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Registration Closed.
Last Date to Register: 9/11/2013 12:01 AM
Last Date to Cancel: 9/8/2013 12:01 AM
Agency: CESA 5
Agency Contact: Sharon Toellner
Agency Assistant: Vicki Winch 6087455478
Audience: 4K teachers, Title I reading teachers, reading specialists, primary special education teachers and 4K directors/elementary principals
Location: CESA 5
626 E. Slifer St
Portage, WI 53901
Facility: Main Conference Room
Date/Time:
9/18/2013 08:30 AM - 02:00 PM
Attachments:

Beginning with the 2013-14 school year, PALS will be used as a state assessment in Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten and First Grade.

This workshop will provide information and practice on using PALS at the 4K level. The nuts and bolts of test administration will be covered. In addition, there will be an emphasis on discussing the diagnosis of results and instructional recommendations for classroom teachers.

NOTE: Please bring a computer and earphones to this workshop.

Cost: 
CESA 5 Student Achievement Consortium Members: $25
CESA 5 Center Members:  $50
All Others:  $100

Questions? Contact Doug Shanks at shanksd@cesa5.org.

Teacher Standards
WES1The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines he or she teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for pupils.
WES2The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development.
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.
WES4The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology to encourage children’s development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.
WES7The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals.
WES8The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the pupil.
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.
WAS4The administrator ensures management of the organization, operations, finances, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment.
WAS5The administrator models collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.
Pupil Services
WPS1The pupil services professional understands the teacher standards under s. PI 34.02.
WPS3The pupil services professional has the ability to use research, research methods and knowledge about issues and trends to improve practice in schools and classrooms.
WPS4The pupil services professional understands and represents professional ethics and social behaviors appropriate for school and community.
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.