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• Para Power Hours

  • Start
    Tuesday, August 27, 2024
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  • End
    Tuesday, May 20, 2025
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  • Schedule
    10 sessions
  • Location
    Zoom Link

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  Do you want to know more about paraprofessionals' vital role in a school and classroom? Then this workshop series is for you! Paraprofessionals provide scaffolding and support for students. They also face unique challenges that teachers and other educators do not experience. This workshop series is designed for paraprofessionals.  Over the school year, we will meet for monthly power hours. These sessions are designed to provide paras with a general overview of special education, outline the responsibilities of a para in the classroom, and learn evidence-based instructional approaches that can support all learners in the classroom. Each session focuses on a different topic, such as supporting students with challenging behaviors, using behavior-specific feedback, supporting students with reading and math challenges, creating collaborative relationships, collecting data, and so much more.   This workshop series is offered virtually through Zoom. There are ten sessions in this workshop series; participants must attend at least six sessions.

  These workshop sessions meet on Zoom!
  

  Presenter: Dr. Lydia Gerzel-Short
  

  Credit: Hours (6), PD Points (6), College Credit (0.5)

  
  

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• ELA & FastBridge Support Cadre

  • Start
    Thursday, September 05, 2024
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  • End
    Thursday, May 08, 2025
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  • Schedule
    3 sessions
  • Location
    SHESC Salina, 605 E. Crawford, Room 2

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  Does your instruction match the needs of your students? This cadre allows educators  to talk about their FastBridge data and what that data means for ELA instruction. Participants will use the Science of Reading as the foundation to discuss specific reports to view and how to dig deeper.  We will look at progress monitoring and how to know if we are helping students to move in the right direction. Cadre participants will drive topics and discussions. This will be a chance to learn new strategies and pick up a tip or trick from each other.  This cadre will meet quarterly and would love for you to join us at all or as many times as your schedule allows.

  Audience: Principals, Curriculum/ MTSS leaders, Reading teachers

  Facilitator: Robin Anderson, SHESC Salina

  Hours (6)   PD Points (6).  College Credit (.5)

  
  

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• Tech Cadre 2024-2025

  • Start
    Tuesday, September 10, 2024
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  • End
    Thursday, May 01, 2025
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  • Schedule
    7 sessions
  • Location
    SHESC Hays, 2707 Vine ST Suite #17, Hays, KS 67601

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  The Tech Cadre is open to technology directors and educators who are managing technology for improved student learning in their schools. While we offer new information, we also allow time for the exchange and discussion of all of the group members’ ideas for using technology in schools. In addition, we will discuss all topics related to providing high-quality technology support and networking for the school technology director. Each session will include ‘open agenda ’ time for discussion and research on any topic that is brought to the group.

  Presenter(s): Chris Moddelmog, Sean McDonald, & Josh Dinkel

  Credit: Hours (21), PD Points (21), College Credit (.5)

  2024-2025 Dates
  September 10, 2024;  October 31, 2024;  November 26, 2024;  January 30, 2025;  February 27, 2025;  March 27, 2025;  May 1, 2025

  
  

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• ELA & FastBridge Support Cadre - Hays

  • Start
    Thursday, September 19, 2024
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  • End
    Thursday, May 01, 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    SHESC Hays, 2707 Vine St., STE 17, Training Room

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  Does your instruction match the needs of your students? This cadre allows educators to talk about their FastBridge data and what that data means for ELA instruction. Participants will use the Science of Reading as the foundation to discuss specific reports to view and how to dig deeper.  We will look at progress monitoring and how to know if we are helping students to move in the right direction. Cadre participants will drive topics and discussions. This will be a chance to learn new strategies and pick up a tip or trick from each other.  This cadre will meet quarterly and would love for you to join us at all or as many times as your schedule allows.

