ESD PD Offerings throughout western Washington

We're pleased to pass along these professional learning opportunities, brought to you by Washington's Educational Service Districts.

Bridging the Gap: Administrative Professionals' Conference 2016
April 27, 2016 | Vancouver | Hosted by ESD 112
Spend Administrative Professionals' Day with your peers from around the region. Learn new skills, meet new people, and get inspired as you work toward bridging the gap between analog and digital...between yourself and your colleagues...between "just showing up" and becoming a respected professional resource at work! Sixteen breakout sessions will be available. Lunch will be provided to all participants. Please plan to carpool, parking is limited for this popular event. Send inquiries to Diane Pfeiffer, diane.pfeiffer@esd112.org.
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Introduction to LEGO Education WeDo
April 30, 2016 | Renton | Hosted by Puget Sound ESD
This is a low-cost opportunity of hands-on exploration of the WeDo Robotics sets, curriculum, and software is made possible through a generous subsidy from LEGO Education. We will cover WeDo hardware and software exploration, hands-on activities, and curriculum connections to STEM Standards and NGSS. LEGO Education will loan us kits and devices for use in class, so participants do not have to bring anything! Send inquiries to Janet Hinrichs, jhinrichs@psesd.org.
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Enhancing Evidence-Based Literacy Practices for Students Who are Behind in Literacy: Can We Catch Them Up?
May 24, 2016 | Renton | Hosted by Puget Sound ESD
This professional development will cover literacy domains (e.g., phonological skills, phonics/spelling, fluency, morphology, comprehension, vocabulary, read alouds, and writing) that require enhancements for students in Tiers 2 and 3. Along with information providing a rationale for teaching the aforementioned literacy domains, participants will engage in hands-on activities to increase their knowledge base. Moreover, CBM measures will be discussed and taught so teachers can measure student literacy outcomes. Send inquiries to Jill Clayton, jclayton@psesd.org.
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Full Day Kindergarten and WaKIDS Summit
July 18-22, 2016 | Vancouver | Hosted by ESD 112
For kindergarten teachers new to implementing full day kindergarten who are looking to strengthen their existing full day kindergarten classrooms, this summit will cover planning effective, appropriate, and engaging learning environments and experiences. July 18, 19, and 20, teachers will have access to workshops on full-day kindergarten best practices and WaKIDS 201. Send inquiries to Ileana Stover, ileana.stover@esd112.org.
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