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Professional Learning TrainingKASC offers a wide variety of Professional Learning focused on helping schools reach proficiency. Contact our training staff at (859) 238-2188 or E-mail to schedule your training session. Or register individually with our self-paced online training. View our KASC Workshops Quick Reference Chart. "...the KASC workshop re-energized my teacher perspective. I was so focused on implementing the strategies that she gave, that I looked over my lesson plans the next day and tweaked my lesson to include the new information." — Karen Cobb, Language Arts Teacher at Lebanon Middle School Our Professional Learning Sessions...
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES MADE EASY — Schools don’t have the luxury of a trial and error approach to learning. Educators need to focus on what has been proven to work in classrooms so students benefit immediately. This session will engage participants as they:
THE QUALITY CLASSROOM — What makes a quality classroom? A quality classroom is one where students not only master standards but also gain an appreciation for the learning process. Studies have consistently shown that these components create an environment for high-quality instruction and learning:
Don’t miss the opportunity to explore these components and take back strategies to use in the classroom to transform learning for students. ![]() ![]()
SYSTEMIC APPROACH TO CLOSING THE GAP — This 3-hour session is designed to create interaction with the contents of KASC’s new Gap Closure Toolkit. The research-based, strategic approaches included in the kit will help participants analyze the 4 non-negotiable actions fundamental to the belief that all students can learn, understand how intelligence is redefined, and develop brain-based strategies for students to use as they learn and study. DIGGING DEEPER INTO THE GAP CLOSURE TOOLKIT (must have attended Systemic Approach to Closing the Gap as a prerequisite) – This 3-hour session will allow participants to dig deeper into the contents and activities of the Gap Closure Toolkit. Time will be devoted to experiencing more of the toolkit activities, discussing how the resources are best used in the school setting, and planning for implementation by classroom teachers or school leaders. This session expands on the concepts of brain-based instruction, the impact of stress and motivation on learners, and strategies for closing achievement gaps.
TARGETING THE DISABILITY ACHIEVEMENT GAP — Schools continuously target specific gap populations, but the disability gap is not closing fast enough for students to meet standards. In this 3-hour session, participants will explore common factors that have created opportunity gaps in schools and gain an understanding of how to address those. This interactive workshop will provide instructional strategies that have been proven effective for students with disabilities. DEVELOPING A GROWTH MINDSET CLASSROOM — During this 6-hour workshop, educators will rethink what makes students successful. The research of Carol Dweck helps professionals realize that talent and ability can be developed through dedicated effort, deliberate practice, and time devoted to improvement. Participants will leave this interactive experience ready to teach students and fellow staff members how to develop a growth mindset for life.
"Love the balance of hands-on activities and instructional time." 5 PROVEN WAYS TO INCREASE ACHIEVEMENT — What factors really help students achieve in school? New programs and initiatives come and go, but the compilation of research studies can point educators in the right direction toward improved student achievement. This 6-hour workshop, suitable for all content areas, is based on the work of renowned educator, author, and researcher Eric Jensen. During this action-packed workshop, participants will gain strategies for implementing 5 proven factors that increase achievement: growth mindset, relationships, student engagement, feedback, and cognitive skill-building. PROVEN WAYS TO INCREASE ACHIEVEMENT — Based on the research of Eric Jensen, this 3-hour session introduces high-effect size factors that promote student achievement: growth mindset, relationships, feedback, and student engagement. These factors will be explored and strategies will be shared for school-wide impact or for individual teacher implementation. Participants will understand how these factors impact achievement as they learn strategies to implement in their classroom/school to raise student achievement. “Normally, after teaching all day the thought of a two-hour workshop would be just frightening. To my surprise, the KASC workshop presented re-energized my teacher perspective. I was so focused on implementing the strategies that she gave, that I looked over my lesson plans the next day and tweaked my lesson to include the new information. Analyzing constructed-response really helped me focus my vocabulary instruction within my prompts. I found the handouts very useful and look forward to the second part of this training.” – Karen Cobb, Language Arts Teacher at Lebanon Middle School
STUDYING YOUR SCORES — The first step in moving your school forward is understanding your data. Our Studying Your Scores session takes participants through state accountability scores step by step, helping schools understand where the scores came from and what they need to focus on. Large, colorful graphs created from released data files are used to help your teachers and council members analyze the data, identify strengths, determine areas of concern, and focus on the next steps. EFFECTIVE PRINCIPAL LEADERSHIP FOR COUNCILS — This workshop, available for Principals only, is a companion training to go with our KASC Principal Organizer, sold separately. The kit provides resources to meet SBDM legal requirements and for leading your council to proficiency. Participants will be guided step by step through the kit. Topics covered include Legal basics, Policies, Committees, SBDM Meetings, Election, Planning, Budgets, and Personnel. Paraeducator Sessions
PARAEDUCATOR’S TOOLBOX — The role of paraeducator requires a varied skillset and differs from school to school. In this 3-hour session, participants will explore research-based strategies most requested for paraeducators. Topics include instructional strategies for teaching small groups, giving quality feedback, and coaching students through challenges. "What a wonderful workshop! Very informative! You know your stuff!" Do-It-Yourself — Or we will be happy
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