nwesd edvantage course catalog

EDvantage Spring 2010 www.NWESD.org1

Clock Hours College Credit Professional Certification Personal Enrichment

Winter/Spring 2010Winter/Spring 2010


ducational Service Districts have a 40-year history of providing vital services functioning as advocates for local districts. Northwest Educational Service District 189 services

Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, Island and San Juan counties.

NWESD’s more than 50 programs are organized into seven departments to serve you: Administration, Fiscal Services, Technology Services, Prevention Center, Special Programs and Services, Teaching and Learning, and Educational Technology Support Center. Visit online at www.nwesd.org for more information.

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

Professional CertificationMany of the application materials for Washington State teacher cer-tification are available in down-loadable format at: www.k12.wa.us/cert. If you have specific questions you can email Lana Haugen, NWESD Certification Assistant, [email protected]. Include your mailing and email addresses, and current certification number.

Clock HoursEmail Lana Haugen for assistance: [email protected].

FingerprintingFingerprinting is available by appointment, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Photo ID, SSN, and payment in the form of cash, cashier’s check, money order payable to NWESD, or credit card (Visa or MasterCard). Call 360.299.4072 for an appointment.

Professional Certification Standards

Are you working toward your professional certification? If so, we offer courses to meet your plan requirements. NWESD professional development offerings are aligned with the Professional Certification Standards (where appropriate) and each course will list the number of the Standards that apply.

I Effective teaching1(a) using instructional strategies that make the learning meaningful and show positive impact on student learning;1(b) using a variety of assessment strategies and data to monitor and improve instruction;1(c) using democratic principles and classroom management to foster a safe, positive, student-focused learning environment;1(d) designing and/or adapting challenging curriculum that is based on the needs of the student;1(e) demonstrating cultural sensitivity in teaching and in relationships with students, families, and community members;1(f ) integrating technology into instruction and assessment; and1(g) informing, involving, and collaborating with families and the community as partners in the educational process.

II Professional development2(a) evaluating the effects of his/her teaching through feedback and reflection;2(b) using professional standards and district criteria to assess professional performance, plan and implement appropriate growth; and2(c) remaining current in subject area(s), theories, practice, research, and ethical practice.

III Professional contributions3(a) participating collaboratively in school improvement activities and contributing to collegial decision-making; and3(b) advocating for curriculum, instruction, and learning environments that meet the diverse needs of students.

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Quick Guide

Date

January 14, 2010

AUTISM OUTREACH PROJECT

Addressing Challenging Behaviors Using Positive Behavior SupportFebruary 11, 2010

Jan 21, Feb 10 & 23, 2010

April 26, 2010

April 5, 2010

February 22, 2010

January 11, 2010

March 25, 2010

February 25, 2010

February 18, 2010

January 28, 2010

January 22, 2010

Mar 20, Apr 17, May 8, 2010

March 12 & 13, 2010

March 2, 2010

January 28, 2010

January 27, 2010

January 26, 2010

Spicing Up Math, Science and Language Arts with Art

Awakening the Writer in Every Student: Writing Workshop for K-5

Vocabulary Instruction: Teaching Vocabulary to Enhance Instruction

Fluency is More Than Reading Fast

Getting Serious about School Reform with Dr. Robert Marzano

Using Science Notebooks to Uncover Student Understanding

First Steps in Mathematics: Measurement Teacher Course

Online Issues of Abuse




Visual Thinking Strategies: The Language of Pictures

Transition Planning for Success: Classic Autism

Transition Planning for Success: High Functioning Autism

Behavior in Students with Autism... Challenging or Communication?

How to Teach So Kids Will Interact: For Children with Autism

Best Practices for Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

PREVENTION CENTER

TEACHING AND LEARNING

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Weiss

Sloan

Thompson

Thompson

Marzano

Somera

Grisham

Hodge

Hodge

Hodge

Hodge

Kaulitz

Schelvan

Gray

Rosenberg

Schelvan

Brashers

April 14, 2010 Deep Alignment Reading Training Shoop 14902 8

14900 9

14902 8

14392 9

14391 9

14596 9

14849 9

13944 9

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14028

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14115

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Course Title Instructor Event Page

NWESD: 1601 R Avenue, Anacortes

Burlington Public Library: 820 E Washington Ave, Burlington

Burlington Fire Department350 Sharon Street, Burlington

Comcast Arena2000 Hewitt Ave, Everett

Everett Community College, Grey Wolf Hall:2000 Tower Street, Everett

Skagit Valley College2405 E. College Way, Mount Vernon

Location Information

Locations may be subject to change. To avoid confusion, please contact the facilitator for your course and confirm specific location information near the date of your event.

