The attached file contains a list of upcoming training and events for teachers and staff. Please contact Dave or Lynn with questions. Have a great summer!
The following message is intended for staff. Please take a moment to review and complete the appropriate survey to assist us in planning and prioritizing professional development activities and team meetings for 2012-13.
Elementary PD Survey - Literacy
… more »Review of DPI's NCLB Waiver-
The committee discussed components of the Department of Public Instruction's waiver to the federal government for relief from No Child Left Behind mandates. In lieu of these mandates, the DPI was required to submit a new accountability plan. The attached document was shared with the committee members and highlights the major components of this plan.
Preview of Staff Development Day-
Common Core Standards, the reading-writing
… more »Each year at this time, the C&I office solicits interest in attending the annual Wisconsin State Reading Association conference. Typically we get a very robust response. 2012, however, includes a very exciting twist. Our very own Judy Mueller is presenting at this year's conference! Judy presents on Friday, February 3rd from 2:00-3:00 in a session titled A Cup of Intervention, a Gallon of Confidence. She'll share her experiences and
… more »An exciting development was inspired by a few of our high school English teachers who recently attended a workshop in Madison to gather ideas for building a new generation of readers. We recently learned that Kelly Gallagher, author and featured speaker at that workshop, will participate in Watertown's own online forum this fall with an emphasis on strategies contained in his latest book, Readicide.
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