Wednesday, October 26
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
WASC International Self-Study Training
Presenters: Alana Steward and Steve Massiah, WASC International Consultants
This one day interactive WASC session will examine the WASC Guiding Principles and essentials of the Focus on Learning self-study process and the many ways it can be adapted to a school's situation to ensure a meaningful self-study process. The session will provide an opportunity for EARCOS educators to learn about strategies inherent in Focus on Learning that support the school's assessment of student learning in relation to schoolwide learner outcomes and academic standards. During the latter part of the session there will be a panel of EARCOS educators who will share how they adapted the Focus on Learning process for their respective schools, including integration with strategic planning.
Wednesday, October 26
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
WASC International Visiting Committee Member Training
Presenters: Dawn Rock and Natalie Abad-Merritt, WASC International Consultants
This interactive session will (1) prepare educators to serve on WASC visiting committees, emphasizing the roles and responsibilities of a WASC visiting committee member and (2) examine the WASC Guiding Principles and essentials of the Focus on Learning process and it's adaptability to support continuous improvement and high quality student learning and well-being.
Wednesday, October 26
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (by invitation only)
WASC International Visiting Committee Chair Training
Presenters: Marilyn George and Margaret Alvarez
This interactive session will prepare EARCOS educators to chair a WASC visiting committee after having served as a visiting committee member. The three roles of the chair will be examined: (1) keeper of the vision of continuous improvement, (2) coach for the school and visiting committee members, and (3) organizer for the visit. Through the dialogue and activities, there will be shared insights and advice from fellow EARCOS educators who have already chaired full, mid-cycle, and other special visits, including synchronized and joint visits.
Thursday-Saturday, October 27-29
Becoming Accredited: Essential Elements
The session will address the essential elements that must exist and be operating effectively in a school whose purpose is to move into the accreditation process that focuses on student learning and well-being and continuous improvement. This includes the following areas: mission, vision, beliefs, governance, administration and organizational issues, staffing, instructional program, student support, culture and resources.
Saturday, October 29
6:45 -7:45 AM
WASC Breakfast for Accreditation Committee
The breakfast meeting is an opportunity for EARCOS educators to share ideas, comments and suggestions that will strengthen the work of WASC in supporting the EARCOS schools.