Dr. Stembridge (center) and the teachers at Ridgeview Elementary in Spokane, WA got the chance to work together again during a Design Studio last week as a follow up to their Culturally Responsive Education Residency (CRE) Experience last year. | |
Register Now: CSTP Leadership Lab | |
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Join us on May 29th as we discuss how districts are continuing to push the learning and growth of educators who have participated in a teacher residency with Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge, a culturally responsive teacher and researcher. Attendees will hear how districts have continued the learning for teachers teams and how they are working to scale and sustain the CRE work in their district after having a teacher residency.
We will use the format of a “Leadership Lab” as the means to regionally amplify the work of school districts that have been effectively leveraging the CRE work in their efforts to strengthen instruction.
- LOCATION: TBD, North Seattle area near Everett and Lynnwood
- WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Teachers, instructional coaches, principals and central office administrators. Space is limited to 60 participants, so register soon!
- WHEN: May 29, 2024, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- COST: $25. Lunch will be provided
- CLOCK HOURS AVAILABLE: 5 clock hours per session
Read more and register here.
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OSPI Standards Project Update: Thank You! | |
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A huge thank you to all of you who saw our request for applications to be a part of the OSPI Standards Review project! Thanks to you, we had 570 applicants for the 90 spots we had to fill. The that was selected represents rural, suburban and urban districts across all regions of our state. The groups will begin work this month in reviewing the draft standards and providing feedback for the teams at OSPI. Stay tuned for other ways you can provide feedback on this project.
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The legislative session officially began on Monday, January 8th so be on the lookout for our updates. Samantha Miller returns as CSTP's Legislative Updates Coordinator for the 2024 legislative session. She writes weekly emails during session focusing on bills that impact Washington educators. These are a great way to keep up with what’s going on on the hill without having to research it all yourself.
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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.
Learn More and Apply for Clock Hours
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CSTP's 20th Anniversary Monthly Giveaway | |
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In celebration of CSTP's 20th Anniversary, we are giving away two $20 gift cards each month until June 2024!
Read CSTP's monthly newsletter or follow our social media for the link to enter each month for a chance to win that month's gift card. Winners will be able to choose gift cards from popular retailers like Amazon, Starbucks, Disney, Target and many others.
Enter CSTP's March Giveaway.
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Upcoming National Board Webinars | |
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The National Board is excited to continue offering professional learning opportunities. Check out the upcoming webinars.
Featured Webinars:
Learning is always more enjoyable with a friend, so invite a colleague to join us! To view all of our upcoming webinars and access valuable resources on demand, visit www.nbpts.org.
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OSPI National Board Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Information Sessions | |
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Are you a NBCT planning to maintain your National Board certification during the 2023-2024 school year or next year? You will want to sign-up for this free informational webinar hosted by OSPI National Board Regional Coordinators.
Participants will learn about the MOC process and understand the next steps in maintaining their certificate, gain valuable information about completing MOC and have space to ask pertinent questions related to the assessment. While these sessions are not a series, NBCTs are more than welcome to attend multiple dates.
- Tuesday, April 3 at 4:30 PM
Register Now.
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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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High School and Beyond Plan Online Platform: Take the Survey by March 8th! | |
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Our friends at The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) are designing a new online platform for students to access information about their High School and Beyond Plans (HSBP). They want your help!
The survey was created to gather statewide feedback on the best possible features and functions to include in the new online platform. The survey will only remain open through TOMORROW March 8. Take the HSBP Survey here.
Washington’s Legislature passed Senate Bill (SB) 5243 in 2023, which requires access to the same online platform for all users to meet the HSBP graduation requirement. Feedback from students, families, educators, and community partners is needed to help choose the best possible online platform and future partner from the 7 preliminary finalists.
See here for a video on the subject.
Statewide participation is vital to inform OSPIs final selection of the successful platform vendor in May 2024. Please join us in making this important decision! To take the 15-20 minute survey, click here: HSBP Survey
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WEA Teacher Residency Program Application Closes April 15 | |
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Are you interested in becoming a certified special education teacher in Washington state?
WEA’s Teacher Residency provides an alternative pathway to teacher certification through a robust clinical training experience. Residents start the school year in the classroom and learn how to teach by working an entire year alongside highly trained, supported mentor teachers in the school district where they will eventually work.
Each resident experiences four unique special education classroom settings over the academic year, while taking coursework that closely aligns with each experience, ultimately leading to a teaching credential and special education endorsement.
Residents receive a living wage and benefits as they learn to teach. In exchange, residents commit to teaching in the same district for three years beyond the residency.
Learn more and apply through the WEA website.
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WEA's Free Spring Emergency Substitute Teacher Trainings | |
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At WEA, we recognize substitute teachers are expected to step into an unknown class, often in an unknown building, on very short notice, and pick up ongoing lessons without the benefit of knowing exactly where a teacher left off or what material students have already covered. Thanks to a partnership grant with OSPI, WEA has created several free programs to support substitute educators through community-building opportunities, offering professional development and career coaching. These programs include Online Training, SubAcademy, SubCommunities, and the SUBposium.
Information about all of these programs is available on the WEA website.
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Ready WA: Two New Student Stories | |
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This year’s student storytellers with Ready Washington are producing their second stories! Read the latest from Hojoon and Hannah below.
AP v. IB courses: A guide. Ready WA Storyteller Hojoon has a new blog post in which he seeks to break down the differences between AP and IB classes. AP offers flexibility with individual classes and exams, while IB is a rigorous two-year program. As someone who's been there, Hojoon knows both paths have their challenges, but they're worth it! Check out his blog for more information and helpful tips.
Tips for First-Gen College Students: My journey choosing a college. Decision time! How did Hannah, a first-gen student, choose the right college? A well-thought-out pros and cons list! Read her recent installment in the “Exploring The College Process” series for some helpful tips about finding the right college for you.
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Got a few minutes? Check out this compilation of Favorite Dance Moves from the YouTube channel "Ed People"
Dancing is culturally significant, a unique mode of expression, and, importantly, just a huge amount of fun! Whether you're out there showing off your moves, tangoing away with a partner, or bobbing your head to your favorite tunes, we respond to music. The human body has so many ways to celebrate the lyrical and rhythmic patterns that bind us together--so when and if you can, get out there and bop!
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