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Classroom-Based Assessment (CBA) Cooperative
The Classroom-Based Assessment Cooperative provides regional teachers and administrators the opportunity to develop, edit, pilot, and use high quality WASL-like classroom texts and assessments in math and reading. Those who attend professional development in the use of cooperative tasks and assessments also learn to evaluate student progress toward achieving identified learning targets and select appropriate instructional strategies to support student needs. Collection of Evidence
NWESD offers professional development to assist educators in facilitating reading, math, and writing collections. Educators with students who have failed the WASL and who seek to demonstrate their understanding/skill in content areas can assist students as they build a Collection of Evidence (COE). Students compile a set of classroom work samples; collections for students in Career and Technical Education programs can include work from their program and other classes. Regional Learning Assessment Center (RLAC)
NWESD’s RLAC supports regional assessment directors and educators by offering high quality professional development in the WASL options (collection of evidence, WAAS portfolio) available to students within the state of Washington. Washington Alternative Assessment System (WAAS) Portfolio
The WAAS Portfolio provides students not able to participate on the WASL (even with accommodations) an appropriate method of measuring grade level expectation performance and ensures that these students may generalize their academic skills as much as is possible. NWESD staff offers professional development in the development of these portfolios. Literacy ServicesThe following is a list of literary services available to individuals, schools, and school districts. We can expand on or customize any of these areas for your particular needs. Please contact Beth Niemi, our Literacy Coordinator, to find out how she can help you and your school or district. If you are interested in particular classes, please go to our Upcoming Professional Development page for more details.
Deep Alignment
Deep Alignment is much different than topical or a "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 instructional materialsto use in the implementation of these practices. Adolescent Literacy
We are offering the opportunity for secondary teachers to expand their knowledge about reading and the nature of academic literacy across subject areas in order to improve students' learning of topics that "reside at the heart of a discipline." NWESD delivers quality interactive workshops that show teachers how to use research and strategies that emphasize student success in reading in all content areas (grades 4-12). We can customize on-site professional development in your schools or districts, or teams from your school/district may attend on-going professional development sessions at NWESD with additional on-site coaching available. More info
Word Study and Vocabulary Instruction Learn a practical approach to study words with students. We are offering the opportunity for teachers to add to their knowledge about word study and vocabulary instruction. Vocabulary plays a critical role as students develop their reading ability and begin to encounter an increasing number of unknown, multi-syllabic words. We can customize on-site professional development in your schools or districts, or teams from your school/district may attend on-going professional development sessions at NWESD with additional on-site coaching available. More info
Reading Foundations
We are offering the opportunity for teachers to add to their knowledge about foundations of reading and reading instruction. Join us for workshops that overview concepts and practices supported by reading science, differences between proficient and poor readers, and components of effective instruction while providing engaging connections to the classroom. Topics include: how children learn to read; oral language, vocabulary, and comprehension; phoneme awareness, phonics, and reading fluency; and classroom connections. More info
Teaching Writing Effectively
Expand your knowledge on effective writing instruction and its connection to quality assessments. Join us for a series of workshops which will overview research-based concepts and practices. Topics include: Six-trait assessment review; writing process review; connecting process, traits, and instruction; modes of writing; and classroom connections. We can also customize professional development on-site at your school/district so that teachers can apply what they learn in the classroom, collaborate with other teachers, and refine how they teach.
