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Happy New Year! This month we welcome back NBCT Marianne Hunter who brings us a legislative update every Friday during session. In addition, CSTP bloggers are busy on the Stories from School website posting their perspectives about TPEP, recess policies, and NBCT score release. Also, this a quick reminder that TPEP Colloquium seats are filling fast - reserve your space before it closes!
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Weekly Legislative Updates with Marianne Hunter
 CSTP is happy to have contributor NBCT Marianne Hunter providing legislative updates during session. Since 2015 Marianne has tracked bills and budgets, listens to hearings and follows various news outlets to report on the happenings on the hill. Her emails are a great way to quickly track which bills are making progress and hear about politics and perspectives on education policies.
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Washington Leads Nation in new National Board Certification in 2017
This month National Board for Professional Teaching Standards released numbers of newly certified NBCTs. Washington lead the nation in 2017 with 1,434 new NBCTs bringing the state total to 10,135 and third overall in the nation.
CSTP's Executive Director, Nasue Nishida said of the achievement, "
We are excited that so many accomplished Washington teachers have successfully demonstrated their 'accomplished-ness' in the classroom with students and are now
NBCTs.
The Washington State National Board Network Partners (CSTP, OSPI, and WEA) have worked together to develop, maintain, and sustain a structure of support for teachers pursuing National Board; incentives after they achieve; and leadership development opportunities as they continue their journey in the profession. This year's number is an indication that what we do in Washington state is working."
Read the full press release on the OSPI website.
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities
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AWSP's Aspiring School Leaders
When:
February 7, 2018
Where: Des Moines, WA
Cost: $50-$75
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Seattle Time's Ignite Education Lab
When:
February 12, 2018
Where: Seattle, WA
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TPEP Best Practices Colloquium
When:
March 1, 2018
Where: Tacoma, WA
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Educator Retooling Scholarship
Deadline:
April 27, 2018
Amount: up to $3,000
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Registration for the March 1, 2018 Tacoma TPEP Colloquium Closes February 12th
This full day event will feature districts and schools from around the state sharing ways they are using what they learn from student growth to improve teacher practice and strategies to authentically connect student growth to the teacher evaluation system. The Colloquium facilitates discussion across and within districts as you learn about other district's best practices and share your own experiences. Registration is limited to 200 participants. Learn more at http://cstp-wa.org/events-calendar/tpep/.
Cost:
Free
Location:
Tacoma, WA
Included in Registration:
Breakfast, lunch and materials.
Not Included in Registration:
Travel, parking, substitute costs, or clock hours.
Who Can Attend:
TPEP teams or individuals working in a Washington public school district. Teams from each district are encouraged to attend together, and be comprised of district office representatives, building administrators, teachers, association leaders and instructional coaches. There is not a limit on the number of team members a district can bring. If you are not working in a Washington public school but interested in attending, please contact erin@cstp-wa.org to be added to a waitlist.
Presentation Teams and Workshop Topics:
- 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 Passion"
- North Kitsap High School, North Kitsap Public Schools, "Real and Relevant Student Growth"
- Seattle Public Schools, "Leveraging Teacher Leadership to Sustain Knowledge and Learning About Student Growth"
- River Ridge High School, North Thurston Public Schools, "PLCs and Student Growth"
- 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"
Workshops with Framework Author Representatives:
Patty Maxfield - CEL, Kate Dickson and Karyn Wright - Danielson, Tina Boogren - Marzano, and Ron Sisson with Association of Washington State Principals (AWSP).
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Mandy Manning Named as a Finalist for National Teacher of the Year
 Spokane NBCT, Mandy Manning is in the news again! Not only was she named the 2018 Washington State Teacher of the Year, but she was just named as one of four finalists for National Teacher of the Year. Mandy will join the state teachers of the year at the White House later this spring where the National Teacher of the Year will be named.
Get to know Mandy in this short video by NEWESD 101, check out her #AskATeacher Q&A session hosted by OSPI, read her blog posts on the Stories from School website, and see her present at the Ignite Education Lab.
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Must Read - Education Week's "A Veteran Educator's Love Letter to Teaching"
Need a little inspiration? Read this! Earlier this month, Education Week featured
retired Tumwater English teacher, Laurie Barnoski, entitled "A Veteran Educator's Love Letter to Teaching". After reconnecting with former students, including two whom became English teachers, Laurie shares eight reasons on why teaching matters. Number one: Teaching is a worthy goal.
Read Laurie's insights on the
Education Week website.
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OSPI English Language Arts Advisory Council
OSPI is searching for 20-25 stakeholders to join their English Language Arts Advisory Council. The council will be developing a framework for two 11th grade ELA courses. All interested potential applicants are encouraged to apply.
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AWSP's Aspiring School Leaders
AWSP is hosting a class for teachers who are interested in learning more about the principalship and school administration on February 7, 2018, in Des Moines, WA.
Attendees will:
- Hear first-hand accounts from new and seasoned school leaders.
- Explore why school leadership is an exciting career path.
- Gain insights from recent administrative interns.
- Get information about the state-funded internship grant.
- Engage in Q&A with Human Resource directors.
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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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