STAFF DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP DATES
For more information regarding these workshops and others, go to: http://www.esu8.org and click on the Staff Development link.

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Writing Contest, Grades 7 - 12
Students in grades seven through twelve are invited to submit original short stories or poems to a Writing Contest. The deadline for these submissions is February 17, 2006. Written works must be submitted as electronic copies. Students who submit entries are not required to attend the Festival.

The best submissions for each grade level will be published in an Anthology. Students whose work is included in the Anthology will receive a free copy of the Anthology.

The best story and poem from each grade, 7 - 12, will receive a cash prize. The recipient of the first place story prize for grade twelve will receive a $500 scholarship to Wayne State College.

Students who attend the Festival will have an opportunity to:

• Interact with professional writers
• Interact with other student writers
• Attend presentations by authors and professionals
• Participate in interactive workshops
• Attend an awards banquet

On-Site Competitions, Grades 7-12
Students will be invited to submit entries in various categories - such as exhibits, performances of original dramas, and videos. These will be presented and evaluated at Wayne State College on Friday, March 31. These students will have the opportunity to:

• Present their projects to evaluators
• Interact with other students who are interested in literature, reading, and writing
• Attend presentations by authors and professionals
• Participate in interactive workshops
• Attend an awards banquet

Additional questions can be answered by contacting:

Dr. Stan Gardner,
WSC Conn Library Director
402-375-7257
e-mail: stgardn1@wsc.edu

DECEMBER, 2005
Strategies for Teaching Alphabetic Principle (K-3, SPED, Title) on Dec. 1, 9:00-3:00 at ESU #8

Strategies for Teaching Alphabetic Principle (K-3, SPED, Title) on Dec. 6, 9:00-3:00 at ESU #8

JANUARY, 2006
Superintendent Advisory Committee Meeting on Jan. 11 at ESU #8

DIBELS Initial Assessment Training (K-3) on Jan. 12, 8:30-4:00 at ESU #8

Systems Approach to School Improvement, Jean Ann Petz Jan. 17, 9:00-4:00 at ESU #10

School Improvement with Jean Ann Petz (District Wide) on Jan. 18, 9:00-12:00 at ESU #10

I’ve DIBEL’d… Now What? on Jan. 25, 9:00-3:00 at ESU #8

Strategies for Teaching Fluency (K-3, SPED, Title) on Jan. 31, 9:00-3:00 at ESU #8

Mathematics Institute: “Why y’s and x’s” (Session 3 of 4) on Jan. 31, 9:00-3:00 at LLLC

FEBRUARY, 2006
Strategies for Teaching Fluency (K-3, SPED, Title) on Feb. 1, 9:00-3:00 at ESU #8

Chats with Pat and Dottie on Feb. 1, 9:00-12:00 at the Life Long Learning Center

Reading in the Content Area for Reading & Social Studies with Sue Presler (Day 2) on Feb. 2, 9:00-3:00 at ESU #8

Reading in the Content Area for Math & Science with Sue Presler (Day 2) on Feb. 3, 9:00-3:00 at ESU #8

Project Food, Land, and People (K-6) on Feb. 13, 9:00-3:00 at ESU #8

Project Food, Land, and People (7-12) on Feb. 14, 9:00-3:00 at ESU #8

Advisory Committee Meeting on Feb. 15 at ESU #8

Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary (K-3, SPED, Title) on Feb. 21, 9:00-3:00 at ESU #8

Mathematics Institute: “Talking with the Numbers” (Session 4 of 4) on Feb. 26, 1:00-6:00 in Kearney

Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary (K-3, SPED, Title) on Feb. 28, 9:00-3:00 at ESU #8

Data Retreat on Feb. 28, 9:00-3:00 at ESU #8

MARCH, 2006
Strategies for Teaching Comprehension (K-3, SPED, Title) on Mar. 20, 9:00-3:00 at ESU #8

Strategies for Teaching Comprehension (K-3, SPED, Title) on Mar. 21, 9:00-3:00 at ESU #8

Excellence in Education Conference on Mar. 29-30 in Lincoln

APRIL, 2006
NDE School Improvement Workshop on April 11-12, 9:00-3:30 at Divots Conference Center

MAY, 2006
Professional Learning Communities on May 9-10, 9:00-3:00 in Ogallala