Educators from Ridgefield Elementary in Spokane Public Schools worked with Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge to develop and implement successful engagement traps for their students during our Culturally Responsive Education Teacher Residency. Are you interested in participating in a CRE Teacher Experience in 2023-2024? Visit the CSTP website to learn more and sign-up for more information. |
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Inclusionary Practices Colloquium Registration Opens |
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CSTP in partnership with OSPI and the Inclusionary Practices Professional Development Cadre will be holding an Inclusionary Best Practices Colloquium for Washington educators on June 14, 2023. This one time event will be happening in the Sea-Tac area and will feature presentations from each of the Cadre organizations - Association of Educational Service Districts, Association of Washington School Principals, Center for Change in Transition Services, Family Engagement Collaborative, University of Washington Demonstration Sites, Washington Association of School Administrators, and the Washington Education Association. There will also be hosted discussion around practices and resources that have come out of the Inclusionary Practices Project and that can be used by schools and districts to continue to grow and sustain inclusion and inclusionary practices.
Presenting Districts Include:
- Bellingham Public Schools
- Clover Park School District
- Kent School District
- Everett Public Schools
- Spokane Public Schools
Who Should Attend: Washington State District Administrators, Principals, Instructional Coaches, PLC Leads, Teachers, Educational Leaders, Parents and Guardians
Date: June 14, 2023
Location: SeaTac area, TBA
Cost: Free for Washington Educators, Parents and Guardians
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Register By April 9th for the Student Growth Goal Colloquium |
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Register by April 9th for the Student Growth Goal Colloquium! Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, all WA state districts will be required to use the revised student growth goal rubrics with their teachers. OSPI has revised the student growth goal rubrics in order to promote instructional practices that are culturally responsive, socially and emotionally literate and include each and every student. Come to the Student Growth Goal Colloquium in Tacoma, WA on April 18th to hear from districts that have been working to pilot these goals with their teachers and think about how this may shape your own launch.
Author and cultural responsive trainer, Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge, will provide a keynote on how student growth goals advocate for equity and culturally responsive practices. Selected district teams will share their stories, strategies and structures for the implementation of these rubrics and how they are positively impacting teacher practice. The Colloquium will use an Ignite presentation format coupled with a deeper learning session through a workshop model. Feel free to come alone, but teams are highly encouraged as there will be reflection time provided.
Date: April 18, 2023 from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Tacoma, WA
Who Should Attend: District Administrators, Principals, Instructional Coaches, PLC Leads, Teachers and Educational Leaders.
Included in Registration: 6 clock hours, lunch
Cost: $25.00
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Virtual Elementary Content Integration Expo Registration Open |
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You’re invited! Please join us for a great day of sharing and learning together about elementary content integration with virtual sessions presented by Washington teachers, coaches and content specialists. The focus of the conference is integrating content areas together with science as the anchor.
Attendance is limited to 120 participants, so sign up and secure your spot now. As an added bonus, all attendees will receive a stipend and free clock hours for attending this conference.
Who: K-5 Educators in Washington State
Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023
Time: 9:00-3:15 with a break for lunch
We can’t wait to spend a day with you!
Questions? Please contact Kimberley Astle, OSPI Associate Director of Elementary Science and Content Integration at kimberley.astle@k12.wa.us.
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Camp CSTP Returns This Summer With Two Learning Sessions |
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Camp CSTP returns with two overnight learning sessions in picturesque North Bend, WA. Register by June 8 to lock-in your early-bird pricing of $195 for one session or $375 for both. Included with each session registration is one night of overnight lodging for one person at Rainbow Lodge, one lunch, one dinner, one breakfast, snacks, unlimited coffee and soda, 8 clock hours and all session materials.
Session I: Teacher Leadership Skills for Collaborative Teams
Dates: 12:00 PM on July 26, 2023- 11:30 AM on July 27, 2023
Clock Hours: 8
Description: Rooted in CSTP’s Teacher Leadership Framework, this session is designed to specifically address the knowledge skills and dispositions educators need to successfully work with and/or lead teams. This session will address all six sections of the Leadership Framework, (Working With Adult Learners, Communication, Collaboration, Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy, Systems Thinking and Equity Lens) and guide participants to reflect on their own strengths and opportunities for growth in their ability to lead successful collaborative teams.
