Fall Education Connection

Education Connection, Fall 2015 |

FALL 2015

| Education Connection, Fall 2015

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Educational Service Districts have served Washington State for more than forty years, providing vital services and functioning as advocates for local districts. Northwest Educational Service District 189 (NWESD) serves Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, Island, and San Juan counties.

NWESD’s more than fifty programs are organized into seven departments to serve you: Administration, Early Learning, Fiscal Services, Prevention Center, Special Programs and Services, Teaching and Learning, and Technology Services. Please visit us on our website at www.nwesd.org for more information on each of these departments.

NWESD Mission Together We Can… provide leadership and cooperative services to our educational communities to support their efforts to increase the number of students meeting state and local standards.

Clock Hours For assistance with clock hours, please contact Kristine Juhl at [email protected] or call her directly at 360-299-4057.

Fingerprinting Fingerprinting is available by appointment, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. You must bring photo ID and payment in the form of cash, cashier’s check, money order payable to NWESD, debit or credit card (Visa or Mastercard). Call 360-299-4043 for an appointment.

Leanne SwansonDistrict 1Bellingham, Meridian

Dr. Jack ThompsonDistrict 2

Blaine, Ferndale, Lopez, Island, Lynden, Mount Baker, Nooksack Valley, Orcas Island, San Juan Island, Shaw Island

Mark VennDistrict 3

Anacortes, Burlington-Edison, Concrete, Conway, Darrington, La Conner, Mount Vernon, Sedro-Woolley

Claudia TalmadgeDistrict 4

Coupeville, Lakewood, Mukilteo, Oak Harbor, South Whidbey, Stanwood-Camano

Dr. Alan EricksonDistrict 5Everett

Linda ByrnesDistrict 6

Arlington, Granite Falls, Index, Marysville, Sultan

Claudia BuxtonDistrict 7Edmonds, Mukilteo

Gordon W. GriggsDistrict 8Edmonds, Mukilteo

Merle KirkleyDistrict 9Lake Stevens, Monroe, Snohomish


Oct 3, 2015 Learning Enviroment in Kindergarten Classroom-Module 3 Karma Hugo 31224 13

Oct 5-6, 2015 Integrating Open Educational Resources in the Classroom Mary Ellen Huggins 31260 15

Oct 8, 2015 Learning to Love Big Words: Decoding & Vocab Strategies Kim Kellogg 31264 16

Oct 9-10, 2015 Engagement & Joy in the CCSS Reading Workshop Megan Sloan & Barry Hoonan 31261 14

Oct 9, 2015 Youth Suicide Prevention Training Wendi Thomas 31251 17

Oct 22, 2015 Integrating Close Reading into What You Already Teach Kim Kellogg 31265 15

Oct 24, 2015 Technology for Improving Classroom Engagement & Participation Chad Norman 31253 16

Oct 29, 2015 Concept-based Curriculum & Instruction Lynn Erickson 31218 14

Nov 3, 2015 Deep Dive Into the Next Generation Science Standards Brian MacNevin 31231 14

Nov 6, 2015 Kindergarten Leadership Series Karma Hugo 31222 13

Nov 6, 2015 WaKIDS Data Workshop-WaKIDS 301 Karma Hugo 31243 13

Nov 9; Jan 12, 2016 Learning-Focused Supervision 2-Day Workshop Sarah Southard 31203 15

Nov 17-18, 2015 Making Content Accessible for All Learners Katie Brown 31250 16

Dec 15, 2015 Deep Dive Into the Next Generation Science Standards Brian MacNevin 31232 14

Jan 15, 2016 Foundations of Literacy 3-Part Seminar David Matteson & Sherri Laboon 31188 13

Jan 22, 2016 Foundations of Literacy 3-Part Seminar David Matteson & Sherri Laboon 31189 13

Jan 26, 2016 Deep Dive Into the Next Generation Science Standards Brian MacNevin 31233 14

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workshops at a glance

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Fall has swung into the region with great enthusiasm, putting a very quick end to the warm sunshine we enjoyed for much of the summer. While I did appreciate those long, warm days and opportunities to spend extra time with my grandchildren, fall brings excitement and a fresh start for everyone in our 35 school districts. Much of the world waits for January to set its goals and refresh focus; but we, as educators, arrive at the first day of school in September with renewed energy and a plan to make the year an impactful one for the students entrusted to us. The New Year begins now and we are ready!

