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GLEN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL – JUNE 22-25, 2015Promoting Excellence for All

Keynote: Dr. Decoteau Irby

SUMMER ACADEMIESWEST MILWAUKEE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL – JUNE 16-18, 2015

Engagement and LearningKeynote: Dr. Jeff Borden

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VERONA AREA HIGH SCHOOLAUGUST 11-13, 2015

Reaching and Teaching Every StudentKeynote: Barbara Bray

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WEST MILWAUKEE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, JUNE 16, 2015

Keynote: Dr. Jeff BordenNeuroscience + Learning Research + Education Technology = Education 3.0Never before has a catch phrase been interjected into educational mission statements around the world with so little understanding of what it means as, “21st Century Learning”. Dr. Borden will showcase what 21st Century teaching and learning means in a practical way, through the lens of what he calls, Education 3.0.

GLEN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL, JUNE 22, 2015

Keynote: Dr. Decoteau IrbyThe Ways of GiantsDr. Irby’s “The Ways of Giants” keynote weaves together stories of his childhood in South Carolina and up-to-date educational research to offer an unwavering analysis of the deep-seated racial, cultural, and philosophical confl icts that remain the roots of today’s most pressing educational challenges – low achievement of students of color, opportunity gaps, discipline gaps, cultural confl ict, and other issues related to race, class, and culture in schools.

VERONA AREA HIGH SCHOOL, AUGUST 11, 2015

Keynote: Barbara BrayLearning is Personal - So What Does That Mean for YOU?Teaching today means teachers are accountable and responsible for what students learn. Shouldn’t it be the other way around? Kids were born wanting to learn but tend to “do school” so they can get an A or a degree. How can we change this so kids are the ones responsible for their learning? Barbara will show you how learning can be personal for each and every learner and you.

Dr. Decoteau Irby

For more information, check out our website: www.wei.solutions

WEI 2015 Summer AcademyKeynote Speakers:

Barbara Bray,Personalize

Learning, LLC

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Wisconsin Education Innovations’ BoardAdaptive Technology Resources

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MENU OF SERVICES

Wisconsin Education Innovations has 21 years of experience in providing high quality, cutting edge professional development, programs and opportunities for educators, students and parents from early childhood through high school. The services we provide reflect the most current training methodology and technology so that educators have an array of opportunities for learning, practice, observation, feedback, coaching and modeling. This allows districts to personalize options to maximize crucial school/district resources. Our mission is to develop the capacity of educators, students and parents to prepare the next generation of learners and leaders for life options and outcomes.

Customized ServicesOur highly trained team of instructors, presenters and national experts will customize services to meet your specific needs, timelines and budget in the areas of:• Accreditation Assistance• Alignment with Common Core Standards• Anti-Bullying• Badger Exam: Wisconsin’s Smarter Balanced Assessment• Connecting best practices in reading, writing, mathematics and science to other core areas• Culturally Responsive Practices• Customized workshops, book studies and other learning opportunities• Differentiated Instruction• Effective Technology Integration• Integrated evidence-based behavioral management/intervention• Personalized Learning• Professional Development Planning• Professional Learning Communities• Reader’s & Writer’s Workshop• Response to Intervention

Classroom CoachingWEI has a wide base of talented, experienced educators who are available to work individually and with small groups of your staff in every content area and at any grade level to increase student engagement and achievement. • Establish fidelity and effectiveness of curriculum content and instruction• Establish and implement classroom management• Implement new school initiatives and curriculum adoptions• Organize, design and implement effective lessons• Support and follow up for professional development implementation

STEM/STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Allied Arts, Mathematics)The STEM/STEAM initiative is more than the connections between science, technology, engineering, allied arts and mathematics. STEM/STEAM strategies for learning are inclusive of all content areas. • Bots IQ Wisconsin• Engineering is Elementary (EiE)• Immersion Learning• LEGOS/LEGO Robotics• Problem, Project and Inquiry Based Learning• Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROV)

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Curriculum Development and SupportWEI will help you develop strategic curriculum aligned with the Common Core & Next Generation Science Standards.• Apply 21st Century Learning initiatives to current curriculum• Common Core State Standards• Curriculum Mapping for K-12• Next Generation Science Standards• Professional development to support curriculum adoptions and alignments• Support for Build Your Own Curriculum

Badger Badges: MicroAccreditation for Professional DevelopmentWEI has created and established a new professional learning/badging system issuing high quality badges reflective of how adult learners engage with new learning and its application for higher student achievement.