In case of inclement weather, call our weather hotline

to ensure your class has not been canceled!

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Please help us welcome the new NWESD Staff!

Jean FarberJean is the Title III Consortium Coordinator for the NWESD. She joined us from the Tumwater School District where she was teaching English as a Second Language. Jean lives in Ana-cortes.

John HardyJohn is a Program Manager for the Educational Technology Support Center (ETSC). He was formerly an Assistant Director of School Support and Partner-ships, Digital Learning Commons. John lives in Olympia.

Jane MorganJane is an Administrative Assistant in the Prevention Center. She joined us after managing a direct-sales company. Jane lives in Anacortes.

Noreen McKinneyNoreen is an Office Assistant in the Teaching and Learning Department. She was formerly a Para-Educator for the Anacortes School District. Noreen lives in Anacortes.

Sarah SouthardSarah is the Parent Services Coordinator in the Migrant Education Regional Office. She came from Western Wash-ington University’s Student Outreach Services Department. Sarah lives in La Conner.

Rachael WillettRachael is the Communications Specialist for the NWESD. She joined us after operating a marketing company called Skagit BOLD Solutions. Rachael lives in Burlington.

Sheila WoodsSheila is the Assistant Director for Spe-cial Programs and Services. She joined us from the Lakewood School District, where she was an Elementary Principal. Sheila lives on Camano Island.

News Flash

While many classrooms are emptying quickly at the conclusion of a school day, Mr. Jamie Yoos is usually still surrounded by students. In the last few years, Jamie has worked toward an “Appropriate Technology Integration for the 21st Century Learner”, using cell phones and mobile devices to enhance the learning process in his classroom. Instead of tell-ing his students to unplug during class, students are encouraged to utilize their “toys” as tools for deeper understanding. The method is engaging his students beyond the classroom, and helped Jamie receive the Wash-ington State Teacher of the Year Award for 2010.

According to Jamie, his greatest educational accomplishment is the “de-velopment of a safe, standards based chemistry program that is steeped in inquiry”. Taking a different spin on traditional education grading systems, Jamie is adamant that students need to know that being wrong is ok. “We have to be wrong most of the time in our process of explor-ing the natural world before we can be right,” he says. “Students must be allowed to be wrong initially without a devastating affect to their ego or grade.” To remind himself of the frustrations often associated with new experiences, Jamie learns a new skill every year - one that he has viewed as challenging or potentially scary in the past. This allows him to keep a balanced perspective as he assists students struggling to understand the new concepts presented in his class.

Jamie is not just being recognized as an amazing chemistry teacher, he is also a strong mentor for his colleagues and works with aspiring teachers from Western Washington University. Jamie has been elected by the state as an E2T2 Technology Mentor and works with fellow teachers regu-larly to assist them with incorporating technology in their classrooms. In working with interns from Western, he not only offers himself as a re-source, he invites feedback and criticism from them as well. “Reflection is an essential piece for personal improvement in the field of education,” he says.

“Mr. Yoos is one of the most outstanding educators I have seen in my 25 years in the profession,” said Bellingham High School Principal Steve Clarke, a theme that echoes loudly among the colleagues and students working with him.

Bellingham Teacher isTeacher of the Year


It is hard to believe we have al-ready begun a new calendar year! 2009 brought us challenges, no doubt, but it also gave us the op-portunity to think creatively and the inspiration to reprioritize many aspects of how we live and work.

Typically educators return from winter break refreshed and reju-venated, ready to get back into our work—making a difference in the education and lives of every student. While I am certain this year is no different, it will likely be frustrating to hear about the legis-lature’s challenges later this month, requiring significant reductions due to the economic recession. When I find myself frustrated by discussions that seem to focus on everything but making a difference for students—I take time to visit classrooms and refocus. I encour-age all of us to maintain a focus on what matters in these challenging times— students and their learn-ing. You are making a significant difference in the lives of students and their families. Thank you!!