Reading First Series
NWESD is again offering several reading workshops originally developed for Reading First Schools. Last year's teachers who attended were enthusiastic about the quality of the materials, information, and instructor. One teacher commented that it was "something I will take to my classroom tomorrow and know I will be a better teacher for my class - all - not only struglging students." So, if you are interested in a "great workshop! The best I have been to in a long time!" consider registering for these timely practical workshops. All classes are taught at the University Center at Everett Community College. More info
RTI/K-12 Reading Model
Best if attended as a school or district team. This course provides an overview of RTI (Response to Intervention) and demonstrates its application in the K-12 Reading Model. Besides the systems' alignment, the major components and research behind both will be addressed. Teams will have collaborative time to explore tools and plan. Summer School Curriculum for Reading WASL Support Summer School Curriculum for Writing WASL Support Deep Alignment First Steps in Mathematics: Facilitator Course First Steps in Mathematics: Teacher Course Math Coach Professional Learning Community Math Helping Corps
Math Helping Corps coaches provide assistance to selected schools in analyzing student performance and developing appropriate, research-based math improvement plans. Coaches also provide staff development on mathematics content, instructional strategies and assessments. Navigating the Revised Mathematics Standards K-8
Come away with an understanding of how the Revised Standards take fewer core ideas and develop them in depth giving your students a conceptual understanding of mathematics. Explore those ideas that are to be learned to mastery and those that are important precursors to core content identified in other grade levels and extensions of previously introduced skills. Examine the balance between the Core Content and Core Process standards. Navigating the Revised Mathematics Standards 9-12
Come away with an understanding of how the Revised Standards take fewer core ideas and develop them in depth giving your students a conceptual understanding of mathematics. Explore the organization of the content in a way that makes it possible to see the mathematics that is expected of all students after three years of high school. The standards will be in two course sequences Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and integrated sequence Mathematics I, II and III. ORIGO: Developing the Essential Strategies of Computational Fluency Participants will learn how computational fluency develops from a deep understanding of number and number sense. They will leave with a range of practical activities and games to use immediately in the classroom. ORIGO: Intervention Strategies for Struggling Students in Mathematics Identifying conceptual, and not just procedural, holes in students’ thinking enables us to implement more effective techniques for working with struggling students. Participants will be paying particular attention to making connections between concrete, pictorial, verbal and symbolic representations of key concepts. Accreditation Assistance
NWESD offers support and coaching for schools who wish to earn school accreditation through the Association of Educational Service District process, which combines both an internal and external appraisal of school improvement planning and the activities which create and sustain the plan. School Improvement Planning Technical Assistance Project (SIPTAP)
The School Improvement Planning Technical Assistance Project (SIPTAP) is a systemic, data-driven process designed to improve student achievement through a collaborative effort by district, schools and NWESD. SIPTAP provides technical assistance to analyze the school, based on nine characteristics of high performing schools. SIPTAP assists in developing a data-driven action plan, which prioritizes goals through a focus on continuous improvement. SIPTAP Refresher
SIPTAP Refresher is for schools or districts which have completed the initial SIPTAP work and wish to have a foundational and motivational review of the basic processes. Teams receive assistance by a school improvement coach to reignite the process. Student Learning Plans
The development of individual student learning plans requires educators to examine student assessment data to determine greatest achievement needs, then develop a plan of appropriate actions/interventions to meet those needs. NWESD staff offers professional development in the creation of these plans. This item is currently offline. Please check back later. Knowledge Bowl
Knowledge Bowl is an interdisciplinary academic competition for high school students along the lines of the old General Electric College Bowl. The ESD's in the state of Washington have regional tournaments, sending winning teams to a State Tournament each March. Student Leadership
These training days are designed for Middle School and High School students, presented at NWESD in partnership with the Washington State Principals Association. Young leaders come together to learn parliamentary procedure, group dynamics, structuring meetings and working as teams.
Young Authors Conference
Students across NWESD in grades 2 through 8 come together with authors and illustrators who provide hands-on workshops, providing a day of celebrating the art of writing and illustration. Schools select their “young authors” for their interest in writing and students come prepared with a manuscript to share with their peers. Northwest History Consortium The Northwest History Consortium, with teachers from NWESD partnered with Montana peers, provides cohort training in content and project-based learning for teachers wishing to deepen their American History understanding while increasing their skill at bringing that history to life in classrooms. Participants take on-line history courses from noted historians, work with a group on transferring knowledge to lessons, then attend a summer institute to complete their work and share with colleagues. |
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Northwest Educational Service District 189 • 1601 R Avenue Anacortes, WA 98221-2276 • tel: (360) 299.4000 fax: (360) 299.4070
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