Past Classes

Learning opportunities take many forms! Do you need someone to lead instructional rounds? Content classes? Topical workshops? Embedded coaching? Several opportunities are listed below, or customize your own learning opportunity in your area by contacting us!

2020-2021 fall CLASSES

CRITICAL FRIENDS GROUP (CFG) RETREAT

​Purpose: Create meaningful connections with colleagues through Critical Friends Groups collaborating to solve professional dilemmas. 
Who should attend: K-12 Educators
Dates/Times: (3-4) or (4:30-5:30) on the following days: October 21; November 4, 8; December 2, 6; January 6, 20; and February 3   
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Instructor: Treena Parker
Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​

CONCERNED THAT YOUR KIDS DON’T KNOW STUFF?  HELP IS HERE! [MYON]

​Purpose: Explore myON, a digital library in order to curate a digital text set for your students and your content; build crucial content knowledge for your next unit.
Who should attend: K-12 Educators
Dates/Times: October 7 (3:00-4:00) or (4:15-5:15)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Instructor: Treena Parker
Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​

GOOGLE DRIVE BASICS

Purpose: Learn how to create, collaborate, and share from Google Drive while keeping yourself organized in this one space. This workshop is for those new to Google Drive.  
Who Should Attend: K-12 educators who are new to Google Drive
Dates/Times: September 15 (7:00 - 7:45 am) (3:00 - 3:45 pm); September 21 (7:00 - 7:45 am) (3:30 - 4:15 pm); September 28 (3:15 - 4:00 pm) (4:15 - 5:00 pm)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Instructor: Sarah Negrete
Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​​

DIGITAL READING QUICK TIPS TO TEACH

​Purpose: Additional skills are needed to effectively read digital text. Join this workshop for some quick tips to teach your students.
Who Should Attend: 3-12 Teachers who assign students to read digital text.
Dates/Times: September 15 (3:30 - 4:15 pm) (4:30 - 5:15 pm); September 22 (3:30 - 4:15 pm) (4:30 - 5:15 pm); September 29 (3:30 - 4:15 pm) (4:30 - 5:15 pm)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Instructor: Holly Marich
Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​​

INCREASE ATTENDANCE AND ENGAGEMENT AT SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE SESSIONS

Purpose: Leverage the power of synchronous sessions in meaningful ways AND offer sessions kids want to attend!
Who Should Attend: K-12 educators teaching in all online or hybrid contexts 
Dates/Times: September 16 (3:30 - 4:15 pm) (4:30 - 5:15 pm); September 23 (3:30 - 4:15 pm) (4:30 - 5:15 pm); September 30 (3:30 - 4:15 pm) (4:30 - 5:15 pm) 
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Instructor: Treena Parker
Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​​

SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING

Purpose: Discuss Social and Emotional Learning and how to incorporate SEL into distance/remote learning.
Who Should Attend: PreK-12 grade teachers and support staff
Dates/Times: September 16 (4:30 - 5:15 pm); September 24 (4:30 - 5:15 pm); September 30 (4:30 - 5:15 pm)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Instructor: Ketra Gardner
Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​​

GIVE ONE, GET ONE

Purpose: Cultivate collaboration and networking to leverage best practice in the online environment.   
Who Should Attend: K-12 educators 
Dates/Times: September 14 (4:30 - 5:00 pm); September 16 (7:15 - 7:45 am); September 22 (3:30 - 4:00 pm); September 24 (7:15 - 7:45 am); September 30 (3:15 - 3:45 pm)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Instructor: Connie Thomson
Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​​

AN ARTICLE STUDY: ASYNCHRONOUS REMOTE LEARNING IS THE MOST HUMANE WAY TO TEACH THIS SCHOOL

​Purpose: Engage in a conversation regarding asynchronous learning and to contribute ideas for rich and rigorous tasks. 
Who Should Attend: All K-12 educators
Dates/Times: September 15 (3:30 - 4:15 pm); September 22 (7:00 - 7:45 am); September 22 (3:30 - 4:15 pm)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Instructor:  Valerie Byrnes
Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​​

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: DEVELOPING POSITIVE FAMILY-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS

Purpose: Support educators’ and administrators’ efforts to build capacity, develop positive relationships with families and co-create school-family partnerships connected to learning & meet the NV DOE requirements for licensure (Family Engagement).
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators and Administrators
Dates: September 14 - November 15 [Mondays 6:00 - 7:00 pm]
Location: Online via Zoom (participants join the synchronous live class from their device from any location)
Credit: 3 UNLV continuing education credits ($165)
Instructor: Annie Hicks
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​

MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION: CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING ACROSS CONTEXTS

​Purpose: Remove your Multicultural Education provision with this class by expanding your understanding of identity and diversity beyond race/ethnicity, developing a strengths-based approach to understanding how identity influences the way we teach and how students learn, and implementing evidence-based practices for developing a culturally responsive approach to engaging, teaching, supporting and assessing learners “where they are” while maintaining high expectations for their learning and growth.
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators and Administrators
Dates: September 14 - November 15, 2020
Location: Online via Canvas and one hour weekly Virtual sessions
Credit: 3 SUU continuing education credits ($63) or 45 hour Certificate of Professional Learning 
Instructor: Annie Hicks
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​

FACILITATING DISCOURSE WITH FLIPGRID

Purpose: Learn how to facilitate student discourse in the virtual environment using Flipgrid.
Who Should Attend: 3 -12 grade teachers
Dates/Times: August 31 (11 - 12 pm) (1 - 2 pm) (3 - 4 pm)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Instructor: Connie Thomson
Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!

FACILITATING DISCOURSE WITH PADLET

​Purpose: Learn how to facilitate student discourse in the virtual environment using Padlet.
Who Should Attend: K -12 grade teachers
Dates/Times: August 31 (9 - 10 am) (3 - 4 pm) and September 1 (9 - 10 am) (3 - 4 pm)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Instructor: Valerie Byrnes
Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​

TWO-WAY COMMUNICATION WITH SEESAW

Purpose: Learn how to facilitate two-way communication in the virtual environment using Seesaw.
Who Should Attend: K- 6 grade teachers
Dates/Times: September 2 (10 - 11 am) (1 - 2 pm) (5 - 6 pm) and September 3 (11 - 12 pm) (2 - 3 pm) (6 - 7 pm)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Instructor: Ketra Gardner
Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​

CREATING CLASSROOM CULTURE WITH GOOGLE MEET

Purpose: Use Google Meet to proactively create a classroom culture supporting meaningful connection and learning. 
Who Should Attend: K -12 grade teachers
Dates/Times: September 2 (10 - 11 am) (1 - 2 pm) (3 - 4 pm) and September 3 (1 - 2 pm)  
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Instructor: Treena Parker
Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​

ENGAGEMENT WITH SCREENCASTIFY

​Purpose: Use Screencastify to create videos of yourself or slides.
Who Should Attend: K-12 teachers
Dates/Times: August 31 (10 - 11 am) (12 - 1 pm) (4 - 5 pm) and September 1 (10 - 11 am) (12 - 1 pm) (7 - 8 pm)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Instructor: Sarah Negrete
Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​

INCREASING FAMILY COMMUNICATION THROUGH TRANSLATION TOOLS

​Purpose: This workshop will introduce participants to a variety of translation tools that they might integrate to increase, and improve, family communication.
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators, Counselors and Administrators
Date/Times: September 3 (1 - 2 pm) (3 - 4 pm) (5 - 6 pm)
Location: Online via Zoom
Instructor: Annie Hicks
Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​

2020-2021 spring classes

MINDFUL BREATH AWARENESS

Purpose: With the intention of creating a space for peace and calm, I invite you to join me in a guided meditation practice that I am hosting each Friday at 4:00 p.m.
Who Should Attend: PreK-12 Teachers and support staff
Dates/Times: Fridays at 4:00 p.m. throughout the 2020-2021 school year
Location: Virtual conference link in flyer
Instructor: Ketra Gardner
Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!