Recognizing the challenges school districts are facing and in the spirit of thinking outside-the-box, I am pleased to share that the NWESD has recently retired all debt related to the Anacortes Facility – more than six years ahead of schedule! The Superintendents’ Executive

Committee and the Board are very excited about this decision; primar-ily because of the benefits we are now able to pass on to member districts.

With “mortgage payments” no longer pending, member district fees related to the facility “cost center” account will be reduced by 45%, retroactively applied begin-ning last August. This means that member districts will not only have reduced fees moving forward, but the NWESD will also be returning funds over the next few months through offsetting fee credits. With the economy still sputtering as a result of the recent recession, there is no better time to provide relief to our school districts.

You might be wondering how the NWESD was able to repay this debt so far ahead of schedule. The necessary funds were grown over the past several years, primarily through 1) the reduced cost of the

Anacortes facility compared to the projected cost of the addition for which the original bonds were sold, 2) six years of rental income for a wing within the facility, 3) indi-rect fees charged some significant grants, and 4) effective cost con-tainment/management. The entire NWESD team is to be commended for making this possible, provid-ing even more efficient services to member districts!

Moving forward, we will be ap-proaching the Superintendents’ Advisory Committee (SAC) for advice related to specific services the NWESD might provide with a significant portion of its remain-ing reserve. The NWESD Board believes that it is time to make use of all available resources to support member districts as they face these economic challenges.

NWESD Retires All DebtRelated to the Anacortes Facility

We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can

build our youth

-Franklin D. Roosevelt

for the future.

Northwest History ConsortiumSummer Workshop

April 15Registrationdeadline

Hosted at Seattle Pacific UniversityJuly 19 - 23, 2010$450 participant stipendPaid lodging, travel, meals & suppliesCredit and clock hours available

Register Online www.nwesd.org/nhc

A Letter from the Superintendent


Addressing Challenging Behaviors in School Age Children with Autism Using Positive Behavior SupportEvent ID: 14026

In this workshop, participants will learn a variety of proactive positive behavior support strategies to prevent challenging behaviors. They will learn why it is impor-tant to identify the function of a challenging behavior before implementing an interven-tion plan. They will learn how to identify appropriate replacement behaviors and how to teach them. Finally, they will learn strategies to facilitate a team approach to inappropriate behaviors, helping to ensure the success of a behavior intervention plan. Many examples of how to address com-mon behaviors will be included to facilitate participant understanding.

Presenter(s): Nancy Rosenberg Facilitator: Patricia YatesClock Hours: 5 Registration Fee: $90 Location: Various locations around the state (video conference)Date/Time(s): Feb 11, 2010 , 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Behavior in Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders...Challenging Authority or Communication?Event ID: 14024

Understanding the purpose of behaviors can be a challenging task. Focusing on behavior as communication, this workshop will look at the “rumble, rage and recovery” cycles of behaviors. It will address ways to mini-mize and circumvent the often frightening circumstances that surround the rage cycle for the child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. The course will provide practical and user-friendly strategies that focus on understanding the triggers of behaviors and developing positive behavioral supports for managing behaviors.

Presenter(s): Ronda Schelvan Facilitator: Patricia Yates Clock Hours: 5 Registration Fee: $90 Location: Various locations around the state (video conference) Date/Time(s): Jan 28, 2010, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Current Best Practices for Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Event ID: 13959

Dramatic increases in the frequency of diagnoses and special education referrals for children with autism spectrum disorders necessitate the demand for evidence-based practices. This workshop will outline the components of an effective education program for elementary students with ASD. Practical research-based interventions will be taught with engaging anecdotes, examples, and case studies.

Presenter(s): Crystal Gray Facilitator: Patricia Yates Clock Hours: 5 Registration Fee: $90 Location: Various locations around the state (video conference)Date/Time(s): Jan 14, 2010, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM How to Teach So Kids Will Interact: For Young Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Event ID: 13961

(Early Childhood) Social-communication deficits can affect all aspects of a child’s life. In this session you will hear about the small changes you can make to activities to get big improvements in social interaction. You will get ideas for teaching core social skills from basic to advanced interaction as well as many examples of using motivation systems and incorporating social opportunities into everyday routines.

