Puget Sound ESD offers a wide range of professional development courses for teachers, administrators, paraeducators and classified staff. Below are descriptions of upcoming workshops and classes. Each listing includes a link to our class database and keywords to assist with finding the class in our database. To register online, click the "Search for Keywords" link at the end of the class description and enter the suggested keywords in the search box that appears. Select the course. Click the "Register Online" link and follow the instructions You can also register by mail. Download the registration form (PDF) and follow the instructions. Upcoming Classes Click here to search available classes on psesd.org.
Response to Intervention (RTI) Elementary Cohort Training December 8, 2009, February 2, March 2 & 23, & May 18, 2010; 8:30-3:30 Instructors: Wayne Callender. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $550. Clock Hours/Credit: 30 clock hours, $60; 3 SPU credits, $120. For more information: Mimi Keller 425-917-7824, 253-778-7824, 1-800-664-4549 x7824, or mkeller@psesd.org.
Response to Intervention (RTI) Secondary Cohort Training December 9, 2009, February 3, March 3 & 24, & May 19, 2010; 8:30-3:30 Topics included are:
Instructors: Wayne Callender. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $550. Clock Hours/Credit: 30 clock hours, $60; 3 SPU credits, $120. For more information: Mimi Keller 425-917-7824, 253-778-7824, 1-800-664-4549 x7824, or mkeller@psesd.org.
Reading First Series January 14 & 28, February 11, 2010; 4:00-7:00 January 14 - Session 1: Informal Diagnostic Decoding Survey January 28 - Session 2: Word Study: The Art of Decoding Multi-Syllabic Words February 11 - Session 3: Building a Word Conscious Classroom - Vocabulary Instruction Instructor: Evelyn Probert. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $140 for the series or $50 per session. For more information: Colleen Greytak, 425-917-7802, 253-778-7802, 1-800-664-4549 x7802, or cgreytak@psesd.org Register Now for Reading First Series (all 3 sessions)
Autism and Severe Disabilities: Structured Teaching January 29 (4:30-7:30), January 30 (8:30-4:00), February 26 (4:30-7:30) & February 27(8:30-4:00), 2010 Originally designed for people with autism, structured teaching has proven to be an effective instructional approach for a variety of students with significant developmental disabilities. This workshop will discuss:
Instructor: Maria Nutter. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $225 or $200 each for groups of 2 or more. Clock Hours/Credit: 20 clock hours, $40; 2 SPU credits, $80. For more information: Mimi Keller 425-917-7824, 253-778-7824, 1-800-664-4549 x7824, or mkeller@psesd.org.
New classes, dates and topics are added often. Visit www.psesd.org for complete class listings.
Crisis Recovery Conference February 9, 2010; 8:30-4:00 Increase your knowledge, build your skills and improve your school or districts response to a traumatic, tragic or grief-related incident. You will hear from seasoned responders who have successfully led school communities in recovering from a wide range of tragedies. A variety of breakout sessions will be offered from addressing the essentials of crisis recovery to specific strategies that will support students and staff struggling with grief and loss. Join us for a day of insights and strategies! Instructors: Jennifer MacKillop & Chris Backman. Location: Tacoma SD Professional Building. Fee: $75. Clock Hours/Credit: 6 clock hours, $12. For more information: Karen Baker 425-917-7816, 253-778-7816, 1-800-664-4549 x7816, or kbaker@psesd.org
Issues of Abuse: What the Educator Needs to Know March 9, 16 & 23, 2010; 4:30-8:00 This course meets the Issues of Abuse requirement for a continuing certificate after August 31, 1992 (WAC 181-79A-030). Participants will gain the perspective needed to identify and assist children in the school setting who have been sexually, emotionally or physically abused/neglected or who are substance abusers or at-risk for substance abuse. This workshop is sponsored by the Puget Sound ESD Prevention Center. Instructors: Jennifer MacKillop & Jill Patnode. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $115. Clock Hours/Credit: 10 clock hours, $20; 1 SPU credit, $40. For more information: Karen Baker 425-917-7816, 253-778-7816, 1-800-664-4549 x7816, or kbaker@psesd.org
ESA Certification March 5, 6, 16 & 17, 2010; 8:00-4:30 Instructors: Janet Galvin & Val Lynch. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $350. Clock Hours/Credit: 3 SPU credits, $120. For more information: Mimi Keller 425-917-7824, 253-778-7824, 1-800-664-4549 x7824, or mkeller@psesd.org.
Issues of Abuse: What the Educator Needs to Know May 4, 11 & 18, 2010; 4:30-8:00 This workshop is sponsored by the Puget Sound ESD Prevention Center. Instructors: Jennifer MacKillop & Jill Patnode. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $115. Clock Hours/Credit: 10 clock hours, $20; 1 SPU credit, $40. For more information: Karen Baker 425-917-7816, 253-778-7816, 1-800-664-4549 x7816, or kbaker@psesd.org
ETS ParaProfessional Assessment February 2, 2010; 9:00-3:00 March 4, 2010; 3:30-6:45 April 19, 2010; 3:30-6:45 May 10, 2010; 3:30-6:45 Individuals must score 461 or higher to pass the assessment. Instructor: Jane Robb-Linse. Location: Renton School District- Kohlwes Education Center/Computer Lab. Fee: $100. For more information: Marci Meehan, (425) 917-7844, (253) 778-7844, 1-800-664-4549, x7844, or mmeehan@psesd.org. Register Now for the February 2nd Session Register Now for the March 4th Session Register Now for the April 19th Session Register Now for the May 10th Session
Intro Level Training for Paras Working with Students with Special Health Care Needs March 9 & 11, 2010; 4:30-7:45 Instructor: Deann Wood. Location: Bethel SD Support Annex. Fee: $85. Clock Hours/Credit: 6 clock hours, $12. For more information: Marci Meehan, (425) 917-7844, (253) 778-7844, 1-800-664-4549, x7844, or mmeehan@psesd.org.
