Bow

 

WHERE: Allen Elementary
17145 Cook Rd
Bow WA 98232

DATES: July 14 - July 18, 2008
8 AM - 6 PM 

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CONTACT:
Tuck Gionet, Site Coordinator - Click for Bio
9416 151st Ave. SE
Snohomish, WA 98290
360-568-2862
Tuck@summerinstitutes.com

Local Contact:
Richard Glick          
360-201-1860
rwglick@yahoo.com

 

 

 EDUC 501 S08 – “Enhancing Teacher Excellence"

REGISTER NOW: Save $100 early bird special before May 2, 2008

*Staff rates (3 or more from same school) SAVE YOU MORE MONEY!

 Pacific Lutheran University 4 or 3 Semester Units Option
(3.0 Semester Credits = 4.5 Quarter Credits. 4.0 Semester Credits = 6.0 Quarter Credits)
(Professional Growth Units Only - Check with your school district, Not for Pacific Degree)
-or-
50 clock hours through NCESD

Presentations Revolve Around Standards - Based Education.

Total wellness includes financial security! AIG-Valic teacher retirement seminars will be available for free financial consulting at all sites.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATIONS That Address Today’s Standards

"Google docs, Wikis, and Blogs, oh my"
Northwest ESD 189-Technology Leadership Center
Come and take part in a hands on learning opportunity that focuses on Web 2.0 tools.  The NW ESD tech center will come and help educate you on how these new technology tools can enhance your curriculum no matter what you teach.
The purpose of the Technology center is to provide leadership for administrators and educators in the use of instructional technology and aligning technology tools with the Washington State Essential Learnings.

How can you and your local Association help each other?
Presenters from 4th Corner Uniserve
You don't need to be Norma Rae to take part in your local.  This session will focus on what are your rights as an educator and how you can get involved in making your local stronger.  Current hot topics such as "where or where has my gain sharing gone", "45/90" will also be discussed.  Make sure you bring your questions.

Meeting the needs of today's ELL student
Arturo Vivanco Ell Director, Burlington-Edison School District
Meeting the needs of ELL students in today's changing curriculums can be very difficult.  Come and learn about what strategies you can use to help your ELL students be more motivated and excited about learning in the classroom.

Gang Awareness
Skagit County Sheriffs Office
Gangs are on the rise in all areas across the state.  Come and learn what you can do to be better educated and how to look for warning signs in your students.

Academic Field Trips/Interactive Sessions

  • Whidbey Island Naval Base
    Ever wonder how you can do an ecology field trip to a world class recycling center, a field trip to a billion dollar training facility that can replicate any type of weather, and be hosted by a flight squadron all in the same day? Well you can do this and more at the Whidbey Island Naval Base!  Come and join us on Tuesday, July 15th, as we spend the day touring all these great facilities!

     http://naswi.ahf.nmci.navy.mil/index.htm

  • 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?”)
    1:00-4:00Northwest ESD 189-Technology Leadership Center
     "Google docs, Wikis, and Blogs, oh my"
    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
     

  • Class Rates
    Staff Rate 3 creditsBy May 16$360.00
    Staff Rate 3 creditsMay 16 to June 2$410.00
    Staff Rate 3 creditsAfter June 2$460.00
    Staff Rate 4 creditsBy May 16$460.00
    Staff Rate 4 creditsMay 16 to June 2$510.00
    Staff Rate 4 creditsAfter June 2$560.00
    Individual Rate 3 creditsBy May 16$380.00
    Individual Rate 3 creditsMay 16 to June 2$430.00
    Individual Rate 3 creditsAfter June 2$480.00
    Individual Rate 4 creditsBy May 16$480.00
    Individual Rate 4 creditsMay 16 to June 2$530.00
    Individual Rate 4 creditsAfter June 2$580.00
    Workshop FeeBy May 16$270.00
    Workshop FeeMay 16 to June 2$320.00
    Workshop FeeAfter June 2$370.00

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