Workshop of the Week - WoW LISD TECH Center Leslie Coates Julie Ross Hallie Snyder

In the beginning…… How the idea developed Planning Team: Instructional Coach Academic Consultants Technology Consultant Administrator Purpose of the program

Design elements Practical content Shared ownership Voluntary attendance PD hours SB-CEUs Mentor/Mentee

Selecting Topics Brainstorm Surveys Master schedule Feedback and flexibility

Organization of Workshops First Day Same time, same place Attendance Workshop pacing Handouts Binder Moodle

Moodle Site: Immediate posting Access to all Reverse chronological order

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Advertising Schedule of sessions Mentioned at staff meetings Weekly staff newsletter Monday A.M. Wednesday A.M. announcement Word of mouth/personal invite Carryover to staff meetings/school improvement team meetings

Presenters Showcasing staff Variety of presenters

WoWucopia November 23 Breakfast Invitations Showcase of work 14 presenters Extended time

Challenges Attendance Not a club mentality Time

Other delivery methods Before school After school Lunch and learn Online Skype

Successes Teacher recognition Meaningful P.D. Culture To date….. Changes in: Lesson planning Classroom management Diversified instruction Use of assessment Program promotion Use of technology Collegial conversations Renewed enthusiasm

Contact Us LISD TECH Center - Adrian, MI Leslie Coates – Science Consultant – Julie Ross – Instructional Coach – Hallie Snyder – Assistant Principal, Curricula & Instruction –

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