Presenter(s): Margaret BrashersFacilitator: Patricia Yates Clock Hours: 5 Registration Fee: $90 Location: NWESD, NWESD MainDate/Time(s): Jan 22, 2010, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Autism (AOP)

Big Lake School wins 2009 School of Distinction. Visit www.nwesd.org/publications to view the Nov/Dec Express with a full list of award winning schools in our district.

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do a keyword search.

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360.299.4016.


Online Issues of AbuseEvent ID: 14272

The impact of exposure to abuse/neglect has far-reaching cognitive implications, including stunted brain growth, dimin-ished academic functioning, poor impulse control, difficulty focusing, low self-esteem, anger bursts and poor peer relationships and social skills. Acquire knowledge of indica-tors of abuse/neglect, Washington State law regarding mandated reports, and dynamics of violent families. Meets certification/re-certification requirements.

Presenter(s): Corey Hodge Facilitator: Anne Elkins Clock Hours: 10College Credits: 1Registration Fee: $125 Location: Online Course Date/Time(s): Feb 22, 2010 through Mar 26, 2010

Transition Planning for Success: High Functioning Autism & Asperger’sEvent ID: 13963

The middle and high school years pose exceptional challenges for adolescents and young adults with high functioning autism & Asperger’s. This workshop will focus on specific strategies to ensure a successful transition for these students. Workshop participants will gain an understanding of the characteristics of HFA and Asperger’s, as well as practical strategies for helping these students successfully plan for transition to life after high school. Academic, employ-ment, community, social and behavioral strategies will be covered. Practical research-based interventions will be taught with engaging anecdotes, examples, and case studies.

Presenter(s): Crystal Gray Facilitator: Patricia Yates Clock Hours: 5 Registration Fee: $90 Location: Various locations around the state (video conference)Date/Time(s): Feb 18, 2010, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM Transition Planning for Success: Students with Classic Autism Event ID: 14115

This workshop will look at transitions two-fold: both in the terms of strategies for movement within the school day and across school environments, and the impact along with the need for purposeful planning when developing transition services for students moving into the adult world. The impor-tance of futures planning and methods to develop a transition time-line will be highlighted. Social skills training will also be addressed.

Presenter(s): Ronda SchelvanFacilitator: Patricia YatesClock Hours: 5 Registration Fee: $90 Location: Various locations around the state (video conference)Date/Time(s): Feb 25, 2010, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM

Visual Thinking Strategies for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders: The Language of Pictures Event ID: 14028

Even though it is popular to use visuals with individuals diagnosed with autism spec-trum disorders, not all visuals are the same and not all pictures work the same way. By knowing the developmental levels of visuals, materials can be arranged to better meet the needs of students. This workshop will ex-plain the language levels of visual supports that are typically used when working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Language, social, and cognitive develop-mental levels for different kinds of visuals will be provided and analyzed.

Presenter(s): Carole Kaulitz Facilitator: Patricia Yates Clock Hours: 5 Registration Fee: $90 Location: Various locations around the state (video conference)Date/Time(s): Mar 25, 2010, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM



Presenter(s): Corey Hodge Facilitator: Anne Elkins Clock Hours: 10College Credits: 1Registration Fee: $125 Location: Online CourseDate/Time(s): Jan 11, 2010 through Feb 12, 2010

Prevention Center

Ensure Effective Teaching in Every Classroom

This is the third class in the Dr. Bob Marzano series “Getting Serious About School Reform”.

Dr. Marzano is the cofounder and CEO of

Marzano Research Laboratory in Denver, Colorado. Throughout his 40 years in the field of education, he has become a speaker, trainer and author of more than 30 books and 150 articles.

Dr. Marzano’s practical translations of the most current research and theory into classroom strategies are internation-ally known and widely practiced by both teachers and administrators.

Coming Fall of 2010!

Mark Your Calendars!


The next generation of the NWESD is here, and we’re updating our status every chance we get! View daily posts with relevant articles, discuss issues in education and learn about upcoming development opportunities.

The NWESD is also following information posted by our partner districts and educational online resources. We’ll “retweet” the relevant links and articles, so its available to you in one feed!