Technology Driven InstructionWith shifts to next generation learning and learners who are native to technology, opportunities to explore technology driven digitally blended instructional approaches are increasingly important to both educators and learners. Technology has been and will continue to be characterized by rapid change and high interest on the part of learners. To see the future today, WEI provides training and professional development in:• 1:1 Technology (Chromebooks, iPads, and more)• Blended, Virtual and Flipped Learning• Classroom Technology Integration• Data driven decision making utilizing technology• Google for Education• Increased student engagement and accelerated learning• The latest technologies and apps for instructional applications including hardware and software for the 21st Century classroom

Assessment and Progress MonitoringWEI can help teachers understand and become proficient in using data to drive instruction as a critical step to implementing a standards driven curriculum. • Assistance with scheduling and proctoring your locally developed and standardized assessments• Badger Exam: Wisconsin’s Smarter Balanced Assessment• Diagnostic prescriptive reading and math instruction• The design and use of data driven interventions for students who struggle or students who need more challenge in the learning process• Understanding and the use of Measures of Academic Progress (MAP), AIMSweb and other formative and summative assessment/progress monitoring tools

Parental InvolvementParent involvement is an essential component of effective schools. WEI’s consultants can support your efforts in creating an action plan for increased school, family and community partnerships based on Joyce Epstein’s Six Types of Involvement. In addition, WEI offers an extensive series of parent programs. A sample listing includes:• Effectively Assisting Your Child with Homework• Family Math Night or Math in a Bag• Family Science Night• Helping Your Child with Reading• Internet Safety• Make & Take Activities to Increase Literacy• Parenting with Love & Logic

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Thanking Sponsors for Support .......................................................... 1

WEI Menu of Services .................................................................... 2-3

Table of Contents ................................................................................ 4

General Information ............................................................................ 5

Welcome Educators .........................................................................5

About WEI Academies ................................................................... 5

Who Attends WEI Academies ........................................................ 5

Registration .....................................................................................5

Graduate Credit and Graduate Credit Requirements ..................... 6

Thanks to WEI Board and Adminstration ...................................... 7

Educators Credit Union Sponsor .........................................................8

Concordia University Sponsor .............................................................9

Custom Education Solutions Sponsor ................................................10

VERONA ACADEMYAT VERONA AREA HIGH SCHOOL

SCHEDULE..................................................................................... 11

COURSES AT-A-GLANCE ........................................................... 12

KEYNOTE SPEAKER ................................................................... 13

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ..................................................... 14-26

VERONA ACADEMY DIRECTIONS ...........................................27

Woller-Anger & Company Sponsor ...................................................28

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WELCOME EDUCATORS!From the courses described in this catalog, participants will select one or more to which they will devote their study.

Participants may earn graduate level credit(s) for their work. Most of all, we hope that participants will take back knowledge, strategies and resources that will help them be an even better educator.

AFTER COMPLETING THIS EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE, PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE:

• Learned to implement mathematics, science, technology, reading/language arts and other content specific Common Core & Next Generation Science Standards

• Learned about new subject matter, effective teaching strategies, assessment techniques and cost-effective activities

• Experimented with hands-on applications, curriculum connections and exciting technologies

• Networked with other educators

ABOUT WEI ACADEMIESWisconsin Education Innovations’ Academies offer quality professional development based on State and National Education Standards. Educators are introduced to recent research on how children learn and the application of best practice, and they are nurtured as education leaders. Financial sponsors and collaborative partnerships from community businesses and foundations are essential to the success of WEI.

WHO ATTENDS WEI ACADEMIES?Academies are learning experiences designed for all elementary, middle and high school educators. Courses are designed for teachers and administrators who are at all levels of the experience continuum. All courses feature essential State and National Standards aligned with assessments for instruction, Common Core Standards are infused throughout. Academies can help teachers realize their learning targets and goals and help develop quality individual professional development plans required by PI-34 as well as credits necessary for licensure.

REGISTRATIONRegistration cost to attend Academies varies depending on the site and course(s) selected. This amount may be covered by school districts through Title I, Title II, Special Education, AODA, Technology, Vocational Education and other funds. Group discounts are possible for new textbook adoptions.

