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SUMMARY:Sustainable Design: Innovation to Reduce Global Impacts
DESCRIPTION:OverviewDiscover how to bring real-world sustainability into your science classroom through this engaging asynchronous Canvas course. Designed with middle school educators in mind (grades 6–8) and adaptable for upper elementary and high school classrooms\, this professional learning experience introduces the principles of green chemistry and sustainable design and helps teachers translate them into meaningful classroom learning. \nThroughout the course\, participants will build foundational knowledge\, explore freely available classroom-ready resources\, and examine real-world examples of green innovation and careers. Educators will investigate how scientists and engineers design solutions that reduce environmental impact\, then consider how these ideas can be integrated into their own instruction. \nTeachers will also have dedicated time to plan for classroom implementation\, ensuring the learning leads directly to practice. Along the way\, participants will connect with colleagues through reflective discussion boards\, sharing ideas\, insights\, and implementation strategies. \nBy the end of the course\, educators will leave with: \n\nA stronger understanding of green chemistry and sustainable design concepts\nReady-to-use instructional resources and lesson ideas\nInsight into green careers and real-world applications\nA personalized plan for integrating sustainability-focused learning into their classrooms\n\nWhether you teach upper elementary\, middle school\, or high school science\, this course offers practical tools and inspiration to help students explore how science can be used to design a more sustainable future. \nDate & TimeWednesday\, April 1\n8:00am – 5:00pm \nLocationOnline \nRegistration Price$15 \nClock Hours10 Clock Hours Available for Purchase \nRegister via pdEnrollerBack to events calendar >
URL:https://www.ncesd.org/event/sustainable-design-innovation-to-reduce-global-impacts/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:NCW Cyber Meetup - State of Cybersecurity in K-12 Education
DESCRIPTION:OverviewJoin us for our monthly Cyber Meetup events! These events are designed for business\, education\, technology\, and community partners to come together for collaborative learning and discussion on technology topics. Every event features a presentation from a technology professional\, discussion\, and time for networking! \nSign up for our mailing list to receive update emails on future meetings. \nMeetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month at noon and lunch will be provided (to in-person attendees only). These events are made possible thanks to Microsoft! \nAbout April’s Event – The State of K-12 CybersecurityPresentation by: Doug Levin\, Director\, K12 Security Information eXchange (K12SIX)\n \nDoug Levin is co-founder and national director of the K12 Security Information eXchange (K12 SIX)\, a national non-profit dedicated solely to helping schools protect themselves from emerging cybersecurity threats. Founded in 2020\, K12 SIX serves as the information sharing and analysis center (ISAC) for the U.S. K-12 education sector. In this role\, he served on the U.S. Department of Education K-12 Cybersecurity Government Coordinating Council (GCC) and advised CISA on K-12 cybersecurity trends and issues. \nMr. Levin has been engaged in education and technology policy issues for over three decades – in a variety of roles. From 2009-15\, he served as executive director of the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA). Previously\, he held positions with the American Institutes for Research\, the National Cable & Telecommunications Association\, and the National Association of State Boards of Education. He has been recognized as one of the most influential people in education technology and his research and views are routinely sought out by the media. He is a graduate of William & Mary and earned a master’s degree in Sociology from The George Washington University. \nSession description: Sometimes one can lose perspective on the forest for the trees. In this session\, K12 SIX Director Doug Levin will share insights and trends from 10 years of tracking K-12 cyber incidents. What cybersecurity threats are schools falling victim to? How has this changed over time? What might the future hold\, and – most of important of all – how does it get better? \nDate & TimeWednesday\, April 112:00pm – 1:00pmLunch will be provided (to in-person attendees only) \nLocationOn Zoom \nThose who select the “Zoom” registration option will be sent a link to join the day before the meetup. \nNorth Central ESD\n430 Olds Station Road\, Wenatchee WA 98801 \nMid-Valley Hospital Conference Center | Family Medical Building\n800 Jasmine Street\, Omak\, WA \nBig Bend Community College\, WEC Building Room 0211\n7611 Bolling St NE\, Moses Lake\, WA 98837 \nRegister nowBack to events calendar >
URL:https://www.ncesd.org/event/ncw-cyber-meetup-state-of-cybersecurity-in-k-12-education/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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SUMMARY:Worrisome Behavior & Harassment\, Intimidation\, and Bullying (HIB): Staff Roles in Prevention and Response
DESCRIPTION:OverviewEvery staff member plays a critical role in creating safe\, connected school communities. This training will help school personnel incorporate behavioral data\, recognize and respond to worrisome behaviors\, briefly talk through threat assessments and discuss incidents of harassment\, intimidation\, and bullying (HIB). Participants will learn about Washington State law (RCW 28A.600.477) and district policy requirements\, including reporting responsibilities\, investigation timelines\, and supports for students. NOTE: This is not a Level 1 threat assessment training or HIB Compliance Officer training \nDate & TimeTuesday\, April 21\n8:30am – 12:30pm \nLocationNorth Central ESD\n430 Olds Station Road\, Wenatchee WA 98801 \nRegistration PriceFree \nClock Hours4 Clock Hours Available for Purchase \nRegister via pdEnrollerBack to events calendar >
URL:https://www.ncesd.org/event/worrisome-behavior-harassment-intimidation-and-bullying-hib-staff-roles-in-prevention-and-response-2/
CATEGORIES:Professional Development
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