  
  

  Audience: Reading Teachers, Interventionists, and MTSS leader
  

  Presenter: Robin Anderson, SHESC Salina

  Hours (13)  PD Points (13) College Credit (.5)

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• Book Study-Executive Functions for Every Classroom: Creating Safe and Predictable Learning Environments

  • Start
    Wednesday, February 05, 2025
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  • End
    Wednesday, May 07, 2025
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  • Schedule
    6 sessions
  • Location
    SHESC- Zoom Link

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  Executive function skills are mental processes that empower individuals to focus attention, organize thoughts and materials, plan and execute, remember instructions, and recall important information.  Executive function skills are vital for student growth and achievement.  Unfortunately, many students lack these essential skills that are required for learning.  This book study aims to help educators create more engaging and effective learning experiences for all students while addressing executive dysfunction and disengagement in the learning environment.

  Book study participants will:

  • Identify strategies for teaching executive function
  • Discover how to incorporate executive function as an element of core instruction
  • Discuss how to empower students to take more academic risks
  • Determine how to assist students in developing executive function skills that “stick.”

  Participants of this workshop must purchase Weathers, M (2024). Executive functions for every classroom: Creating safe and predictable learning environments. Corwin.

  IBSN: 978-1071919453

  This book study will meet for six sessions. Feb 5, Feb. 26, Mar. 12, Apr. 16, Apr. 23, and May 7.

  A zoom link will be sent to all registered participants.

  Presenter: Dr. Lydia Gerzel-Short
  

  Credit: Hours (12), PD Points (12), College Credit (1)

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• Book Study: Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching (Virtual)

  • Start
    Tuesday, February 11, 2025
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  • End
    Tuesday, May 13, 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    ZOOM

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  Effective evidence-based instruction is the key to improving student engagement and achievement. The foundation of impactful and powerful instruction is Explicit Instruction. Explicit instruction includes 16 elements of instructional behaviors that assist educators in designing and delivering clear and concise instruction (Archer & Hughes, 2011). Explicit Instruction reduces the impact of student cognitive load while increasing student engagement by providing ample practice, opportunities to respond, frequent teacher feedback, and skills to be generalized and maintained. Archer and Hughes (2011) posit that how teachers teach is equivalent to how well students learn. Educators who use explicit instruction ensure that their students are learning. This book study is ideal for teachers, paraprofessionals, and administrators. 

  Book study participants will:

  • Evaluate the elements high-quality lesson design and implementation through the lens of explicit instruction
  • Examine critical skills needed in instructional delivery
  • Organize instruction to reduce cognitive load
  • Discuss culturally responsive evidence-based elements of explicit instruction
  • Analyze strategies for teaching vocabulary explicitly

  Participants of this workshop must purchase:

  Archer, A. L., & Hughes, C. A. (2011). Explicit instruction: Effective and efficient teaching. Guilford Press.    ISBN 978-1-60918-041-6  before the first session.

  Presenter: Dr. Lydia Gerzel-Short
  

  Credit: Hours (15), PD Points (15), College Credit (1.0)

  This book study meets 4 times and Participants must attend all sessions in this book study
  

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• Book Study: Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics: 14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning (Virtual)

  • Start
    Monday, March 24, 2025
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  • End
    Monday, April 21, 2025
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  • Schedule
    4 sessions
  • Location
    ZOOM

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  Join this engaging and transformative book study on Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics: 14 Teaching Practices for Enhancing Learning by Peter Liljedahl. This book offers a practical and research-backed framework for creating classrooms where students are actively engaged in thinking, problem-solving, and learning mathematics.

  Throughout this study, we will explore the 14 teaching practices outlined by Liljedahl, which have been shown to foster deep understanding and promote a collaborative, inquiry-based classroom environment. Each session will focus on key concepts and tools from the book, with opportunities for discussion, reflection, and hands-on activities that you can immediately apply in your own teaching.

  Session Highlights:

  • Understand the importance of selecting rich thinking tasks that engage all students
  • Learn strategies for effective group formation and classroom management
  • Discover how to facilitate student learning through questioning, feedback, and support
  • Develop sustainable practices that promote a culture of continuous improvement in your classroom

  This book study will provide you with practical tools and strategies for transforming your math classroom into a dynamic, student-centered learning environment. Whether you're looking to refine your current teaching practices or start building a Thinking Classroom from scratch, this study will offer valuable insights and inspiration for improving student outcomes in mathematics.

