Conferences & Workshops

Presenters needed for KySTE conference

The Kentucky Society for Technology in Education is seeking presenters for its annual conference. More than 2,000 information technology leaders, technicians, network specialists, tech resource/integration specialists, classroom teachers, administrators/district leaders, library media specialists, assistive technology specialists, staff developers, instructional technology teachers and counselors are expected to attend. Approved presenters attend the conference for free. This year’s conference theme is “Connect, [...]

By Susan Riddell|2020-09-24T10:46:23-04:00August 4, 2011|

Dates selected for conference

The new dates for the Kentucky Council of Teachers of English/Language Arts Conference are Feb.17- 18, 2012 at Embassy Suites in Lexington. Featured speakers are Commissioner of Education Terry Holliday; Kentucky’s Poet Laureate, Maureen Morehead; award-winning Kentucky novelist Rick Robinson; and noted author Sara Kajder. Visit www.kcte.org for updates. Proposals to present are now being accepted at http://conference.kcte.org/call.html. For more [...]

By Susan Riddell|2020-09-23T15:23:50-04:00July 28, 2011|

Online history conference

The September 11: Teaching Contemporary History online conference will be Aug. 3-4. This conference is free to all teachers and school administrators. Educators will be able to view the online conference live and interact with panelists and other teachers who are online. Each session of the conference will last 50-75 minutes. All sessions will be recorded and posted for teachers [...]

By Susan Riddell|2011-07-27T13:45:37-04:00July 28, 2011|

‘Building SPEED: The Mathematics of NASCAR’

High school mathematics teachers are invited to attend the “Building SPEED: The Mathematics of NASCAR” workshop July 28 at Henry Clay High School. Door prizes will be given away such as teaching supplies, books and iPads. The workshop will focus on higher-level mathematics courses such as Algebra II, Pre-Calculus and the new Transition to College Mathematics course. For more information, [...]

By Susan Riddell|2011-07-20T13:16:47-04:00July 21, 2011|

Parent engagement workshops offered to Kentucky schools

The Center for Parent Leadership is offering a range of workshops to Kentucky school leaders. The group also can customize trainings to meet specific needs in districts. Among the topics offered: Parents and Teachers Talking Together - helps to clarify student achievement priorities and develop an action plan while developing new lines of communication between educators and parents. The Missing [...]

By Susan Riddell|2011-07-20T13:02:34-04:00July 21, 2011|

Summer Seminars at Six: An Introduction to Education Policy

The U.S. Department of Education is inviting teachers to participate in a summer seminar series on education policy and leveraging U-Stream technology to engage teachers nationwide. The summer teachers’ series was organized by Laurie Calvert, a teaching ambassador fellow and English teacher at a rural high school in North Carolina. The seminars are intended to offer insights into how teachers [...]

By Susan Riddell|2020-09-22T10:40:32-04:00July 14, 2011|

Math Recovery Intervention Specialist Course

For school districts seeking training to develop specialists in early mathematics intervention, the Math Recovery Intervention Specialist Course gives teachers the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge and expertise in student numeracy development. The course will be taught Aug. 9-12 in Louisville, For a registration link, go to the KCM’s Growth Opportunities webpage.

By Susan Riddell|2020-09-22T10:58:47-04:00June 16, 2011|

KAEE early bird registration

Registration is open for the 2011 Kentucky Association for Environmental Education (KAEE) Conference in Louisville on Sept. 16- 17. For information about workshops that require pre-registration, go to the onsite and offsite workshop pre-registration brochure. To register now, visit the conference page at www.kaee.org/conference.

By Susan Riddell|2020-09-22T10:59:19-04:00June 16, 2011|

Festival of Learnshops at Berea

The website for the Festival of Learnshops at Berea is live. Those interested can sign up for workshops in visual arts, traditional or contemporary crafts, music, dance, storytelling, theatre, sustainability and more. Many of the activities can be adapted for classroom use, and a certificate of attendance for PD credit will be given. There are workshops for all ages.

By Susan Riddell|2020-09-22T10:59:47-04:00June 9, 2011|

Social Studies event

The Kentucky Council for the Social Studies annual conference will be in Bowling Green on Sept. 21-22. The theme this year is “Social Studies for the Citizens of Tomorrow.” Session proposals are being accepted for those interested in presenting. More information about registration and submitting a proposal are available at www.kcss.org.

By Susan Riddell|2011-06-08T09:07:01-04:00June 9, 2011|