The Educational Foundation of Students in the Primary Years

Building an Educational Foundation in the Primary Years"

Saturday, September 17, 2024:

8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

30 minute lunch break

$25 for Support Staff

$50 for NASA Members

$75 for Non-NASA Members

If you are repeating this course in a new school year, you WILL receive credit and and salary advancement again (see details below)!

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

Rosanne Richards

Rosanne Richards currently serves as the Executive Director in the Office of the Chief of Staff, Equity, and Community Partnerships with the Clark County School District. Ms. Richards has been with the Clark County School District for 23 years, and always puts the needs of students at the forefront of her work. Ms. Richards' journey began as a teacher at the elementary level before she moved to middle school early in her career. Ms. Richards served as a project facilitator, literacy trainer, dean of students, and an administrator in central office. Additionally, working in central office and in the field, Ms. Richards understands the importance of supporting schools and has an unwavering commitment to lead with a growth mindset and a dedication to student achievement.

Ms. Richards earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Accounting, Master of Science in Education, and earned a Master of Science in Leadership and Educational Administration. Ms. Richards currently serves as the NASA Nevada Central Office Administrators’ Association President and the CCASAPE Central Office/Professional Technical lead. Additionally, Ms. Richards serves on multiple local community boards and national organizations in education.

Description: As educators, we frequently categorize our students into elementary or secondary levels, and while this classification is precise, the impact of an early learning trajectory can significantly influence achievements extending beyond graduation. This session aims to offer avenues for exploring and crafting early college and career pathways that evolve alongside students as they progress through each educational stage. It emphasizes the importance of ensuring students have fair access to future opportunities aligned with state and local economic plans, scholarships, and community needs. Through this workshop, educators and administrators will gain access to instructional materials, self-reflective exercises, and a framework to construct pathways that guide students toward their future endeavors.

Outcomes: Participants will examine pertinent research related to college and career readiness as well as forthcoming opportunities for growth. Through collaborative efforts with their peers, participants will strive to delineate the most suitable pathways for their respective communities. Additionally, they will receive student pathway tools and resources during the session, designed to be seamlessly integrated into their classrooms.

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

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

This workshop ALSO counts for step advancement in Clark and most Nevada School Districts!

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In CCSD, those in non-administrative licensed positions may count this workshop for license renewal AND ALSO 2.5 CUs - THOSE IN NON-ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS EARN BOTH!

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.

(maximum of 30 hours per advancement cycle for administrators in this category)!

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