  Who Should Join:
  This study is ideal for educators of all levels and subjects who are interested in promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and deeper understanding in their classrooms. Whether you're a seasoned teacher or just beginning to explore new approaches to teaching, you’ll find actionable takeaways to enhance your instructional practices.

  Format:

  • Four sessions 
  • Group discussions, activities, and reflection
  • Support for implementation in your classroom

  Get ready to rethink your approach to teaching math and create a classroom where students actively engage in deep, meaningful learning!

  Participants of this workshop must purchase:

  Liljedahl, P. (2020). Building thinking classrooms in mathematics: 14 teaching practices for enhancing learning (Corwin) before the first session.

  Presenter: Jolene Goodheart Peterson

  Credit: Hours (16), PD Points (16), College Credit (1.0)

  *Participants must attend all sessions in this book study.

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• Kansas Science Standards Alignment and Toolkit Exploration

  • When
    Tuesday, April 29, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    SHESC 605 E. Crawford St., Salina KS

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  Join us for an engaging and collaborative professional learning experience where we will dive into the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Science Standards Alignment Toolkit. In this session, educators will gain valuable insights into how the standards alignment tools can enhance lesson planning and improve student outcomes in science education.

  Session Objectives:

  • Explore the KSDE Science Standards Alignment Toolkit: Discover the features and resources within the toolkit and learn how it can support the alignment of lessons with the Kansas Science Standards.
  • Vertical Alignment Collaboration: Analyze the vertical progression of science concepts across grades K-12 to understand how the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) scaffold student learning and help identify critical content for your grade band.
  • Grade/Content-Specific Collaboration: Use the standards alignment toolkit to plan for an upcoming lesson or unit with a focus on considering how the key concepts, experiences, and ideas of the standards align with the experiences of the students in your classroom. 
    
  • Bring your computer
  • This workshop is free!
  • College credit is provided at no cost to participants!
    
  • Lunch is provided

  This session is ideal for K-12 educators who teach science content looking to deepen their understanding of the Kansas Science Standards and improve their lesson planning and instructional practices.

  Please join our presenters Pam Kraus Smoky Hill Consultant and Hannah Neufeld, KSDE for an engaging and informative day of professional development!
  

  Credit: Hours (6), PD Points (6), College Credit (0.5)

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• Content Area Literacy: Supporting Middle and Secondary Level Students with High-Quality Instruction

  • When
    Thursday, May 01, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    SHESA-Salina, 605 E. Crawford, Salina, KS 67401

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  Literacy is the foundation of all learning.  All students must transition from learning how to read to reading for learning. This can be especially difficult for students with reading challenges. National data indicates that 69 % of eighth-grade students read below proficiency (NAEP, 2022). These students will continue to experience barriers with literacy skills associated with career and college readiness. Literacy encompasses reading, writing, and speaking, skills that are highly necessary for success. Middle- and secondary-level educators play a vital role in supporting students' literacy development, especially students with reading difficulties.  Spend a day learning about literacy in the content area classroom and learn innovative, evidence-based, high-quality instructional strategies that are game changers in the classroom.

  • Discover the power of literacy in the content area classroom
  • Examine Scarborough’s Reading Rope
  • Learn how to support literacy development in middle and secondary-level students
  • Identify evidence-based strategies that can support learning in the classroom
  • Discover how explicit instruction can scaffold and support literacy for all students

  Participants will have an opportunity to practice and create several artifacts that can be instantly applied in the classroom.

  Presenters: Dr. Lydia Gerzel-Short
  

  Credit: Hours (6), PD Points (6), College Credit (0.5)

  Lunch is on your own.

  
  

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• Clear, Intentional, and Effective Writing Tenets

  • When
    Tuesday, May 06, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    SHESC, 605 E. Crawford St, Salina, KS
  • Spaces left
    40

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  What’s in a word? Turns out—a great deal. Participants in this all-day presentation will review how best to deal with one of the most powerful strands of Scarborough’s Rope: Vocabulary. This includes morphology, which helps students break down words into meaningful parts.   Vocabulary is critically important to reading comprehension.  It also helps with precision in written expression. When students understand the morphological breakdown of the words they encounter, they are better able to determine meaning.  Come join us as we play with words and their meanings and discuss better ways to help students learn and retain vocabulary words so they become better readers.

