valuable insights into national trends, models, and approaches that are reshaping the landscape of education. Discover how to leverage these innovations to unlock new possibilities within your community. Equip yourself with the knowledge and tools needed to lead your school into the future of learning. 

Audience: Open to all

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

Location: Auditorium

Required for all administration open to all

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 

WCS Commitment Plan Focus Area: Academics

Location: Room 112

This session will be extended from session #1.

Are You Down with S.O.P.s?

Brian Seymour - Assistant Superintendent

Students want structure and organization. Are there logistical things that drive you crazy in your classroom? Then you need Standard Operating Procedures! 

Audience: Open to all

WCS Commitment Plan Focus Area: Academics and Behavior

Location: Room 216

Slide Deck

Dyslexia Simulation (Part 2)

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 extends from session #1.

Brain Breaks

Amy Gilmore, WCS Teacher

Brains in pain cannot learn! Trauma in the brain! Brain breaks! Adults and students have the same need for quality brain breaks. Anxiety and depression affect us all.

Audience: Open to all

WCS Commitment Plan Focus Area: Academics and Behavior

Location: Library

Slide Deck

K-2 Literacy Infused Problem-Based Learning

PAST Foundation

In this session, we will utilize a combination of literacy skill building with experience and exposure to STEM activities and careers for the future.  You will leave with an understanding of the development of literacy-focused PBL structures and strategies.

Audience: K-2 Teachers

WCS Commitment Plan Focus Area: Academics

Location: Room 307

Slide Deck

Good Night Little Astronaut 

Twice Exceptional Students an overview of identifying, understanding and supporting gifted students who also have an IEP or 504 plan.

Marge Mulcahy - ESC Gifted Consultant

This presentation will introduce participants to knowing who their twice exceptional students are as learners, focusing on supports that include student strengths.  Participants will gain knowledge and skills for identifying and planning instructional materials to foster growth in their twice exceptional students. Resources for continued support for twice exceptional students and their families will be included in this presentation.

Audience: Open to all

WCS Commitment Plan Focus Area: Academics

Location: Room 229

Session will be repeated during session #4

AAC with PRC (Part 2)

Michele Mineo

Using high-tech AAC with students with emerging language.

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

WCS Commitment Plan Focus Area: Academics

Location: Room 115

This session is a continuation from session #1.

What Goes in Part 1 in an ETR?

Tina Buhlman and Letitia Bean, WCS Special Education Coordinators

Learn what information is expected from general education teachers and from intervention specialists in an Evaluation Team Report. 

Audience: Open to all

WCS Commitment Plan Focus Area: Academics

Location: Room 322

This session will be repeated during session #5

Using Games to Build Fluency in Mathematics Addition and Subtraction

Kelli Shrewsberry

Explore how classroom games can promote fluency development in mathematics and learn strategies for assessing student thinking. The session was created with K-2 in mind, but all who are impacted by fact fluency are welcome. 

Audience: K-2 teachers, but open to all

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

Building Background Knowledge through Magnetic Reading

Curriculum Associates

Teachers use program resources to support students in building and accessing background knowledge they can apply as they engage with Magnetic Reading texts

Audience: 3rd - 5th Grade Teachers

WCS Commitment Plan Focus Area: Academics

Location: Room 227