One of the best parts of my job are the opportunities I have to visit schools, hear presentations of data-driven school improvement processes for accreditation, and

help administrators develop action research on student learning projects in order to earn their Professional Certificate. Recently I had the opportunity to hear fifty school improvement/accreditation presentations and another dozen principals share their action research projects to close achievement gaps.

After four long, intense days of these presentations, as I reflected on what had been presented, I wondered how it is possible that the chasm is so great between what is reported about public schools compared to reality. And then, in my mind the Twilight Zone theme song played (really!).

Lately I have tuned out much of the:

media hype about failing schools;

charter school proponents advocating their desires as a way to escape failing schools;

legislators berating regarding school and district efforts to implement underfunded initiatives/mandates;

State Board of Education (SBE) and Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) initiatives to save children from misguided educators through new procedures, rules, and labels – with little understanding of what schools and districts face in the current decade; and,

many other distractors too numerous to name.

At my age I am not often left speechless; however, listening to some 60+ presentations over four intense days left me awestruck. The dedication of

Reality Gap or the Twilight Zone?

school instructional leaders, administrators and teachers, is so evident in the work undertaken in school after school. I am now angry about misrepresentations made about pubic schools and the dedicated staff working within them. I apologize to each and every one of you reading this that, for a while, I have simply tuned out the negative noise. I am now recommitted to respond to each and every misrepresentation with specific examples of the good work, resulting in increased student learning, that occurs through public schools in the NWESD region.

Thank you for all that you do on behalf of the students you serve! The NWESD, and I, will continue to provide the best support possible . . . and to correct misrepresentations as they are propagated. Together We Can accomplish so very much more…

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Superintendent

A note from the

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Superintendent

A note from the

WelcomeDr. Danna Diaz has served the interest of public schools over four decades, in various positions in large and small school systems. Her administrative career includes 20 years as an administrator, providing leadership in eleven districts spanning four states - Texas, Pennsylvania, Florida and now Washington.

Her no-nonsense attitude and unparalleled work ethic played a role in her two Teacher of the Year awards, earning the respect of her peers and high level administrators.

Dr. Diaz worked tirelessly to improve the education systems in districts where she’s worked, and looks forward to her exciting new post in the Pacific Northwest.

Dr. Buck Marsh is a lifelong Washington State resident, beginning his education career as a math and science teacher in Yakima. His primary goal has always been to create opportunities for students through engaging instruction that is both rigorous and relevant.

As a first-generation college student, he possesses firsthand knowledge of the empowerment that comes through education. “Sharing that moment at commencement with my parents, who made a lot of sacrifices for our family growing up, and my wife and children, really helped personalize the commitment and sacrifice each of our education professionals invest in improving the lives of their students,” Dr. Marsh said.

Dr. Chris Pearson is the former principal at West View Elementary, a P-6 Dual Language School in the Burlington-Edison School District.

During his four-year tenure at West View, Pearson successfully led the school through a federal Turnaround School Improvement Grant.

Previous to his experience at West View, Pearson served as the principal of Allen K-8, also in the Burlington-Edison School District. Before becoming an administrator, Pearson was a high school English teacher in Anacortes, WA, Athens, Greece, and Arlington, VA.

Dr. Fredrika Smith started her career as a Special Education teacher in Marysville and has worked as an assistant principal, director and assistant superintendent in three Washington school districts. She earned her bachelor’s degree at the University of Washington, Masters at Western and doctorate at UW. She also is a lecturer at UW Bothell.

She is known for starting innovative programs, strong knowledge of alternative learning and special education, as well as experience working in our state in districts of varying size.

“I am excited to become a part of the Monroe community and growing the fantastic things the public schools are doing,” Dr. Smith said.

Dr. Danna DiazSan Juan School District

Dr. Buck MarshDarrington School District

Dr. Chris Pearson Conway School District

Dr. Fredrika SmithMonroe School District

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Congratulations to Granite Falls High School Manufacturing Teacher, Michael Werner, for being named the “Regional Teacher of the Year” by the Northwest Educational Service District.

Teachers of the Year are recognized across the state from each region’s Educational Service District. Werner was selected unanimously by a NWESD committee and is now in the running to receive the prestigious Washington State Teacher of the Year Award selected by an Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) committee.