  Audience: ELA Teachers grade 3-12

  • This workshop is free!
  • College credit is provided at no cost to participants!
    
  • Lunch is provided
    

  Please join our presenters Robin Anderson, Smoky Hill Consultant,  Mary Lonker, KSDE  for engaging and informative day of professional development!
  

  Credit: Hours (6), PD Points (6), College Credit (0.5)

  
  

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• Working through the Literacy Puzzle

  • When
    Friday, May 09, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    SHESC Salina, 605 E. Crawford, Room 1

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  Are you trying to teach lessons with all the elements of Structured Literacy and the Science of Reading while balancing the demands of a differentiated classroom?  Is it possible to use a core resource with fidelity and make sure to scaffold for all learners while keeping the rigor high? With so many things to juggle, it can be difficult to understand how they can go together. Bring your resources, and let’s dig in to see how to organize and structure the literacy puzzle in your classroom. 

  Presenter: Robin Anderson, SHESC Salina

  
  

  Credit: Hours (6), PD Points (6), College Credit (.5)

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• AAA Defensive Driving

  • When
    Monday, May 19, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    SHESC Hays, 2707 Vine St., STE 17, Training Room
  • Spaces left
    1

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  AAA’s Driver Improvement Program is a nationally recognized course that promotes safe and responsible driving.  The course teaches drivers how to prepare their vehicles for optimum visibility, compensate for environmental factors, react to potentially dangerous traffic situations, and update their knowledge of the latest technologies and traffic laws.  This comprehensive program meets the required training for School Bus Drivers.  Certification lasts three years, and individuals who complete the course are eligible for a state-mandated auto insurance discount.   

  No Fee for Environmental Compliance Members. 

  Presenter: Noalee McDonald-Augustine

  Credit:  Hours (6), PD Points: (6)

  Lunch is on your own. 

  If an Environmental Consortium Member, please select Environmental Consortium on the ticket type.

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• AAA Defensive Driving

  • When
    Friday, May 23, 2025
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    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Location
    SHESC, Salina, 605 E. Crawford, Room 2
  • Spaces left
    29

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  AAA’s Driver Improvement Program is a nationally recognized course that promotes safe and responsible driving.  The course teaches drivers how to prepare their vehicles for optimum visibility, compensate for environmental factors, react to potentially dangerous traffic situations, and update their knowledge of the latest technologies and traffic laws.  This comprehensive program meets the required training for School Bus Drivers.  Certification lasts three years, and individuals who complete the course are eligible for a state-mandated auto insurance discount.   

  No Fee for Environmental Compliance Members. 

  Presenter: Noalee McDonald-Augustine

  Credit: Hours (6), PD Points: (6)

  Lunch is on your own.

  If an Environmental Consortium Member, please select Environmental Consortium on the ticket type.

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• Medic First Aid

  • When
    Wednesday, May 28, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    SHESC Hays, 2707 Vine St., STE 17, Training Room
  • Spaces left
    10

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  An efficient and effective training program that combines CPR, AED, and first aid training.  This comprehensive program meets the required training for School Bus Drivers, as well as OSHA and other federal and state regulatory requirements for training employees on how to respond to and care for medical emergencies.  Certification lasts for two years.   

  No Fee for Environmental Compliance Members. 

  Presenter: Noalee McDonald-Augustine

  Credit:  Hours (6), PD Points: (6)

  Lunch is on your own.

  If an Environmental Consortium Member, please select Environmental Consortium on the ticket type.

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• Kansas Science Standards Alignment and Toolkit Exploration

  • When
    Thursday, May 29, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Hays Highway Patrol, 1821 Frontier Rd, Hays, KS

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  Join us for an engaging and collaborative professional learning experience where we will dive into the Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE) Science Standards Alignment Toolkit. In this session, educators will gain valuable insights into how the standards alignment tools can enhance lesson planning and improve student outcomes in science education.

