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Spring is officially here and Spring Break is fast-approaching! Before heading off, check-out an opportunity to meet 2018 Washington Teacher of the Year, Mandy Manning, at the Mariners Exceptional Educator Night. We also have opened two free events for Teachers of Color to Network in Yakima and Camas. Need a little inspiration in your life? Watch local districts talk about student growth in 5 minute ignite videos from the 2018 TPEP Best Practices Colloquium. Don't forget to catch-up on the Stories from Schools website where bloggers have been busy posting about vulnerability in the classroom, consent between students and the importance of failure.
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Exceptional Educators' Day with the Seattle Mariners
 You are invited to join us on Sunday, April 15th at Safeco Field as we celebrate Washington's National Board program and recognize award winning educators, including Washington's Teacher of the Year Mandy Manning. CSTP, WEA, and OSPI are proud to partner with the Mariners in this celebration of accomplished teaching.
Discount tickets include a celebration with Mandy Manning and the NBCT partners at Outside Corner, and a good game between the Seattle Mariners and the Oakland Athletics. We hope you will join us beginning at 11:30 am for a pre-game gathering inside the ball park.
When: April 15, 2018
Discount Tickets: $15 View Level, $30 Main Level
Buy Now:
www.mariners.com/NBCT Promo Code: NBCT
Ticket Sales end on April 13 at 5:00 PM
Scheduled of Events
Pre-Ceremony Location: Lookout Landing, 300 Level
11:10 am - Ballpark opens to guests
11:30 am - Pre-game event begins at Lookout Landing located inside the ballpark in left field on the 300 level (see diagram above). Come meet friends, enjoy snacks, and hear from CSTP, OSPI, and WEA as well as the 2018 Teacher of the Year, Mandy Manning
12:30 pm - Move to seats for the Teacher of the Year, Mandy Manning's first pitch
11:10 am
- Ballpark opens to guests
11:30 am - Pre-game event begins at Lookout Landing located inside the ballpark in left field on the 300 level (see diagram above). Come meet friends, enjoy snacks, and hear from CSTP, OSPI, and WEA as well as the 2018 Teacher of the Year, Mandy Manning
12:30 pm - Move to seats for the Teacher of the Year, Mandy Manning's first pitch
1:10 pm - Game time! Seattle Mariners vs. Oakland Athletics - Game time! Seattle Mariners vs. Oakland Athletics
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RSVP Now for Networking Opportunities for Teachers of Color
WHAT is this opportunity and WHY participate?
In October teachers of color and of diverse backgrounds from across the state met to discuss ways the Washington State Network Partners (CSTP, WEA and OSPI) could support, retain and increase the number of teachers of color in Washington. One idea was to convene teachers of color in regions and provide an opportunity connect and network with one another. This Convening will offer teachers of color a time to network and discuss important issues specific to teachers of color and of diverse backgrounds, as well as share opportunities to engage with the Washington State Network Partners.
WHO is this opportunity for?
We invite teachers of color and of diverse backgrounds to join us. Please feel free to share this with other colleagues you think may be interested.
WHEN is this and HOW much does it cost?
This is a free event. A light breakfast and lunch will be served and clock hours will be provided by WEA. There are two opportunities:
- 9 am - 1 pm on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at the WEA Uniserv office in Yakima, WA.
- 9 am - 1 pm on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at the Camas District Office.
HOW do I register?
Space is limited at each event and each event has its own registration link. Please note that this event is intended for teachers of color and of diverse backgrounds only.
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities
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WEA Homestretch Westside
Date:
April 14, 2018
Location: Des Moines, WA
Tickets:
$75
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Exceptional Educators' Day with the Seattle Mariners
Date:
April 15, 2018
Tickets:
Starting at $16
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PESB's Educator Retooling Scholarship
Deadline:
April 27, 2018
Amount: up to $3,000
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Networking Opportunities for Teachers of Color
Date:
April 28, 2018
Location: Yakima, WA
Cost: Free
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OSPI's NBCT Facilitator Training
Date:
May 4-5, 2018
Location: Federal Way, WA
Cost: $120
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WEA National Board Renewal Jump Start
Date:
May 5, 2018
Location: Kirkland, WA
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Networking Opportunities for Teachers of Color
Date:
June 2, 2018
Location: Camas, WA
Cost: Free
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WEA National Board Jump Start
Date:
June 25-28, 2018
Location: Spokane, WA
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WEA National Board Renewal Jump Start
Date:
June 26, 2018
Location: Spokane, WA
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OSPI's NBCT Facilitator Training
Date:
June 26-27, 2018
Location: Spokane, WA
Cost: $120
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WEA National Board Renewal Jump Start
Date:
June 27, 2018
Location: Spokane, WA
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CSTP's Leading with an Equity Lens - Exploring the Improved Teacher Leadership Framework
Date:
July 23-24, 2018
Location: North Bend, WA
Cost: $195
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CSTP's Setting the Stage for High-Functioning PLCs
Date:
July 24-25, 2018
Location: North Bend, WA
Cost: $195
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CSTP's Leading with an Equity Lens - Exploring the Improved Teacher Leadership Framework
Date:
July 25-26, 2018
Location: North Bend, WA
Cost: $195
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CSTP's Setting the Stage for High-Functioning PLCs
Date:
July 26-27, 2018
Location: North Bend, WA
Cost: $195
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WEA National Board Jump Start
Date:
July 30-August 2, 2018
Location: Snohomish, WA
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WEA National Board Renewal Jump Start
Date:
July 31, 2018
Location: Snohomish, WA
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WEA National Board Renewal Jump Start
Date:
August 1, 2018
Location: Snohomish, WA
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OSPI's NBCT Facilitator Training
Date:
July 31-August 1, 2018
Location: Snohomish, WA
Cost: $120
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2018 TPEP Best Practices Colloquium
On March 1st, CSTP hosted the Fourth Annual Spring TPEP Best Practices Colloquium in Tacoma. It was an energizing day of learning and networking with educators from around the state sharing ways they are using what they learning from student growth to improve teacher practice. A rich variety of schools and districts were represented, prompting meaningful conversations around both teacher and student growth.