More about Michael:Michael Werner was born, raised and educated in Switzerland. He speaks fluently in English, German and French. He completed a four year Metal Machining Apprenticeship in the Swiss Air Force Technical School, graduating

in 1979 with the top score in his country as a machinist. As a result, he was selected to machine Audi’s first V-8 engine and then endurance race engines serving on both BMW and Audi European race teams for a small shop in the Principality of Liechtenstein.

Michael’s passion for aerospace and vintage aircraft restoration brought him to the United States to complete his Commercial Aircraft Mechanic Certification in 1985. He was invited to stay on and restore vintage aircraft at the Oshkosh, Wisconsin Air Museum. He then oversaw a bi-lingual international project taking prototype aircraft development from Switzerland to series manufacturing in Malaysia.

Werner is a certified aircraft mechanic in Switzerland and the United States (A&P), and holds a commercial pilot license for single engine aircraft. In 1989 he established an American division

for a Swiss aircraft interiors company.

Missing hands-on work, Michael ventured into artistic woodturning. His work was showcased in the Smithsonian Museum “Fine American Craft” exhibit in Washington, DC in 2005. He continues to teach woodturning locally and is frequently invited to present and demonstrate woodturning skills at fine art schools and symposiums throughout the United States and internationally.

As part of Career and Technical Education 21st Century updates at Granite Falls High School, Michael was hired to create a world

Granite Falls High School Teacherregional teacher of the year

NWESD Superintendent Dr. Jerry Jenkins presented the award to Michael Werner at the School of Rock staff training in late August.

2014-2015 ShopGirls and UrbanAutos Team pose for a picture before sending their cars off to Detroit competition.


class manufacturing program. He helped design the new high school facility (built in 2008) and purchase state-of-the-art CNC machines. High-end computer technology was combined with the traditional manual equipment. His goal was to create a program based on real world projects that would allow students to apply high level academics to “research, design and build” team projects blended with hands-on “Old World” skills, as they prepared for STEM careers through manufacturing. Michael currently serves on the Advisory Board of the Center for Excellence in Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing and speaks frequently at CTE and STEM conferences.

At Granite Falls High School, he organized the first ever all-girl team in the world that designed, built and successfully raced a prototype diesel car in the International Shell Eco-Marathon. Among many media features, the “ShopGirls” were highlighted as a “bright spot in CTE education” by US Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, in his speech to Harvard University called “Pathways to Prosperity.” Having accomplished six years in the program, members from

both Eco-car teams at the school “ShopGirls” and “UrbanAutos” (the co-ed team) were also the first high school teams ever to take a car they built to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, not for speed but for alternative fuel testing and educational outreach to middle school students in Utah. The two teams have competed at the annual Shell Eco Americas Marathon - a global competition, and world class venue where high schools, universities and peers from Brazil, Canada, Mexico and Guatemala, are challenged to design and build a car that will travel the farthest distance using the least amount of fuel working with composite materials like carbon fiber-to-machining metal parts.

Michael believes students have fun learning difficult and challenging things when they are engaged and inspired. When asked about his philosophy of teaching, Michael Werner talked about the ShopGirls and their uphill battle as “women in nontraditional roles,” sharing that, “Failures are a normal, healthy part of persistence toward success, and an important element of learning and building self-esteem, as well as confidence.” Werner continued, “I passionately believe that it takes engagement to have academic fundamentals evolve into passions, career pathways and an understanding of oneself.” Of the graduating “ShopGirls,” two have been accepted to MIT, one to Stanford University’s engineering program, and another to Cal-Poly in pursuit of a career

as an Astronautical Engineer. Another is majoring in Computer Engineering at the University of Washington. Other students from the Eco-car programs have received engineering scholarships at in-state universities, and a number of the students are locally employed in machining and aerospace with some in apprenticeships.

Superintendent Hall said of Michael Werner, “He is an innovator and role model for the nation. He truly lives his vision to expose new opportunities that will provide students with the pathway from Play in elementary school to developing a Passion in high school to joining a Purpose in the working world.”

