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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!
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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!
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Packed agenda. Fresh ideas. Great connections! Join us at WKEC on November 6 for the Instructional Supervisors Network.
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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 of IEP Insights is live on Spotify. Visit bit.ly/4yHuFWa to listen!
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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.
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The WKEC October Newsletter is Live! Visit app.smore.com/n/pqcex to view upcoming professional learning opportunities at WKEC.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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! wkec.org
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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! bit.ly/4gEHKbJ
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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 wkec.org
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Ready to add a powerful skill to your educator toolkit? The 2026–27 WKEC Cognitive Coaching Cohort is now open! Learn strategies to strengthen thinking, support growth, and empower teachers and students. Open to ALL WKEC educators. Limited spots! bit.ly/3SqmLBn
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Safety takes center stage at next week’s WKEC Principal Network virtual session. Join us for practical strategies, resources, and timely insights to help school leaders strengthen safety, preparedness, and response. Don’t miss this important conversation!
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Ready for the new 2026 Redbook? Join us at WKEC on August 20 for Redbook Training and get the latest updates, guidance, and requirements you need for the year ahead. Space is almost full—only a few spots remain!
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The 2026–27 DoSE Network begins August 12! Join us 9:00 AM–2:00 PM at WKEC as we welcome new Directors of Special Education, reconnect with returning leaders, share important updates, and strengthen our regional network for the year ahead.
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