PARASeries #2-Motivation & Engagement of ALL Students in Learning

"Motivation and Engagement of All Students in Learning" Technology-Web 2.0 for Learning
Wednesday, January 4, 2012 - 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Boys and girls learn differently today than in the past, and they must, if they are to be successful employees in the future. Paraprofessionals attending this training will become more comfortable with different Web 2.0 tools such as: Behold (photo searching), Buzz (online word processor, collaboration), Splash Up (online photo editor), and Lista (social bookmarking). By improving his or her technology competency, each paraprofessional will become competent in the use of technology to assist students in learning also!

(Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop computer from his or her school district for this training.)

Presenters: Julee Dredske and Karen Lietzow

WEAC – Level I. Elective-Technology - Level II. Academic Literacy (5 hours)
DPI Para Competencies #2.4 Communication- #7.1, 7.4, 7.5 Technology- #8.2 Commitment to Professional Growth
SPP Indicator #3 – Performance on WKCE and WAA-SwD, #5 LRE


The PARASeries provides professional growth for paraprofessionals that is based on the Wisconsin Personnel Development Model. Working in collaboration with both the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and the WEAC Professional Development Academy, programs are offered each year that address the paraprofessional competency areas identified by the DPI, as well as core and elective programs that meet the WEAC requirements for ESP certification. Additionally, several of the programs offered also address the State Performance Plan Indicators; another tool used by the DPI to measure progress of students with disabilities. The PARASeries follows a two year cycle, providing a paraprofessional the opportunity to complete the requirements for the ESP Level 1 certification in a two year period.

For further questions about the PARASeries programs offered at CESA 5, please contact Karen Lietzow, Project Director for the Regional Service Network, at (608) 742-8814, ext. 309, or email lietzowk@cesa5.k12.wi.us

For information about the WEAC ESP certification, please visit the WEA Professional Development Academy at:
http://www.weac.org/Home/esp/esp_programs.aspx

Cancellation Policy: Registered participants will receive a full refund if they cancel before 10 working days before an event, minus any material costs that have already been incurred. Because of our commitment to the trainer and the food vendor, participants who cancel less than 10 working days or do not attend, will be billed the full fee. CESA 5 reserves the right to cancel any event. Registered participants will be notified via email if a cancellation occurs and will receive a full refund. Inclement weather policy: Every effort will be made to hold an event. CESA 5 will notify participants via email as soon as possible if an event has been canceled due to weather conditions.