FINANCIAL LITERACY

Purpose: Participants will increase understanding of Nevada’s financial literacy standards for grades 3-12 (included in the new social studies standards). Activities and lesson ideas will be developed. A limited number of $300 stipends are available to those completing this class.
Who Should Attend: 3-8 Educators and HS Financial Literacy Educators
Dates: February 1 - March 26
Location: Online via Canvas
Credit: 1 SUU (Southern Utah University) continuing education credit
Instructor: Sarah Negrete
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​​​​​​​

BOOK STUDY: SELF-REG: HOW TO HELP YOUR CHILD (AND YOU) BREAK THE STRESS CYCLE AND SUCCESSFULLY ENGAGE WITH LIFE

​Purpose: Self-Reg: How to Help Your Child (and You) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage with Life (Shanker, 2016) translates decades of findings in neuroscience and psychology into prescriptive advice for parents and educators, giving them concrete ways to help their children, their students, and themselves develop self-regulation skills. Purchase the book on Amazon prior to the first class.
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators and Administrators
Dates: Mondays from March 29 - May 24 (Zoom 4:30 to 5:15 pm)
Location: Online via Zoom (participants join the synchronous live class from their device from any location)​
Credit: 1 SUU (Southern Utah University) continuing education credit​
Instructor: Ketra Gardner
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​​​​​​

​MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION: CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING ACROSS CONTEXTS

Purpose: This course supports educational professionals’ in developing a culturally responsive approach to teaching, engaging with and supporting diverse students/families. This course meets the NV DOE requirements for licensure (Multicultural Education).
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators, Administrators, and Other Professionals
Dates: January 11 - March 14, 2021 (nine weeks) Group #1 Weekly Zoom Session: Mondays from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. Group #2 Weekly Zoom Session: Mondays from 6 - 7 pm *Participants will choose one weekly session time when registering for the course.
Location: Online via Zoom and Canvas (participants join the synchronous live class session from their device from any location)
Credit: 3 SUU continuing education credits *Participants will pay course credit fees directly to the partner university, SUU.
Instructor: Annie Hicks
​Registration: Registration has closed. If you would like to be added to the upcoming course interest list, view this flyer for more information.

NEVADA COMPUTER SCIENCE SUMMIT 2021

Purpose: Enhance your knowledge in all things Computer Science!
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators and Administrators
Date/Time: Saturday, February 27, 2020 (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​​​​​

TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM - NVACS FOR TECHNOLOGY/ ISTE STANDARDS FOR STUDENTS

​Purpose: Participants will explore the NVACS for technology and ISTE Standards for Students and utilize these standards to inform their instructional practices.
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators and Administrators
Dates: February 1 - March 26
Location: Online via Canvas
Credit: 1 SUU (Southern Utah University) continuing education credit
Instructor: Holly Marich
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​​​​

BOOK STUDY: THE TRAUMA-SENSITIVE CLASSROOM

Purpose: The Trauma-Sensitive Classroom (Jennings, 2019) offers research and practices that support students’ healing, builds their resilience, and fosters compassion in the classroom. Each chapter contains practical activities to hone the skills needed to create a compassionate learning environment. Purchase the book on Amazon prior to the first class.
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators and Administrators
Dates: Mondays from January 25 - March 22 (Zoom from 4:30 to 5:15 pm)
Location: Online via Zoom (participants join the synchronous live class from their device from any location)
Credit: 1 SUU (Southern Utah University) continuing education credit​
Instructor: Ketra Gardner
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​​​

DARE TO LEAD, A STATEWIDE BOOK STUDY, COHORT III

Purpose: During this 7 session book study, we will discuss assigned readings from Brené Brown's book, Dare to Lead. We will examine how to rumble with vulnerability, live in our values, brave trust, and learn to rise. Participants will complete assigned readings and reflections before the weekly Zoom meetings where we will discuss content from the reading.
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators and Counselors
Dates: January 26, February 2, 9, 16, 18, 23, and March 3 from 4:00 - 5:15 pm
Location: Online via Zoom (participants join the synchronous live class from their device from any location)​
Credit: 1 SUU (Southern Utah University) continuing education credit​
Instructor: Connie Thomson
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​​​

CRITICAL LITERACIES BOOK CLUB

​Purpose: Critical Literacy is not about teaching a method but a way of thinking and a way of being that challenges texts and life as we know it. During each book club cycle, participants will practice critical literacy through discussion based on the content of a thought-provoking and beautiful picture book and supporting materials. **Your participation includes a copy of each book for your classroom library!** 
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators and Administrators
Dates: Five books, each enjoyed for 4-consecutive-days the last week of each month--January 25 - 28; February 22 - 25; March 22 - 25; April 26 - 29; May 24 - 27
Location: Online via Zoom from 4:00 to 4:30 pm
Credit: Professional Learning hours only
Instructor: Holly Marich
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​​​

FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: DEVELOPING POSITIVE FAMILY-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS

Purpose: This course supports educational professionals’ efforts to build capacity, develop positive relationships with families, and co-create school-family partnerships connected to learning. This course meets the NV DOE requirements for licensure (PIFE Provision).
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators, Administrators, and Other Professionals
Dates: January 11 - March 14, 2021 (nine weeks)
Location: Online via Zoom and Canvas (participants join the synchronous live class session from their device from any location)​
Course Text: Powerful Partnerships (Mapp, Carver & Lander, Scholastic, 2017)  *Participants need to purchase the course text and have it available for the first day of the course.
Credit: 3 UNLV (University of Nevada Las Vegas) continuing education credits  *Course credit fees and the non-degree seeking student fee will be paid directly to UNLV.
Instructor: Annie Hicks
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​​

EXPLORE BLENDED LEARNING MODELS

Purpose: Your classroom: a laboratory for YOUR learning! In a blend of synchronous and asynchronous formats, participants will experience 3 blended learning models - flipped classroom, station rotation, and the 5E instructional model. Build a repertoire of adaptable models and strategies to use in your unique context.
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators
Dates: Synchronous sessions: Jan 4, 11, 18, 25, and Feb 1 from 4:00 - 4:45 pm *Additional asynchronous learning via Canvas.
Location: Online via Zoom and Canvas
Credit: 1 SUU (Southern Utah University) continuing education credit
Instructor: Treena Parker
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​​

CODE.ORG FUNDAMENTALS AND DEEP DIVE VIRTUAL WORKSHOP SERIES

Purpose: The Code.org Computer Science Fundamentals and Deep Dive Virtual Workshop Series will provide you with resources you can implement in your classroom to support teaching the required Nevada Academic Content Standards for K-5 Computer Science. The Tesla sponsored stipend of $500 is available to NNRPDP Service Area K - 5 teachers who successfully complete the Code.org Fundamentals and Deep Dive Workshop requirements.
Who Should Attend: K-5 Educators
Dates: View Asynchronous and Synchronous Schedule
Location: Online via Zoom (participants join the synchronous live class from their device from any location)​
Credit: 15 hour Certificate of Professional Learning
Instructor: Connie Thomson
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​​

ELEMENTARY MATH CHOICE BOARD

​Purpose: Participants will deepen their mathematical knowledge and hone their instructional practices by reading journal articles, watching videos, and engaging in collaborative discussions.
Who Should Attend: K-5 teachers
Dates: January, February, and March 2021
Location: A Playlist with weekly assignments, to be completed at your own pace within the 3 week time frame. There is one required virtual meeting for each playlist, which is listed on the registration form and on the playlist.
Credit: 1 or 2 SUU (Southern Utah University) continuing education credits available
Instructor: Valerie Byrnes
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​​​

SMARTER BALANCED SPRING 2021

​Purpose: Participants will understand the claims and rigor of the Smarter Balanced Assessment. They will be able to identify the ELA and mathematical claims and targets which will inform their instructional practices to be aligned to the expectations for student learning.
Who Should Attend: K-8 Educators and Administrators
Dates: January 13 - February 26
Location: A Playlist with weekly assignments, to be completed in your own space. Optional Virtual Meeting: Feb. 3, 2021 4:00 - 4:45 pm
Credit: 1 SUU (Southern Utah University) continuing education credit​
Instructor: Valerie Byrnes
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​​​

2019-2020 fall classes

Teacher academy, cohort 6

Purpose: A professional learning opportunity offered by the Northeastern Nevada Regional Professional Development Program (NNRPDP) to all educators in the six northeastern school districts.  The Teacher Academy’s focus is the NEPF standards and indicators with the following specific goals: 1) foster student learning and growth and 2) improve educators’ instructional practices. The Teacher Academy is comprised of five full-day sessions that incorporate both whole group and small group learning.
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators and Administrators
Dates: Sept. 17, Oct. 8, Oct. 29, Nov. 19, Dec. 13
Location: Elko, High Tech Center, room 120
Credit: 2 SUU continuing education credit
Instructors: NNRPDP coordinators
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!