Recognitions Include:2011 - Recognized by U.S. Secretary of Education Arnie Duncan speech at Harvard “Pathways to Prosperity”- MIT Recognition as a “Teacher of Influence”

2013 - “The Road to Houston” Voted Best Documentary at the International Cannes Corporate Media & TV Awards. Eco Program produced an outreach documentary for 5th grade elementary kids

2014 - Named ‘Innovative Teacher of the Year’ by the Center for Excellence in Aerospace and Advanced Manufacturing

2015 - Selected to serve on the 2016 Shell Eco-Marathon Americas Steering Committee with emphasis on educational outreach

Granite Falls School District. Communications. July 23, 2015. Print.

The ShopGirls’ car achieved a new school record of 682 MPG this year at the competition in Detroit, Michigan in April.

ShopGirls win 1st place in the Safety Award for the 5th time (out of 6) at International completion, Shell Eco-marathon Americas.


Edtalksa weekly digest of timely educational topics and professional development updates

Edtalksa weekly digest of timely educational topics and professional development updates

Hi! I’m Ed, the newest member of the NWESD family. I joined the team this summer and plan to spend the year traveling around the region. I’m a bit of an educational expert and fluent in several languages – including Common Core, TPEP and kid talk.

Each week I will blog about educational hot topics and the latest happenings in our districts. I’ll post some quick highlights in the weekly professional development email that goes out to subscribers. You can add your name to the list by visiting http://tinyurl.com/EdTalksSubscribe and entering your email address. I will also publish deeper content pieces on my blog (www.nwesd.org/edtalks).

One of my first fun projects was to create a short video to introduce myself to everyone. You can view the video on my blog, or you can use the QR Code Reader on your mobile device to access it here.

I’m excited to begin my work here at the NWESD and to bring you timely and impactful education updates. Educators are busy people, and I know how tough it can be to sift through the inbox. I’ll keep it short and sweet, so you can get back to doing what you do best - improving student learning!

Watch my video at www.nwesd.org/edtalks.


Knowledge BowlKnowledge Bowl is an academic contest for high school teams, where students with expertise in a variety of topics team up to answer randomized questions related to history, math, literature or science. Begun in Washington State over 35 years ago, Knowledge Bowl has grown to include not only regional tournaments among rival high school teams, but also a State Tournament held for the past 4 years in the NWESD region. Over 600 students in teams of 6 from 102 schools descend on Arlington High School in mid-March each year to compete for State Championships.

The NWESD region fields 58 teams from 22 high schools. We hold three regional tournaments during the season, Nov – Jan and a Playoff Tournament in February. Please check the NWESD website at www.nwesd.org/knowledge_bowl for everything you ever wanted to know about Knowledge Bowl. Contact Nancy Menard by email at [email protected] or call 360-299-4020 for additional information and to field a high school team.

Student Leadership TrainingNWESD staff brace for the “exuberance of youth” as student leaders gather in the Cap Sante room and participate in team building activities which often include chanting, cheering and enthusiastic expressions of self-confidence and excitement. The Student Leadership Training days remind staff why we work at NWESD.

The Association of Washington School Principals partners with NWESD to provide student leadership training that supports and increases the academic and social success of all students. These experiences for middle and high school students were specifically developed to encourage student

Student Programs enriching inspiring learning growing

Team France from Glacier Peaks High School took first place in the Regional Knowledge Bowl in 2013-14.

voice and engagement, which in turn improves school climate and culture.

Student Leadership Training will be held this year November 2 – 5. To register, visit our website at www.nwesd.org/student_leadership or contact Nancy Menard, [email protected], 360-299-4020.

Young Authors ConferenceEach year enthusiastic student authors in grades 2 through 8, converge on Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon to strengthen their writing skills and meet children’s books authors. Schools across the region employ a variety of different selection processes, but seats at the Young Authors Conference are a coveted commodity. In order to attend, each participant has written their own manuscript and brings it along to share with other students from across Western Washington.

Local northwest authors and illustrators with published works, provide hands-on experiences for 300 different students each day. Focusing on non-fiction this year, writing and illustrating workshops will delve into the research process, informational text features and structures, authenticity of language and design and other important features specific to non-fiction writing.

NWESD, in partnership with Skagit Valley College, will hold its 29th annual Young Authors Conference, March 21-25, 2016. Registration will open in November. For more information and to be placed on a mailing list for early registration, please contact Anita Garcia-Holzemer at [email protected] or 360-299-4044.

Illustrator Craig Orback discusses “Nature’s Paintbox: A Seasonal Gallery of Art and Verse”.


