Workshops

Our workshop format has been a tried and true approach with exemplary feedback from participants over the past two decades.

As a non profit, we strive to keep our costs as low as possible. Our registration fees cover the costs of our facilitators, materials, and meetings spaces. Please check out our offerings to support you in building your capacity.

Cultural Competency: Leading in a Multicultural Setting
Mar
14
to Mar 21

Cultural Competency: Leading in a Multicultural Setting

Virtual Dates: 3/14/24 & 3/21/24

This two-part workshop explores the skillset and expertise needed to lead and thrive in multicultural settings, such as schools or any organization. The topics of privilege, the cultural iceberg, poverty culture and assumptive thinking that plagues multicultural relationships will be explored in this workshop. Additionally, your work team or leadership team will craft a plan of action dedicated towards 1-year, 3-year, and 6-year multicultural growth goals that can be incorporated into any strategic planning for your school or organization.

Led by Chuqee Fletcher

Registration $125

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FREE Screening: "The Truth About Reading"
Mar
19

FREE Screening: "The Truth About Reading"

Hosted by WEI at the New Berlin Public Library - Community Room-

Seats limited. Ticket Required.

About the film:

From Emmy-Award® winning director Nick Nanton comes a new eye-opening documentary, THE TRUTH ABOUT READING. Literacy experts from across America, including Emily Hanford of Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong and Lacey Robinson of UnboundEd, emphasize the gravity of the illiteracy crisis and share how the implementation of science and evidence-based practices can transform lives and ensure that every child learns how to read. The documentary highlights the stories of David Chalk and John Corcoran, two men who didn’t learn how to read and write until they were adults. Following their stories gives a glimpse into the hard truth of how illiteracy and sub-literacy impede a person’s ability to truly thrive. While the film illustrates the painful reality of life for individuals impacted by illiteracy, it also reminds viewers that the issue is not one that affects just a few struggling readers, but one that affects countless children and adults and weakens the very fabric of our society. Filled with powerful emotion, a deep sense of urgency, and an overarching spirit of hope, THE TRUTH ABOUT READING brings light to a hidden crisis and compels audiences to take action to end illiteracy once and for all.

Following the film, feel free to explore the workshop opportunities WEI has to offer in Literacy and other content areas.

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Building Community, Improving Culture
Apr
13
to Apr 27

Building Community, Improving Culture

Virtual Dates: 4/13/24, 4/20/24, 4/27/24

Positive learning environments improve the experience of students. Positive work environments improve staff morale. If staff morale is high, students are better served. Building a community of trust and respect is the foundation for any great school.

In this workshop, we'll discuss and learn what builds a strong learning community for our students. When there is a strong, positive community built around our schools, staff and students are sure to meet their personal goals.

Registration $269

3 EDGP credits through Concordia University available at an additional cost of $600

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Data Analysis For Educators
Jan
13
to Jan 27

Data Analysis For Educators

Virtual Dates: 1/13/24, 1/20/24, 1/27/24

How can a school be data-driven, if staff members don't know how to analyze data or leverage the power of spreadsheets for statistical analysis?

This class will work with staff to present basic statistics in a friendly, non-threatening way to use it as a tool to help students improve.

Data dashboard and key performance indicators are two examples of vocabulary that will be covered to get teachers and assessment specialists on the same page.

Registration: $269.00

3 EDGP Credits through Concordia University available at an additional cost of $600.00

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Shifting Your Balanced Literacy Classroom to Align With The Science of Reading
Aug
9
to Aug 10

Shifting Your Balanced Literacy Classroom to Align With The Science of Reading

August 9 & 10, 2023 Grades K-2

Are you confused about what all the research is saying about the science of reading? Are you using a balanced literacy framework in your classroom but not sure what you should do to align your practices with the science of reading?

In this course, we will look at what the research says early readers need to be successful. During the two days we will look at the six shifts that are introduced in the book Shifting the Balance by Jan Miller Burkins and Kari Yates. The topics of these six shifts include: rethinking how to teach comprehension, committing to phonemic awareness, reimagining how we teach phonics, revisiting how we teach high frequency words, revising how we use the MSV cueing system, and reconsidering texts for beginning readers.

We will look at common misconceptions educators may have and try to adjust our thinking around practices that have been used for years. In addition, we'll explore researched and high leverage practices that we can use in our classrooms to help align with the science of reading.

Purchase of the text is not required but encouraged.

Registration; $349 Box lunch included.

EDGP Credits; 1 or 2 through Concordia at an additional cost of $195 each.

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Series: Self-Care Through Mindful Practices
Apr
22
to May 13

Series: Self-Care Through Mindful Practices

Dates: 4/22, 4/29 & 5/13

This series of virtual sessions will explore wellness and mindfulness initiatives to help participants skillfully navigate the demands they face as educators. A variety of self-care practices will be introduced that empower participants to prioritize their well being and enhance relationships within the school community.

General Admission: $249.00

3 EDGP Credits with Concordia University + Reduced Registration: $734.00

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Classroom Management and Teacher Resilience: What They Don’t Teach You
Dec
1
to Dec 8

Classroom Management and Teacher Resilience: What They Don’t Teach You

This two-session series will provide you with tools you can immediately implement into your classroom, questions for reflection, examples of how to foster relationships, and tips on how to keep your sanity. Return to your classroom with practical ideas pertaining to classroom management and teacher self-care.

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