  Session Objectives:

  • Explore the KSDE Science Standards Alignment Toolkit: Discover the features and resources within the toolkit and learn how it can support the alignment of lessons with the Kansas Science Standards.
  • Vertical Alignment Collaboration: Analyze the vertical progression of science concepts across grades K-12 to understand how the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) scaffold student learning and help identify critical content for your grade band.
  • Grade/Content-Specific Collaboration: Use the standards alignment toolkit to plan for an upcoming lesson or unit with a focus on considering how the key concepts, experiences, and ideas of the standards align with the experiences of the students in your classroom. 
    
  • Bring your computer
  • This workshop is free!
  • College credit is provided at no cost to participants!
    
  • Lunch is provided

  This session is ideal for K-12 educators who teach science content looking to deepen their understanding of the Kansas Science Standards and improve their lesson planning and instructional practices.

  Please join our presenters Pam Kraus Smoky Hill Consultant and Hannah Neufeld, KSDE for an engaging and informative day of professional development!
  

  Credit: Hours (6), PD Points (6), College Credit (0.5)

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• Medic First Aid

  • When
    Friday, May 30, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    SHESC Salina, 605 E. Crawford, Room 2
  • Spaces left
    12

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  An efficient and effective training program that combines CPR, AED, and first aid training.  This comprehensive program meets the required training for School Bus Drivers, as well as OSHA and other federal and state regulatory requirements for training employees on how to respond to and care for medical emergencies.  Certification lasts for two years.   

  No Fee for Environmental Compliance Members. 

  Presenter: Noalee McDonald-Augustine

  Credit: Hours (6), PD Points: (6 

  If an Environmental Consortium Member, please select Environmental Consortium on the ticket type.

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• Fourth Annual: Educators Recharge Retreat June 2-4, 2025

  • Start
    Monday, June 02, 2025
  •  
    12:00 PM
  • End
    Wednesday, June 04, 2025
  •  
    11:00 AM
  • Location
    Ringneck Ranch, Tipton, Kansas
  • Spaces left
    36

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  Don't forget whose mental health matters most to ensure your students' well being....IT'S YOURS!

  If you feel your batteries are drained to empty, consider recharging at the "Fourth Annual: Educators Recharge Retreat" at the Ringneck Ranch, 655 Solomon Lane in Tipton, Kansas!

  Registration is FREE!  

  June 2-4, 2025

  Day 1: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

  Day 2: 7:30 am - 10:00 pm

  Day 3: 7:30 am - 11:00 am

  Activities & Benefits Include:

  • Professional development
  • Teambuilding activities
  • Inspirational talks
  • Mental health tips and strategies
  • Music
  • Fire pit
  • Card & board games
  • Cornhole & other games
  • Hiking
  • Art activities
  • Opportunities to explore the ranch
  • Vendor presentations
  • Overnight Lodging
  • All Meals

  The session is limited to 30 people!

  NOTE: Registration preference will be given to people who have not participated in previous retreats.  If we have space, we will allow repeat participants.
  

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• Unpacking the Kansas PE & Health Competencies

  • When
    Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    SHESC 605 E. Crawford St., Salina KS - Room 1

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  Join us for an interactive professional learning session where we’ll dive into the New Kansas Physical Education Grade-Level Competencies and the Kansas Health Standards. This session is geared towards educators seeking to:

  • Explore the KSDE Physical Education Grade-Level Competencies and Health Standards: Discover what changes have been made and how they align with the 2024 SHAPE America Standards.
  • Unpack the Kansas Physical Education Competencies and Health Standards: Engage in collaborative analysis of the competencies to deepen understanding of key components, expectations, and application to support your lesson planning and standards alignment.
  • Please bring a device (laptop or tablet) to this session.
  • This workshop is free!
  • College Credit is provided at no cost to the participants!
  • Lunch is provided!