Literacy Leadership NetworkThe Literacy Leadership Network is a strong professional learning community of educators from participating districts in NWESD. Our goal is to support the efforts of our schools to improve literacy instruction and student achievement through collaboration, evidence-based research, and instructional best practices. Together, these leaders grow their knowledge of literacy instruction and assessment, and they collaborate to support effective implementation of the ELA CCSS. Participants are also kept up-to-date on new state and national literacy initiatives, which builds coherence across our region’s districts. Some topics that will be addressed during these meetings include reflections on the Smarter Balanced Assessment administration and results, integrating literacy across the content areas, writing best practices, and close reading. At the heart of the Literacy Leadership Network is a commitment to meeting the literacy needs of ALL learners and supporting teachers in this important work. For more information contact Anita Garcia-Holzemer at (360) 299-4044 or [email protected].

Math Leadership NetworkOur Math Leadership Network is open to mathematic educators in our region wishing to develop an understanding of equity and access to rigorous mathematics for all students in order to prepare students for 21st Century Skills. The network consists of educators who invested time over the past year implementing the Washington State Learning Standards (Common Core State Mathematics Standards) in K-12 classrooms throughout the NWESD. This year our learning will continue to focus on the coherence and rigor found in the major grade level content standards as well as the Standards for Mathematical Practice. Participants will experience how student engagement and sense-making are critical components of mathematics instruction. As a community of learners, participants will build their leadership capacity; the network will collectively plan how to facilitate learning in their buildings and districts. For more information contact Nancy Menard at (360) 299-4020 or [email protected].

Science Leadership NetworkThe Northwest Science Leadership Network (NW SLN) will meet three times to examine integrated, multi-dimensional instruction and formative assessment. Our professional networks are growing this year as we welcome the OSPI Science Fellows into the NWESD Fellows’ Network to begin examining district transition strategies and capacity-building. We will also be welcoming the Partnership for Ambitious Science Teacher Leaders (PASTL) team who - together with similar teams from the Olympic Peninsula and the Puget Sound region - are planning for and implementing instructional strategies from Mark Windschitl’s “Ambitious Science Teaching” research group at UW. They hope to begin expanding those practices more widely throughout our region over the next three years. For more information contact Nancy Menard at (360) 299-4020 or [email protected].

The nine ESDs (AESD) and OSPI have a shared goal - that all students have access to consistent, equitable statewide learning opportunities, and that all teachers are prepared and receive the support they need to ensure student success. Collaborative networks that are coordinated amongst all nine ESDs provide support to all WA

state school districts in the following areas: Literacy, Math, and Science.

Collaborative Networksa common goal in Washington State


Teaching & Learningregional coordinator update

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Kim Kellogg, Regional Literacy Coordinator, has been an educator in Washington State for 22 years. She joins us from the Oak Harbor School District where she most recently served as a district Literacy Coach for five years. She is passionate about literacy and the integration of reading, writing, listening, and speaking across all subject areas. Kim strives to provide professional learning that promotes collaboration across schools and districts while focusing on meaningful integration of the English Language-Arts CCSS into the classroom. One of her core beliefs is that learning for both students and educators needs to be differentiated to meet the needs of all learners. Kim welcomes the opportunity to connect with educators so together we can create a challenging, positive literacy environment where all students can learn and be successful. If you need additional support or information, please contact Kim by email at [email protected] or (360) 299-4717.

Brian MacNevin, Regional Science Coordinator, begins his third year serving our region. He states, “Districts,

schools, and teachers are engaging in the

critical professional work of digesting and

operationalizing the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).” Brian’s role is to help connect and facilitate professionals so they can learn from each other during this transition. You can contact Brian at [email protected] or call him at (360) 299-4716.

Mary Ellen Huggins, Regional Math Coordinator, is excited to continue her work at

NWESD promoting the Washington State

Learning Standards in Mathematics, including

both the content and practice standards. Our learning opportunities will provide math educators with meaningful and engaging classes that will impact all students’ mathematical sense-making, while preparing students to meet the skills needed to be successful in college and career. As a region, we will learn more about implementing and integrating Open Education Resources that are available to all educators. Teachers will have an opportunity to participate, practice and reflect on the book, Making Number Talks Matter by Ruth Parker and Cathy Humphreys. New this year, a team of experienced facilitators will work to present content and pedagogy courses aligned to the following Common Core domains: Expressions and Equations, Rational Numbers, and Ratio and Proportions. If you need additional support or resources, please contact Mary Ellen Huggins at [email protected] or call

(360) 299-4083.

