Differentiated Instruction

During this workshop, presenters will share strategies for instruction and assessment that will help meet the needs of all learners in the classroom.  This seminar is designed to provide the participant with practical, easy to implement strategies that support all learners. This session offers a wealth of new ideas and practical strategies for both teaching and assessing all learners in the classroom. These will be summarized in an extensive resource handbook that will help classroom teachers begin implementing these ideas as soon as they return to the classroom.  This session carries .6 CEUs for teachers or 5 SEMI credits for career level administrators.

To register: http://www.nmec.net/_workshops

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Helping Struggling Readers Improve Comprehension

Struggling readers and writers may have difficulty decoding text, comprehending, and conveying ideas through writing. This workshop focuses specifically on supporting the academic development of students who are competent decoders but who struggle to understand the meaning of what they read. We will explore the different types of comprehension difficulties students may face and will introduce a number of research-based strategies to improve comprehension skills. As a final project, participants will design and implement a lesson plan focused on improving students' reading comprehension.

To register: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/olpd/elearn/docs/Instruct.doc

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Improving Reading & Writing in the Content Areas

In order to be successful in content area classes such as social studies, science, and mathematics, students must be able to read a variety of informational texts and produce written documents. This workshop will give teachers the tools they need to integrate literacy strategies into content learning to help raise student achievement. Participants will use the Literacy Matters web site as an anchor throughout this workshop for exploring instructional strategies. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to locate web-based tools, strategies, and lessons that foster literacy skills in all content areas. They will also have developed a preliminary lesson plan incorporating these tools and strategies.

To register: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/olpd/elearn/docs/Instruct.doc

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Instructional Approaches For Teachers Of English language Learners

This workshop is designed to help teachers learn how they can more effectively include, instruct and nurture students whose native language is not English. Educators of all grade levels and subject areas will learn strategies and instructional approaches to help ELL students access all aspect s of the curriculum. The content covered in this course will help teachers learn to apply the ELP (English Language Proficiency) Standards to their classroom instruction, build their knowledge about second language acquisition, and inform them of strategies that will help them to provide English Language Learners with a safe and accepting environment in which to learn so that they can excel academically. This workshop will also highlight the many ways that technology can be used to help ELL students to access curriculum materials. Participants design their own lessons and activities that take advantage of available technologies to more effectively reach all students.

To register: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/olpd/elearn/docs/Instruct.doc

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Making the Most of Adolescent Literature

When teachers integrate adolescent literature into the curriculum, students are given an opportunity to learn about themselves and the world during a critical time in their development. Recent research on reading development suggests a growing number of evidence-based practices that can help students with the complex process of reading to make meaning. In this workshop, participants will learn how to select literature for students of varied needs and how to improve students' reading comprehension through questioning techniques. They will also explore a wide range of literature response strategies and techniques for assessment. As a final product, participants will create a classroom lesson based on the strategies learned in this workshop.

To register: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/olpd/elearn/docs/Instruct.doc

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Reading First: Supporting Early Reading Instruction

Participants in this workshop will discover the many ways in which new technologies can support classroom reading instruction in kindergarten through third grade. As they examine existing research on literacy technologies, participants will also review or familiarize themselves with the five areas of instruction discussed in the National Reading Panel's 2000 report on early reading: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and text comprehension. The workshop will put special emphasis on evidence-based uses of technology for reading instruction.

To register: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/olpd/elearn/docs/Instruct.doc

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Reading Instructional Intervention Model

The Reading Instructional Intervention Model, formerly call 3-Tier Reading Model, holds promise for reducing the overall reading problems by providing intensive early intervention for the students most at-risk for reading difficulty. It consists of three tiers of levels of reading instruction: Tier I Core Classroom Reading Instruction, Tier II: Supplemental Instruction, Tier III: Instruction for the Intensive Intervention. This model will make a highly significant contribution to the knowledge base on preventing reading disabilities through effective early reading instruction. This session is one day and carries .6 CEU credits for teachers or 5 SEMI credits for career level administrators.

To register: http://www.nmec.net/_workshops

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Strategies and Tools for Teaching the Writing Process

This workshop will support teachers of middle and high school students in their incorporation of technology tools into the writing curriculum. Participants will be introduced to powerful software and web-based tools that enhance the various stages of the writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, and publishing. Participants will also explore a range of resources and exemplary projects that take advantage of these technologies in the classroom. For example, participants will discover the potential of writing exchanges on electronic networks, view examples of such projects, and think together about how these tools could be incorporated into their specific curricula. Participants will complete the workshop with a collection of resources and preliminary lesson plans that address their local or state standards and curricular goals.

