WEA Academy's List of Approved Courses
These programs have been approved by the WEA Academy for credits toward an ESP Certificate. The necessary application and fee(s) still apply; however, these programs, if offered by a UniServ or school district, will be approved toward the ESP Certificate.
| Provider Title |
Location Contact |
Date/Time Hours OK'd |
|---|---|---|
| CESA #5 | Kalahari Resorts, WI Dells | Thurs Feb. 9 to Friday Feb. 10, 2012 |
WI Transition Conference: Required attendance - Session titled: Paraprofessionals: Literacy Activities to Improve Employment Opportunities. Paraprofessionals must attend other sessions during the conference to accumulate the approved number of hours. |
Karen Lietzok lietzowk@cesa5.org |
10 Hours |
| CESA #5 | CESA #5 626 East Slifer Street Portage WI 53901 |
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 9:00 AM-3:30 PM |
III. “Motivation and Engagement of All Students in Learning”
Math Strategies that Motivate and Engage Students A variety of strategies and tools will be demonstrated and shared with paraprofessionals to help them understand how different students acquire math knowledge. By incorporating motivating ac-tivities in instruction, students will become more engaged with learning. This will resulting students who will not only perform better in math, but enjoy the process! $65/session |
Jo Ann Senzig at (608) 742-8814, ext. 272, senzigj@cesa5.org |
5 Hours Academic Literacy (Level II) |
| CESA #5 | CESA #5 626 East Slifer Street Portage WI 53901 |
Monday, May 7, 2012 9:00 AM-3:30 PM |
III. “Motivation and Engagement of All Students in Learning”
Reading Strategies that Motivate and Engage Students Paraprofessionals attending this session will also come to understand the basics of motivational techniques. These techniques will provide students with a desire to improve his/her reading ability. This is a must attend session for all para-professionals, whether general education, Title I, or special education, who support students in reading. Those in attendance will also learn some basic information about supporting at-risk students as well as techniques for working with all students, while supporting teacher instruction, in inclusive classrooms. $65/session |
Jo Ann Senzig at (608) 742-8814, ext. 272, senzigj@cesa5.org |
5 Hours Academic Literacy (Level II) |
Please note: You can take more than one class in any designated curriculum area. As an example, if you have already taken a "Behavior Management" class but want to take a different workshop also listed under "Behavior Management" you can do that. The first class will satisfy your Core requirement, and the second will be credited in the Elective area.
For more information about the ESP Certification Program or other WEA Academy offerings, contact Tami McGrattan at WEAC — 800-362-8034, extension 279.