This week we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and I can't help but think about how the stay at home orders have positively impacted our footprint on the planet. Our organization has saved countless miles, emissions, paper and food waste by moving our trainings to a virtual environment. It has shown us a new way of connecting with educators, family and friends. These are the learnings I hope we can take into the future.
We have new online offerings and hope you can join us. Thank you for your continued support.
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“Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together … all things connect.”
~ Chief Seattle
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Labor and Management: Coming Together to Further Outcomes for All Students
May 19, 2020
This online learning session 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.
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Webinar: ClimeTime Professional Learning and Instructional Resources
April 28, 2020 from
12:00-1:00 PM
Students have been learning about the scientific dimensions of climate change through ClimeTime. OSPI in collaboration with the UW Institute for Science + Math Education will share opportunities through the network of nine ESDs and six community-based organizations (CBOs) that address the Next Generation Science Standards and climate science. Local leaders will share lessons learned from the first year of the project and resources for teacher and home based learning.
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Toppenish Inclusionary Practice Virtual Demo 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.
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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
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2020 WATAC Spring Conference
May 3, 2020
Register for the virtual WATAC Conference on May 3. This free conference will feature panels of students, parents and educators talking about navigating education in a COVID-19 world. The 2020 Teacher of the Year and special education teacher, Amy Campbell, will keynote this conference.
The first 100 educators to register will have their clock hour fee waived.
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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.
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National Board Certification 2019-2020 Assessment Guidance
- Extension of the submission window for Components 2, 3, and 4 out until June 12 and extension of the submission window for Component 1 out until July 15.
- Option to submit Components 2, 3, and 4 in the fall, no later than October 16. Please note that score release for submission in the fall will occur later than the normal December timeline.
- Switch your registered Component(s) to a different Component(s).
- Defer your candidacy or Components to the 2021 cycle. Candidates will be provided a fee waiver that will apply to any Components you had registered for in 2020 that are deferred to 2021, as well as the $75 registration fee. Candidates will receive a one-year extension on the three-year window to complete all four components, as well as the five-year window to achieve certification.
- Withdraw your candidacy and receive a refund for all registered Components (does not include the $75 registration fee).
Additional NBCT COVID-19 Information:
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Webinar with Superintendent Chris Reykdal
The League of Education Voters will host a free webinar with Superintendent Chris Reykdal on April 23 at 12:30 PM. Supt. Reykdal will talk about the current status of schools and answer your questions.
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Ready WA Video Contest for High School Students
Calling all high school students! Ready WA is currently hosting a video contest to get high school students thinking and talking about their education and career goals. Five students will receive a $500 scholarship towards their future education.
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Visit Zoos Through these Web Cams
One way we like to reduce stress is to look at cute animal videos. Zoos may be closed to the public, but you can still visit them virtually through online cameras. Here are some of our favorite zoo cams:
- Harbor Seals and Sea Otters (Seattle Aquarium)
- Grizzly Bear, Tiger and Bats (Woodland Park Zoo)
- Beluga Whale, Puffins, Sea Lions, Gators, Penguins and more (Georgia Aquarium)
- Pandas, Elephants, Lions, Naked Mole Rats and more (Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute)
- Baboons, Giraffes, Elephants, Butterflies and more (San Diego Zoo)
- Sharks, Sea Turtles, Jelly Fish, Penguins and more (Monterey Bay Aquarium)
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Puppies explore the Georgia Aquarium
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Goats visit the River Otters at the Oregon Zoo
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CSTP's Instagram Takeover
on April 23
Jake Stevens, a Middle School Social Studies teacher from Fife, will be taking over CSTP's Instagram on Thursday, April 23. Mr. Stevens is a 15-year veteran who has taught every grade between 6th and 12th. Some of his past experiences include serving as a Leadership and ASB Advisor, Building Leadership Team Member, Department Head, Track and Field Coach, Knowledge Bowl Advisor, Leo's Club Advisor, and Spring Break Student Trip Advisor. He strives to merge experience this with his past-life as an entertainer for Disney and a current member of the Star Wars media as a blogger and social media influencer to bring his students a well-rounded and hopefully an engaging experience in, and now out, of the classroom. Follow along on
CSTP's Instagram.
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