Happy New Year! We look forward to continued learning and partnership with you in 2023. Learn about upcoming learning opportunities on the CSTP website. |
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CSTP's Legislative Updates Return with Samantha Miller |
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Washington's legislature convenes on January 9, 2023 and we are thrilled to welcome back Samantha Miller as CSTP's Legislative Updates Coordinator for the 2023 legislative session. She will be writing CSTP's weekly legislative email updates during the session. Her emails highlight issues educators care about and provide a quick snapshot on their progress through session.
Samantha has degrees in both Political Science and History, as well as a Master in Teaching. Samantha has worked in Elementary Education for 6 years, most recently as a 3rd Grade general education teacher. The majority of her time is spent chasing around her two children who keep her very busy. Samantha enjoys running, working in her yard, listening to political podcasts, and spending time with her family.
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Zooming In & Out on Inclusionary Practices with Shelley Moore and Katie Novak |
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What are all the systemic pieces needed as a part of a Universal Design Learning approach? In order for inclusion to be fully realized, there is critical systems change/complex change work that needs to be done (zooming out). We will discuss strategies and vision for what a newly designed inclusive and equitable system looks like. Every time Katie zooms out, Shelley will zoom in with a specific story about what this looks like, sounds like, and feels like for an individual student. Shelley will also share stories that help us imagine the impacts of this system on individual students and families supported by this work.
Throughout the series, participants will:
- Consider a case study of a student with disabilities and how the system impacts the student, family, and school.
- Introduce Implementation Science and Improvement Science as drivers of inclusive and equitable systems.
- Consider how to shift IEPs by recentering student voice in the process.
- Address leadership and competency barriers such as co-teaching expertise to ensure that effective systems are in place to support all learners.
- Consider the irony of UDL.
- Address competency and implementation barriers to ensure that all learners and educators are supported.
Registrants will attend each session from 4-6 PM on January 11, February 6 and March 27 and six (6) clock hours will be available.
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2023 Washington Educators Read and Discuss (WERD) Virtual Book Studies |
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CSTP is hosting two free virtual book studies in 2023! Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge will facilitate both equity-based studies.
Book studies are open to all Washington paraeducators, teachers, principals, administrators, and ESAs. Registration is free, and 13.5 equity clock hours will be available upon completion. Book Study registrants will purchase and read the book on their own.
We will start with the book Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain by Lisa Feldman Barrett. Participants will meet biweekly from January through March to connect, discuss and reflect upon the book and how it can impact instruction in small groups. Meetings will take place biweekly on Tuesday afternoons from 4:30-6:00 PM. Below are the dates and discussion material for each meeting:
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January 17th- "The Half-Lesson"
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January 31st- "Lesson No. 1" and "Lesson No. 2"
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February 14th- "Lesson No. 3" and "Lesson No. 4"
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February 28th-"Lesson No. 5" and "Lesson No. 6"
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March 14th- "Lesson No. 7" and "Epilogue"
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Next, Dr. Stembridge will lead discussions about his book Culturally Responsive Education in the Classroom: An Equity Framework for Pedagogy. Meetings will take place weekly from March through April on Tuesday afternoons from 4:30-6:00 PM. Below are the dates and discussion material for each meeting:
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March 21st-Preface
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March 28th-Chapter 1 and Chapter 2
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April 4th-Chapter 3
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April 11th-Chapter 4
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April 18th-Chapter 5 and Chapter 6
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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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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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Applications Open: Western Washington Student Representative for the SBE |
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Please share this with interested students. The Association of Washington Student Leaders and the State Board of Education are seeking a current high school sophomore from western Washington to serve a two-year term as the student representative to the State Board of Education (SBE) and the AWSL Student Voice Network.
This position requires a student who can communicate effectively, listen, observe, and provide input on educational policy issues in Washington State.
Applications are due by Friday, March 31st.
The application and additional information can be found on the AWSL Website. |
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Upcoming Grant Opportunities for Educators |
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- Grants ranging from $100-$10,000 to support music education for children
- Deadline to apply is January 15, 2023
- 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, 2023
- Grants between $1,500-$5,000 to support professional development for individuals or groups that are current NEA members
- Deadline to apply is February 1, 2023
- Grants between $1,500-$5,000 to support project-based learning and help educators to advance students’ cultural understanding and appreciation, anti-racism commitments, and understanding of civic engagement and democracy
- Deadline to apply is February 1, 2023
- Grants between $1,500-$5,000 to support educators engaging students in project-based and deeper learning to support the development of skills and dispositions contributing to success and fulfillment in a changing world
- Deadline to apply is February 1, 2023
- Grants between $500-$1,000 for Title I U.S. schools to help students discover and explore parks, historic sites, public lands, and waters
- Deadline to apply is February 17, 2023
- Grants between $1,000-$10,000 for Washington educators to support their effective, innovative and inspirational K- 12 public school ideas and programs
- Deadline to apply is April 1, 2023
- List of grants, scholarships and awards to support current and prospective teachers to improve teaching and learning or math.
