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NOTE: Submitting a registration request does not guarantee you a seat in the Workshop, you will receive an official confirmation by e-mail.
Yoga Calm
Instructor: Jim & Lynea Gillem
Description:

Yoga Calm founders: Jim & Lynea Gillem

Yoga Calm is an innovative child education method that reduces stress and then engages both body and mind for optimum learning. It helps children develop emotional intelligence, communication skills, trust and empathy. It nurtures teamwork and leadership. It prepares students to learn.

Date: May 16 & 17, 2013

Location: WCESC, 1879 Deerfield Rd., Lebanon, OH  45036

Cost: $300.00 per participant

We have approval for 11 OT contact hours.

We have approval for 11.75 PT contact hours.

Payment due by May 16, 2013

 

 Thursday, 5/16/2013 - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 Friday, 5/17/2013 - 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
CPI Full 8 Hour Course
Instructor: Marsha Booher
Description:

8:00 am -4:00 pm June 3, 2013|
CPI Full Course
WCESC

The cost is $25.00 per participant
Please pay with PO or check made out to WCESC
The maximum participants per session is 40

 Monday, 6/3/2013 - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
CPI REFRESHER: 4 HOUR WORKSHOP
Instructor: Michelle Hight
Description:

CPI Refresher Workshop for Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training

Cost: $25.00

(No fee for WCESC employees)

Click on workshop title to register

This course offers 4 contact hours

 Tuesday, 6/4/2013 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CPI 8 Hour Full Day Course
Instructor: Michelle, Christy & Pat
Description:

8:00 am -4:00 pm June 10, 2013|
CPI Full Course
WCESC

The cost is $25.00 per participant
Please pay with PO or check made out to WCESC
The maximum participants per session is 40

 Monday, 6/10/2013 - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
SINCLAIR CAMP for STUDENTS: What's So Funny? Comedy Camp Grades 7-12
Instructor: Liz Eichler, Sinclair Communications
Description:

COST:  $75 per week

This will be a look at comedy through the ages.  What makes us laugh?  Do people from different cultures laugh at the same things?  What did Ancient Greeks think was funny?  What did Shakespeare do to get people to laugh?  What do some of the best comics of today do?  We will focus primarily on PG rated material, but campers - and parents - must be comfortable with scatological humor references, Shakespeare is full of them!

Students will perform original group skits at the end of the week.

NO LUNCH PROVIDED

Click on camp title to register - Limited to 20 students

If you are unable to register due to the camp being full, please email pamela.tone@warrencountyesc to be placed on a waiting list

 Monday, 6/17/2013 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 Tuesday, 6/18/2013 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 Wednesday, 6/19/2013 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 Thursday, 6/20/2013 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
 Friday, 6/21/2013 - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
SINCLAIR CAMP for STUDENTS: Guitar Building Camp Grades 9-12
Instructor: Matt Mongin, Sinclair Lab Tech and Robert Brown, Guitarist
Description:

COST:  $180 per week

Students will build their own electric guitar from a kit, learning along the way how everyday math and science concepts apply to the guitar.  Students will also receive playing instructions, and will perform together at the end of the week.

NO LUNCH PROVIDED

Click on camp title to register - Limited to 20 students

If are unable to register due to the camp being full, please email pamela.tone@warrencountyesc.com to be placed on a waiting list.

 Monday, 6/24/2013 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 Tuesday, 6/25/2013 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 Wednesday, 6/26/2013 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 Thursday, 6/27/2013 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 Friday, 6/28/2013 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SCIENCE: MOTION Session 1 (AM)
Instructor: Dan Michael, Ph.D.
Description:

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Science teachers in grades 6 and 6 have some new motion content in the adopted science curriculum being deployed throughout the state.

Motion is an exciting topic to teach once teachers have some experience with the key aspects.  This workshop will provide training in the follow:

Collecting data in a motion experiment
Graphing data from a motion experiment
Focusing on science skills with a motion experiment

NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS; REGISTRATION IS LIMITED.  Sign up for only ONE session please.

 Thursday, 6/27/2013 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
SCIENCE: MOTION Session 2 (PM)
Instructor: Dan Michael, Ph.D..
Description:

Click on the workshop title for details and to register

Science teachers in grades 6 and 6 have some new motion content in the adopted science curriculum being deployed throughout the state.

Motion is an exciting topic to teach once teachers have some experience with the key aspects.  This workshop will provide training in the follow:

Collecting data in a motion experiment
Graphing data from a motion experiment
Focusing on science skills with a motion experiment

NO COST TO PARTICIPANTS; REGISTRATION IS LIMITED.  Sign up for only ONE session please.

 Thursday, 6/27/2013 - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
SINCLAIR CAMP for STUDENTS: Waterbotics STEM Camp Grades 10-12
Instructor: Paul Lawrence, Sinclair Automation & Control Technology
Description:

COST:  $125 per week

Students will have fun learning math, science and technology skills by designing and building aquatic Lego robots and solving four design challenges.