Patricia Bennett, Regional Migrant Education Coordinator, will continue her work at NWESD supporting teachers who serve Migrant students in the understanding of the migratory lifestyle and the funds of knowledge they bring into the classroom. The focus f o r the NWESD Migrant Education Program this year is to address Migrant students’ achievement gaps by creating professional learning opportunities for teachers to understand and learn about teaching children who live in poverty, strategies to motivate Migrant students, and ways to focus on the content and the unique needs of Migrant/diverse learners. If you need Migrant Education support, please contact Patricia Bennett at [email protected] or (360) 299-4048.


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Foundations of Literacy 3-Part Seminar

P-3 teachers/administrators will review literacy content/learning and visit identified classrooms with a pre-planned lesson that is modeled by the literacy expert as the context for inquiry. During subsequent demonstration days, teachers take over the role of presenting lessons in whole group and small group formats that are aligned with literacy benchmarks along a developmental continuum. Demonstration days conclude with each participant setting specific goals for improving her/his professional practice. Participants will also identify specific student-based evidence that will demonstrate achievement of these goals, as well as specific supports needed from colleagues, coaches, principals, and/or other administrators.

Presenters: David Matteson & Sherri LaboonFacilitator: Anya BellClock Hours: 18Registration Fee: $200Location: NWESDTime: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Event ID: 31188Dates: January 15, 2016; March 25, 2016; April 15, 2016

Event ID: 31189Dates: January 22, 2016; March 18, 2016; April 15, 2016

Kindergarten Leadership SeriesEvent ID: 31222

With the roll-out of state funded full-day kindergarten, it is important that district and building leaders develop systems that focus on assuring these changes bring about positive outcomes. Participants will learn how to evaluate and support kindergarten classrooms to ensure that effective early learning practices have been implemented.

Target audience: Principals, early learning coordinators, and kindergarten teacher-leaders

Presenter: Karma HugoFacilitator: Anya BellClock Hours: 18Registration Fee: $240Location: NWESD Dates: November 6, 2015; February 26, 2016; May 6, 2016Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Learning Environment in Kindergarten Classroom-Module 3Event ID: 31224

Participants will learn important tips and strategies for creating learning environments that are inviting, engaging, and appropriate for young learners. Kindergarten classroom environments including the physical space, materials, furniture and equipment as well as the daily schedule, routines, interpersonal relationships, and interactions will be discussed.

Target audience: Kindergarten teachers and principals

Presenter: Karma HugoFacilitator: Anya BellClock Hours: 7Registration Fee: $80Location: NWESD Date: October 3, 2015Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

WaKIDS Data Workshop-WaKIDS 301Event ID: 31243

Teachers will learn how to generate reports from Teaching Strategies GOLD that can be used to inform instruction, target intervention, monitor progress, and how to share this information with families.

Target audience: Kindergarten teachers

Presenter: Karma HugoFacilitator: Anya BellClock Hours: 3Registration Fee: FreeLocation: NWESD Date: November 6, 2015Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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State of Children and Families Report

The State of Children and Families community report was created to tell the story of young children and families in our region. It helps inform policy, funding, and resource allocation decisions at all levels.

Organized by the Washington Early Learning Plan Ready Frames, this report contains demographic and programmatic data about children, families, professionals, schools and systems in our region.

Visit the NWESD website to view the report online.

On the NWESD website in the Early Learning department

Growing Kindergarten This important conference

focusing on full-day

kindergarten topics will

take place in July.

Watch for registration

details!


Concept-based Curriculum & InstructionEvent ID: 31218

In this highly interactive session for K-12 teachers, Dr. Erickson will challenge your mind as she contrasts a three-dimensional concept-based curriculum and instruction model with the worn out two-dimensional coverage model. Participants will see and discuss a DVD clip of a three-dimensional concept-based teacher instructing students and learn specific practical instructional strategies that engage the hearts and minds of students. Concept-based curriculum and instruction is not a program. It leaves the design of instruction to teachers but informs and reinforces quality curriculum design and pedagogy.

