Strong Start Professional Development
UW-Parkside’s “Strong Start” annual professional development series is tailored exclusively for busy educators like you. This series aims to kickstart your school year with confidence and effectiveness! Each 3-part virtual workshop is designed to provide you with relevant, engaging, actionable learning that will set you and your students up for success in the new school year. Come and learn from our expert facilitators as you engage with your colleagues from around the state.
Spanish for School Professionals
Part of UW-Parkside's Strong Start Professional Development Series
AUG 5, 6, 7 | 9-10:30 AM | VIRTUAL
This 3-part VIRTUAL workshop will help you get off to a STRONG START with your Spanish-speaking students and families. Join us as we learn basic, functional phrases to help multilingual students learn classroom routines and expectations, build relationships, and stay safe. From grammatical structure to thematic vocabulary relevant to teaching, we will explore tools and strategies that will enable you to effectively communicate with your Spanish-speaking students and their families. Join us and take your Spanish proficiency to the next level as we build cultural and academic bridges together! No previous Spanish skills or experience is required!
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This workshop is ideal for anyone who works or volunteers in a school
setting. Teachers, paraprofessionals, education assistants, administrators,
and community volunteers are all encouraged to attend.
FACILITATED BY
Mrs. Tammy Riedel, Waterford Graded School District
COST
$75 Early registration rate from now until July 15, 2024
$85 after July 15
*Last day to register - August 4, 2024
REGISTRATION
Start Your Year Strong
Part of UW-Parkside's Strong Start Professional Development Series
AUG 12, 13, 14 | 9-10:30 AM | VIRTUAL
This 3-part VIRTUAL workshop will help you get off to a STRONG START as we explore the essential skills needed to create a positive and productive learning environment. We’ll delve into the art and science of effective classroom management, covering strategies for fostering a culture of respect, engagement, and academic success. From proactive techniques for setting clear expectations to responsive approaches for addressing challenging behaviors, you will explore practical tools and actionable insights that you can immediately implement in your classroom.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This workshop is a great starting place for new teachers and an effective refresher for veteran educators.
FACILITATED BY
Mrs. Stacey James, 21st Century Preparatory School
COST
$75 Early registration rate from now until July 15, 2024
$85 after July 15
*Last day to register - August 10, 2024
REGISTRATION
PROGRAM CONTACT INFO
Nicole Meier | 262-595-2309 | meiern@uwp.edu
