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Last Date to Register: 2/3/2016 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 2/3/2016 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 12
Agency Contact: Kelly Ryder
Agency Assistant: Nancy Harrison 715-685-1838
Audience: K-12 Teachers, K-12 Principals, School Counselors
Location: CESA 12 Conference Center
400 Lake Shore Drive East
Ashland, WI 54806
Facility: Conference Rooms 1 & 2
Date/Time:
2/8/2016 09:00 AM - 03:30 PM Registration: 8:30 AM
Attachments:

Presenter

Kelly Ryder, Educational Consultant

Overview     

Based on the work of Dr. Carol Buchholz-Holland, North Dakota State University, this workshop is designed to provide educators with an overview of the solution-focused approach and its practical application in K-12 schools.

Participants will learn how to use creative solution-focused and strengths-based activities that are designed to more effectively engage children and adolescents in school settings. In addition, workshop participants will learn how to use a solution-focused approach in a variety of school settings such as classrooms, parent meetings, teacher consultation, IEP meetings, and RtI meetings. 

The solution-focused approach has become popular because:

  • It is flexible
  • It focuses on student’s strengths, which can energize students and staff
  • It can yield rapid and enduring change, and a high degree of satisfaction
  • It is an evidence-based practice

Participants will leave the workshop with a variety of solution focused strategies and data collection tools that that they can implement the very next day in their schools. Additionally, they will leave refreshed and excited as they learn how focusing on solutions rather than on problems can lead to improved outcomes for students and staff.

Early Bird Registration Fees: (Before January 25, 2016)
$50 CESA 12 RtI/PBIS Consortium Member Districts (Butternut, Drummond, Maple, Solon Springs)
$125 All other registrations

Registration Fees: (After January 25, 2016)
$75 CESA 12 RtI/PBIS Consortium Member Districts (Butternut, Drummond, Maple, Solon Springs)
$150 All other registrations

Teacher Standards
WES3The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities.
WES5The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
WES6The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
WES9The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effect of his or her choices and actions on pupils, parents, professionals in the learning community and others and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.
Administrator Standards
WAS1The administrator has an understanding of and demonstrates competence in the teacher standards under s. PI 34.02.
WAS2The administrator leads by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared by the school community.
WAS3The administrator manages by advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to pupil learning and staff professional growth.
WAS6The administrator acts with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.
Pupil Services
WPS1The pupil services professional understands the teacher standards under s. PI 34.02.
WPS2The pupil services professional understands the complexities of learning and knowledge of comprehensive, coordinated practice strategies that support pupil learning, health, safety and development.
WPS6The pupil services professional is able to address comprehensively the wide range of social, emotional, behavioral and physical issues and circumstances which may limit pupils’ abilities to achieve positive learning outcomes through development, implementation and evaluation of system-wide interventions and strategies.
WPS7The pupil services professional interacts successfully with pupils, parents, professional educators, employers, and community support system such as juvenile justice, public health, human services and adult education.
BEFORE REGISTERING FOR THIS WORKSHOP PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE YOUR DISTRICT'S APPROVAL TO ATTEND.

Cancellation Policy:

Any registration cancellation must be received by the registration deadline date stated on the event for a refund to be issued. Persons registering and not in attendance on the day of the session will be charged the full registration fee (substitutions are accepted). CESA 12 reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment. Participants will be notified by email or phone if a cancellation occurs.

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If a workshop has been canceled due to weather conditions, every effort will be made to reschedule the workshop. Participants will be notified via email through myQuickReg.com if a cancellation occurs. Please make sure all your contact information is correct on myQuickReg.com

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CESA 12 makes every effort to accommodate basic dietary needs such as vegetarian, gluten-free, and basic food allergies. CESA 12 does not assume liability for adverse reactions to food consumed or items one may come into contact with while eating at a CESA 12 event. To better serve our guests with dietary restrictions or allergies, please go into your myQuickReg account and update the special accommodations section. Notice of a special dietary need must be made at the time of your registration.