  Presenter: Noalee McDonald-Augustine, SHESC

  Credit: Hours (6), PD Points (6), College Credit (0.5)

  
  

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• Empowering Educators: Effective Strategies for Differentiated Phonics Instruction and Implementing Small Group Instruction

  • When
    Tuesday, June 17, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    SHESC 605 E. Crawford St., Salina KS

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  In this interactive professional learning session, educators will explore proven strategies to differentiate phonics instruction effectively, meeting students at their individual levels and fostering a supportive learning environment. Through examples, hands-on activities, and collaborative discussions, attendees will leave with a toolkit of adaptable strategies, designed to support diverse learning needs. Join us to transform your approach to phonics and make small group instruction more impactful and manageable.

  • This workshop is free!
  • College credit is provided at no cost to participants!
  • Lunch is provided

  Please join our presenters, Robin Anderson, Smoky Hill Consultant and KSDE  for an engaging and informative day of professional development!

  Credit: Hours (6), PD Points (6), College Credit (0.5)

  
  

  
  

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• Unpacking the Kansas School Counseling/SECD Standards

  • When
    Wednesday, June 18, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    SHESC 605 E. Crawford St., Salina KS - Room 1

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  Join us for an interactive professional learning session where we’ll dive into the Kansas School Counseling/Social, Emotional, and Character Development Standards. This session is geared towards educators seeking to:

  • Explore the KSDE School Counseling/Social, Emotional, and Character Development Standards: Discover what changes have been made and dig deeper to understand how the standards support each other.
  • Unpack the KSDE School Counseling/Social, Emotional, and Character Development Standards: Engage in collaborative analysis of the competencies to deepen understanding of key components, expectations, and application to support your lesson planning and standards alignment.
  • Please bring a device (laptop or tablet) to this session.
  • This workshop is free!
  • College Credit is provided at no cost to the participants!
  • Lunch is provided!

  Presenter: Noalee McDonald-Augustine, SHESC

  Credit: Hours (6), PD Points (6), College Credit (0.5)

  
  

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• Clear, Intentional, and Effective Writing Tenets

  • When
    Thursday, June 19, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    SHESC 605 E. Crawford St., Salina, KS
  • Spaces left
    49

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  Participants in this all-day presentation will revisit the importance of writing to cement and transfer learning. Educators know that reading and writing go hand in hand as complementary skills that students need to master as they mature. The power of writing as a learning tool cannot be overstated and is a vital part of high quality instruction–one of KSDE’s four fundamentals.

  Come to this session to learn about the new KSDE Writing Tenets and how they will assist Kansas teachers in providing quality writing instruction. Moreover, these tenets will support Kansas students in learning to write clearly, express themselves with intentionality, and communicate effectively with their targeted audience. Expect to learn and practice evidence-based strategies that can be taken back and applied directly to classrooms.

  Audience: ELA Teachers grades 3-12

  • This workshop is free!
  • College credit is provided at no cost to participants!
    
  • Lunch is provided
    

  
  

  Please join our presenters for engaging and informative day of professional development!
  

  Credit: Hours (6), PD Points (6), College Credit (0.5)

  
  

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• Mastering Math Alignment: Connecting Standards to Classroom Success For Elementary Teachers

  • When
    Tuesday, June 24, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    SHESC 605 E. Crawford St., Salina KS

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  Elementary Classroom Teachers, this workshop is tailored for YOU!

  This interactive workshop is designed to empower educators with the tools and resources needed to align math standards with curriculum effectively. Through collaborative activities, this workshop will equip educators to create a cohesive and rigorous mathematics program that fosters consistency and student achievement across all grade levels.

  In this session, we will cover:

  • Evaluate curriculum and instructional plans for coherence and alignment across grade levels and learning goals.

  • Dive into instructional strategies and activities that foster student engagement and conceptual understanding.

  • Apply strategies to differentiate math instruction to meet diverse student needs while maintaining alignment with standards.

  • Please bring a device (laptop or tablet) to this session and a copy of your curriculum/resources. You will be exploring the KSDE Math Standards and participating in interactive activities. 

  • This workshop is free!
  • College credit is provided at no cost to participants!
    