Target audience: Teachers, instructional coaches, district teams

Presenter: Lynn EricksonFacilitator: Jennifer LongchampsClock Hours: 6.5Registration Fee: $175Location: NWESD Date: October 29, 2015Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Deep Dive Into the Next Generation Science Standards

Understand the architecture and development of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Learn about the connections between the Washington State Science Standards and the NGSS and develop a deeper understanding of the specific standards for your grade level. Increase your understanding of the Washington State implementation timeline for the NGSS and consider key instructional shifts for these new standards.

Target audience: K-12 teachers and instructional coaches

Presenter: Brian MacNevinFacilitator: Nancy MenardClock Hours: 6Registration Fee: FreeLocation: NWESDTime: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Event ID: 31231Date: November 3, 2015

Event ID: 31232Date: December 15, 2015

Event ID: 31233Date: January 26, 2016

Engagement & Joy in the CCSS Reading WorkshopEvent ID: 31261

In this two-day class participants will learn to implement and sustain a student-centered reading classroom. Ideas for setting up an environment that leads to success and joy of reading will be shared. Participants will learn active reading strategies both for fiction and nonfiction texts to include close reading, accountable talk, and emphasis on the power of visuals through short text, poetry, and picture books. Engaging students through choice will be modeled and discussed. Instructors will offer ideas for small group, individualized, and shared reading instruction. Specific examples for assessing readers and setting goals for each student will also be a focus.

Target audience: Grade K-8 teachersA $7 materials fee is payable to the instructor at the first class session.

Presenters: Megan Sloan & Barry HoonanFacilitator: Anita Garcia-HolzemerClock Hours: 10Registration Fee: $140Location: Everett Community College - Shuksan HallDate/Time(s): October 9, 2015 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM; October 10, 2015 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

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Integrating Close Reading into What You Already TeachEvent ID: 31265

The English Language Arts CCSS require our students to engage in regular reading of complex texts and to provide written and spoken responses grounded in evidence from the text. One way to accomplish this in the classroom is through close reading. Participants will learn how to plan for and integrate close reading into content area units. During this workshop teachers will analyze texts to determine if they are “close-read worthy” and dive into their grade-level state literacy standards to craft text-dependent questions. Participants will leave this training with a clear understanding of how to develop close reading lessons that support both literacy and content area learning at a deeper level. Teachers should bring at least one complex informational text that they plan to have their students read. Time will be provided to apply the strategies learned in this workshop to classroom texts.

Target audience: Grade 3-8 classroom teachers and literacy coaches

Presenter: Kim KelloggFacilitator: Anita Garcia-HolzemerClock Hours: 6Registration Fee: FreeLocation: NWESD Date: October 22, 2015Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Integrating Open Educational Resources in the ClassroomEvent ID: 31260

The Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education (ISKME) is offering a 2-day training focused on Open Educational Resources (OER). Participants will:

Explore standards alignment and instructional shifts in the CCSS

Focus on the identification, organization, and customization to develop high-quality OER content

Access instructional resources and professional learning materials

On Day two, participants will view resources aligned to Middle School Mathematics Standards and High School English Language Arts Standards. Resources can be extended for instruction and learning at multiple grade levels. Facilitators will demonstrate how to modify, mix and align the resources to support use of these materials.

Target audience: Teachers, curriculum leaders, technology support staff, and library media specialists

Presenter: Mary Ellen HugginsFacilitator: Nancy MenardClock Hours: 12Registration Fee: FreeLocation: NWESDDate: October 5 & 6, 2015Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Learning-Focused Supervision 2-Day WorkshopEvent ID: 31203

Participants will begin to develop the skills and confidence for engaging in both directive and non-directive conversations for expanding teachers’ instructional repertoires through evidence-based conversations. They will explore planning and reflecting templates that structure focused, thoughtful engagement about professional practice. Participants will acquire practical strategies for navigating across a Continuum of Interaction; moving flexibly between four stances (calibrating, consulting, collaborating, and coaching) to maintain productive collegial relationships that use data to clarify expectations and examine gaps in performance. Participants will also have the opportunity to design invitational inquiry, utilize a third point for conversations, and apply skills from the learning-focused toolkit.

