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April
2006 |
| 19 |
Title: WSSDA Regional Meeting
Location: DA 8 Toppenish, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.,
Toppenish S.D. – Board Conference Room,
306 Bolin Dr.
Toppenish, WA 98948,
509/865-4455
Contacts: WSSDA Contacts: Sue Kerber or Connie Lauderdale |
| 19-20 |
Title: WASA Leaders Workshop
Location: North Bend, Rainbow Lodge
Contact: WASA 360/943-5717 |
| 20 |
Title: WSSDA Regional Meeting
Location: DA 6 Ridgefield, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.,
Ridgefield High School Library,
2630 S Hillhurst Rd. Ridgefield, WA 98642
Contact: Sue Kerber or Connie Lauderdale |
| 20 |
Title: AESD Executive Committee meeting
Location: Bremerton Kitsap Conference Center; 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Contact: Cindy Sands (C.sands@wssda.org) |
| 21 |
Title: Washington Council of School Attorneys Spring Workshop
Location: SeaTac area
Contact: Marilee Scarbrough (M.Scarbrough@wssda.org) / Cindy Sands (C.Sands@wssda.org) |
| 21-22 |
Title: AESD Annual Conference
Location: Bremerton Kitsap Conference Center
Contact: Cindy Sands (C.Sands@wssda.org) |
| 22 |
Title: WSSDA Task Force on Small Schools Issues
Location: WSSDA Conference Center, Olympia; 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Contact: Sheila Chard |
| 22 |
Title: Teachers as Scholars: High Art vs. Mass Culture Since 1960
Location: Seattle, U of W Simpson Center for the Humanities
Description: Critics have exhaustively analyzed and debated relationships between modern art and mass culture in the twentieth century. Utilizing pop artist Roy Lichtenstein's work as a launch point, this seminar will review what was thought to be at stake in these debates and consider their relevance for contemporary artistic practice. Who seriously worries today about the menace pop culture poses to true high art? Can high art still define itself in opposition to populism or consumerism? Has the culture industry successfully negated the distinction between art and entertainment? How are Lichtenstein's achievements assessed today, and how do they compare with the commercial-artistic productions of global art stars like Takashi Murakami and Damien Hurst? Seminar participants will consider critical essays and illustrations of contemporary art as well as discuss Lichtenstein's work on exhibit.
Contact: Maura Danforth (tas@lectures.org) (206) 621-2230 |
| 22 |
Title: Teachers as Scholars: Powwow: Tradition and Innovation
Location: Seattle, U of W Simpson Center for the Humanities
Description: The powwow is an icon of Native American culture, yet for most non-natives, it remains a mystery. Although dance is a vital element, powwow is more than dance alone. This seminar will present the history and traditions of powwow, and discuss its various forms and cultural significance. Participants will learn about traditional and nontraditional dancers, and examine how the ceremony has changed over time. Powwow is a force for cultural preservation and adaptation that is primarily nonreligious in nature. Some argue it has more parallels with modern rodeo than with ritual events such as Sun Dance. The seminar will coincide with the annual Spring Powwow in Seattle, when participants will view a performance close-hand and have an opportunity to discuss the experience.
Contact: Maura Danforth (tas@lectures.org) (206) 621-2230 |
| 24 -25 |
Title: Reading—Instructional Support Module
Location: Cashmere
Description: Instructional support modules in reading consist of ten modules with pre and post assessments that will help direct summer school teachers to intentional reading practices. The instruction module will provide complete instruction for pre, during, and post strategies for teaching reading, along with strategy templates, a glossary of teaching terms, and sample student assessment responses. A Teacher Implementation Guide will also be provided during regional trainings.
Contact: Brenda Lane (blane@ospi.wednet.edu) 360-725-6339 |
| 25 |
Title: Writing—Instructional Support Module Training
Location: Mount Vernon
Description: The State of Washington Writing Assessment Department will present a one-day workshop for high school teachers. A strategic four-week course that promises to turn level-two writers into level-three writers will be presented.
Contact: Brenda Lane (blane@ospi.wednet.edu) 360-725-6339 |
| 25 |
Title: Highly Qualified Teacher Workshop
Location: Anacortes
Description: This workshop is offered to school districts by invitation only. Two representatives will be selected by each district. This event is also open to WEA representatives.
Contact: Sue Lisk (slisk@ospi.wednet.edu) 360-725-6340 |
| 25 |
Title: Washington Learns Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)
Location: Puget Sound Educational Service District in Renton; 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Contact: Washington Learns |
| 26 |
Title: Highly Qualified Teacher Workshop
Location: Vancouver
Description: This workshop is offered to school districts by invitation only. Two representatives will be selected by each district. This event is also open to WEA representatives.
