Teachers from Lakeview Hope Academy in CSTP's Culturally Responsive Teacher Residency work with 2nd graders to stretch their mathematical thinking around place value. Follow @WACSTP on Twitter as we kick-off new residencies with Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge in Franklin Pierce and Castle Rock later this month.
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Sign-up to Administer the Inclusionary Practices Student Survey with Your Students and Earn $500 |
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Teachers! Would you like to know more about your students' perceptions of learning and culture in your classroom AND earn $500.00?
As part of the statewide inclusionary practices project CSTP is launching an opportunity for teachers to participate in a student perception survey and response plan. The survey is built around these four goals for students in an inclusive classroom.
Student Goals:
- Build relationships of trust, mutual respect and commitment.
- Find inequities are eliminated in the educational system to ensure equally high outcomes for all students.
- Feel safe, valued and heard and experience a sense of belonging in their school community.
- Increase advocacy and ownership over their learning.
Participants will follow these steps to complete the plan:
- Administer the survey (less than 20 questions) to a group of your current students.
- Create a goal based on the results of the survey and address one of the four student goals.
- Create and implement a plan of action to work toward your goal.
- Re-administer the survey at the completion of the plan.
- Submit the results and documentation by May 20, 2022 and earn $500.
Who Should Apply:
Any Washington state educator who is working directly with students between February 2022 and May 2022 and who is interested in creating classrooms where students meet the goals identified above. Teams of teachers may register and work together to create and implement their action plan. This is a self-paced opportunity and can be done at any time between February 1st and May 20th. CSTP will provide each teacher with the survey questions, guidance and planning documents, and support through the process.
Fill out this interest form to get more information and be considered for this project. We anticipate selecting about 70 educators for this opportunity. Questions? Email Anzara Miller.
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Application Open for Washington Teacher of the Year and Classified School Employee of the Year |
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All students, colleagues, supervisors and community members are encouraged to nominate their favorite teachers or classified school employees. Educators selected as the state nominee for Teacher of the Year and Classified School Employee of the Year will have the opportunity to go to Washington D.C. with a shot for the national title.
Open to any certificated teacher who spends at least 50% of their time with students in a classroom setting. Deadline to nominate is February 1, 2022.
Open to any public school classified employee working in a non-executive management position. Deadline to nominate is February 1, 2022.
Open to K-12 teachers of American history (including state and local history) with at least 3 years of teaching experience. Deadline to nominate is April 30, 2022.
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Free Registration and Book For Washington Educators in SETC's Virtual Book Studies |
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CSTP is proud to support Special Education Technology Center (SETC) and their upcoming virtual book studies by providing free books to registrants while supplies last. Washington educators are encouraged to register for one or more of these upcoming book studies to support inclusionary practices.
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Register Now for Book Studies Featuring Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge |
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In 2022, CSTP will host two new Washington Educators Read and Discuss (WERD) online book studies. We are thrilled to have Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge, author of Culturally Responsive Education in the Classroom: An Equity Framework for Pedagogy, join us as a facilitator during each book study. Registration is free to all Washington paraeducators, teachers, principals, administrators and ESAs. Clock hours will be available for purchase upon completion for each book study.
Culturally Responsive Education in the Classroom by Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge
We will discuss the following sections of CRE on Tuesdays afternoon from 4:30-6:00 on the dates below:
- January 18th-Preface, Chapter 1 and Chapter 2
- January 25th-Chapter 3
- February 1st-Chapter 4
- February 8th-Chapter 5 and Chapter 6
- March 8th-Reflection Meeting
Caste: The Origins of our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson
We will discuss the following sections of Caste on Tuesdays afternoon from 4:30-6:00 on the following dates:
- March 1st-Part 1 and Part 2
- March 15th-Part 3 and Part 4
- March 29th-Part 5 and Part 6
- April 12th-Part 7 and Epilogue
- May 10th-Reflection Meeting
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Special Ed Tech Center (SETC) Winter/Spring Event Schedule |
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The Special Education Technology Center (SETC) is offering three new book studies in 2022. Washington state educators and parents who join a book study will receive a free copy of the book while supplies last, provided by CSTP!