To register: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/olpd/elearn/docs/Instruct.doc

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Supporting Literacy Development in Lower Elementary Classrooms

In this workshop, participants will explore how new technologies can support emerging literacy development in kindergarten through second grade. Participants will investigate tools and strategies that can help build phonemic awareness and facilitate the transition from invented spelling to English spelling. Participants will also explore strategies for integrating reading and writing with meaningful project-based activities, and experiment with software tools for publishing student work and creating class books. Participants will complete the workshop with a number of resources and ideas for immediate classroom use.

To register: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/olpd/elearn/docs/Instruct.doc

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Supporting Literacy Development in Upper Elementary Classrooms

This course will help teachers and specialists that work with students in grades three through six to develop a technology-enhanced lesson that addresses national and local literacy standards and that connects reading and writing with other curriculum areas. To support this development process, participants will examine a sample lesson plan that incorporates several ways technology can support reading and writing across the curriculum. Participants will experiment with technologies that can be used to develop vocabulary and facilitate each phase of the writing process, including concept-mapping, peer review, editing, and publishing student work. They will examine how the Internet can be used to foster reading-writing connections and to help students develop critical research skills. Participants will also be introduced to assistive technologies that can help students with special needs learn to read and write independently. Participants will also discuss assessment strategies for technology-enhanced literacy projects.

To register: http://www.mde.k12.ms.us/olpd/elearn/docs/Instruct.doc

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The Essential Components of Reading Instruction (Phonics)

The Phonics training focuses on providing participants with a thorough knowledge base of phonics. During the one-day training, the participants will develop an understanding of the phonics conclusions derived from current research and resources for teaching strategies to facilitate the development of phonics. The session will conclude with additional hands-in activities to demonstrate how the fine arts can easily be integrated into instruction to support the development of phonics in children. This session carries .6 CEUs for teachers of 5 SEMI credits for career level administrator.

To register: http://www.nmec.net/_workshops

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MS Language Arts Framework K-3 Training
This one-day training provides an introduction to the newly revised MS Language Arts Framework 2006 for Kindergarten through 3^rd grade.  The training includes an overview of the organization of the MLAF, an explanation of the competencies and objectives for each grade level, examples of teaching strategies, and suggested assessments for the areas of reading, language arts, and writing.  The MLAF training addresses what students should know and do in English, language arts, and reading classrooms. 

All CEU credits will be processed through the University of Mississippi, Department of Continuing Studies. In order to receive CEU credits, participants must: 1) attend a complete session, 2) demonstrate mastery, 3) complete an evaluation form, and 4) pay $15.00 CEU processing fee on the final day of the workshop.  This schedule and online registration is available at www.nmec.net.  Online registration is preferred. If you have any questions or comments please contact us at (662)-915-7763, or via the internet at sscott@olemiss.edu
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This one-day training is designed for teachers and administrators. The participants will receive valuable information on the use of curriculum based learning centers in the classroom.  During the training, participants will review the philosophy of learning centers, explore room designs and center arrangements, and discuss implementation of learning centers and classroom management.  The learning center training will provide the opportunity for participants to use hands-on activities and design lessons that connect to the Mississippi Language Arts Framework.  This session carries .6 CEU credits for teachers and 5 SEMI credits for career level administrators.

All CEU credits will be processed through the University of Mississippi, Department of Continuing Studies. In order to receive CEU credits, participants must: 1) attend a complete session, 2) demonstrate mastery, 3) complete an evaluation form, and 4) pay $15.00 CEU processing fee on the final day of the workshop.  This schedule and online registration is available at www.nmec.net.  Online registration is preferred. If you have any questions or comments please contact us at (662)-915-7763, or via the internet at sscott@olemiss.edu

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During the one-day session, the Comprehension training focuses on the research related to the ability to comprehend, processes which affect reading comprehension, and appropriate types of assessment.  Instructional strategies to increase students' comprehension abilities are modeled, including strategies that incorporate the language arts.  The session will conclude with additional hands-on activities to demonstrate how the fine arts can easily be integrated into instruction to support the development of comprehension in children. This session carries .6 CEUs for teachers or 5 SEMI credits for career level administrators.

All CEU credits will be processed through the University of Mississippi, Department of Continuing Studies. In order to receive CEU credits, participants must: 1) attend a complete session, 2) demonstrate mastery, 3) complete an evaluation form, and 4) pay $15.00 CEU processing fee on the final day of the workshop.  This schedule and online registration is available at www.nmec.net.  Online registration is preferred. If you have any questions or comments please contact us at (662)-915-7763, or via the internet at sscott@olemiss.edu

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In this one-day interactive session, participants will become acquainted with the importance of Phonemic Awareness to reading and will learn to distinguish it from other related areas, such as phonics.  Participants will learn the developmental progression of this essential component of reading instruction, its correlation to the Benchmarks of the Mississippi Language Arts Framework, and methods of assessment.  Throughout the session, participants will engage in a variety of instructional strategies which can be implemented in the classroom.  The session will conclude with additional hands-on activities to demonstrate how the fine arts can easily be integrated into instruction to support the development of phonemic awareness in children. This session carries .6 CEUs for teachers or 5 SEMI credits for career level administrators.