WISCONSIN EDUCATION INNOVATIONSGeneral Information

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GRADUATE CREDIT Courses will be offered for one or two graduate credits (listed with each course description) from Concordia University. Checks for credits should be made payable to Wisconsin Education Innovations and paid for with the application, online, or at the academy. This amount is in addition to the registration fee.

*Charge card payments will be accepted with online registrations ONLY.No charge cards will be taken onsite at any of the academies or

programs offered by WEI.

GRADUATE CREDIT REQUIREMENTSParticipants taking credit courses are required to complete an assignment beyond the academy which will be due a minimum of two weeks after the last day of class.

CREDIT + REGISTRATION = TOTAL DUE

VERONA AREA HIGH SCHOOL – AUGUST 11-13

Credit Registration Total Due (Optional)

1 Day / Audit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .➤ – + $99.00 = $99.00

1 Day / 1 Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .➤ $170.00 + $99.00 = $269.00

2 Days / Audit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .➤ – + $170.00 = $170.00

2 Days / 1 Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .➤ $170.00 + $170.00 = $340.00

2 Days / 2 Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .➤ $340.00 + $170.00 = $510.00

3 Days / Audit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .➤ – + $250.00 = $250.00

3 Days / 1 Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .➤ $170.00 + $250.00 = $420.00

3 Days / 2 Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .➤ $340.00 + $250.00 = $590.00

3 Days / 3 Credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .➤ $510.00 + $250.00 = $760.00

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* The following one day classes have an increased registration fee of $125 listed with their course description:

• Make Learning Personal with Barbara Bray • Rethinking Discipline in Schools with Dr. Decoteau Irby & Dr. Laura Porterfield • Using Personal Narrative Analysis to Enhance Cultural Competency with Dr. Elizabeth Drame

THANKS to the tremendous support ofthe board of directors,

wisconsin education innovations (WEI)will be celebrating our 21st year.

WEI operates in collaboration with Concordia University, Glendale - River Hills School District, Verona Area School District and

West Allis/West Milwaukee School District.

WEI BOARD

Joe DonovanDonovan Group

Claus DunkelbergConsultant

Laura GutierrezSt. Anthony School of Milwaukee

Linda JorgensenAlverno College/Cardinal Stritch

University

Robert KattmanUWM Professor Emeritus

Michelle LukacsAtlas Preparatory Academy

Judith MoutonJohnson Controls Inc.

Gaylene StinglMST, CPA, CVA

Sara TrampfNorris School District

Michael UdenConcordia University

WEI ADMINISTRATION

Bruce ConnollyExecutive Director

Terry WeingrodAssociate Director

Jill PurvisProgram Coodinator

Erin GudeyonProgram Assistant

Sue DevineFinance Manager

WEI does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, national origin,

ancestry,creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation,or physical, mental, emotional, or

learning disability or handicap in its education programs or activities as

required by §.118.13, WI Stats.

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VERONA AREA HIGH School

ScheduleAUGUST 11-13, 2015

PgKEYNOTE: Learning is Personal – So What Does That Mean for YOU? ................... 13

Courses At-A-Glance

Creating a Math-Rich Learning Environment Using the Workshop Model .............................................. 24

Creating with iPads for Grades K-5 .......................................................................................................... 21

Creating with iPads for Grades 6-12 ......................................................................................................... 21

Diving Deep with Discovery ...................................................................................................................... 20

Infusing Science Content with Technology .............................................................................................. 22

It’s All About Visuals for Learners with Autism:

Creating Visuals for Students with Autism ............................................................................................... 16

Let Your Visuals Do the Talking ................................................................................................................ 16

Social Stories, Comic Strip Conversations, Power Cards and More! ......................................................... 16

iTunes U and iBooks Author ...................................................................................................................... 17

Lights, Camera, Autism!:

One Man’s Autism ................................................................................................................................... 17

Video Technology .................................................................................................................................... 17

Make Learning Personal: The What, Who and Why of Personalized Learning ....................................... 14

Meeting the Needs of Students of All Abilities Through Co-Teaching .................................................... 26

Nurtured Heart Approach® for Educators................................................................................................. 18

Nurtured Heart Approach® for Educators Refresher ............................................................................... 18