Sue Anderson, Director of Educator Effectiveness at OSPI, and Whitney Meissner, Superintendent of La Conner School District, launched the day by challenged us to be relentless in supporting each student to grow. Through short, 5 minute Ignite presentations and deeper-dive workshops, eight schools/ districts opened their practice to support our learning. All of the presenters gave us an honest glimpse of their work and how they are continuing to reflect and grow.
The presenters also helped the participants to hear a variety of voices and perspectives on student growth. In one workshop, we heard from a student who graciously articulated how mentoring other students has impacted her own growth. One team shared how using student perceptions surveys to illicit authentic student voice has impacted teacher practice and classroom culture. Yet another teacher shared her journey of how embarking on understanding one student's heritage and cultural connects transformed her teaching.
Presenters and topics included:
- Seattle Public Schools: Leveraging Teacher Leadership to Sustain Knowledge and Learning About Student Growth
- Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School, Yakima School District: Beyond Admiring the Data
- Lake Stevens School District and Spokane Public Schools: Grading for Growth: Transform points into practice
- North Kitsap High School, North Kitsap Public Schools: Real and Relevant Student Growth
- River Ridge High School, North Thurston School District: The Journey of a High Functioning PLC
- Saltar's Point Elementary School, Steilacoom Historical School District: Learning from Our Students
- White Swan High School, Mt. Adams School District: Yes, I Can!
- Washington Middle School, Olympia School District:Putting Yourself in Someone Else's Shoes
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 facilitated planning sessions from Framework Authors Patty Maxfield with CEL, Kate Dickson from Danielson, Tina Boogren from Marzano, and Ron Sisson from AWSP, allowing even further conversation related each specific instructional framework.
A big thank you to all who presented and attended! You made it a day full of learning, passion and hope for what is possible.
Please visit the CSTP website to view the Keynote and Ignite Presentations as well as workshop materials.
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Camp CSTP Returns with New and Updated Trainings
CSTP is excited to announce new and updated courses offered during Camp CSTP. Join us the week of July 23-27, 2018, in "Leading with an Equity Lens - Exploring the Improved Teacher Leadership Framework" and "Setting the Stage for High-Functioning PLCs".
Leading with an Equity Lens - Exploring the Improved Teacher Leadership Framework
Description: This spring CSTP's Teacher Leadership Framework was revised and expanded and we are excited to share a new area of the Framework - equity lens for teacher leaders! If you've experienced the Teacher Leadership Framework before or not at all, you'll want to attend this exciting session to explore the updated and improved Teacher Leadership Framework, which describes the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to be an effective teacher leader. During this session participants will analyze and reflect on their own strengths and create an action plan for their next steps on their leadership journey with an emphasis on equity. Participants will leave this session with a solid foundation for understanding teacher leadership, as well as materials and activities they can use with colleagues and teacher leadership opportunities to consider and explore.
Dates:
Session 1 - July 23-24, 2018 and Session 3 - July 25-26, 2018
Cost:
$195.00 (or $355.00 when combined with Sessions 2 or 4 - "Setting the Stage for High-Functioning PLCs")
Clock Hours: 10
Includes:
One night of overnight lodging at Rainbow Lodge, one lunch, one dinner, one breakfast, snacks, unlimited coffee and soda, and all session materials
Description: Effective PLCs start with developing relationships and structures to support adult learning. Participants will reflect on current PLCs and explore how to create and maintain a high functioning environment for professional learning. Building on CSTP's Teacher Leadership Framework, participants will delve into this work from a case study perspective of a Washington school to learn about culture, risk-taking and impact on student learning. Teams of teachers and administrators are encouraged to attend together. Come ready to share PLC experiences, questions and dilemmas to practice learning from each other.
Dates:
Session 2 - July 24-25, 2018 and Session 4 - July 26-27, 2018
Cost:
$195.00 (or $355.00 when combined with Session 1 or 3 - "Leading with an Equity Lens - Exploring the Improved CSTP's Teacher Leadership Framework")
Clock Hours: 10
Includes:
One night of overnight lodging at Rainbow Lodge, one lunch, one dinner, one breakfast, snacks, unlimited coffee and soda, and all session materials
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Transformative Learning Collaborative (TLC) for PLCs
Are you struggling to get your PLC working together?
Do you have teacher leaders who need the skills to work effectively with their colleagues?
Does it feel like data is getting in the way of action?
CSTP is excited to announce the launch of the 2018-2019 Transformative Learning Collaborative to support high functioning Professional Learning Communities, (TLC) for PLCs.
Grounded in
CSTP's Teacher Leadership Framework, the Carnegie Foundation's Improvement Science, and effective adult learning and PLCs, the network will grow the capacity of teacher leaders and administrators to support a culture of collaborative learning.
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Free Professional Development for Recruiting Washington Teachers (RWT) Progam
PESB selected CSTP to convene a group of Washington educators to develop high-quality professional development for their Recruiting Washington Teachers program.
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Teacher's United "Leading from the Classroom: Hybrid Roles for Teacher Leaders"
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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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