Professional Learning for PreK-6 Recess Planners and Supervisors
NEW SESSIONS AVAILABLE:
GROUP MANAGEMENT & INDOOR RECESS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!
FREE!
Workshop Contact:
Derryn Johnson, 888-701-6372
Registration also gets you access to Playworks' "Safe Return to Play" Guide, Recess Lab website, and Recess Check-up!
The NESC is partnering with Playworks to help kids stay active and build valuable life skills through play! Join us for our 2020-21 professional learning series!

Our full series includes the following recess workshops
(Registration and participation available in this order):
  1. Power of Play
  2. Group Management (session 1 = prerequisite)
  3. Indoor Recess (session 1 = prerequisite)
  4. Recess Program Sustainability (session 1 & 2 = prerequisite)
  5. Recess Youth Leadership (session 1 & 2 = prerequisite)

The first three workshops in the series, "Power of Play," "Group Management," and "Indoor Recess" are open for registration!

Last chances - Two sessions remain:
"Power of Play" introduces the importance of play and lays the foundation for creating a safe, healthy, and respectful environment for youth. This workshop gives you and your staff the introductory tools needed to create safe and inclusive play opportunities for all students.
  • October 15, 2020 - "Power of Play" virtual workshop - 6:00-7:00 PM CST

  • October 20, 2020 - "Power of Play" virtual workshop - 2:00-3:00 PM CST

Three dates/times available:
"Group Management" explores five key group management strategies that adults can use to set students up for successful group behavior. At the end of the training, participants will be able to verbalize the benefits of using proactive behavior management strategies as well as identify proactive behavior management strategies to integrate into daily routines.
  • October 27, 2020 - "Group Management" virtual workshop - 6:00-7:00 PM CST (option 1)

  • October 30, 2020 - "Group Management" virtual workshop - 2:00-3:00 PM CST (option 2)

  • November 5, 2020 - "Group Management" virtual workshop - 3:30-4:30 PM CST (option 3)

Three dates/times available:
"Indoor Recess" teaches participants indoor games, how to map indoor play spaces, and how to create action plans to keep kids physically active throughout the day, even on days when it's not possible to get outdoors.
  • November 12, 2020 - "Indoor Recess" virtual workshop - 2:00-3:00 PM CST (option 1)

  • November 17, 2020 - "Indoor Recess" virtual workshop - 6:00-7:00 PM CST (option 2)

  • November 19, 2020 - "Indoor Recess" virtual workshop - 3:00-4:00 PM CST (option 3)

Additionally, each of these first three Playworks workshops will include "Keep Playing" strategies that address supporting play in virtual settings (facilitation, modifications, connections to social emotional learning, and more!).


When/Where:
These are one-hour, virtual workshops with multiple options for dates and times! (Connection link and detailed workshop logistics will be emailed closer to the date.)

Facilitator: Playworks

Resources: Provided by NESC and Playworks

Intended audience: pK-6 recess planners and supervisors

Cost: FREE!

Register early! There is a maximum capacity of 25 participants per webinar. If your registration exceeds the maximum capacity, you will be contacted about moving to a different date/time. Please register and attend individually (1 participant per device).
NESC Awarded BCBSND Caring For Kids Grant
With the help of BCBSND Caring Foundation, NESC will introduce a new, virtual professional learning series to engage North Dakota preK-6 classroom teachers, support staff, and administrators on the importance of safe and healthy play every day. The NESC will be partnering with Playworks to provide the professional learning which is scheduled to begin in late September. (Register here: https://tinyurl.com/NESC-RecessSeries)

“Creating an environment for children to safely exercise is a priority for us,” said Amber Blomberg, BCBSND Caring Foundation Manager. “We’re excited to see this program empower educators and staff to discover innovative and healthy ways to get kids moving.”
NESC Graduate Credit
The NESC is partnering with Valley City State University to offer graduate credit to NESC member educators for NESC professional learning events.
Mission
The NESC supports schools through leadership and collaborative opportunities.

Vision 
The NESC positively impacts schools' capacity to offer high-quality education.