Nurtured Heart Approach® Introduction................................................................................................... 19

Reaching and Teaching Every Student with Google ................................................................................. 19

Rethinking Discipline in Schools: Theories and Philosophies as Tools for Change ............................... 23

SIOP: Making Content Comprehensible .................................................................................................... 22

UDL 101 ...................................................................................................................................................... 15

Understanding Autistic Neurology:

Fundamentals of Autism in the Classroom .............................................................................................. 15

Reaching and Teaching Students with Autism: Bridging Neurology .......................................................... 15

Using Personal Narrative Analysis to Enhance Cultural Competency .................................................... 25

Writer’s Workshop in the Middle School Classroom ................................................................................ 20

Writer’s Workshop Success! ..................................................................................................................... 21

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VERONA AREA HIGH SCHOOL - AUGUST 11-13, 2015

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Barbara Bray (@bbray27) is co-founder of Personalize Learning, LLC and

co-author of the book Make Learning Personal with Kathleen McClaskey.

She is also founder of My eCoach that is an online community of practice for

teachers. Barbara is a Creative Learning Strategist who is a prolific writer,

facilitator, risk-taker, and change agent. Personalize Learning was a finalist for

the Trend Setter Award in 2014 from EdTech Digest. Barbara and Kathleen

continually research how to personalize learning so all learners follow their

passion so they discover their purpose. You can follow Personalize Learning’s

Twitter @plearnchat - For questions, contact [email protected].

Teaching today means teachers are accountable and responsible

for what students learn. Shouldn’t it be the other way around?

Kids were born wanting to learn but tend to “do school” so they can

get an A or a degree. How can we change this so kids are the ones

responsible for their learning? Barbara will show you how learning

can be personal for each and every learner and you. Expect a virtual

journey visiting classrooms and hearing about stories where teacher

and learner roles changed. She will ask you to imagine what your

school, your classroom and your kids will experience in a

personalized learning environment.

BIOGRAPHY:

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KEYNOTE:

Learningis

Personal –So What

Does That Meanfor YOU?

Keynote: Barbara BrayLearning is Personal – So What Does That Mean for YOU?

Verona AREA High School - August 11, 2015


Learning, LLC

WORKSHOP

Make Learning Personal:The What, Who and Why of Personalized Learning

Facilitator: Barbara Bray, Personalize Learning, LLC

Grade Levels: K-12

Credit: 1

Date: August 11, 2015

Registration Fee: $125.00

Personalized learning is a huge culture shift for classrooms, schools,

and districts. Teacher and learner roles change. Barbara Bray,

Creative Learning Officer of Personalize Learning, LLC and co-author

of Make Learning Personal, will facilitate an interactive workshop

where participants will weave research, stories and practical strategies

together to create a deeper understanding of what it means to personalize

learning. Experiences in the workshop will include:

• an overview of Personalized Learning

• activities that help answer what is and what is not Personalized Learning?

• a background of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as the framework of Personalized Learning

• the design of a Class Learning Snapshot

• what it means to redesign the learning environment

• identifying the Stages of Personalized Learning Environments

• starting a rationale on why it is important to personalize learning

• considering next-steps for an action plan to personalize learning

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Learning, LLC

VERONA AREA HIGH SCHOOL

UDL 101

Dig deeper into the foundations of Universal Design for Learning, using student information to redesign lessons, and useful tools and websites to aid in expanding student engagement, representation, action, and expression. At each stage, work time will be provided to apply the concepts to the classroom.

Participants should bring their own laptop.

Understanding Autistic Neurology

This class is divided into two sessions. Participants will attend both sessions following the keynote (8:30-9:45).

Reaching and Teaching Students with Autism: Bridging Neurology(10:00-12:00)The session will provide information about who students with autism are, as learners. Grounded in current brain research yet practical in nature, this will help “turn the teacher on” as participants as they receive an understand-ing of the neurological set up of students with autism and ideas for how to bridge their neurology to provide access to their own skills/knowledge as well as the curriculum.

Fundamentals of Autism in the Classroom (12:45-3:00)The session will provide new staff as well as experienced staff with a general overview of Autism and effective strategies to support students with Autism throughout the school routine. Specific learning needs including communication, social, cognitive, sensory processing and neurological movement will be discussed. Opportunities to participate in sensitivity activities will be provided. Participants will have usable hands-on strategies to implement in their classroom on the first day.