national board certified teACHER cohort

Purpose: National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) are recognized for meeting the highest standards in the profession.  Join this cohort to work through the NBC components finding support through colleagues facilitators. Once certified there is a salary increase of 5%!
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators
Dates: September 16 and January 13 [4:30 - 7:30] October 7 November 18, December 9, February 3,  24, March 16, April 20 [4:30 - 6:30]
Location: Interactive at a location near you
Credit: N/A
Instructors: Treena Parker and Holly Marich
​Registration: Still Open

k-12 Endorsement in reading january 2020 cohort

Purpose: The Curriculum and Instruction Literacy RPDP (CILR) Program is an 18-credit program designed to help Nevada licensed teachers earn a K-12 Endorsement in Reading.  Graduate-level courses are offered through the RPDP in collaboration with UNLV at a reduced rate. Courses are transferable into the UNLV master’s degree.
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators
Dates: January 2020 - January 2021 [Tuesdays 5:00 - 9:30 p.m.]
Location: Interactive at a location near you
Credit: 3 UNLV graduate credits per course
Instructors: Treena Parker, Holly Marich, Ketra Gardner, Sarah Negrete
​Registration: Open until December 13, 2019

Family engagement: developing positive family-school partnerships

Purpose: Support educators’ and administrators’ efforts to build capacity, develop positive relationships with families and co-create school-family partnerships connected to learning & meet the NV DOE requirements for licensure (Family Engagement).
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators and Administrators
Dates: September 23 - November 18 [Mondays 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.]
Location: Online via Zoom ​(participants join the synchronous live class from their device from any location)
Credit: 3 UNLV continuing education credits
Instructor: Annie Hicks
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!

Multicultural education: culturally responsive teaching across contexts

Purpose: Develop educators’ and administrators’ capacity to develop a culturally responsive approach to teaching, engaging with and supporting diverse students/families and meet the NV DOE requirements for licensure (Multicultural Education).
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators and Administrators
Dates: September 24 - November 19  [Tuesdays 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.]
Location: Online via Zoom ​(participants join the synchronous live class from their device from any location)
Credit: 3 SUU continuing education credits
Instructor: Annie Hicks
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!

book study: a teacher's guide to getting started with beginning writers

Purpose: A Teacher’s Guide to Getting Started with Beginning Writers Grades K-2 (Ray & Cleaveland, 2018) will offer a vision, insight, and practical support for how to start a writing workshop with beginning writers at any time of the school year.  Purchase the book on Amazon prior to the first class.
Who Should Attend: K-2 Educators
Dates: Sept. 30, Oct. 7, Oct. 14, Oct. 21, Oct. 28, Nov. 5, Nov. 12 [4:00 - 5:30 p.m.]
Location: Online via Zoom ​(participants join the synchronous live class from their device from any location)
Credit: 1 SUU continuing education credit
Instructor: Ketra Gardner
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!

dare to lead, a statewide book study

Purpose: Brené Brown’s book, Dare to Lead (2018), offers actionable, research-based practices you can leverage to strengthen your practice by finding and developing potential within your students, your colleagues, and yourself.
Who Should Attend: K-2 Educators Statewide (Limited to the first 10 registered participants per region: Northwest, Northeast, South)
Dates: September 24 - November 4 [Tuesdays 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.]
Location: Online via Zoom ​(participants join the synchronous live class from their device from any location)
Credit: 1 SUU continuing education credit
Instructor: Connie Thomson
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!