Session II: Communication and Collaboration for Equity Focused Teacher Leadership
Dates: 12:00 PM on July 27, 2023- 11:30 AM on July 28, 2023
Clock Hours: 8
Description: If you’ve experienced CSTP’s Teacher Leadership Framework before or not at all, you’ll want to attend this new session to explore the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to lead equity focused conversations with colleagues. During this session participants will explore components of teacher leadership with a focus on the communication and collaboration skills necessary to have hard conversations about race and equity in our schools and systems. Educators will have an opportunity to investigate and reflect on their own strengths and areas for growth. We will model and practice the use of protocols and structures to support difficult and necessary learning focused conversations to increase collaboration. Participants will leave this session with a solid foundation for understanding teacher leadership, as well as practical resources they can implement immediately with colleagues in order to more effectively work together for the benefit of the students we serve.
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2023-2024 Culturally Responsive Teacher Experiences |
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Pending funding, CSTP is expecting to bring back onsite, 3-day Culturally Responsive Teaching Experiences (formerly known as Culturally Responsive Education Teacher Residencies). We hope to select 23 schools throughout Washington to participate for free during the 2023-2024 school year. If you would like more information, please visit the CSTP website and fill out the interest form for next year.
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Free Books for Washington Educators in SETC Virtual Book Studies on Inclusionary Practices |
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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 invited to register for one or more free book studies to support their learning in inclusionary practices.
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Partner with CSTP to Offer Clock Hours at Your Next Training |
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Are you running a course, professional development or book study and want to offer Washington State clock hours? CSTP is an approved Washington State clock hour provider and can approve your courses for clock hours. It is free for the instructor to apply for the course with participants paying a nominal fee.
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Teaching Scholarship and Grant Now Open |
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The Washington Student Achievement Council has opened applications for a teaching scholarship and a student teaching grant.
The Teacher Shortage Conditional Scholarship is designed to provide financial aid to encourage persons to become teachers in shortage areas. The program provides funding of up to $8,000 per year for up to four years, toward earning a Washington Residency Teacher Certificate.
The Student Teaching Grant is intended to provide additional funds to student teachers at Title I public common schools in Washington. This is a grant that does not require a service obligation or promissory note.
Both applications close on April 28th.
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Using the High School and Beyond Plan in Your Classroom to Support Students |
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High school teacher Hillary Hull shares how she integrates the High School and Beyond Plan into her class to help prepare students for post-high school success. |
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Opportunity for High School Seniors Interested in STEM Fields |
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Do you know a high school senior planning a career in a STEM field? STEM Signing Day celebrates high school seniors who choose to pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education at technical programs, two- and four-year colleges, and universities. Just like signing days for athletes, STEM Signing Day honorees sign a letter of intent to pursue their STEM goals. All Washington high school seniors who will be attending either college or university and pursuing a STEM credential are eligible to apply for this recognition. There will be a ceremony toward the end of May. Help recruit students in your network to apply!
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Stay Involved with Washington State Education Policy Boards |
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If you are an educator in Washington state, please take a moment to get to know our state policy boards that set the rules that impact K-12 education and your certification. Board meetings have online and/or in-person access. The public can provide public comment during scheduled times or submit written comment prior to the board meetings. View the board meeting agendas to see available public comment times or contact the board staff for more information.
The SBE meets every other month and oversees public education for K-12 students. Some duties include setting high school graduation requirements, issuing credit waivers, and advocating for student success.
The PESB oversees educator standards including certification requirements and assessments, educator preparation program approval and professional development requirements.
The Paraeducator Board oversees paraeducator standards including certification and program approval.
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Become a WA State Trained National Board Facilitator for Free |
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Have you thought about becoming a National Board Facilitator? To ensure consistency across the state, NBCTs are asked to participate in Facilitator Training prior to hosting a cohort group. Additionally, OSPI will only approve cohorts that are facilitated by trained facilitators. This training hones facilitation knowledge and skills, provides a deeper understanding of the revised National Board process, as well as develops skills in working with adult learners.
This year, OSPI"s National Board training is FREE and hosted entirely online.
Facilitator Training will also include a virtual Pre-Training component that is required for all attending the in-person event. The purpose of the Pre-Training is to equip facilitators with a baseline of prior knowledge to avoid the sit-and-get structure and provide more time for discourse among participants during training. Clock hours for this training are free through OSPI. There are two opportunities for training:
- June 26-28, 2023 - 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM (12 clock hours)
- August 7-9, 2023 - 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM (12 clock hours)
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WEA's National Board Information Sessions |
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Initial Certification Information
National Board Certification- Overview: Session 1 (2 Clock Hours)
This introductory session on National Board Certification provides an overview of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), basics of the certification process, and why educators consider board certification.
National Board Certification- Standards & Process: Session 2 (2 Clock Hours)
This second session on National Board Certification focuses on a deeper exploration of the NBPTS certificate area standards and the four required components. The session also shares basics about candidate support options.
National Board Certification- Support & Next Steps: Session 3 (2 Clock Hours)
This third session in the WEA National Board Certification information series helps educators decide possible next steps and timelines with the certification process. Educators explore various support options available, and finalize a personal check-list to guide their National Board journey.
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Save the Date for WEA's National Board Jump Start |
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Are you starting your National Board journey next school year? Then make sure you save the date to attend WEA's National Board Jump Start! Dates have been set for:
- June 26th - June 30th
- August 7th - August 11th
Jump Start is a comprehensive, multi-day seminar designed to provide National Board candidates with important information about the certification process, time to examine component and Assessment Center requirements, the opportunity to plan how to meet requirements, and time to collaborate, gather resources and information needed to pursue certification. All this happens in a supportive, constructive and collegial environment.
Registration will open on the WEA website closer to the events and be posted in CSTP's upcoming newsletter.
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OSPI Monthly Workshops to Support the National Board Writing Process |
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OSPI is hosting monthly workshops throughout the 2022-2023 school year to support candidates' writing for initial National Board Certification (not intended for Maintenance of Certification). Each workshop will focus on a different topic based on what candidates may be working on at each step of the portfolio submission cycle.
Who: Any National Board candidate working toward National Board Certification in 2022-2023 and their cohort facilitators.
When: Monthly (always Tuesdays), 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
April 11: Concise Writing & Editing
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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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eLearning for Educators New Courses |
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A variety of free training is available in Washington on Multi-Tiered Systems of Support on the eLearning for Educators website including:
- Multi-Tiered System of Supports: Evidence-Based Practices
- Beyond Compliance: Using Strengths and Needs for Instructional Planning
- Multi-Tiered System of Supports: Continuum of Supports
- Meaningful Transitions: Connecting IEP Transition Planning, HSBP, and Graduation Pathways
- Inclusionary Practices: Ch. 1: An Instructional Guide for Inclusive Educators
- Inclusionary Practices: Ch. 2: Inclusive Learning Environments
- Restorative Practices
- Understanding and Responding to Trauma
- Equity Concepts: Mindset-Equity and Inclusion, Implicit Bias, and Repairing Harm
- Self-Care and Relationships
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Michigan Teen Gets Help Finding Size 23 Shoe
It's not everyday that shoe shopping makes the news, but that is what happened when 14-year-old Eric had trouble finding a pair that fit his size 23 feet. Luckily for him it caught the attention of Under Armour and Puma with some extra moral support from Shaquille O'Neal.
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April Fools Day
Don't believe everything you see online on April 1st including this video that was uploaded to Chuck E Cheese's social media platforms. We give this joke an A+.
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Your gift ensures that CSTP continues to support student achievement through a focus on teaching excellence. With you as a partner in CSTP’s mission, you directly make a difference in the lives of youth across Washington State schools. Donations are tax deductible and essential as CSTP works to support educators navigate unique models of student engagement and teacher leadership. |
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