  • Lunch is provided
    

  
  

  Please join our presenters Jolene Goodheart Peterson and KSDE for an engaging and informative day of professional development!
  

  Credit: Hours (6), PD Points (6), College Credit (0.5)

  
  

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• Mastering Math Alignment: Connecting Standards to Classroom Success For Secondary Teachers

  • When
    Wednesday, June 25, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    SHESC 605 E. Crawford St., Salina KS

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  Secondary Classroom Teachers, this workshop is tailored for YOU!

  This interactive workshop is designed to empower educators with the tools and resources needed to align math standards with curriculum effectively. Through collaborative activities, this workshop will equip educators to create a cohesive and rigorous mathematics program that fosters consistency and student achievement across all grade levels.

  In this session, we will cover:

  • Evaluate curriculum and instructional plans for coherence and alignment across grade levels and learning goals.

  • Dive into instructional strategies and activities that foster student engagement and conceptual understanding.

  • Apply strategies to differentiate math instruction to meet diverse student needs while maintaining alignment with standards.

  • Please bring a device (laptop or tablet) to this session and a copy of your curriculum/resources. You will be exploring the KSDE Math Standards and participating in interactive activities. 

  • This workshop is free!
  • College credit is provided at no cost to participants!
    
  • Lunch is provided
    

  
  

  Please join our presenters Jolene Goodheart Peterson and KSDE for an engaging and informative day of professional development!
  

  Credit: Hours (6), PD Points (6), College Credit (0.5)

  
  

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• Fluency Matters: Enhancing Educator Expertise in Instruction and Assessment

  • When
    Thursday, June 26, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    SHESC 605 E. Crawford St., Salina KS

  Register

  Join us for an engaging workshop focused on enhancing your expertise in fluency instruction and assessment! Participants will explore evidence-based  practices for assessing fluency, share successful teaching methods, and collaborate with peers to develop actionable plans for the classroom. Whether you’re a seasoned educator or new to the field, this workshop will deepen your understanding and empower you to support your students’ fluency development. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your instructional skills and make a lasting impact on your students’ literacy journeys!

  • This workshop is free!
  • College credit is provided at no cost to participants!
  • Lunch is provided

  Please join our presenters, Robin Anderson, Smoky Hill Consultant and KSDE  for an engaging and informative day of professional development!

  Credit: Hours (6), PD Points (6), College Credit (0.5)

  
  

  
  

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• Aligning the Physical Education & Health Competencies to Curriculum and Student Success

  • When
    Tuesday, July 08, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    SHESC 605 E. Crawford St., Salina KS - Room 1

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  Join us for an interactive professional learning session designed to empower educators with tools and resources to align the Kansas Physical Education & Health Competencies with the curriculum. This session will equip educators to create a cohesive program that builds student skills and success. 

  • Evaluate curriculum and lessons for coherence and alignment across grade levels.
  • Engage in instructional strategies and activities that foster engagement and understanding.
  • Please bring a device (laptop or tablet) and a copy of your curriculum/materials.
  • This workshop is free!
  • College credit is provided at no cost to participants!
  • Lunch is provided

  Presenter: Noalee McDonald-Augustine, SHESC

  Credit: Hours (6), PD Points (6), College Credit (0.5)

  
  

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• Words, Words, Words: Vocabulary & Morphology

  • When
    Thursday, July 10, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Location
    SHESC 605 E. Crawford St., Salina, KS
  • Spaces left
    47

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  What’s in a word? Turns out—a great deal. Participants in this all-day presentation will review how best to deal with one of the most powerful strands of Scarborough’s Rope: Vocabulary. This includes morphology, which helps students break down words into meaningful parts.  

  Vocabulary is critically important to reading comprehension.  It also helps with precision in written expression. And when students understand the morphological breakdown of the words they encounter, they are better able to determine meaning.  Come join us as we play with words and their meanings and discuss better ways to help students learn and retain vocabulary words so they become better readers.

  Audience: ELA Teachers grades 3-12

  • This workshop is free!
  • College credit is provided at no cost to participants!
    