Presenter: Sarah SouthardFacilitator: Jennifer LongchampsClock Hours: 12Registration Fee: FreeLocation: NWESDDates: November 9, 2015; January 12, 2016Time: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

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Learning to Love Big Words: Decoding & Vocab StrategiesEvent ID: 31264

Because many intermediate and middle school students struggle with multisyllabic words encountered in informational texts, this workshop focuses on the CCSS Reading Foundational Skills and ways to teach students to decode difficult words. Teachers will leave with explicit strategies and tools to support all students in becoming more accurate and independent word learners in a rich word-learning environment. The workshop will also emphasize the CCSS Informational Reading and Language standards that require students to determine the meaning of unknown words using multiple strategies. Deciding which words to explicitly teach and ways to encourage independent word learning will be another focus. Participants should bring several informational texts they plan to use with their students, as time will be provided to apply the strategies learned in this workshop to classroom texts.

Target audience: Grade 3-8 classroom teachers, middle-level reading interventionists, and literacy coaches

Presenter: Kim KelloggFacilitator: Anita Garcia-HolzemerClock Hours: 6Registration Fee: FreeLocation: NWESD Date: October 8, 2015Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Making Content Accessible for All LearnersEvent ID: 31250

In order to engage all of our students in learning, we need to understand the language demands of our content and the language proficiency of our students. In this course we will model strategies for engaging students of various language levels in demanding academic content with the help of scaffolding and differentiation techniques. Day 2 of the course will be tailored to the specific needs and interests of the participants. Topics may include developing academic vocabulary, improving the quality of student talk, strategies to support students reading complex text, or other topics of interest. Bring your questions!

Target audience: Classroom teachers providing Tier 1 instruction.

Presenter: Katie BrownFacilitator: Anita Garcia-HolzemerClock Hours: 11Registration Fee: $150Location: NWESDDates: November 17 & 18, 2015Time: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Technology for Improving Classroom Engagement & ParticipationEvent ID: 31253

The proliferation of education technology can be overwhelming for the busy classroom teacher. This workshop will focus on the most practical and proven sites and applications available to educators today. Led by two knowledgeable instructors, teachers will explore a variety of tools to improve classroom workflow, collaboration, and student assessment. These versatile tools will be useful to teachers who want to implement genuinely useful technology in their classrooms. The overview will mostly include free sites and tools useful to both students and teachers. Sandbox time will be given for teachers to explore the sites they found most applicable to their specific teaching responsibility.

Participants must bring their own laptop (No iPads) for use during the class.

Target audience: Grade 4-12 classroom teachers in both general education and subject specific classrooms.

Presenter: Chad NormanFacilitator: Anita Garcia-HolzemerClock Hours: 7Registration Fee: $85Location: NWESD Date: October 24, 2015Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

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Youth Suicide Prevention TrainingEvent ID: 31251

House Bill 1336 requires that each Washington State school district have a plan in place for how to handle emotional and behavioral distress including suicidal thinking, behavior, and threats of violence. This three-hour training will provide the tools needed for participants to understand what is required to build a district-wide plan.

Participants will:

Learn to identify potential warning signs in youth.

Study best practice curriculum Networks for Life.Attain skills enabling them to use Look, Listen and Link resources and help identify issues related to youth suicide.

Presenter: Wendi ThomasFacilitator: Jane MorganClock Hours: 3Registration Fee: $65Location: NWESDDate: October 9, 2015Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

As school districts transition to new college and career-ready standards, teachers need access to instructional materials that are high-quality, aligned to standards and adaptable to support use in a variety of classrooms. Open educational resources (OER) are freely accessible, openly licensed documents that are useful for teaching, and offer opportunities for increasing equity and access to high-quality K–12 education. They have the potential to align curriculum more closely with the Common Core State Standards and engage teachers more fully in curricula, allowing them to adapt content to support quality instruction and student engagement.

NWESD is excited to sponsor these opportunities to support districts as they evaluate the use of Open Educational Resources.

Integrating Open Educational Resources in the ClassroomOctober 5 & 6, 2015 The Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education (ISKME) is offering a two day workshop on evaluating and using OER in the ELA and Math classrooms. This workshop is targeted to teachers (grades 5-12), curriculum directors, technology support staff and library media specialists.Full course listing on page 15.

OER District SummitNovember 30Barbara Soots, OSPI OER Program Manager, will be conducting a one day workshop for district teams. Join OSPI’s OER, Teaching and Learning, and Educational Technology departments to discuss how to include OER as an important part in your district’s instructional material strategy. Your team will have the opportunity to learn more about OER, consider your district needs, and explore how OER can support instruction. For more information contact Nancy Menard by email at [email protected] or call (360) 299-4020.

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