All CEU credits will be processed through the University of Mississippi, Department of Continuing Studies. In order to receive CEU credits, participants must: 1) attend a complete session, 2) demonstrate mastery, 3) complete an evaluation form, and 4) pay $15.00 CEU processing fee on the final day of the workshop.  This schedule and online registration is available at www.nmec.net.  Online registration is preferred. If you have any questions or comments please contact us at (662)-915-7763, or via the internet at sscott@olemiss.edu

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Beginning with the developmental progression of vocabulary and background knowledge, this one-day training provides participants with the research that documents the importance of spoken and written vocabulary acquisition to the process of reading.    Participants are given a wealth of practical, age appropriate, and "classroom tested" strategies that promote the vocabulary and background knowledge students need to become fluent readers.  The session will conclude with additional hands-on activities to demonstrate how the fine arts can easily be integrated into instruction to support the development of vocabulary in children. This session carries .6 CEUs for teachers or 5 SEMI credits for career level administrators.

All CEU credits will be processed through the University of Mississippi, Department of Continuing Studies. In order to receive CEU credits, participants must: 1) attend a complete session, 2) demonstrate mastery, 3) complete an evaluation form, and 4) pay $15.00 CEU processing fee on the final day of the workshop.  This schedule and online registration is available at www.nmec.net.  Online registration is preferred. If you have any questions or comments please contact us at (662)-915-7763, or via the internet at sscott@olemiss.edu

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This new one-day training presents an in-depth look at reading fluency.  The session explores recent research regarding the importance of fluency development.  Teachers will be provided with effective ways to measure reading fluency.  In addition, teachers will be provided multiple teaching strategies for building fluency in reading classrooms.

All CEU credits will be processed through the University of Mississippi, Department of Continuing Studies. In order to receive CEU credits, participants must: 1) attend a complete session, 2) demonstrate mastery, 3) complete an evaluation form, and 4) pay $15.00 CEU processing fee on the final day of the workshop.  This schedule and online registration is available at www.nmec.net.  Online registration is preferred. If you have any questions or comments please contact us at (662)-915-7763, or via the internet at sscott@olemiss.edu

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The Mississippi Reading Kindergarten Academies (4 days) are professional development institutes that can help schools meet the challenge of "No Child Left Behind".  The Academies are built on scientifically based components that include explicit and systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.  The Academies will highlight grouping, monitoring student progress to inform instruction, and providing interventions for struggling readers.  This session carries 2.4 CEUs for teachers or 20 SEMI credits for career level administrators.

All CEU credits will be processed through the University of Mississippi, Department of Continuing Studies. In order to receive CEU credits, participants must: 1) attend a complete session, 2) demonstrate mastery, 3) complete an evaluation form, and 4) pay $15.00 CEU processing fee on the final day of the workshop.  This schedule and online registration is available at www.nmec.net.  Online registration is preferred. If you have any questions or comments please contact us at (662)-915-7763, or via the internet at sscott@olemiss.edu

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The Mississippi Reading First Grade Academies (4 days) are professional development institutes that can help schools meet the challenge of "No Child Left Behind".  The Academies are built on scientifically based components that include explicit and systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.  The Academies will highlight grouping, monitoring student progress to inform instruction, and providing interventions for struggling readers.  This session carries 2.4 CEUs for teachers or 20 SEMI credits for career level administrators.

All CEU credits will be processed through the University of Mississippi, Department of Continuing Studies. In order to receive CEU credits, participants must: 1) attend a complete session, 2) demonstrate mastery, 3) complete an evaluation form, and 4) pay $15.00 CEU processing fee on the final day of the workshop.  This schedule and online registration is available at www.nmec.net.  Online registration is preferred. If you have any questions or comments please contact us at (662)-915-7763, or via the internet at sscott@olemiss.edu

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knowledge and skills so they can effectively teach young children to read and meet the challenge of “No Child Left Behind.”  Academy topics include phonics and word study, using assessment to inform instruction, reading groups, designing effective lessons, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and interventions for struggling readers.  The format of the Academy includes video segments, instruction, group activities and group discussions.  Participants will receive two resource notebooks and other instructional materials to use in their classrooms.  This session carries 2.4 CEU credits for teachers and 20 SEMI credits for career level administrators.  

All CEU credits will be processed through the University of Mississippi, Department of Continuing Studies. In order to receive CEU credits, participants must: 1) attend a complete session, 2) demonstrate mastery, 3) complete an evaluation form, and 4) pay $15.00 CEU processing fee on the final day of the workshop.  This schedule and online registration is available at www.nmec.net.  Online registration is preferred. If you have any questions or comments please contact us at (662)-915-7763, or via the internet at sscott@olemiss.edu

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