Book study: the trauma-sensitive classroom

Purpose: The Trauma-Sensitive Classroom (Jennings, 2019) offers research and practices that support students’ healing, build their resilience, and foster compassion in the classroom.  Each chapter contains practical activities to hone the skills needed to create a compassionate learning environment. Purchase the book on Amazon prior to the first class.
Who Should Attend: K-2 Educators
Dates: ​Nov. 18, Nov. 25, Dec. 2, Dec. 9, Dec. 16, Jan. 6, Jan. 13, Jan. 21, Jan. 27 [4:00 - 5:30 p.m.]
Location: Online via Zoom ​(participants join the synchronous live class from their device from any location)
Credit: 1 SUU continuing education credit
Instructor: Ketra Gardner
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!

financial literacy

Purpose: Increase understanding of Nevada's financial literacy standards 3-12 (included in the new social studies standards) in this self-paced online course.
Who Should Attend: 3-8 Educators, HS financial literacy teachers
Dates: January 27, 2020 to March 13, 2020
Location: Online via Canvas
Credit: 1 SUU continuing education credit
Instructor: Tom Reagan
​Registration: Open until January 7, 2020

nvacs-social studies

Purpose: Participants will explore the new social studies standards and leave with tools for engaging students in the inquiry-based approach inherent in the standards.
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators
Dates: October 14 to November 17
Location: Online
Credit: 1 SUU continuing education credit
Instructor: Treena Parker
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​

professional reading in mathematics

Purpose: Increase knowledge of researched-based math content through professional reading. Online discussions and reflections will enhance our knowledge and provide new perspectives.
Who Should Attend: K-8 Educators
Dates: September 25 - Nov. 19
Location: Online via Canvas
Credit: 1 SUU continuing education credit
Instructor: Valerie Byrnes
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!

sbac

Purpose: Participants will explore the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (SBAC)  website and utilize the resources to inform their instructional practice of both mathematics and ELA. Don’t wait until spring to learn more about this assessment.  The time to align instruction to assessment is now.
Who Should Attend: K-8 Educators
Dates: October 7 - November 22
Location: Online via Canvas
Credit: ​1 SUU continuing education credit
Instructor: Valerie Byrnes
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!​

middle school mathematics fellowship 2.0

​Purpose: Improve student learning by focusing on the 6-8 grade band in mathematics, advancing cognitive rigor, leveraging SBAC's structure/claims, and collaborating with colleagues in lesson design and student work analysis
Who Should Attend: 6-8 mathematics educators
Dates: September 23, October 7, November 4, and December 3 [9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.] in Elko and October 23, November 19, and December 18 [4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.] using Zoom virtually
Location: Elko and Virtual Zoom sessions
Credit: 2 SUU (Southern Utah University) credits optional
Instructors: Valerie Byrnes, Tom Reagan, and Connie Thomson
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!

2019-2020 spring classes

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SNAPSHOTS

Purpose: Join us to discuss ways to navigate the path ahead. Each 5-hour session lasts one week; we will read and discuss topics that will deepen our understanding of the many facets related to transitioning to and from remote learning. You are welcome to join one or both of the Snapshot classes.
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators and Administrators
Dates: Each class is one week long.  The schedule is below: 
  • Snapshot: Remote Learning On the Right Path (5 PL Hours) (Week of May 11-15)
    • May 11th Read article #1 (provided)
    • May 12th Attend Zoom Session 3-4 pm PST
    • May 13th Read Article #2 (provided)
    • May 14th Attend Zoom Session 3-4 pm PST
  • Snapshot: Connections at a Distance (5 PL Hours) (Week of May 18-22)
    • May 18th Read article #1 (provided)
    • May 19th Attend Zoom Session 3-4 pm PST
    • May 20th Read Article #2 (provided)
    • May 21st Attend Zoom Session 3-4 pm PST
Location: Online through Zoom
Credit: You will earn five professional learning hours for each Snapshot class completed.
Link to Flyer
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SBAC SPRING 2020

Purpose: Participants will understand the types and rigor of the Smarter Balanced Assessment.  They will be able to identify the ELA and mathematical claims and targets which will inform their instructional practices to  be aligned to the expectations of student learning.
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators and Administrators
Dates: January 8 - February 21, 2020
Location: Online via Canvas
Credit: 1 SUU continuing education credit
Instructors: Valerie Byrnes
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!
Link to Flyer

K-12 ENDORSEMENT IN READING

Purpose: The Curriculum and Instruction Literacy RPDP (CILR) Program is an 18-credit program designed to help Nevada licensed teachers earn a K-12 Endorsement in Reading.  Graduate-level courses are offered through the RPDP in collaboration with UNLV at a reduced rate. Courses are transferable into the UNLV master’s degree. See FAQs.
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators
Dates: Tuesdays starting January 7th, 5:00 - 9:30 detailed dates here
Location: Interactive Video near you
Credit: 3 UNLV graduate credits per course
Instructors: Sarah Negrete, Holly Marich, Treena Parker, Ketra Gardner
​​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!
​Link to Flyer

