TIP Session Dates/Times:

• Middle School on Tuesday, February 28 in the Moon Lab
  7:10 - 7:30 am (before school)
  2:45 - 3:05 pm (after school)
• High School on Wednesday, February 29 in the Ares Lab
  7:15 - 7:35 am (before school)
  2:40 - 3:00 pm (after school)

Directions: MS Office HUP

• Website: http://remind101.com
• How it works and features: http://remind101.com/learn_more
• Teacher testimonials: http://remind101.com/testimonials
• Frequently asked questions: http://remind101.com/faq

Note: Jason Wacek presented a workshop called, “10 Sites/Resources for Elementary Teachers.” Take a look at his web page as well.

• Online Workshops: Select from the growing list of self-paced technology integration workshops. To register, go to NP Moodle… click the Staff Development category… enter staff as the enrollment key.
• Open Lab: Are you planning to create new technology integrated projects for your class this summer? Wouldn’t it be great to have immediate tech support while designing the lessons? I will be available in the high school Ares computer lab from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on June 21, 22, and 23.
• Intel Project-Based Learning: This “personalized” workshop provides opportunities to explore a variety of classroom technologies and create a “Unit Plan” for your curriculum. The course allows teachers to “customize” the content, time, and schedule to fit their needs. Complete the entire 3-day workshop (August 16 – 18) for 20-hours, or select the number of hours you want to attend. Take the Intel PBL survey to learn more and select your level of interest.
• TIES Workshops: New Prague Area Schools is a member of the TIES technology organization. They offer a wide variety of technology classes; most classes are free for teachers in member school districts. View the 2011 TIES Summer brochure and follow the registration procedures.

Feel free to contact me if you have questions about any of these opportunities.

• 1 semester credit (5 hours of workshops, total of 15 combined hours)
• 2 semester credits (10 hours of workshops, total of 30 combined hours)
• 3 semester credits (20 hours of workshops, total of 45 combined hours)

The process: Attend any of the New Prague summer opportunities and complete the following steps…

1. Fax or mail the completed registration form. After the payment is processed, you will receive the syllabus via email.
2. The Augustana College direction guide will also be emailed. This document provides steps for online registration with Augustana which needs to be completed before the coursework is submitted to allow submission of grades.
3. Completed coursework is mailed to Learner’s Edge for evaluation. The course grade will be emailed upon successful completion. Then a transcript may be requested directly from Augustana, per the direction guide.

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

• Positive Behavioral Intervention Strategies
• Accommodation, Modification, and Adaptation
• Key Warning Signs for Early-Onset Mental Illness
• Reading Preparation
• Technology Integration
• Reflective Statement of Professional Growth

The NPAS Staff Development team has created a free, online option for the Early-Onset Mental Illness requirement. The online workshop offers teachers the flexibility to take the course at their own pace and schedule. Complete the workshop in one setting (approx. 3-hours) or in smaller segments when time permits. If the format proves successful, we plan to provide additional licensing workshops in the future.

To register, click the Early-Onset Mental Illness link in the Moodle Staff Development category… enter staff as the enrollment key.