To join the conversation, visit the NWESD website at www.nwesd.org. Links to Facebook and Twitter are on the home page, so just click on your preference, or both, and get directly linked to our pages.



Presenter(s): Corey Hodge Facilitator: Anne Elkins Clock Hours: 10College Credits: 1Registration Fee: $125 Location: Online CourseDate/Time(s): Apr 05, 2010 through May 7, 2010



Presenter(s): Corey Hodge Facilitator: Anne Elkins Clock Hours: 10College Credits: 1Registration Fee: $125 Location: Online CourseDate/Time(s): Apr 26, 2010 through May 28, 2010

Teaching and Learning Awakening the Writer in Every Student: Writing Workshop in Grades K-5 Event ID: 14902

In this class participants will learn how to facilitate an effective Writing Workshop. Everything from setting the tone to hold-ing effective writing conferences will be introduced. Ideas for mini-lessons, choosing topics, managing writing folders, assessing, and class management will be shared. Par-ticipants will reflect on their beliefs about writing and teaching writing.

Presenter(s): Megan Sloan Facilitator: Nancy Menard Clock Hours: 10College Credits: 1Registration Fee: $140 Location: Everett Community College - Gray Wolf HallDate/Time(s): Mar 12, 2010, 4:30 PM-7:30 PMMar 13, 2010, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Lunch will not be provided. $5 materials fee will be payable to the instructor at the class. Register early! If minimum enrollment is not met on March 5, this class will be cancelled.

Deep Alignment Reading Training Event ID: 14901

Target audience: K-12 educators. Deep Alignment is much different than a topical or “first glance” type of alignment. Deep Alignment refers to the congruence of the content, context, and cognitive demands present in the written, taught, and tested curriculum. This is a hands-on workshop that looks deeply at all these qualities. Teachers are asked to bring their classroom reading text to use in the implementation of Deep Alignment practices.

Presenter(s): Kathy Shoop Facilitator: Nancy Menard Clock Hours: 6 Registration Fee: $100 Location: Burlington Public LibraryDate/Time(s): Apr 14, 2010, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM Lunch will be on your own. Register early! If minimum enrollment is not met on April 7, this class will be cancelled.

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First Steps in Mathematics: Measurement Teacher CourseEvent ID: 13944

This hands-on, three-day course focuses on helping teachers make effective use of the “First Steps in Mathematics: Measurement” materials in their own classrooms. Teachers will have time to discuss and explore crucial aspects of the Key Mathematical Under-standings outlined in each resource book as well as explore the Diagnostic Map and Diagnostic Tasks used to identify students’ misconceptions about mathematics.

Presenter(s): Jeanette Grisham Facilitator: Nancy Menard Clock Hours: 18 Registration Fee: $175 Location: NWESD Date/Time(s): Jan 21, 2010, 8:30 AM- 4:00 PMFeb 10, 2010, 8:30 AM-4:00 PMFeb 23, 2010, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM

Fluency Is More Than Reading Fast Event ID: 14391

This workshop seeks to bring a broader understanding to the meaning of “fluency”, through a look at research, sample class-room activities, video clips and discussion. Participants will learn about: brain research and multiple factors that impact fluency, how information from the DIBELS can help uncover causes of low fluency (includ-ing the importance of evaluating accuracy as well as reading rate), practical and proven strategies that help students become fluent readers.

Presenter(s): Lisa Thompson Facilitator: Anita Garcia-Holzemer Clock Hours: 3 Registration Fee: $35 Location: Everett Community College - Gray Wolf HallDate/Time(s): Jan 28, 2010, 4:30 PM-7:30 PM

Building Background Knowledge and Academic Vocabulary Event ID: 14596

Continuing his long-term “Getting Serious About School Reform” work with Wash-ington State ESDs, Dr. Robert Marzano returns to help participants learn to create and use a system-wide approach to instruc-tion of common academic vocabulary to deepen student learning.

