PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

Dates to Mark on Your Fall Calendar

WASC Conference
October 10-12, Richland High, Richland
The 28th annual high school WASC Conference will be sponsored by the Mid-Columbia Association of Student Councils at Richland High on October 10-12, 2008. This annual high school student leadership conference attracts nearly 1,000 student leaders and advisers each year.

Middle Level Team Retreat
October 19-21, Chewelah Peak Learning Center
October 26-28, Cispus Learning Center
The Middle Level Team Retreat is designed to increase the effectiveness of a school's student leadership team. Each participating middle level school comes to the leadership training with unique goals. Staff members from the popular middle level summer leadership camps facilitate the retreat.

R.S.V.P. Training
Schedule A Training Today for the Fall
Raising Student Voice & Participation (RSVP) is a student engagement program sponsored by the National Association of Student Councils and the national Association of Secondary School Principals. More than 85 schools in in our state have been trained to utilize this empowering program. The RSVP process uses democratic dialogue to give students a chance to speak out and take action on school improvement and community issues. To schedule a training, contact Susan Fortin, Director of Washington Student Leadership. susanf@awsp.org 360.497.5323.

Three Summer Opportunities for Adviser Training

High School Advisers
Teaching Leadership: A Workshop for Teachers and Advisers
August 20-22, Cispus Learning Center
Strengthen the curriculum in your high school leadership class or advisory and improve your skills as an adviser and team facilitator. Participants also receive a copy of the Washington Student Leadership curriculum, "Building Leaders for Life."  Clock hours available for an additional fee.
Registration.

Middle Level Advisers
Adviser Strand at Middle Level Summer Camp
August 6-9, Chinook
August 10-13, Columbia
August 11-14, Chewelah Peak
August 14-17, Cascade
An adviser workshop runs concurrently with each session of Middle Level Summer Leadership Camp. The highly active workshops are taught by veteran student leadership advisers. Participants explore philosophical issues as well as receive practical tips regarding advising middle level student leaders. Clock hours available for an additional fee. Registration.

Cheer Coaches
Cheer Coaches Workshop at CheerLeadership Camp
July 14-18, Session 1
July 21-25, Session 2
July 28-Aug. 1, Session 3
Separate activities and sessions are planned for coaches who choose to attend CheerLeadership Camp. Some sessions are included where coaches may interact with their squads; however, the bulk of the program is designed to provide specific training for the unique role of coaching a cheer squad. Clock hours available for an additional fee. Registration.

Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week
May 4-9
Help honor the more than 6.2 million teachers in the United States during Teacher Appreciation Week May 4-10. Ideas & Activities