Teachers from Olympia in CSTP's Culturally Responsive Teacher Residency meet with Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge and plan learning opportunities to maximize student engagement. Follow @WACSTP on Twitter as we continue with new residencies with Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge in Shoreline and North Thurston later this month.
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Register Now for Camp CSTP Learning Sessions |
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Camp CSTP returns in-person July 27-29, 2022 in North Bend, WA. These intimate sessions are expected to fill quickly. Reserve your spot by June 10 to take advantage of our early bird pricing!
Inclusionary PLC’s - July 27-28
This session is designed to increase collaboration between special education teachers and educators and their general education colleagues in order to increase inclusionary practices. Rooted in CSTP’s Teacher Leadership Framework it will highlight the need for all teachers to elevate their leadership skills in order to work together for all students in all classrooms. After attending this course, educators will be able to leverage partnerships to capitalize on the knowledge and strengths of special education teachers, incorporate special education teachers into the regular work and structures in collaborative teams, and create team culture to value the knowledge and skills of all, and truly think of the growth and inclusion of all students.
Collaboration and Communication for Equity Focused Teacher Leadership - July 28-29
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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Free Clock Hours Available for Inclusionary Practices Training |
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Are you an educator interested in making classrooms more inclusive for all students? Join CSTP for free, online synchronous training created by Washington teachers to learn about inclusionary practices and earn free clock hours!
The ten sessions, created using the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s Inclusionary Practices Handbook, Section One, Chapter Two; Inclusive Learning Environments, will be piloted starting in March and offer participants the opportunity to engage and collaborate around inclusive practices. Upon course completion, participants will only need to complete a short survey to review and offer feedback of the content to earn free clock hours. This pilot is the only way to receive this training until the modules go live. The following sessions will be held from 4:30 PM-6:00 PM:
- March 8, 2022 - Module 4: Learner Centered Environments
- March 15, 2022 - Module 5: Social-Emotional Learning and Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports
- March 22, 2022 - Module 6: Standards and Assessment Alignments
- March 29, 2022 - Module 7: Adaptations: Accommodations and Modifications
- April 19, 2022 - Module 8: Technology Enhanced Environments
- April 26, 2022 - Module 9: Online Learning Environments
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Webinar: Culturally Responsive Education Meets Universal Design For Learning |
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Have you wondered how frameworks for Culturally Responsive Education and Universal Design for Learning complement and align with one another? Wonder no more!
CSTP is excited to partner with OSPI to host a moderated discussion and Q&A with Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge, author and expert in Culturally Responsive Education, and Dr. Katie Novak, author and expert in Universal Design for Learning. Dr. Stembridge and Dr. Novak will discuss the fundamental alignment of these two movements and address how to leverage these practices to offer more equitable and inclusive experiences for students. They will also address the immediate impact of inclusive lessons, classroom support, and adjustments that can be made to structures at system levels to ensure ALL students can succeed. You don't want to miss this exciting learning opportunity!
Join us on April 15th from 11:00-1:00 PST. Registrants who attend the live session are eligible to claim 2 clock hours. Can't attend the live session? Sign-up to receive a recording instead.
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Apply Now for Reimagining Education Project Funds |
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Do you need help funding your innovative idea to help your students succeed? OSPI has launched the Reimagining Education Project (REP) to fund an out-of-the-box idea you want to investigate. CSTP is leading this project and will mentor and support grantees as they bring their ideas to life. The REP supports pilots planning through June 2023 led by educators or schools/programs to:
- Investigate an innovative approach to learning in an in-person setting, or
- Investigate instructional and/or social emotional practices in Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) and online settings
Grant funds are approved on a rolling basis until fully expended. Funds will financially support local pilots, provide regular professional learning and networking, collect evidence on successful practices, and lead to the development of a menu of innovative practices to support continued transformation of our education system and inform future policy and funding decisions.
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Free 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 study by providing free books to registrants while supplies last. Washington educators are invited to register for this free book study to support their learning in inclusionary practices.
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Attend the Virtual 2022 BEST Symposium |
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Registration for the 2022 BEST Symposium is now open to the public!
The Symposium is comprised of two events: The Mentor/Coach Equity in Action Conference and the BEST Grantee Convening. The Mentor/Coach Equity in Action Conference on March 9 and 10 is open to all Washington state public-school mentors, coaches, educator leaders, and others who support novice educator induction. The BEST Grantee Convening on March 16 and 17 is open only to current BEST Grantee teams. The event will remain open on a first-come-first-served basis until it reaches capacity.
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Paraeducators Invited to Join State Listening Session |
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The Professional Educator Standards Board is holding a virtual paraeducator listening session on March 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. This event is an opportunity for the WA state Paraeducator Board members to hear directly from paraeducators about their roles throughout the pandemic, and their experience receiving training on the Fundamental Course of Study and General Paraeducator Certificate. Washington paraeducators who are interested in sharing their story, or listening to the stories of others, are encouraged to attend.
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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 continues until funds are expended.
- $5,000 grants to fund STEM project ideas and materials for grades K-5 and 6-12.
- Applications are approved quarterly with the next deadline on May 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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Special Ed Tech Center (SETC) Spring Event Schedule |
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The Special Education Technology Center (SETC) is offering two 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 and STEM 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:
- 3/10: Inclusionary Practices Series: The How of Learning: The Action & Expression Network w/Katie Novak
- 3/21 & 3/24: Sensory Strategies in the Inclusive Classroom
- 3/28 & 3/29: Early Childhood and Preschoolers with Autism
- 3/30 & 3/31: Coaching and Mentoring of Inclusionary Behavioral Strategies
- Introduction to Game-Based Learning in the Inclusive Classroom
- Introduction to Gamification in the Inclusive Classroom
- Unpacking Standards to Reach ALL Students in the Math Classroom
- STEM and Inclusionary practices
- eSports in the Inclusive Classroom
- Advanced Game-Based Learning in the Inclusive Classroom
- Advanced Gamification in the Inclusive Classroom
- STEM in Sports
- STEMizing your instruction
- Asynchronous STEM courses are also available through Canvas.
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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 March they will focus on Self-Perception, Self-Confidence, and Self-Efficacy for students. |
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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.
Check out the Ed4all website for educator resources to help support growth in awareness surrounding best practice to use with students of all ages. |
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NBCTs Needed for Online Course Reviews with QM Quality Matters |
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QM Quality Matters is a nonprofit that is seeking NBCTs to join them in becoming an online-certified K-12 Course Reviewer. Those who become a course reviewer will be able to participate in course reviews and earn a stipend up to $150 for each review.
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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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Student Equity Summit by Emma-Kate Schaake |
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"The first question “How fairly do students at your school treat people from different races, ethnicities, or cultures?” had results that were 66% favorable and students were quick to dissect those numbers. Many wanted to disaggregate the results because as students of color, they definitely felt they didn’t fall into the 66%."
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Ready for Some Smiles? by Lynne Olmos |
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"This has been a wild ride. For two years, I have been in close contact with infected students countless times. The majority of my 139 students have been quarantined at least once, sidelining sports teams and filling up the absence list, leaving half the desks empty at times."
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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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Happy International Women's Day!
The United Nations observance of International Women’s Day will be held virtually on 8 March, 10 – 11.30AM UTC–5 (New York time).
This year's theme is Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow.
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We Don't Talk About Bruno by MSHS Singing Circle |
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Teachers Are Ready for Spring Break |
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