  • Lunch is provided
    

  
  

  Please join our presenters for engaging and informative day of professional development!
  

  Credit: Hours (6), PD Points (6), College Credit (0.5)

  
  

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• Aligning the School Counseling/SECD Standards to Curriculum and Student Success

  • When
    Tuesday, July 15, 2025
  •  
    9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    SHESC 605 E. Crawford St., Salina KS - Room 1

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  Join us for an interactive professional learning session designed to empower educators with tools and resources to align the Kansas School Counseling/Social, Emotional, and Character Development Alignment standards with the curriculum. This session will equip educators to create a cohesive program that builds student skills and success. 

  • Evaluate curriculum and lessons for coherence and alignment across grade levels.
  • Engage in instructional strategies and activities that foster engagement and understanding.
  • Please bring a device (laptop or tablet) and a copy of your curriculum/materials.
  • This workshop is free!
  • College credit is provided at no cost to participants!
  • Lunch is provided!

  Presenter: Noalee McDonald-Augustine, SHESC

  Credit: Hours (6), PD Points (6), College Credit (0.5)

  
  

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• KSDE 2025/2026 Fall Training Updates for E-Rate

  • When
    Tuesday, October 14, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    SMESA 605 E. Crawford, Salina, KS

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  KSDE 2025/2026 Fall E-Rate Training

  In person training sessions will be provided by Don Dietrich and Lori Thompson of BTU Consultants to explain the opportunities and requirements of the E-Rate program for KS schools.

  There will be five half-day sessions from 8:30am to 12:30pm.

   Topics will include:

  • Overview of the E-rate program
  • What’s new for FY2026

  • New 5-Year Cat2 Budgets
  • Changes to Eligible Services

  • Benefits and requirements for participation

  • EPC portal - login and maintenance
  • Finding your E-Rate History
  • Preparing for the Application Year
  • Category 1 vs Category 2
  • Applying for E-Rate
  • Form 470, Competitive Bidding, Choosing a Winner
  • Form 471 details and contracts

  • PIA Review
  • • E-Rate Approval and Acceptance

  • Form 486 to accept funding
  • Form 500 to make changes
  • BEARs vs Discounts – getting reimbursed
  • Record Keeping and Audit Preparation

  • Q&A session

  • The focus will be an interactive dialog with step-by-step examples.

  • Handouts will be provided at the classes and will be available online prior to the sessions.

  Presenters: Don Dietrich and Lori Thompson, BTU Consultants

  Lunch is provided.

  Credit: Hours (4), PD Points (4)
  

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• KSDE 2025/2026 Fall Training Updates for E-Rate

  • When
    Wednesday, October 15, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
  • Location
    Hay Recreation, (Marcie Room) 1105 Canterbury Drive, Hays, KS

  Register

  KSDE 2025/2026 Fall E-Rate Training

  In person training sessions will be provided by Don Dietrich and Lori Thompson of BTU Consultants to explain the opportunities and requirements of the E-Rate program for KS schools.

  There will be five half-day sessions from 8:30am to 12:30pm.

   Topics will include:

  • Overview of the E-rate program
  • What’s new for FY2026

  • New 5-Year Cat2 Budgets
  • Changes to Eligible Services

  • Benefits and requirements for participation

  • EPC portal - login and maintenance
  • Finding your E-Rate History
  • Preparing for the Application Year
  • Category 1 vs Category 2
  • Applying for E-Rate
  • Form 470, Competitive Bidding, Choosing a Winner
  • Form 471 details and contracts

  • PIA Review
  • • E-Rate Approval and Acceptance

  • Form 486 to accept funding
  • Form 500 to make changes
  • BEARs vs Discounts – getting reimbursed
  • Record Keeping and Audit Preparation

  • Q&A session

  • The focus will be an interactive dialog with step-by-step examples.

  • Handouts will be provided at the classes and will be available online prior to the sessions.

  Presenters: Don Dietrich and Lori Thompson, BTU Consultants

  Lunch is provided.

  Credit: Hours (4), PD Points (4)

  
  

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