FINANCIAL LITERACY

Purpose: Participants will increase understanding of Nevada’s financial literacy standards for grades 3-12 (included in the new social studies standards). Activities and lesson ideas will be developed.
Who Should Attend: 3-8 Educators, HS financial literacy teachers
Dates: January 27, 2020 to March 13, 2020
Location: Online via Canvas
Credit: 1 SUU continuing education credit
Instructor: Tom Reagan
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!
Link to Flyer

DARE TO LEAD, A STATEWIDE BOOK STUDY, COHORT II

Purpose: During this 7 week book study, we will discuss assigned readings from Brené Brown's book, Dare to Lead. We will examine how to rumble with vulnerability, live in our values, brave trust, and learn to rise. Participants will complete assigned readings and reflections before the weekly ZOOM meetings where we will discuss content from the reading.
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators
Dates: Tuesdays, January 7 - February 18, 2020, 4:00 - 5:15 pm
Location: Online via Zoom ​(participants join the synchronous live class from their device from any location)
Credit: 1 SUU continuing education credit
Instructor: Connie Thomson
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FAMILY ENGAGEMENT: DEVELOPING POSITIVE FAMILY-SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS

Purpose: Support educators’ and administrators’ efforts to build capacity, develop positive relationships with families and co-create school-family partnerships connected to learning & meet the NV DOE requirements for licensure (Family Engagement). Course Text: PowerFul Partnerships (Karen Mapp, Illene Carver & Jessica Lander, Scholastic, 2017) 
​** Participants need to purchase their copy of the course text prior to the start of the course. **
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators and Administrators
Dates: January 27 - March 27 [Mondays 4:30-5:30 pm]
Location: Online via Zoom ​(participants join the synchronous live class from their device from any location)
Credit: 3 UNLV continuing education credits
Instructor: Annie Hicks
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!
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MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION: CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING ACROSS CONTEXTS

Purpose: Develop educators’ and administrators’ capacity to develop a culturally responsive approach to teaching, engaging with and supporting diverse students/families and meet the NV DOE requirements for licensure (Multicultural Education). Course Text: Doing Multicultural Education for Achievement and Equity (Carl Grant & Christine Sleeter, 2011, 2nd Edition) ​
** Participants need to purchase their copy of the course text prior to the start of the course. **
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators and Administrators
Dates: January 27 - March 27 [Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 pm]
Location: Online via Zoom ​(participants join the synchronous live class from their device from any location)
Credit: 3 SUU continuing education credits
Instructor: Annie Hicks
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NVACS-SOCIAL STUDIES

Purpose: Participants will better understand the shift toward inquiry-based instruction suggested in the standards. They will locate and analyze inquiry-based social studies lessons for their grade level.
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators
Dates: Jan 13 - Feb 16
Location: Online through Canvas
Credit: 1 SUU continuing education credit
Instructor: Treena Parker
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BOOK STUDY: THE TRAUMA-SENSITIVE CLASSROOM

Purpose: The Trauma-Sensitive Classroom (Jennings, 2019) offers research and practices that support students’ healing, builds their resilience, and fosters compassion in the classroom.  Each chapter contains practical activities to hone the skills needed to create a compassionate learning environment. Purchase the book on Amazon prior to the first class.
Who Should Attend: K-12 Educators
Dates: ​March 2 - May 4, 2020 [Mondays 4:00 - 5:15 p.m.]
Location: Online via Zoom
Credit: 1 SUU continuing education credit
Instructor: Ketra Gardner
​Registration: Registration has closed. Sorry you missed it!
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LEADING AND LEARNING: BOOK STUDIES FOR ADMINISTRATORS

Purpose: Read, discuss, and learn in a book club format to reflect on practice. 
Who Should Attend: K-12 Administrators
Dates: ​Varied. Please see flyer for details.
Location: Online via Zoom
Credit: Earn 7 professional learning hours per book
Instructor: Connie Thomson, Annie Hicks, Tom Reagan
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Northeastern Nevada Regional Professional Development Program