New classes, dates and topics are added often. Visit www.psesd.org for complete class listings.
Theater Safety Workshop February 4, 2010; 8:00-12:00 You will receive an overview of how to plan and initiate a program that supports safety including how to identify, eliminate or reduce potential hazards. We will review shops, props, stages and rigging, inspections and maintenance. Each attendee will receive WSRMPs new Theatrical Hazards guide. Instructor: Ray Roberts & Colin Macrae. Location: PSESD-Renton. Prerequisites: Your district must be a member of the Washington Schools Risk Management Pool. For more information: Sharon Carmichael, (206) 394-9738 or scarmichael@wsrmp.com
Protect Yourself from Liability and Vulnerability February 26, 2010; 8:00-4:00 Instructor: William Berard. Location: PSESD-Renton. Prerequisites: Your district must be a member of the Washington Schools Risk Management Pool. For more information: Sharon Carmichael, (206) 394-9738 or scarmichael@wsrmp.com
Leadership Training in Managing Employee Misconduct & Discipline February 24 & 25, 2010; 8:00-4:00 It does not have to be this way. The incident-based approach can be changed to a systemic model in which the management of misconduct and discipline is an inherent and well planned part of the dynamic and ever-present process of human capital management. It is a model in which the responsibilities and skills of managers are defined, developed, and aligned to the responsibilities and skills of a supporting human resource professional. A systemic approach will build organizational values and expectations, lessen the occurrence of behavioral incidents, and place the manager in a more effective and more supported position to carry out and successfully defend the discipline when necessary. This training is designed to provide school administrators with the essential skills and abilities to prevent and when necessary-receive, investigate and act on complaints of employee misconduct. The training program will address the following critical components of a successful program to control employee behavior and manage employee discipline:
Instructor: Lee Goeke. Location: WSRMP. Prerequisites: Your district must be a member of the Washington Schools Risk Management Pool. For more information: Brenda Austin, (206) 394-9718 or baustin@wsrmp.com
Advanced Sexual Misconduct Investigation May 13 & 14, 2010; 8:00-3:30 Participants are encouraged to discuss their own experiences and learn what approaches and solutions would have worked best. We highly recommend that at least one male and one female from each site and each school district department attend this training. You will:
Instructor: William Berard. Location: WSRMP. Clock Hours/Credits: 14 clock hours, $28. Prerequisites: Your district must be a member of the Washington Schools Risk Management Pool. For more information: Sharon Carmichael, (206) 394-9738 or scarmichael@wsrmp.com
New classes, dates and topics are added often. Visit www.psesd.org for complete class listings.
Introduction to Adobe Premiere Elements December 12, 2009; 8:30-3:30 This course is supported by a generous grant from the Adobe Foundation Fund and Community Foundation Silicon Valley. Instructor: Joe Dockery. Location: Mount Si High School. Fee: $25. Clock Hours/Credits: 6 clock hours, $12. For more information: Janet Hinrichs, (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, 1-800-664-4549, x7930, or jhinrichs@psesd.org
Washington Learning Source (WLS) Showcase February 10, 2010; 8:30-3:00 Join us for a day-long event dedicated to raising awareness of the product offerings from the Washington Learning Source (WLS). Developed by Washington’s nine ESDs, WLS is a statewide program that provides a place for Washington schools to choose economical products and services that meet their needs. Several products will be on display and district practitioners will be there to answer questions on their experiences with the products. With so many options now available, this event will help you make informed decisions. Bring a team! Topics will include:
Instructors: Anne Allen & Conn McQuinn. Location: PSESD-Renton. Fee: $30. For more information: Janet Hinrichs, (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, 1-800-664-4549, x7930, or jhinrichs@psesd.org.
Preparing Your Students for the Adobe Certified Associate Exam April 17, 2010; 8:30-3:30 Adobe has developed a high school level certification for their most popular software applications: Flash, Photoshop and Dreamweaver. This course is designed for experienced high school CTE teachers that are already teaching at least one of these applications to their students. The first five hours of this course will be spent reviewing the exam topics and sharing instructional resources and activities designed to prepare students for the exam. The majority of the lessons will focus on the sections that all three exams have in common: copyright, design concepts, and working with a client. There will be some time to brush up on your knowledge of the specific applications, but this workshop is not designed to teach you specific skills in any of these applications. During the last hour of the day, participants will have the opportunity to take the exam at no additional cost (normally a $40 fee) and become certified if they pass it! Instructors: Joe Dockery. Location: Mt. Si High School. Fee: $130. For more information: Janet Hinrichs, (425) 917-7930, (253) 778-7930, 1-800-664-4549, x7930, or jhinrichs@psesd.org.
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