Contact: Sue Lisk (slisk@ospi.wednet.edu) 360-725-6340 |
| 26-27 |
Title: Reading in the Content Area
Location: Anacortes
Description: This class will teach reading in the content area to help readers connect background knowledge to new informational text. This class teaches text reading strategies (big words and big concepts) and teaches readers how to use reading as a tool for thinking and learning. This course examines text features, how they are taught, and how readers construct that meaning using prior knowledge. Participants will learn, model and teach research-based strategies on vocabulary and comprehension.
Contact: Sue Lisk (slisk@ospi.wednet.edu) 360-725-6340 |
| 26-27 |
Title: Reading—Instructional Support Module
Location: Spokane
Description: Instructional support modules in reading consist of ten modules with pre and post assessments that will help direct summer school teachers to intentional reading practices. The instruction module will provide complete instruction for pre, during, and post strategies for teaching reading, along with strategy templates, a glossary of teaching terms, and sample student assessment responses. A Teacher Implementation Guide will also be provided during regional trainings.
Contact: Brenda Lane (blane@ospi.wednet.edu) 360-725-6339 |
| 26-28 |
Administrative
Professionals Week
26—Administrative
Professionals Day |
| 27 |
WSSDA Director Area 5 Legislative Update meeting
WSSDA Conference Center (directions); 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Contact: WSSDA Staff Contacts: Dan Steele or Sheila Chard |
| 28-29 |
Title: SW Celebrating Education Opportunities for Hispanic Students Conference
Location: Marriott Buttes Hotel, Tempe, AZ
Description
Contact: WSSDA (800-562-8927) |
| 29 & May 13 |
Title: Teachers as Scholars: Urban Youth and the Promise of Hip-Hop Culture
Location: Seattle, U of W Center for the Humanities
Description: From the Bronx to Los Angeles, Seattle, Yakima, and back, scholars argue that hip-hop culture has done more for social integration than almost any other contemporary musical form. This seminar will ask if and how hip-hop culture has fulfilled its potential to bridge musical genres–and diverse communities–over the past thirty years. The discussions will focus on urban and rural youth and the promise of hip-hop culture in educational contexts. We will explore the multiple functions hip-hop culture serves for African American, Latino, Asian American, and Native American student communities. Readings will examine the appeal of hip-hop culture and discourse to white student communities as well.
Contact: Maura Danforth (tas@lectures.org) (206) 621-2230 |
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May
2006 |
| 5-6 |
Title: Adding Necessary Zip and Zest to Our Lessons
Location: Anacortes, NWESD 189
Description: General educators in elementary and middle schools, special educators serving students in 1st-12th grades, administrators, and paraeducators. Dr. Archer will focus on the design and delivery of lessons with a special focus on engaging all students in the lesson. All instructional procedures will be modeled and practiced. Videos of effective lessons will be used to illustrate the practices. Come to this inservice and leave with practices you can use the next day. Instructor: Anita Archer
Contact: Carol Towne (ctowne@esd189.org) 360-299-4015 |
| 5 |
Title: Reading Comprehension Instruction: Strategies to Enhance Comprehension
Location: Anacortes, NWESD 189
Description: 3-12 regular educators, all special educators, paraeducators, and Title I/LAP teachers. This inservice will present a variety of comprehension strategies that can be consistently applied to narrative or expository materials. Each of the strategies can be generalized across grade levels, materials, and learners. Dr. Archer will present information on each of the strategies, demonsrate their use, and lead participants in a variety of activities. Instructor: Dr. Anita Archer
Contact: Carol Towne (ctowne@esd189.org) 360-299-4015 |
| 6 |
Title: Teachers as Scholars: High Art vs. Mass Culture Since 1960
Location: Seattle, U of W Simpson Center for the Humanities
Description: Critics have exhaustively analyzed and debated relationships between modern art and mass culture in the twentieth century. Utilizing pop artist Roy Lichtenstein's work as a launch point, this seminar will review what was thought to be at stake in these debates and consider their relevance for contemporary artistic practice. Who seriously worries today about the menace pop culture poses to true high art? Can high art still define itself in opposition to populism or consumerism? Has the culture industry successfully negated the distinction between art and entertainment? How are Lichtenstein's achievements assessed today, and how do they compare with the commercial-artistic productions of global art stars like Takashi Murakami and Damien Hurst? Seminar participants will consider critical essays and illustrations of contemporary art as well as discuss Lichtenstein's work on exhibit.
Contact: Maura Danforth (tas@lectures.org) (206) 621-2230 |
| 5-7 |
Title: PTA 2006 Annual Convention
Location: SeaTac DoubleTree
Description
Contact: Washington State PTA (800-562-3804) |
| 7-9 |
Title: WASA Superintendents Workshop
Location: Campell’s Resort, Chelan
Description
Contact: WASA (360-943-5717) |
| 13 |
Title: Teachers as Scholars: Urban Youth and the Promise of Hip-Hop Culture
Location: Seattle, U of W Center for the Humanities
Description: From the Bronx to Los Angeles, Seattle, Yakima, and back, scholars argue that hip-hop culture has done more for social integration than almost any other contemporary musical form. This seminar will ask if and how hip-hop culture has fulfilled its potential to bridge musical genres–and diverse communities–over the past thirty years. The discussions will focus on urban and rural youth and the promise of hip-hop culture in educational contexts. We will explore the multiple functions hip-hop culture serves for African American, Latino, Asian American, and Native American student communities. Readings will examine the appeal of hip-hop culture and discourse to white student communities as well.
