Cultivating Positive Classrooms: Building Powerful Learning Communities to Boost Student Achievement

Cultivating Positive Classrooms: Building Powerful Learning Communities to Boost Student Achievement

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

A 30 minute lunch break will be provided

Those repeating this workshop each new school year WILL RECEIVE CREDIT AGAIN as there is new content!

***School years go from July 1 - June 30***

$25 for Support Staff

$45 for NASA Members

$65 for Non-NASA Members

Due to Washoe County School District (WCSD) salary advancement requirements, WCSD participants will be asked to submit a brief written summation of how this professional learning event will transfer learning into practice before a certificate is issued. WCSD participants: please use the link provided on the Guidance/Link sheet for each event to submit. Lastly, when completing events that are (1) or more credits, please submit your tracker to the PGS Department in Washoe and to ahendersonnasa@gmail.com

Kate Borrows

Kate Barrows is a Strobel Education consultant with extensive experience in a variety of diverse settings and roles.  She served in reading and English classrooms as a teacher and instructional leader for fifteen years and  a library media specialist for four years.  She recently completed the ESL endorsement program at University of Louisville and has presented at local, state, and national conferences about best practice in literacy for struggling adolescents. She is active in many facets of education including curriculum and standards development, assessment writing, PBL, and Inquiry Design. Specializing in at-risk populations, Kate brings both a sense of urgency and a great attitude to the table. Always rooting for the underdog, Kate isn’t afraid of a challenge.

ALL are welcome, including anyone in a non-administrative position!

Participants will earn .5 credit (7.5 hours) toward license renewal!

In CCSD, administrators and professional-technical administrators may count this workshop for license renewal OR 2.5 hours toward step-advancement - not both for administrators.

In CCSD, administrators and professional-technical administrators may count this workshop for license renewal OR hour accrual toward step-advancement - not both for administrators.

Washoe County participants will be required to also register for this course in "MyPGS" in order to receive in-service credit toward salary advancement.

Workshop Summary:

In today's educational landscape, classrooms are recognized as more than just a place for learning. Educators recognize the importance of fostering a positive classroom environment where students feel secure, acknowledged, accepted, and motivated so that they can learn at optimal levels. This involves implementing routines and fostering opportunities for autonomy, risk-taking, questioning, and addressing challenges in the learning process where students can feel safe and the best learning conditions can take place.

Join our live virtual session tailored for educators as we explore the essential elements of climate and culture in educational settings. Discover strategies to create a positive, inclusive environment that enhances the best learning outcomes for both students and staff. This professional development opportunity empowers you to create a collaborative and uplifting learning community, ultimately producing positive learning outcomes for all stakeholders.

• Establishing the Relationship between Climate and Culture
• Identifying Characteristics of Classroom Cultures for Creating a Positive Classroom Climate
• Building a Robust Classroom Culture and Climate
• Promoting Positive Peer Relationships
• Cultivating a Safe Physical Environment
• Implementing Positive Behavior Supports
• Encouraging Collaboration and Problem-Solving
• Establishing Routines, Procedures, and Expectations