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Facilitator:Erin Schettler,Verona School District

Grade Levels: K-12

Credit: 1

Dates: August 11-12

Facilitators: Mya Rognstad,Maria Helseth, Kate McGinnityJamie Anderson, &Stephanie SymesVerona School District

Grade Levels: K-12

Credit: 1

Date: August 11

It’s All About Visuals for Learners with Autism

This class is divided into three sessions. Participants will attend all three sessions.

Let Your Visuals Do the Talking(8:30-10:00)The primary mode of instruction in classrooms is typically verbal. This presents a challenge for students with Autism as their strongest channel for learning is visual. Forgetting to support this strength can result in increased behaviors, sensory dysregulation and difficulty initiating/completing tasks throughout the learning environment. Experience strategies to implement in the classroom to increase visual opportunities for visual learners.

Creating Visuals for Students with Autism (10:00-12:00)Creating visuals for use throughout the daily routine doesn’t have to be stressful. Simple low tech visuals can be very powerful and improve the participation and learning for students with Autism. Apps and programs for visual creation will be presented. Various examples will be provided as well as time to play on your own and ask questions!

Social Stories, Comic Strip Conversations, Power Cards and More!(12:45-3:00)During this session, evidence based practices which address social understanding needs of students with autism, will be presented. Social Stories, Comic Strip Conversations, Power Cards and more will be explained, demonstrated and applied to students the participants are or will be supporting. There will be small group time to develop social supports for students.

Participants should bring their own device.

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Facilitators: Mya Rognstad, Maria Helseth, Kate McGinnity, Jamie Anderson, &Stephanie Symes Verona School District

Grade Levels: K-12

Credit: 1

Date: August 12

Lights, Camera, Autism!

This class is divided into two sessions. Participants will attend both sessions.

Video Technology (8:30-12:00)In this session, examples and strategies will be provided for using video technology (iPad, iPod Touch, PowerPoint, Video, etc.) to support neurology, teach new skills, teach others, support inclusion and to enhance the lives and pro-mote competence of individuals with autism and related disorders. The session is based on Kate’s books/DVD’s Lights! Camera! Autism! Using Video Technology to En-hance Lives & Lights, Camera, Autism! 2 Using Video Technology to Support New Behavior.

One Man’s Autism(12:45-3:00)In this session, participants will hear from an adult with autism about supports that assist him to function optimally in the world and how he trains his own staff with videos of each support. Don’t miss this endearing and informative speaker! Time for Q & A will be allowed throughout the presentation.


iTunes U and iBooks Author

In this class participants will explore how easy it is to make a unit or a course in iTunes U. With the growing interest in mobile devices (iPads, laptops, etc.) as well as online and blended learning opportunities, creating and customizing content for our learners is essential. This tool makes it possible for your learners to easily access all links, content and materials in one place. Participants will see many examples of what they can do with these tools, and have hands-on time to create and publish a unit, course or book using iTunes U or iBooks Author.


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Facilitators: Kate McGinnity &Sam Rogers, Verona School District

Grade Levels: K-12

Credit: 1

Date: August 13

Facilitator: Rita Mortenson, Verona School District

Grade Levels: K-12

Credit: 1

Dates: August 11-12

Nurtured Heart Approach® for Educators

The Nurtured Heart Approach® was created by Howard Glasser to help inspire great behavior in the toughest kids. It’s now used by educators, parents, and therapists all around the world to help all children flourish. In this class, participants will learn and practice the Nurtured Heart Approach® use of energy and language. They will learn NHA’s Three Stands and leave with a plan to incorporate the Nurtured Heart Approach® into their work environment.

This class has been taught to K-12 educators, secretaries, student services personnel, and principals. Invariably, attendees say they leave feeling more positive about the kids they work with. Several teachers have said practic-ing the Nurtured Heart Approach has made them happier people, and more than one teacher has said it has saved them from quitting the profession.

Please join us for two days of learning, practice, and discussion. To your greatness!

Suggested: Notching Up the Nurtured Heart Approach, The New Inner Wealth Initiative for Educators Workbook by Lisa Bravo with Howard Glasser and Melissa Lynn Block. Available on Amazon.com.