Contact: Maura Danforth (tas@lectures.org) (206) 621-2230 |
| 15 |
Title: Washington Learns Steering Committee
Location: TBD
Description
Contact: http://www.washingtonlearns.wa.gov/ |
| 18 |
Title: Washington State Native American Education Consortium Meeting
Location: Bainbridge Island, Ironwood
Description
Contact: Anna-Maria Wilson (360-412-4596) |
| 23 |
Title: Washington Learns K12 Advisory Committee
Location: TBD
Description
Contact: http://www.washingtonlearns.wa.gov/ |
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June
2006 |
| 24-27 |
Title:
AWSP/WASA Summer Conference
Location:
Convention Center, Spokane
Contact: AWSP (1-800-562-6100) |
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July
2006 |
| 24-27 |
Title: Principals Summer Leadership Academy (Tentative)
Location: Sleeping Lady Conference Center, Leavenworth WA
Description: The Principals Summer Leadership Academy is designed to revitalize and renew principals and assistant principals following a year of increasing demands as leaders. Participants will learn to create more effective and useful ways to meet the challenges in the year ahead. Guest leaders Terrence Deal and Cile Chavez will honor your role as a school leader with presentation designed to enhance your leadership skills. By combining opportunities for you to share your knowledge, exchange ideas with colleagues and learn from acclaimed speakers, the Academy will provide you with an unforgettable professional growth experience.
Contact: AWSP (1-800-562-6100) |
| 25 |
Title: New Principals & Assistant Principals Workshop
Location: Moses Lake
Description: AWSP has designed this two-part workshop just for new building administrators, including those changing school levels and/or building assignments. Session One focuses on the first six weeks of the school year and is offered at three locations this July. Session Two focuses on creating an instructionally effective school for all students and is offered in November.
Contact: AWSP at 800-562-6100 |
| 26 |
Title: New Principals & Assistant Principals Workshop
Location: Tumwater
Description: AWSP has designed this two-part workshop just for new building administrators, including those changing school levels and/or building assignments. Session One focuses on the first six weeks of the school year and is offered at three locations this July. Session Two focuses on creating an instructionally effective school for all students and is offered in November.
Contact: AWSP at 800-562-6100 |
| 27 |
Title: New Principals & Assistant Principals Workshop
Location: Shoreline
Description: AWSP has designed this two-part workshop just for new building administrators, including those changing school levels and/or building assignments. Session One focuses on the first six weeks of the school year and is offered at three locations this July. Session Two focuses on creating an instructionally effective school for all students and is offered in November.
Contact: AWSP at 800-562-6100 |
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August
2006 |
| 6-9 |
Title:
WA-ACTE Summer Conference
Location:
Spokane
Description:
Contact: WA-ACTE at 360-786-9286
or wa-acte@wa-acte.org |
| 22-23 |
Title: OSPI/WASA Special Education Workshop
Location: Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
Contact: WASA (360-943-5717) |
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September
2006 |
| 24-26 |
Title: WASA Project Leadership Fall Workshop
Location: Yakima Convention Center
Contact: WASA (360-943-5717) |
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October
2006 |
| 1-3 |
Title: WASA Fall Workshop
Location: Doubletree Hotel, Bellevue
Contact: WASA (360-943-5717) |
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Title:
AWSP K-12 Conference
Location:
TBD
Description:
Contact: AWSP (1-800-562-6100) |
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November
2006 |
| 15-18 |
Title: WSSDA Fall Conference
Location: Spokane, Ag Trade Center and DoubleTree Hotel
Contact: WSSDA at 360-252-3018 |
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January 2007 |
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February 2007 |
| 1 |
Title: Aspiring Leaders
Location: TBD
Contact: WASA TBD |
| 7-9 Tentative |
Title: Assistant Principals’ Conference
Location: SeaTac, Marriott Hotel
Contact: AWSP (1-800-562-6100) |
| 25-26 |
Title: WASA/WSSDA Legislative Conference
Location: Red Lion Hotel, Olympia |
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March |
| 5-6 |
Title: WASA Small Schools Conference
Location: Yakima
Contact: WASA TBD |
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June 2007 |
| 23-26 |
Title: WASA/AWSP Summer Conference
Location: Spokane, Convention Center
Contact: WASA (1-800-859-9272)
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July 2007 |
23-26
(Tentative) |
Title: Principals Summer Leadership Academy
Location: TBD
Description:
Contact: AWSP (1-800-562-6100) |
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August 2007 |
| 12-15 |
Title: Summer Conference
Location: Spokane
Description:
Contact: WA-ACTE at 360-786-9286 or wa-acte@wa-acte.org |
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