Chanllenger Ridge Winery
There is no doubt that the wine industry is booming in Washington State. The industry is fastly becoming the fastest agriculture sector in Washington. What goes into running a winery and how does it impact our state and global market?
www.challengerridge.com
Eco Cruise/Whale watching in the San Juan’s
Spend an afternoon on the waters of Puget Sound discovery the habitat and life of the Orca Whale. Learn of the ecosystem of the Puget Sound, the varied aquatic life that exists in the Sound, and how you can have your students experience the wonders of the San Juans. (Costs extra $50)
http://www.mysticseacharters.com/
This excursion will depend on number of students willing to participate
50 clock hours through NCESD
Monday July 14, 2008
8:00-10:00 Registration (PLU and ESD Clock Hours), course overview, requirements, expectations and Q&A
10:00-12:00 Meeting the needs of today's ELL student
Arturo Vivanco Ell Director, Burlington-Edison School District
12:00-1:00 Lunch on your own (Clock Hour Working Lunch – The race for Superintendent of Public Instruction-What’s on the line?”)
4:00-6:00 Wellness Activities led by various Burlington-Edison Staff
Tuesday July 15, 2008
8:00-8:30 Meet at Whidbey Island Naval Base
9:00- 12:00 Whidbey Island Naval Base tour of pilot training center and recycling center.
12:00-1:00 Lunch at Officers Mess Hall (Clock Hour Working Lunch – “Meeting students needs in the diversified classroom”)
1:00-4:00 Whidbey Island Naval Base part II Host Squadron-Search and Rescue
4:00-6:00 Wellness Activities Walking Bowman Bay and Beautiful Whidbey Island
Wednesday July 16, 2008
8:00- 9:00 Follow up registration, paperwork handed back
9:00 - 12:00Smart Board Presentation: The new 21st Century Classroom
12:00-1:00 Lunch on your own (Clock Hour Working Lunch – “WASL scores are up…but at what price?”)
1:00 - 4:00 How can you and your local Association help each other?
Presenters from 4th Corner Uniserve
4:00-6:00 Wellness Activities led by various BE staff
Thursday July 17, 2008
8:00-10:00 Valic/AIG Presentation: Looking ahead to your retirement
10:00-12:00 Linda Sparks – Communicating in the electronic Age
12:00-1:30 Lunch on your (Clock Hour Working Lunch – “What is a living wage and is it attainable?”)
1:00-5:00 Chanllenger Ridge Winery “What is the fastest growing agricultural industry in Washington? Wineries. See what it takes to get involved in this unique industry.
5:00-6:00 Wellness Activities: Walking trails of Skagit River
Friday July 18, 2008
8:00 – 9:00 Final course paperwork and evaluations
9:00-12:00 – Meet in Anacortes: Eco Cruise/Whale watching in the San Juan’s Bringing the San Juan’s alive in your social studies and science class
12:00-1:00 – Lunch (Clock Hour Working Lunch – “Teaching students in poverty.”)
1:00-6:00 – Continuing Eco Cruise