Nurtured Heart Approach® for Educators Refresher

In this class, participants will review the Nurtured Heart Approach® concepts through experiential activities and discussion.

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Facilitators: Tammy Holtan Arnol & Paula Wick, Verona School District

Grade Levels: K-12

Credit: 1

Dates: August 11-12

Facilitator: Tammy Holtan Arnol, Verona School District

Grade Levels: K-12

Credit: 1

Date: August 13

Nurtured Heart Approach® Introduction

The Nurtured Heart Approach® was created by Howard Glasser to inspire great behavior in the toughest kids, and is now used around the world to help all kids flourish.

This class will give participants the powerful tools of the Nurtured Heart Approach® in a succinct format. Participants will receive information and tools to inspire use of NHA language and energy. The format of this class is primarily PowerPoint presentation and discussion.

Prerequisite: Notching Up the Nurtured Heart Approach, The New Inner Wealth Initiative for Educators Workbook by Lisa Bravo with Howard Glasser and Melissa Lynn Block is suggested, either before or after this class. It is available on Amazon.com.

Reaching and Teaching Every Student with Google

The Google suite is a flexible toolset that allows educators to reach and teach each one of their students. In this course, participants will learn how to use the many Google collaborative features, as well as the wide variety of other Google apps. Participants will learn best practices while using the collaborative features through sharing of documents. In addition, participants will learn about Google Classroom and how this can make classroom projects manageable. Google Mail, Calendar, Documents, Presentations, Sites, Drive, Forms/Surveys, Google +, Blogger, video (YouTube), photo editing and more will be utilized.

Participants should have their own Google account set up before coming to class.

Facilitator: Paula Wick, Verona School District

Grade Levels: K-12

Credit: 1

Date: August 13


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Facilitators: Rita Mortenson &Kurt Knueve, Verona School District

Grade Levels: K-12

Credit: 1

Date: August 13

WEI

Diving Deep with Discovery

Discovery Education is a powerful product. In this course participants will dive deep into what different pieces are available with Discovery as well as take the next step of using DE to create. Some areas of focus will be: under-standing student tools, assignments, board builder, and extensions (paper slide videos, SOS strategies, and more). Participants will have the opportunity to develop a better understanding of how to use DE to personalize learning for students as well as how to use it as a resource for fostering student creativity. Come prepared to learn and create with Discovery Education!

You don’t have to bring a device, but if you would like to bring an iPad, you may. Some iPads will be available as well. Discovery is not device-specific.

You will need to have a Discovery Education account. (Verona Area School District new staff, you will have access to a Discovery Education account).

Writer’s Workshop in the Middle School Classroom

Welcome to Writer’s Workshop where each student in class is a working author. This four day course will provide educators with the information necessary to implement a Writer’s Workshop inclusive of all learners for students in grades 6-8. Several topics will be covered over the course of the workshop including; workshop overview, the architecture of a mini-lesson, conferring, strategy groups, anecdotal notes, mentor texts, anchor charts, assessment and much more. There will also be an opportunity for participants to practice, plan and prepare for instruction using the Units of Study.

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Facilitators: Karie Huttner & Amy Otis, Verona School District

Grade Levels: K-12

Credits: 1 or 2

Dates: August 11-13

Facilitator: Gabrielle Zastrow, Elmbrook Schools

Grade Levels: 6-8

Credits: 1 or 2

Dates: August 11-13


Writer’s Workshop Success!

With the growing demands of the Common Core and college readiness exams, the writing process often times gets cut short, especially in the elementary classroom. In this three day course, participants will be given all the tools, procedures, classroom management tips, and lessons to get their own Writer’s Workshop up and running by walking them through the first 20 days of implementing Writer’s Workshop.


Creating with iPads for Grades K-5

Participants will explore many of the great creation apps that iPads have to offer (some paid and some free). These apps are flexible and can be used with almost any curricu-lar area and allow learners to truly reach those higher level thinking skills. Participants are encouraged to bring their own device but some will be made available if needed.

Creating with iPads for Grades 6-12

Participants will explore many of the great creation apps that iPads have to offer (some paid and some free). These apps are flexible and can be used with almost any curricu-lar area and allow learners to truly reach those higher level thinking skills. Participants are encouraged to bring their own iPad but some will be made available if needed.

