The Importance of Wellbeing in Our Classrooms

The Importance of Wellbeing in Our Classrooms

ONE WORKSHOP OVER 3 NIGHTS:

Tuesday, January 28, 2024

Wednesday, January 29, 2024

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Thursday, January 30, 2024:

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

$30 for Support Staff

$50 for NASA Members

$75 for Non-NASA Members

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***

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.

Workshop Description:

In our ongoing efforts to establish Social Emotional Learning (SEL) systems and structures, educators must integrate student engagement and a love for learning into every educational setting. Recognizing that a student's need for SEL support evolves over time, potentially shifting even from one academic quarter to the next, this workshop aims to foster discussions on the fundamental needs of our students. Additionally, it offers opportunities to delve deeper and construct a flexible framework that can be tailored to support students, irrespective of their socio-economic status. The objective is not only to address the immediate needs of students but also to create an adaptable structure that accommodates their evolving requirements.

Outcomes:

In this workshop, participants will acquire skills in the adept implementation of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) resources within their classrooms, even in the absence of a designated curriculum. Engaging in meaningful discussions with peers, they will explore the significance of SEL and its various levels of implementation. Through collaborative efforts in small groups, participants will actively construct a classroom SEL framework, designed for seamless implementation beyond the workshop. The aim is to empower educators with practical knowledge and strategies to integrate SEL effectively into their teaching environments.

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.

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