The Special Education Technology Center (SETC) webinar series addresses technology tools and strategies to support inclusive learning environments.
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Free WEA Inclusionary Practices Trainings |
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WEA is offering several synchronous courses supporting inclusionary practices for Washington educators throughout the 2021-2022 school year. All courses are free and offer clock hours. Upcoming courses include:
- 1/24/22 & 1/25/22: Computer Science for Special Populations (STEM)
- 1/27/22: De-Escalation Strategies for Educators
- 1/31/22 & 2/2/22: Coaching and Mentoring for Successful Inclusion of Students with Significant Disabilities
- 2/1/22 & 2/2/22: Beyond Intrinsic Motivation: Building Reward Systems
- 2/1/22: Accommodations and Modifications: Strategies for Educators
- 2/3/22: The What of Learning: The Representation Network with Katie Novak
- 2/7/22: Computer Science in Special Populations: Level II
- 2/9/22: Special Event- Behavioral Health Impacts of COVID-19 for Educators & The Back to Classroom THINK Toolbox, presented by Dr. Kira Mauseth
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Restorative Practices & Equity with Collaborative Learning Solutions |
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Collaborative Learning Solutions is a member of the statewide professional development cadre for the Inclusionary Practices Project with OSPI. They are offering free training, resources and supports to educators, students and schools to create conditions for all learners focused on restorative practices and equity emphasizing the educational and social-emotional needs of all students. The training they are offering is comprised of distinctive targets including Restorative Practices, Community of Equity and Inclusive Practices, and Restorative Justice Centers. The target audiences for their trainings are district leaders, school leaders, teachers, counselors, parents and students. Learn more and register.
Also, check out their new weekly SEL lessons. This January they will focus on setting and achieving goals. |
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Ed4all Inclusionary Practices Resources |
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Ed4all WA is a collaborative project with the CEEDAR WA team and Washington Educators. Ed4all WA provides educators in the State of Washington with resources and online professional development opportunities to help strengthen their profession as an educator.
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Upcoming Grant Opportunities for Educators |
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- Grants for educators or school programs with an out-of-the-box idea that you want to investigate.
- Rolling review of applications starts on January 12, 2022.
- $5,000 to purchase computer science tools to use with students, free professional development through the spring, and attendance to a June convening on computer science.
- An information session will be held on January 13, 2022.
- Grants to programs and projects that encourage innovation in music production and/or performance and to innovative STEM and STEAM programs for students and others in challenging situations .
- Deadline to apply is January 15, 2022.
- Envision Equity Grant - Due February 1, 2022.
- Student Success Grant - Due February 1, 2022.
- Learning and Leadership Grant - Due February 1, 2022.
- Global Learning Fellowship - Due March 1, 2022.
- The Ellison Foundation plans to award at least 12 grants in the spring of 2022 to empower and support Washington educators. Grant amounts range between $1,000 and $10,000.
- The deadline to apply is March 26, 2022.
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Department of Education School Ambassador Fellowship Program for Educators |
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Educators can apply by January 14, 2022 to participate in the U.S. Department of Education School Ambassador Fellowship for the 2022-2023 school year. This Fellowship is designed to improve educational outcomes for students by leveraging the expertise of school-based practitioners in the creation, dissemination, and evaluation of national education policy. Founded on the principles of partnership, collaboration and cooperation with school-based educators, the Fellowship seeks to:
- Create a community of teachers, administrators, counselors, psychologists, social workers, and other school staff members who share their expertise with one another and collaborate with Department of Education leaders on issues important to students and educators nationwide.
- Involve practicing educators in developing policies that holistically affect learning environments.
- Highlight practitioners' voices and expand educators' critical leadership at the local, state, and national levels.
To be eligible for the School Ambassador Fellowship, participants must:
- Be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident.
- Currently be a teacher, administrator, counselor, social worker, or other school staff member (and anticipate being employed in this role during the 2022 – 2023 school year).
