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November is often a time to reflect and remember the things for which you are thankful. We are thankful for the many educators and administrators who everyday put their best foot forward to positively impact students. Most of all, CSTP is thankful for our readers, and those who engage in our work to strengthen the teaching profession. Thank you for staying connected and helping us make an impact in our state and beyond.
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CSTP in Action
School / District Teams Grow Knowledge of PLCs
On November 17 - 18, CSTP hosted school and district teams of educators focused on developing high-functioning PLCs. Led by NBCT Jami Gore, a math teacher at River Ridge High School in North Thurston Public Schools, and Karen Remy-Anderson, Executive Director of Student Support and Special Education, participants learned about the hierarchy of teacher needs and using data to inform, not drive, teacher dialogue and sharing about instructional practice.
CSTP will offer at least one PLC session during Camp CSTP this coming summer that will occur sometime the week of July 23 (details and registration will be released after the new year). If you are interested in be one of the first to know, sign up here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HZZK98R.
TPEP Best Practices Colloquium, Yakima, WA
On November 1st, CSTP hosted the Fourth Annual Fall TPEP Best Practices Colloquium in Yakima. It was an energizing day of learning with a focus on student growth. The day was launched by Sue Anderson, Director of Educator Effectiveness at OSPI, and Whitney Meissner, Superintendent of La Conner School District, who both challenged us to be relentless in supporting each student to grow.
A wide variety of schools and districts were represented, prompting rich conversations and learning opportunities focusing on student growth. Six schools/ districts opened their practice for a deeper learning experience through 5 minute Ignite Presentations followed by workshop sessions. Presenters and topics included:
- Marie Curie Elementary School, Pasco: Keeping Student Growth A Focus For ALL Kids
- Seattle Public Schools: Leveraging Teacher Leadership to Sustain Knowledge and Learning About Student Growth
- Walla Walla High School: PLCs and Student Growth
- Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, Yakima School District: Beyond Admiring the Data
- Lake Stevens School District, Mead School District, Spokane Public Schools: Grading for Growth: Transform points into practice
- North Kitsap High School, North Kitsap Public Schools: Real and Relevant Student Growth
Another highlight of the day was the Job Alike Session in which participants were able to engage in problem solving conversations and share experiences in job specific groups. The day was capped off with sessions with Framework Authors Patty Maxfield with CEL, Kate Dickson from Danielson and Tina Boogren from Marzano, allowing even further conversation related to each specific instructional framework.
A big thank you to all who presented and attended! We hope to see you at our next TPEP Best Practices Colloquium March 1, 2018 in Tacoma (registration will open in December).
Visit the CSTP website
http://cstp-wa.org/events-calendar/tpep/tpepmaterials/ to watch the Keynote and Ignite Presentations as well as workshop materials.
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities
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WEA's National Board Renewal Jump Start
When:
December 9, 2017
Where: Everett, WA
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WEA's National Board Renewal Jump Start
When:
December 9, 2017
Where: Spokane, WA
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WEA's National Board Renewal Jump Start
When:
December 9, 2017
Where: Federal Way, WA
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Educator Retooling Scholarship
Deadline:
January 12, 2018
Amount: up to $3,000
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TPEP Best Practices Colloquium
When:
March 1, 2018
Where: Tacoma, WA
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Welcome New Stories from School Bloggers!
CSTP is excited to welcome several new NBCT bloggers to the Stories from School blog. Joining us for the 2017-2018 year are:
- Gretchen Cruden, multi-level NBCT in Orient
- Kathy Hanawalt, Advanced Placement/Inclusion Language and Composition NBCT in Tacoma
- Robyn Jordan, Visual Art NBCT in Seattle
- Mandy Manning, English Language NBCT in Spokane
- Lynne Olmos, ELA, History and Drama NBCT in Mossyrock
- Jamie Sullivan, English Language Arts NBCT in North Thurston
- Jessie Towbin, English Language Arts NBCT in Highline
- Jeremy Voigt, English Language Arts NBCT in Burlington-Edison
Returning bloggers include:
- Shari Conditt, Social Studies NBCT in Woodland
- Mark Gardner, English Language Arts NBCT in Camas
- Jan Kragen, Gifted Education NBCT in North Kitsap
- Hope Teague-Bowling, English Language Arts NBCT in Tacoma
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Partner with CSTP to Offer Clock Hours at Your Workshop
Are you planning professional development for your staff? How about a literature circle or a short series of learning opportunities? Tie your workshops to clock hours through CSTP.
CSTP is an approved clock hour provider in the State of Washington. We have a simple application process for you and your participants, with approval times within one week. Once the training is over, we have a simplified electronic evaluation process that we administer to participants, and we hold onto their clock hour records per the state retention schedule.
It's free for you to apply to offer the clock hours, and low fees for participants to collect their clock hours. Participant fees are $10 for 3-9.9 hours, $20 for 10-19.5 hours, $30 for 20-49.9 hours, and $50 for 50 or more hours.
Find out more information on our website including the clock hour application at
http://cstp-wa.org/clock-hour-information/. Questions? Contact Cindy Kleinfelter at
[email protected].
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Last Call for WEA Renewal Jump Start Seminars
WEA is hosting regional Renewal Jump Start Seminars. Registration will be closing on Dec. 1 for three sessions on Dec. 9.
* Everett -- Click here to register
* Federal Way -- Click here to register
* Spokane -- Click here to register |
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Stories From School Roundup
CSTP's Stories From School bloggers are always busy working on new stories. Here is a recap of new articles for the past month.
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