Episode 2 of Specially Said is here! Join WKEC SERTAC Consultants Carla Mangels and Candice Frick as they explore why specially designed instruction (SDI) is about more than just good teaching. Listen now on Spotify!
Ready to strengthen your behavior support strategies? Join WKEC for PBIS FBA/BIP training and learn practical ways to better understand student behavior and develop effective plans that support positive outcomes. Register at wkec.org!
Packed agenda. Fresh ideas. Great connections! Join us at WKEC on November 6 for the Instructional Supervisors Network.
Introducing Specially Said, a new podcast from WKEC SERTAC Consultants Carla Mangels and Candice Frick! Get short episodes, real conversations and practical special education tips. The first episode is live on Spotify. Visit https://bit.ly/4yHuFWa to listen today!
Join us Thursday, October 15, for the next Joint Principal Network featuring Todd Whitaker! Connect with fellow school leaders and gain valuable insights you can put into practice. Join us virtually from 10–11 AM! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and grow with WKEC and Murray State University.
Feeling like there’s a LOT to keep up with in your first few years? You’re not alone! Join fellow new teachers at the WKEC New Teacher Sprint on Oct. 22 for Making Sense of It All: Data, Decisions, and Daily Wins.
Behavior challenges can impact learning, relationships, and the entire school environment. Join MTSS expert Mike Mattos for a virtual session focused on practical strategies for understanding and responding to student behavior. Walk away with ideas you can put into practice right away.
The WKEC October Newsletter is Live! Visit https://app.smore.com/n/pqcex to view upcoming professional learning opportunities at WKEC.
Ready to transform co-teaching? Join an initial exploration meeting to learn how the Co-Teaching Transformation Initiative can strengthen collaboration, planning and inclusive instruction. Instructional Leadership Teams are invited to attend ONE virtual information session!
Good ideas are better when we share them! Join the WKEC Instructional Supervisors Network on Friday, Oct. 2 for a chance to connect with colleagues, swap ideas and focus on what’s working in instruction. Come join the conversation — register today on the WKEC website!
WKEC Adult Education is hiring! We’re looking for a part-time team member to serve in Union County. Make a difference by helping adults build skills, reach goals and create new opportunities. Learn more and apply today!
Strengthen MTSS across your school or district! Join the WKEC MTSS Network virtually Thursday, Sept. 24. Connect with fellow educators. Share strategies. Build capacity. Explore data-driven approaches that help every learner thrive. Register today! www.wkec.org
What if 10 minutes a day could boost reading confidence, comprehension & engagement? Join Holly Bloodworth for WKEC’s Reading Fluency Learning Sprint, launching Monday, Sept. 28! Explore research-based strategies and leave ready to put them into practice. Register today!
Loved Dr. Catlin Tucker’s EDFEST keynote? Keep the momentum going! Join her virtually Sept. 23 from 3:40–4:40 PM for an interactive coaching session focused on turning AI and innovative instructional ideas into action. Bring your questions!
Congratulations to WKEC’s Sarah Akin on being named KSCA Counselor Advocate of the Year! So well deserved! We’re incredibly proud of Sarah and all she does to support school counselors and students.
THIS WEEK! Don’t miss the WKEC Principal Network! Spend the morning connecting with fellow school leaders, sharing ideas, and collaborating—then head back to your school with fresh perspectives. With only a few in-person opportunities, make this one count!
Strengthen reading outcomes with practical, evidence-based strategies that work! Join Holly Bloodworth for the Reading Fluency Sprint, designed for K–5 educators and interventionists ready to build confident, fluent readers. Don’t miss it! https://bit.ly/4gEHKbJ
Your wellness matters. Your students’ well-being matters. Mindful & Meaningful gives you practical, evidence-based strategies to care for both—on your schedule. New 1-Hour on-demand sessions every month. Watch, reflect, recharge, and bring meaningful strategies back to your classroom. https://bit.ly/4gtTZsZ
OpenSciEd Unit Trainings are coming to WKEC this fall! Give educators the tools, strategies, and hands-on experience to bring high-quality, phenomenon-based science learning to life. Explore upcoming units and register today at WKEC. Visit www.wkec.org
Ready to move your Portrait of a Learner or Profile of a Graduate from poster to practice? Join Kalli Colley from KDE's Vibrant Learning Team for Taking the Pulse of Your Portrait - This Friday Aug 28th! Gain practical strategies, clarity, and next steps. Registration closes tomorrow—register today!
