Grab Bag Sessions are Broken Into These Categories:
School Spotlight
At these stations, you will find a representative from one of our consortium schools who is an exemplar in the topic.
Food for Thought
This self-guided activity will provide you with something to watch or read and provide a reflection.
Peer 2 Peer Brainstorm
This station will feature a topic of interest in our consortium and will provide prompts for you to use in networking with others.
Product Feature
These stations will provide you with information about products or services available to your district through the RVA partnership.
Debriefing with Sarah Ward
Use this time to connect one on one with Sarah Ward. Ask her any lingering questions you have so far from today’s sessions or just listen in as she talks with others.
Supporting Unique Student Populations
Cultivating Relationships with Native Student Populations
Bowler Elementary Principal Brandi Dove is available to talk about what they've done in Bowler to connect with their Native American students and community.Trauma-Informed Care: The Absence of Punishment
Rebecca Lewis Pankratz, a past presenter for our consortium, has been working with school districts across the nation to start the journey of trauma-informed care for students. In order to begin that journey of change, it's helpful to identify what isn't working. Read the blog post below for her take.The Journey From Trauma-Aware to Trauma-Informed: Where Are You?
Many districts in Wisconsin struggle with how to support their students who are impacted by trauma. Review the graphic linked below and reflect on where your district lands.Targeting Advanced Learners Through RVA's Kaleidoscope Kids
Explore and ask questions about the project-based curriculum available to your district for use with advanced elementary students.Providing EL Instruction Through RVA's Language League
Teacher Ann Marchant is available to answer any questions you have about RVA's Language League program.How To Attract and Retain SPED Staff
Wisconsin is one of 48 states reporting special education teacher shortages. These challenges are especially prominent in special education where educators leave the profession at a rate much higher than their peers in general education roles. Visit the DPI website using the blue QR code or visit:Best Practices in Inclusive Teaching of Special Needs Students
Many districts struggle with the adoption of an inclusive teaching model and once they decide to adopt it - struggle with staff buy-in. Review some resources and discuss your school's experience with this model for special needs students.
Innovative Instructional Design
Competency-Based Learning - What Does This Look Like For an Admin Team?
Review the driving forces behind the concept of CBL and then explore resources from a few schools that have already implemented this alternative approach to learning assessments.Project-Based Learning in the K12 Classroom
Hear from other educators and share your own success and challenges with incorporating student-driven projects in the traditional classroom.Personalized Learning In Buzz
If you’ve heard about BUZZ and the digital curriculum that RVA supplies to its partner districts, this is your opportunity to log into the actual curriculum and explore it on your own.ChatGPT and the Future of AI in Education for Classroom Teachers
Advances in technology offer new challenges, but also new opportunities, for educators. Learn more and explore them on your own.Custom Courses that Utilize Gamification & Cross-Curricular Studies
Come talk with a social studies teacher who has created his own courses including one that is founded on students running a D&D game for the length of the semester.Using Digital Content to Target Concerning Student Behaviors
Explore two different platforms designed to address the SEL needs of all students or targeted situations.