Descriptions for Workshops

 

Curriculum Workshops:

Glencoe

Textbook publisher offering California standards-aligned

programs for grades 6-12…

1.  Glencoe Product Presentation

            Come learn about the wonderful curriculum programs Glencoe offers

for History, Science, Math, and Language Arts.  Samples will be

available to browse!

 

2.  “Glencoe Foldables”

            Hands-on workshop where you will learn how to create Foldables for

any subject!  Foldables help students organize and display information in creative ways and boost comprehension….

 

Saxon

Saxon programs teach the foundational skills of math and reading- the building blocks of continued learning…

New CA Math Program Presentation

Hot off the press! Come see Saxon’s new math program created just for California students.

 

Harcourt

Textbook publisher offering California standards-aligned

programs for grades K-6…

 

1.  New CA Math Program Presentation

            Hot off the press! Come see Harcourt’s new math program created just

            for California students.

 

2.  New CA Science Program Presentation

            Harcourt has a wonderful new CA Science program.  Come see the new

            textbooks, supplement pieces, and cool labs!

 

YDA Cyberschool

A new vendor providing online art, music, and game design classes…

 

YDA Demonstration

Come see how every young person from 3rd grade to high school can create amazing video games, music, paintings, films and documentaries, animations, Manga and comics, and Anime and cartoons using inexpensive, easy-to-use, and yet powerful professional level PC programs.

ALEKS

ALEKS is a web-based, assessment and learning system for math. ALEKS uses adaptive questioning to quickly and accurately determine exactly what a student knows and doesn't know in a course. ALEKS then instructs the student on

the topics most ready to learn….

 

Come see how the ALEKS personalized online learning program can help improve your student's math ability.

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These workshops will be help in the computer lab…..

 

Tutorvista

Tutorvista provides inexpensive online individual tutoring with subject experts in all subjects as well as a CAHSEE Prep course…

 

 

Tutorvista Demonstration

            Come see for yourself how Tutorvista can help your student prepare for

the CAHSEE and get the help the need in other core subjects.

 

National University Virtual High School

NUVHS offers a variety of high school core subject, elective, and Advanced Placement courses in an interactive learning environment….

 

NUVHS Demonstration

Come see the virtual program in action and learn how students can take self-paced online courses led by a credentialed teacher.

 

K12

The K¹² curriculum offers rich, challenging, and engaging content blending the best in technology and traditional materials…

 

K12 Demonstration

            Participants have the chance to see the K12 curriculum and experience

            the student lessons online.

 

Test Tools

Test Tools provides online CAHSEE test preparation for both Math and English-Language Arts

 

            Participates will take part in an online webinar and get to see first hand how Test Tools works.  ES will learn how to monitor students’ progress.

 

College and Career Workshops Descriptions:

                                               

Financing Your Education

How will you cover the costs of higher education?  Come to this informative workshop where information will be shared for all kinds of opportunities – financial aid resources, scholarship information, and more!  Presentation offered by University of Phoenix.

 

San Joaquin County Office of Education ROC/P Program

Have you heard of the Regional Occupational Program, or ROP?  This is a wonderful opportunity for students 16 years of age and older to learn occupational skills while in high school!  Training programs are offered in Construction, Health Careers, Cosmetology, Business, and more!  Presentation offered by SJCOE ROC/P.

 

Looking for a rewarding career?

Did you know that you can obtain several certificates at your local Community College?  Several programs are available such as electrician, horticulture, machinist, fashion design, interior design, dental assisting, electronics, law enforcement, office administration, computer graphics, nursing, and more!!!!!  Presentation offered by San Joaquin/Delta College and Modesto Junior College:

San Joaquin/Delta College           12 noon – 12:25pm

Modesto Junior College   12:25pm – 12:50pm

 

Who am I?  What do I want?  How do I get there?

Learn about our Education and Career Planning course, designed to answer these questions!  Students will use self evaluation tools, they will research careers, and then develop a ten year plan!  Presentation offered by CWCS Guidance Department.

 

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Special education:

We will be giving parents tips for working with underachieving students, and resources for working with identified special education students. We will also have a variety of strategies for working with a student's language needs, and talking to parents about any academic, social, or emotional concerns they may have regarding their students.