Presenter(s): Robert Marzano Facilitator: Jennifer Longchamps Clock Hours: 5 Registration Fee: $210 Location: Comcast Arena at EverettDate/Time(s): Jan 27, 2010, 9:00 AM-3:30 PM

Spicing Up Math, Science and Language Arts with Art Event ID: 14900

Designed for the elementary classroom teacher, this course will provide creative ways to engage students in math, science, and writing. Participants will examine art as discipline-specific by expanding art vocabulary and concepts, will explore mul-tiple ways to infuse and integrate art into other subjects , will use prints by master artists to create prompts for writing and will explore observation and inquiry. This course will aid participants of all skill and confidence levels find ways to use art in the all classrooms and gain understanding the value of teaching the arts to children living in poverty. Time will be allocated to review Art EALRs and the Washington Classroom-Based Performance Assessments (CBPA) in Visual Art.

Presenter(s): Gail Weiss Facilitator: Nancy Menard Clock Hours: 20College Credits: 2 Registration Fee: $225 Location: Skagit Valley College Date/Time(s):Mar 20, 2010, 8:30 AM-4:00 PMApr 17, 2010, 8:30 AM-4:00 PMMay 8, 2010, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM

There will be a 50 minute lunch break on your own. $25 materials fee will be pay-able to the instructor at the class. Register early! If minimum enrollment is not met on March 13, this class will be cancelled.

Using Science Notebooks to Uncover Student UnderstandingEvent ID: 14849

This class is designed for teachers that are currently using science notebooks. Partici-pants will deepen their understanding of the nature and purpose of science notebook entry types. They will learn strategies to examine student notebook entry types for evidence of misconceptions or gaps in their understanding. They will begin to discuss instructional implications based on analysis of their own students’ work.

Presenter(s): Adrienne Somera Facilitator: Nancy Menard Clock Hours: 6 Registration Fee: $100 Location: Burlington Fire Department Date/Time(s): Jan 26, 2010, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM Please bring at least 5 student science note-books to examine your own students’ work. Lunch will be on your own. Register early! If minimum enrollment is not met on January 19, 2010, this class will be cancelled.

Vocabulary Instruction: Teaching Vocabulary to Enhance Instruction Event ID: 14392

Vocabulary plays a critical role in learning to read and supporting comprehension. Readers should be explicitly taught new vocabulary words within the context of their reading. In this class participants will learn how to select tier two words, define words quickly while reading, and interact with and use new words after reading. Video clips and planning time will assist teachers in applying these strategies to their own teach-ing.

Presenter(s): Lisa Thompson Facilitator: Anita Garcia-Holzemer Clock Hours: 3 Registration Fee: $35 Location: Everett Community College - Gray Wolf Hall Date/Time(s): Mar 02, 2010, 4:30 PM-7:30 PM

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(1) Register Online:

Using your credit card or an approved purchase order, you can register for any NWESD class ONLINE!

Note: Any “in process” purchase order registration will be rejected.

(2) Register by Mail or Fax:

Attendees may still register by mail or fax using the registration form in this catalog.

Mail the form with payment to: Registrar, NWESD 1601 R Avenue Anacortes WA 98221

Fax the registration form with credit card or purchase order information to: 360-299-4070.

For further professional development information, and access to esdWorks Online catalog, go online to www.nwesd.org/classes.

For general registration help please call 360.299.4000.

Course Facilitators are available for questions about each course

Autism Outreach Project (AOP)Patty Yates, [email protected]

Prevention CenterAnne Elkins, 360.299.4037 [email protected]

Teaching & Learning (T&L)Anita Garcia-Holzemer, [email protected]

Jennifer Longchamps, [email protected]

Nancy Menard, 360.299.4020 [email protected]

In case of inclement weather, call our weather hotline

to ensure your class has not been canceled!

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Advanced EducationAt Your Convenience

CE Credits Onlineand

NWESD has partnered with CE Credits Online to provide online courses. Earn college credit and/or clock hours without having to leave the comforts of your home. All NWESD educators receive discounts on the registration costs of the course.• Coaching to Improve Reading• Coaching to Improve Teaching and Learning• The Constructive Discipline Series

Giving Directives That Students Will FollowStopping Disruptive BehaviorConducting the Parent ConferenceRights & Responsibilities in the DisciplinaryProcess

• Differentiating Instruction in the Regular Classroom• How to “Read and Write” in Math: Improving Problem Solving and Communication in Mathematics• Today Classroom: Foundations of and Current Trends in Education

For more information please visit www.cecreditsonline.org

You may also contactSandra at (888) 263-9980 ext. 107

or [email protected].

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