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Facilitator: Jennifer Baumhofer,Jefferson School District

Grade Levels: 1-5

Credits: 1 or 2

Dates: August 11-13

Facilitators: Laura Lindquist & Sarah Urben, Verona School District

Grade Levels: 6-12

Credit: 1

Date: August 12

Facilitator: Kurt Knueve, Verona School District

Grade Levels: K-5

Credit: 1

Date: August 12

Infusing Science Content with Technology

This course is suitable for teachers in grades 3-8 who are looking for additional ways to incorporate online science resources and other technology to enhance student engagement, instruction and streamline teacher work-load. Participants will delve into STEM, the SAMR model and NGSS with the goal of incorporating technology in instruction in order to move to utilizing transformational applications with students. The focus of this course will be on using Chromebooks and laptops primarily.

Participants will:• be exposed to the SAMR model of incorporating technology into instruction• explore online digital resources that include citizen science, Google tools, simulations, as well as labs• explore Phet, various interactives, and Concord Consortium resources that infuse STEM• explore a myriad of other science tools available to teachers and students• leave with a technology infused unit or lesson that can be implemented as soon as participants return to school

Participants should bring a unit or lesson plan that they want to infuse with technology and their own Chrome-book and/or laptop with the Chrome browser installed and the necessary charging cables.

SIOP: Making Content Comprehensible

The Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) was created to provide classroom teachers a clear and comprehensive model for delivering content and language instruction to English Language Learners. Though researched with ELLs, the SIOP model helps teachers in planning to meet the diverse needs of all learn-ers in an ever changing classroom. During this three-day workshop, participants will become familiar with the

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Facilitator: Jude Kesl, Education Consultant

Grade Levels: 3-8

Credit: 1

Dates: August 11-12

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Facilitators: Alexis Nass & Julie Jenewein, Verona School District

Grade Levels: K-12

Credits: 1 or 2

Dates: August 11-13

SIOP model and learn how to plan for lessons that include differentiated activities, assessments, and opportunities for language development. Participants will also have the opportunity to reflect on their current practice, collaborate with peers, and add to their toolbox of resources for work-ing with ELLs!

This course is suitable for content area teachers, special education teachers, ELL teachers, and reading specialists in grades K-12. ELL, classroom, and resource teacher teams are encouraged to attend together.


Rethinking Discipline in Schools: Theories and Philosophies as Tools for Change

The objective of “Rethinking Discipline in Schools: Theories and Philosophies as Tools for Change” is to expose school professionals to alternate ways of concep-tualizing and cultivating discipline in schools. The workshop places an emphasis on school contexts where racial, cultural, and ethnic differences make taken-for-granted ideas such as “respect, fairness, and expectations” more complicated than is the case in more homogenous school settings. Specifically, the workshop introduces the central role that theories and philosophical perspectives play in how teachers and leaders address discipline in schools. Through lecture, discussion, and small group activities, participants will explore three paradigms: (a) compliance based, (b) relational-based, and (c) interest-based discipline perspectives. Participants will explore the philosophical underpinnings, practical applications, and related competencies associated with each approach. The presentation uses a critical pedagogical approach that builds from teachers’ experiences, assets, and practices as a basis to develop further knowledge. Participants will leave the workshop with a more expansive understanding of approaches to effectively and responsively engage and address discipline-related problems in schools.

Facilitators: Dr. Decoteau J. Irby & Dr. Laura Porterfield, Derute Consulting Cooperative

Grade Levels: 6-12

Credit: 1

Date: August 12



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Creating a Math-Rich Learning Environment Using the Workshop Model

The start of a new school year is a perfect time to kick off Math Workshop in your classroom. Have you heard about math workshop but are not sure how to get it up and running? Have you thought a workshop model was just for primary classrooms? Have you been using a reading work-shop model? In this course K-12 participants will learn to personalize mathematics instruction in their elementary or secondary classroom using a Math Workshop Model. Implementing a math workshop benefits both teachers and students. It provides the structure to differentiate and individualize to meet the needs of all learners. In this course participants will work part of the time as a K-12 group focusing on best practices, including alignment with common core standards and readiness for the Badger Exam along with preparing their own mindset for a switch to the workshop model. Participants will focus on the logistics for implementing the Math Workshop--manage-ment, assessment, grouping and structure. Participants will also spend time in break-out sessions (K-5 and 6-12) using simulations and demonstrations specific to elementary and secondary instruction. They will use a framework to create sample lessons and activities within a domain specific to the grade/class they teach. Participants will share and discuss across K-12 as they examine the continuum of instruction across grades.

