Workshops 2012 – 2013

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?May 2013

Evaluation Training for Principals: Part 2 (Eastside Workshop)

Spokane — Red Lion River Inn
700 N. Division
Spokane, WA 99202
509.326.5577

Accommodations:

• Room rate: $85/night + 12% tax (limited room block)
• Reservation cut-off date: Sunday, April 14, 2013
• Reservation number: 1.800.733.5466  - Ask for AWSP Workshop block
• Parking: Complimentary

Details:

• Time: 8:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., day one; 8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., day two.
• Clock Hours: 11 clock hours are included with each workshop.
• Meals: Registration includes breakfast and lunch each day.

In regards to the new evaluation systems, are you driving the bus, on the bus, chasing the bus, or under the bus? This 3-part series offered by AWSP for principals and assistant principals will help you become the "driver" of the bus!

In Part 2 of the series, participants will:

• Gain strategies for using powerful reflective questions.
• Connect Framework language to effective evaluation feedback for all teachers.
• Learn how to differentiate evaluation feedback for teachers at various levels of competency.
• Gain strategies for enhancing the learning culture of classrooms and schools.
• Practice using the eVAL tool for gathering data.
• Learn about legal issues related to evaluation.
• Gain ideas to more efficiently manage the evaluation system.

This series is designed for principals and assistant principals only. We're sorry, but principal interns may not register at this time.

Registration

• Download the Eastside registration form

Learn More

Visit the Evaluation Training page to learn more about this series.

Launching Principal Leadership Series: Stage 4

Setting Yourself Up for Success in Year Two

For new and newly assigned principals and assistant principals

Holiday Inn Downtown Yakima
802 East Yakima Avenue
Yakima, WA 98901
509.494.700
Holiday Inn Downtown Yakima

Room rate: $77/night + 11.2% tax
Reservation cut-off date:  April 30, 2013
Reservation numbers: 509.494.7000 or 800.315.2621

Time: TBA
 

The four-stage Launching Principal Leadership Series concludes with Stage 4: Setting Yourself Up for Success in Year Two. Attendees will hear from practicing principals, university professors and other educational experts on topics that include:

• Setting the stage for stronger leadership teams
• Staffing decisions that can make or break your leadership
• Next steps to improving your school’s culture
• Using your time effectively

This series is directed by Paula Quinn, AWSP Director of Professional Development, and facilitated by Carol Whitehead, Director of the Washington State Leadership Academy.

Registration

Registration is now available for Stage 4, the final stage of the Launching Principal Leadership series.

• Download the registration form for Stage 4: Setting Yourself Up for Success In Year Two | May 21-22, 2013 | Yakima

June
2013

Evaluation Training for Principals: Part 3 (Eastside Workshop)

Spokane — Northeast Washington ESD 101
4202 South Regal Street
Spokane, WA 99223
509.789.3800

• Time: 8:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m., day one; 8:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., day two.
• Clock Hours: 11 clock hours are included with each workshop.
• Meals: Registration includes breakfast and lunch each day.

Accommodations (2 Room Block Options):

• Courtyard Spokane Downtown
  401 N. Riverpoint Boulevard
  Spokane, WA 99202
  • Room rate: $87/night + 12% tax + $2.00 Tourism Tax (limited room block)
  • Reservation cut-off date: Friday, May 17, 2013
  • Reservations: Reserve online or call 800.321.2211 or 509.456.7600 (Ask for AWSP Workshop block)
  • Parking: Complimentary
    
     

• Fairfield Inn & Suites
  311 N. Riverpoint Boulevard
  Spokane, WA 99202

  • Room rate: $87/night + 12% tax + $2.00 Tourism Tax (limited room block)
  • Reservation cut-off date: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
  • Reservations: Call 800.321.2211 or 509.747.9131 (Ask for AWSP Workshop block)
  • Parking: Complimentary

In regards to the new evaluation systems, are you driving the bus, on the bus, chasing the bus, or under the bus? This 3-part series offered by AWSP for principals and assistant principals will help you become the "driver" of the bus!

In Part 3 of the series, participants will:

• Practicing writing defensible evaluations and conducting difficult conversations.
• Learn now to use evaluation results to guide your own professional growth and in collaboratively writing development plans for teachers.
• Learn about legal issues related to evaluation.
• Gain ideas to more efficiently manage the evaluation system.

This series is designed for principals and assistant principals only. We're sorry, but principal interns may not register at this time.

Registration

• Download the Eastside registration form

Learn More

Visit the Evaluation Training page to learn more about this series.

July
2013

 Session 1: The Retreat

July 22-25, 2013 | Sleeping Lady Resort, Leavenworth
Individual Price: $600 per person for members / $900 for non-members

Registration includes 3 nights lodging (two or three people to a cabin) and all meals. Please note that single rooms are NOT available.

Principals will work with presenters with expertise in various STEM related fields. Workshop will feature whole-group presentations, small group interactive sessions, and small group/personal reflection and application. Attendees will:

• Learn how to develop a shared understanding of STEM education.


• Unpack research-based effective learning experiences in science inquiry, mathematics problem-solving and engineering design.


• Immerse themselves in the processes of science through an engaging and challenging STEM education scenario modeling instructional practices to deepen their understanding of teaching and learning in the STEM fields.


• Focus on how an instructional leader can best support his or her teachers of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through a study of best practices emerging in the research.

Registration

•  Download the Registration Form to register for Session 1 or all 4 Sessions.

November
2013

November
7 & 8

Work Less, Produce More and Still Get the Job Done in a Sensible School Week

Location: ESD 113 6005 Tyee Drive SW Tumwater, WA 98512

 Malachi Pancoast, president, The Breakthrough Coach teaches a workshop for principals, assistant principals, district office administrators and their secretaries

This popular workshop has been proven to double the amount of time administrators spend in classrooms coaching teachers, while simultaneously reducing work loads.

Leave this workshop with the ability to:

• Spend two full days a week in classrooms

• Involve district office, staff and parents in building
community support

• Improve school test scores

• Organize your school community to produce breakthroughs
in student achievement, and more!

Day One: Administrators only attend.

Day Two: Administrators return with secretaries.

Registration includes lunch, materials and 14 clock hours.

Download the Registration Form.  Fax 360.357.7966 or email it to Beth

Accommodations:

Best Western Plus Lacey Inn & Suites
8326 Quinault Drive NE
Lacey, WA 98516
Phone: 360/456-5655

Best Western Plus Lacey Inn & Suites

 Ask for the “government per diem” rate of $88.00 plus tax.