LUNCH PROVIDED

Click on camp title to register - Limited to 20 students

If you are unable to register due to the camp being full, email pamela.tone@warrencountyesc.com to be placed on a waiting list.

 Monday, 7/8/2013 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 Tuesday, 7/9/2013 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 Wednesday, 7/10/2013 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 Thursday, 7/11/2013 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
 Friday, 7/12/2013 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
SINCLAIR CAMP for STUDENTS: Digital Photography Grades 7-12
Instructor: Benjamin Hobbs, Rhode Island School of Design Graduate
Description:

COST:  $75 per week

Join us this summer to learn about the Art of Photography and the Joys of Photoshop!  This five half-day camp will explore the wonders of the camera, the complexities of composition, and the crafting of outrageous digitally altered images.

Students must provide their own camera.  Outside class work is required.

NO LUNCH PROVIDED

Click on camp title to register - Limited to 20 students.

If you are unable to register due to the camp being full, email pamela.tone@warrencountyesc.com to be placed on a waiting list.

 Monday, 7/15/2013 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 Tuesday, 7/16/2013 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 Wednesday, 7/17/2013 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 Thursday, 7/18/2013 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 Friday, 7/19/2013 - 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CPI REFRESHER: 4 HOUR WORKSHOP
Instructor: Michelle HIght
Description:

CPI Refresher Workshop for Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training

Cost: $25.00

(No fee for WCESC employees)

This course offers 4 contact hours

 

Click on workshop title to register

 Wednesday, 7/17/2013 - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER/AIDE ORIENTATION (Limited to SWO-COG Subs only)
Instructor: Bobbie Grice and Pam Tone, Facilitators
Description:

Click on the session title for more details and to register

REQUIRED SUBSTITUTE ORIENTATION

Topics covered:

A Sub's Approach to the Classroom
Public School Works Health and Safety online courses
AESOP online substitute scheduler
Other info specific to the SWO-COG

$25 registration fee payable to WCESC (please pay at the door)

If the session is full, your registration will not be accepted.  In this case, please choose another date.

QUESTIONS??  Contact Pam Tone at pamela.tone@warrencountyesc.com or 513-695-2900, ext. 1312
 

 Wednesday, 7/24/2013 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
SCIENCE Grade 4 New Content New Depth
Instructor: Dan Michael, Ph.D.
Description:

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COST:  $40  (FREE to Warren County's local districts - Carlisle, Kings, Little Miami and Waynesville)

The goals of this workshop are as follows:

  • Review the content changes in the new Grade 4 science curriculum
  • Deepen participants' understanding of Science Performance Skills, and how to develop these skills in the classroom
  • Learn and discuss with your peers, new ideas for Integrating ELA Skills into science instruction
  • Learn websites that are useful resources for lessons and/or texts

While content is focused on Grade 4, science teachers of grades 3-5 are welcome to attend.

BRING A CHARGED DEVICE TO ACCESS THE INTERNET VIA WIRELESS SERVER

Contact hours will be offered

 Thursday, 7/25/2013 - 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
SCIENCE Grade 7 New Content New Depth
Instructor: Dan Michael, Ph.D.
Description:

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COST:  $40  (FREE to Warren County's local districts - Carlisle, Kings, Little Miami and Waynesville)

The goals of this workshop are as follows:

  • Review the content changes in the new Grade 7 science curriculum.  The major emphasis will be on Chemistry, Energy and Space
  • Deepen participants' understanding of Science Performance Skills, and how to develop these skills in the classroom
  • Learn and discuss with your peers, new ideas for Integrating ELA Skills into science instruction
  • Learn websites that are useful resources for lessons and/or texts


While content is focused on Grade 7, science teachers of grades 6-8 are welcome to attend.

BRING A CHARGED DEVICE TO ACCESS THE INTERNET VIA WIRELESS SERVER

Contact hours will be offered

 Tuesday, 7/30/2013 - 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER/AIDE ORIENTATION (Limited to SWO-COG Subs only)
Instructor: Bobbie Grice and Pam Tone, Facilitators
Description:

Click on the session title for more details and to register

REQUIRED SUBTITUTE ORIENTATION

Topics covered:

A Sub's Approach to the Classroom
Public School Works Health and Safety online courses
AESOP online substitute scheduler
Other info specific to the SWO-COG

$25 registration fee payble to WCESC (please pay at the door)

If the session is full your registration will not be accepted.  In this case, please choose another date.