- Be employed by a traditional public, charter, private, virtual, military (DoDEA), or tribal (BIE) school that serves any grade, preschool through twelfth.
- Have at least five years of experience in his/her role, up to and including the current school year.
- Have daily interaction with students and/or educators in his/her school/district role.
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Register Now for CSTP's National Board Support |
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Register now for CSTP's national board support. Space is limited - register today to save your spot!
- Foundations - 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM on January 15, 2022 (Online)
- Component 1 - 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM on February 28, March 21, April 18 and May 16
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WEA MOC Jump Start Registration Now Open |
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In 2020, the National Board introduced the requirements for MOC. NBCTs with certificate expiration dates in 2022 and 2023 are eligible for candidacy in 2021-22. Please visit this NBPTS link for additional details around eligibility.
The Washington Education Association's (WEA) MOC Jump Start training series guides participants through the requirements in a collaborative environment with other NBCTs. The MOC Jump Start consists of two modules. Each module is an interactive, 3 ½ hour virtual training. NBCTs are encouraged to attend Module 1 and can then determine if Module 2 is helpful. Cost: $20 per session; this is a WEA member event only
Module One provides a big picture approach to MOC. In this training, participants network with other NBCTs, review the Five Core Propositions, and get an overview of the MOC process. They will also begin to plan their Professional Growth Experiences (PGEs). The objectives for Module 1 include:
- Network with other MOC candidates from around the state, creating informal support structures for candidacy ahead
- Understand the Five Core Propositions in depth to frame the upcoming MOC process
- Obtain an overview of the MOC requirements and process to inform next steps with certification
- Plan possible PGEs to meet the MOC requirements
Module One Dates:
Module Two is a close look at the MOC instructions to inform next steps with PGEs. The objectives for Module 2 include:
- Share an early draft of a PGE with other NBCTs candidates to inform future revisions
- Network with other MOC candidates from around the state, creating informal support structures for candidacy ahead
- Participate in a close read of the MOC PGP requirements to develop a deep understanding of requirements
- Analyze the MOC instructions, and make a plan for completing the MOC
Module Two Dates:
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National Board Candidate Informational Sessions |
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Are you considering earning your national certification or working towards your renewal? National Board for Professional Teaching Standards offers free informational webinars including Introduction to National Board Certification, Preparing for Your National Board Journey, and Introduction to Maintenance of Certification. |
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Resolutions for a Happy Teacher's New Year by Lynne Olmos |
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"I will grade less and communicate more. I mindfully teach my students to reflect, to build on their learning and look to the future. "
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Native Mascots: Appreciation Not Appropriation by Emma-Kate Schaake |
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"Part of the bill, aiming to build relationships between the tribes and school districts, specifies that mascots can be used, but only through consultation with and approval by the nearest tribe. So, when it passed, our school board formally met with the Nisqually tribe to discuss and reevaluate our use of the Thunderbird."
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Your Turn: 2021 in Education - Back to Normal? by Stories from School Bloggers |
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"Is going back to 'normal' a valid goal? Or should we learn from our experience in order to grow and change?"
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Critical Thinking for Research? My Teaching Needs to Expand by Jan Kragen |
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Political psychologist Dannagal Young says that the platforms are designed to focus attention on things other than whether content is accurate or not, adding, 'Everyone is susceptible to disinformation'.”
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Clock Hours Available for Completion of Teacher Tech Project's Instructional Design Modules |
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Did you know that there are 20 free asynchronous learning modules designed by Washington educators for educators teaching remotely? The modules are geared for educators teaching grades K-12 with topics ranging from engaging students, relationship building, and online tools to equity in a remote setting. Badges and clock hours are available for those completing any of the 20 available asynchronous modules in the Teacher Tech Project. Each completed module is worth one clock hour.
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Teachers bring so much joy to their school and it is gold when it is captured on camera. Below are a couple of teachers whose talent have earned some much-deserved praise in the news this past month.
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Teacher's Sweet Dance Moves Go Viral |
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Teacher Sinks Basketball & Class Celebrates |
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