CPS Clickers & Mobi Tablets Interative Workshop

In this workshop, participants will be able to dive into both the CPS Clickers and Mobi Tablets with a hands-on, interactive workshop. We will not only create lessons to use in class, but we'll also discuss how and why these tools are best implemented in various methods. Participants will create both formative and summative assessments that they can go back and implement immediately. So bring your computer, clickers, Mobi tablets, textbooks, rosters, lesson plans and plan on an excellent day of learning and sharing.

When: February 10, 2010
Time: 9:00 to 4:00
Where:ESU #17 Tech. Center, Ainsworth, NE
Presenter:Dustin Frank, Engaging Technologies
Deadline: February 3, 2010
Contact:Patty Finney

ESU #17 Angel User's Group

Join us in a share session on how you use Angel in the classroom. This session is designed to let area educators hear the various ways Angel is being used in our local classrooms and to allow you to ask any questions or to trouble shoot any problems you may be having. This session will be held over the distance learning system, so join us at any of the following DL sites: ESU #17, Valentine, Cody, or Springview..

When: February 10, 2010
Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Where:ESU #17 Tech. Center DL Roomr, Ainsworth, NE
Presenter:Patty Finney and Mary Gurney
Deadline: February 10, 2010
Contact:Patty Finney

Curriculum Report Work Day

This work day will be held in cooperation with NDE to area schools prepare their sirriculum report that will be submitted through the NDE portal. Russ Masco will presenting and lunch will be served.

When: February 23, 2010
Time: 9:00 to 4:00
Where:ESU #17 Tech Center, Ainsworth, NE
Deadline: February 22, 2010
Contact: MaryGurney

NWEA MAP Testing

The philosophy behind MAP testing (Measures of Academic Progress) is to provide an opportunity for students to better demonstrate the knowledge and skills they possess (thereby generating more specific data), so that educators have the best information possible to adjust instructional decisions and strategies and for districts to be able to analyze and modify curriculum to better meet the needs of all students. Dan Henderson from NWEA will be here to discuss MAP testing and to answer your questions.

When: February 23, 2010
Time: 12:00 to 3:00
Where:ESU #17 Main Street Building, Ainsworth, NE
Deadline: February 19, 2010
Contact: Jeff McQuistan

iWorks '09 Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations--The Mac Way

This workshop will cover the basics in Pages, Numbers and Keynote. With Pages ’09 you will learn how to use advanced tools for writing and easy page layouts to create the perfect document. Using Numbers ’09 participants will learn how to get more from their data with easy-to-create formulas, one-click charts, and table categories. And with Keynote ’09 educators will learn how to use new cinematic animations, transitions, and effects that will keep their audience captivated.

When: February 24, 2010
Time: 9:00 to 4:00
Where:ESU #17 Tech Center, Ainsworth, NE
Deadline: February 19, 2010
Contact: Patty Finney

Design Team Training (3 day series)

Connecting 21st century teaching and learning with technology tools will be the focus for the Perkins Design Team "iPods: A Tool for Professional Development and Classroom Instruction" hands-on training. Design Team members are encouraged to bring a student "tech partner" who will work side-by-side with them during the training. These students should have a high degree of technology familiarity and savvy as they will have an active role in this workshop opportunity, including troubleshooting any iPod issues, as well as helping to continue the learning upon your return to school.

When: February 25, 2010
Time: 9:00 to 4:00
Where:Norfolk Holiday Inn Express, Norfolk, NE
Presenter: Dr. Lynne Herr and Mark Billington
Deadline: February 1, 2010
Contact: Jeff McQuistan

ADHD and Learning Disabilities: Intrventions that Work

This training will provide research-based strategies for academics, communication, and behavior when working with children with ADHD and learning disabilities. This training is open to all educators PreK-12. Workshop materials and resources will be provided. Website: www.behaviordoctor.org

When: March 17, 2010
Time: 8:30 to 4:00
Where:ESU #17 Main Street Office, Ainsworth, NE
Presenter: Laura Riffel, Ph.D, behavior specialist
Deadline: March 3, 2010
Contact: Geraldine Erickson

Positive Interventions and Effective Strategies: Behavior Management

This training will provide research-based interventions and strategies for managing classroom behaviors such as low self-esteem, oppositional defiant disorders, attention deficit hyperactive disorders, learning disabilities, class clowns, dress code violators, escape artists, etc., in order for students to be successful. This training is open to all educators PreK-12. Workshop materials and resources will be provided. Website: www.behaviordoctor.org

When: March 18, 2010
Time: 8:30 to 4:00
Where:ESU #17 Main Street Office, Ainsworth, NE
Presenter: Laura Riffel, Ph.D, behavior specialist
Deadline: March 4, 2010
Contact: Geraldine Erickson

Crisis Management for School-Based Incidents

Crisis Management for School-Based Incidents – Partnering Rural Law Enforcement and the Local School Systems is an eight-hour course designed to educate rural law enforcement personnel as well as school administrators and staff on the elements that would allow for an effective response to school-based emergencies. Through this course, rural law enforcement officials receive information and training tools that may be used when working with their local school systems. As a result of the training, law enforcement, superintendents, principals, school resource officers and others within the school system will be better prepared to work collaboratively when a crisis occurs. Key elements of the course: • Introduction to Incident Planning and Preparedness • Proactive Threat Mitigation • Incident Response • Incident Recovery • Vulnerability Assessments • Threat Assessment Management • Incident Defusing and Debriefing • Parent Reunification • Anniversaries, Memorials, “Copy-Cats” This course supports the strategic goals of Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8 – National Preparedness, the National Preparedness Goal and the Target Capabilities List. Please register with ESU #17 AND also with NEMA at the following web address: http://www.nema.ne.gov/index_html?page=content/training/Training_Schedule.htm

When: April 12, 2010
Time: 8:00 to 5:00
Where:ESU #17 Tech Center or Main Street Office, Ainsworth, NE (TBA)
Presenter: Doug Fix, Director Region 24 Emergency Management
Contact: Jeff McQuistan