QUESTIONS??  Contact Pam Tone at pamela.tone@warrencountyesc.com or 513-695-2900, ext. 1312

 Wednesday, 7/31/2013 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
LAURA ROBB: Unlocking Complex Texts
Instructor: Laura Robb
Description:

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COST:  $100/day or $150/2 days   The registration costs will include Laura Robb's latest book:  Unlocking Complex Texts (in press)

Ashland University credit is available for $172/semester hour (pending) for attending both days

Coffee and light refreshments in the morining; Lunch on your own

 Thursday, 8/1/2013 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
LAURA ROBB: Text-Evidence Writing
Instructor: Laura Robb
Description:

Click on workshop title for details and to register

COST:  $100/day or $150/2 days   The registration costs will include Laura Robb's latest book:  Unlocking Complex Texts (in press)

Ashland University credit is available for $172/semester hour (pending) for attending both days

Coffee and morning refreshments in the morning; Lunch on your own

 Friday, 8/2/2013 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
MATHEMATICS Grade Band K-5 - Summer 2013
Instructor: Kathy Carpenter
Description:

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COST:  $50 per person/per day

TOPIC:  Teaching strategies to implement the Standards for Mathematical Practice, implementation strategies for Student Learning Objectives, new lesson desgin for Common Core Mathematics.

 Monday, 8/5/2013 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
MATHEMATICS Grade Band 6-8 - Summer 2013
Instructor: Kathy Carpenter
Description:

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COST:  $50 per person/per day

TOPIC:  Teaching strategies to implement the Standards for Mathematical Practice, using PARCC's Performance Level Descriptors to calibrate your curriculum, point-in-time RTI strategies to remedy studeng gaps.

 Tuesday, 8/6/2013 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
MATHEMATICS Grade Band 9-12 - Summer 2013
Instructor: Kathy Carpenter
Description:

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COST:  $50 per person/per day

TOPIC:  Teaching strategies to implement the Standards for Mathermatical Practice, using PARCC's Performance Level Descriptors to calibrate your curriculum, aligning assessments to the Common Core Mathematics Standards.

 Wednesday, 8/7/2013 - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER/AIDE ORIENTATION (Limited to SWO-COG Subs only)
Instructor: Bobbie Grice and Pam Tone, Facilitators
Description:

Click on the session title for more details and to register

REQUIRED SUBSTITUTE ORIENTATION

Topics covered:

A Sub's Approach to the Classroom
Public School Works Health and Safety online courses
AESOP online substitute scheduler
Other info specific to the SWO-COG

$25 registration fee payble to WCESC (please pay at the door)

If the session is full, your registration will not be accepted.  In this case, please choose another date.

QUESTIONS??  Contact Pam Tone at pamela.tone@warrencountyesc.com or 513-695-2900, ext. 1312

 Wednesday, 8/14/2013 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
ENERGIZING SUCCESS: THE NURTURED HEART APPROACH
Instructor: Pam Harsacky, Director of Warren County Learning Center
Description:

Energizing Success for the Intense/Difficult to Reach Child

Workshop based on the research of Dr. Howard Glasser, author of 'Transforming the Difficult Child: The Nurtured Heart Approach'

One day seminar to develop and utilize the concepts that yield a full understanding of the dynamics of a challenging child.

Gain the tools to shift a challenging child into using his or her intensity in successful ways, even if diagnosed with ODD, ADHD or other challenges regardless of age level or severity.


Registration Fee: $40.00

Fee for Local School District & WCESC Employees: $25.00

(Make checks or puchase orders payable to Warren County Educational Service Center)


Click on workshop title for more information and to register

 

 Thursday, 8/15/2013 - 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
CPI 8 Hour Full Day Course
Instructor: Christy & Pat
Description:

8:00 am -4:00 pm August 19, 2013|
CPI Full Course
WCESC

The cost is $25.00 per participant
Please pay with PO or check made out to WCESC
The maximum participants per session is 40

 Monday, 8/19/2013 - 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER/AIDE ORIENTATION (Limited to SWO-COG Subs only)
Instructor: Bobbie Grice and Pam Tone, Facilitators
Description:

Click on the session title for more details and to register

REQUIRED SUBTITUTE ORIENTATION

Topics covered:

A Sub's Approach to the Classroom
Public School Works Health and Safety online courses
AESOP online substitute scheduler
Other info specific to the SWO-COG

$25 registration fee payable to WCESC (please pay at the door)

If the session is full, your registration will not be accepted.  In this case, please choose another date.

QUESTIONS??  Contact Pam Tone at pamela.tone@warrencountyesc.com or 613-695-2900, ext. 1312

 Wednesday, 8/21/2013 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM
SUBSTITUTE TEACHER/AIDE ORIENTATION (Limited to SWO-COG Subs only)
Instructor: Bobbie Grice and Pam Tone, Facilitators
Description:

Click on session title for more details and to register

REQUIRED SUBSTITUTE ORIENTATION

Topics covered:

A Sub's Approach to the Classroom
Public School Works Health and Safety online courses
AESOP online substitute scheduler
Other info specific to the SWO-COG

$25 registration fee payable to WCESC (please pay at the door)

If the session is full, your registration will not be accepted.  In this case, please choose another date.

QUESTIONS??  Contact Pam Tone at pamela.tone@warrencountyesc.com or 513-695-2900, ext. 1312

 Thursday, 8/29/2013 - 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM