Virtual instruction offers unique possibilities for students to thrive. It also offers challenges that are only found in the virtual environment. During the Spring of 2022, The Kansas Learning Network is offering 3 learning lab sessions designed exclusively to meet the needs of educators in Kansas Virtual Schools.
Presented by expert Nathifa Carmichael, Learning Labs will provide participants the opportunity to utilize competency-based learning practices through case studies, protocols, and discussion. Learning Labs will include practical tools that participants can immediately apply to their local context to address the unique challenges of online environments.
Due to the collaborative nature of learning labs, the sessions will not be recorded. Resources will be available following each session.
Nathifa Carmichael has been committed to the power of public education while serving as a classroom teacher, school, district, and state leader for over 20 years. Her work has been recognized for excellence by the Georgia Association of Personnel Administrators, the American Association of Personnel Administrators, and featured in various media outlets as a model for professional learning nationwide. Nathifa holds a master's degree in Educational Leadership and a bachelor's degree in English Literature, both from Emory University in Atlanta, GA.
Learning Lab 1- March 8
With a focus on fostering an inclusive and responsive learning community, virtual school leaders and staff will learn effective practices in promoting experiences that are relationship-driven, culturally responsive, and establish clear expectations for student success. During the Learning Lab, participants will utilize competency-based learning practices through case studies, protocols, and discussion.The Learning Lab will include practical tools that participants can immediately apply to their local context to address the unique challenges of their online environments.
Learning Lab 2- May 3
With a focus on fostering a learning community that promotes academic success, virtual school leaders and staff will learn effective practices in leveraging tools that personalize instruction for student learning needs. During the Learning Lab, participants will utilize competency-based learning practices through case studies, protocols, and discussion. The Learning Lab will include practical tools that participants can immediately apply to their local context to address the unique challenges of their online environments.
Learning Lab 3- May 24
With a focus on fostering purposeful engagement with students and families, virtual school leaders and staff will learn how to engage individual learners, foster student collaboration, and integrate Social-emotional Learning (SEL) practices that support student needs inside and outside of the classroom. During the Learning Lab, participants will utilize competency-based learning practices through case studies, protocols, and discussion. The Learning Lab will include practical tools that participants can immediately apply to their local context to address the unique challenges of their online environments.
Registration may be cancelled up to 14 days prior to the event for a full refund. Cancellations received within 14 days of the event will not be refunded. No-show registrations will also not be refunded.