Participants will have the opportunity to work with their own instructional materials so that when they leave, they will have the start of their first Math Workshop plan to use in the fall. Bring a team or come as an individual to design a math-rich workshop plan that will engage your students.

Teachers should bring teacher math resources such as manuals and supplementary materials. A laptop will be a useful resource for this class.

Facilitators: Marge Willms & Kathie Chvojicek, Education Consultants

Grade Levels: K-12

Credits: 1 or 2

Dates: August 11-13

Using Personal Narrative Analysis to Enhance Cultural Competency

In this workshop, participants will learn how telling and analyzing their own and their students’ personal narratives enhance cultural competency and responsiveness with students in the classroom and their families. Participants will begin by analyzing Dr. Drame’s personal schooling narrative. They will identify and discuss the life events, in-school and out-of-school experiences, school policies, teacher practices, and relationships that shaped her school life, educational outcomes and life trajectory. Participants will then begin writing the story of interaction between their own life events and educational and teaching experiences, which they will share with one another. They will use personal narrative analysis techniques to reflect on their schooling experiences, wants and needs, strengths and shortcomings, significant moments, and key adults that shaped their school lives and outcomes. The storytelling and analysis process will illuminate for par-ticipants the importance of conceptualizing schooling as the “writing of a child’s story”, with key actors who have tremendous influence on a child’s school journey. Partic-ipants will be encouraged to think critically and honestly about their own and others’ stories as a means of reflecting on their role in shaping the life stories of their past, current, and future students.

This workshop is intended for participants who are willing to engage in deeply personal, potentially uncomfortable, self-reflection – the kind of reflection that will compel educators to think deeply and on a daily basis about the power their beliefs, words, and actions (or inactions) have on (re)shaping their students’ lives for better or worse.


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Facilitator: Dr. Elizabeth Drame, Derute Consulting Cooperative

Grade Levels: K-12

Credit: 1

Date: August 11


Dr. Elizabeth Drame

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Meeting the Needs of Students of All Abilities Through Co-Teaching

This course will address how to meet the needs of all learners in an ever-changing classroom. Participants will learn how to modify lessons to include differentiated ac-tivities, assignments, and assessments while incorporating the different methods of co-teaching. Participants will also learn how to strengthen communication with a co-teacher. Activities will include assessing one’s understanding and readiness for co-teaching, developing lesson plans that are customized for various learners, and addressing how to teach with someone who is either assigned or chosen to co-teach with.

This course is suitable for content area teachers, special education teachers, ELL teachers, and reading specialists in grades 3-12. Co-teachers are encouraged to attend together.

Facilitators: Diana Hornak & Julia Neils, West Allis/West Milwaukee School District

Grade Levels: 3-12

Credits: 1 or 2

Dates: August 11-13

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Keynote: Dr. Jeff BordenNeuroscience + Learning Research + Education Technology = Education 3.0Never before has a catch phrase been interjected into educational mission statements around the world with so little understanding of what it means as, “21st Century Learning”. Dr. Borden will showcase what 21st Century teaching and learning means in a practical way, through the lens of what he calls, Education 3.0.

GLEN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL, JUNE 22, 2015

Keynote: Dr. Decoteau IrbyThe Ways of GiantsDr. Irby’s “The Ways of Giants” keynote weaves together stories of his childhood in South Carolina and up-to-date educational research to offer an unwavering analysis of the deep-seated racial, cultural, and philosophical confl icts that remain the roots of today’s most pressing educational challenges – low achievement of students of color, opportunity gaps, discipline gaps, cultural confl ict, and other issues related to race, class, and culture in schools.

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Keynote: Barbara BrayLearning is Personal - So What Does That Mean for YOU?Teaching today means teachers are accountable and responsible for what students learn. Shouldn’t it be the other way around? Kids were born wanting to learn but tend to “do school” so they can get an A or a degree. How can we change this so kids are the ones responsible for their learning? Barbara will show you how learning can be personal for each and every learner and you.

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