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MOC National Board Informational Webinar |
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Join Washington National Board Partners (OSPI, WEA and CSTP) in a webinar designed for MOC-eligible NBCTs, hosted by OSPI National Board Regional Coordinators. Participants will learn about the MOC process and understand next steps in maintaining their certificate.
NBCTs will gain valuable information about completing MOC and space to ask pertinent questions related to the assessment. Contact Steven Mueller if you have questions regarding this webinar.
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Register Now for WEA's National Board Sessions for Initial Certification and MOC |
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Initial Certification Information
Session I: Overview (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.
Session II: Standards & Process (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.
Session III: Support & Next Steps (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.
Maintenance of Certification
WEA is offering three modules to help NBCTs with their MOC. Each module offers a different focus to guide you through this process. You may participate in all three modules. You may find that you just need the overview which is offered in Module One. If you plan to engage in all three modules, we ask that you take them in sequence so that you are prepared. Each module is interactive with breakout rooms and time for questions. MOC Training is available for all WEA Members. Course fee is $20 per Module.
Module One
Overview of the MOC process and introduction of Professional Growth Experiences (PGEs). The homework is to draft PGEs and share them in Module Two. This module is 4 clock hours.
Module Two
Details of the MOC process. Participants will share possible PGEs and dive into the prompts for Components One and Two. This module is 4 clock hours.
Module Three
Feedback and Support for your MOC work. Participants will share a draft of one PGE and give and receive feedback on their work. This module is 3 hours.
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Module Three will be offered March 2023. Registration opening soon on the WEA website.
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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
Jan 10: Writing about Fairness, Equity and Access
Feb 7: Writing about Evidence/Component 2 – Student Work
Feb 28: Writing about Impact on Student Learning/Component 4
March 14: Forms & Written Commentary – Is the Architecture of Accomplished Teaching Explicit?
March 28: Standards in your Writing
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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eLearning for educators offers self-paced, online courses covering a variety of topics for free or a nominal fee for clock hours.
New this year:
- Multi-Tiered System of Supports: Team-Driven Shared Leadership: Course content was designed by educators from across Washington State. This course is the first of five courses focused on the essential elements of MTSS. (20 clock hours, $80)
- Family Engagement: Collaborating with Families of Students with Disabilities: Focus on the importance of family engagement and attitudes toward disability. The content for this course is based on online training modules developed by the IRIS Center. (10 clock hours, $40)
Just added:
- Multi-Tiered System of Supports: Continuum of Supports: Course content was designed by educators from across Washington State. This course is the second of five courses focused on the essential elements of MTSS. (20 clock hours, $80)
- Beyond Compliance: Using Strengths and Needs for Instructional Planning: This course utilizes the content from what was Module Two of the Special Education Consistency Index (SECI) with additional materials to take the learning to application (18 clock hours, $72)
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CSTP is a proud partner of the CEEDAR Washington, which is an organization that aims to provide knowledge mobilization support for inclusive practices in education, build a network of individuals from higher education and K-12, and form stronger connections among teacher preparation programs in the State of Washington. CEEDAR Washington has created a website, previously Ed4All, that serves as a knowledge and professional development center for inclusionary practices and resources.
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Special Ed Tech Center (SETC) Winter Event Schedule |
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The Special Education Technology Center (SETC) is offering free book studies to support inclusionary practices for Washington educators. Free books will be provided to registrants while supplies last.
SETC webinar series addresses technology tools and strategies to support inclusive learning environments.
SETC has a lending library that allows school personnel to borrow assistive technology and/or software for a one-month trial period. Items may be utilized in direct intervention with students, integrated into curricular activities or used for professional development purposes.
Check out SETC's website for more resources and professional development. |
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Free WEA Inclusionary Practices and STEM Trainings |
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WEA offers over 50 asynchronous courses on a variety of inclusionary practice topics for Washington educators throughout the year including:
- Behavior Intervention Strategies to Support Students through Inclusive Practices
- Coaching and Mentoring for Equitable Educational Outcomes
- Data Collection in the Inclusive Classroom
- De-Escalation and Behavior Modifications
- And much, much more!
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Restorative Practices & Equity with Collaborative Learning Solutions |
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Collaborative Learning Solutions is 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.
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Google - Year in Search 2022
This year, the world searched “can i change” more than ever before. From changing careers to seeking new outlooks on life, people are finding ways to reimagine themselves and reshape the world around them. Explore more trends from the year at https://yearinsearch.google. |
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Teacher Turns Students Drawings into Plush Toys
A teacher in Melbourne, Australia is receiving worldwide attention after a parent shared the message "Pay teachers more" along with pictures of gifted plush toys created by their child's teacher — each one based on a "monster" the children had been asked to draw.
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