Weekly News
#GivingTuesdayNow is a global day of giving and unity that will take place on May 5, 2020, as an emergency response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.  Next week we will release our weekly newsletter on Tuesday to align with this initiative. Stay tuned to see how CSTP is making a difference in the lives of educators and families in Washington.
“At the end it’s not about what you have or even what you’ve accomplished. It’s about who you’ve lifted up, who you’ve made better. It’s about what you’ve given back.”
~ Denzel Washington
Online Opportunities
2020 Teacher of the Year
Last Chance! 2020 WATAC Spring Conference on May 3

Register by Friday, May 1, for the online WATAC Conference on Sunday, May 3. This free conference will feature panels of students, parents and educators talking about navigating education in a COVID-19 world and breakout sessions on disruption and innovation.

Can't attend the full conference? The 2020 Teacher of the Year and special education teacher Amy Campbell's keynote will be livestreamed at 9:00 AM on Sunday on OSPI's YouTube page.

Leadership Lab
 
May 7, 2020

We are excited to host two free virtual Leadership Labs on May 7 focused on the learning and reflections of educators from two school districts that have experienced teacher residencies with Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge, a culturally responsive teacher and researcher. From 9 am to noon, join the Leadership Lab featuring elementary educators from the Clover Park School District. From 1 – 4 pm, join the Leadership Lab featuring K-12 educators from Vancouver Public Schools.

Labor and Management: Coming Together to Further Outcomes for All Students

May 19, 2020

Two online learning sessions will focus on one particular important education partnership - labor and management. Participants will have an opportunity to hear from inclusion expert Katie Novak, a district administrator and inclusion expert, and Keith Woods, a teachers’ union leader, discuss the ways in which they’ve bargained, collaborated and come together on a shared purpose and common mission for furthering outcomes for all students.

Toppenish Inclusionary Practices Virtual Demonstration Site
 
May 19, 2020
 
This online learning session will be feature staff sharing how they implement inclusionary practices including:

• Differentiated curriculum planning and instruction
• Inclusive vision and mission
• Collaboration

This webinar is open to all educators and administrators. 

CSTP Virtual Happy Hour
 
May 21, 2020 at 5:00 PM
 
Join CSTP for a virtual happy hour at 5 pm on May 21. We’ll be discussing educator self-care and sharing ways we are de-stressing and rejuvenating ourselves in the our new normal. Joining us will be NBCT School Counselor Christy Anana who will share a mindfulness activity she uses with adults and students. 

And for the fun of it because we all need a good laugh – join the happy hour with a crazy hat or head piece! 
 
Equity in Your Framework
 
June 22 and 23, 2020

Are you an evaluator for the CEL or Danielson Frameworks who completed training prior to June 2018? Joins us to engage in activities and discussions about equity and equitable practices that are newly embedded in each instructional framework. Attendees will leave with tools, terms and strategies for monitoring racial equity in their own practice.

Stories from School
Lighter Side
Instagram Takeover with Jake Stevens

Last Thursday, Middle School Social Studies teacher Jake Stevens, from Fife Public Schools, took over CSTP's Instagram and Facebook. He shared some great resources that he is using with his students during distance learning. He also shared a couple of videos about his daily life teaching under quarantine.
Introducing Mr. Jake Stevens
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