Weekly News
#GivingTuesdayNow - a global day of giving and unity is today – Tuesday, May 5, 2020. CSTP invites you to participate during this time of unprecedented need by considering a gift of time or treasure to your favorite charitable organization. Here are some of CSTP’s favorites who serve youth and families across Washington: 
 
Children's Home Society seeks to ensure children birth to 12 reach their full potential through an integrated hub of comprehensive services.

Mockingbird Society works to transform foster care and end youth homelessness.

Washington Foodbank Coalition supports food banks throughout WA state.

Washington Dream Coalition   COVID-19 Relief Fund for Washington’s undocumented individuals
“Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference.”
~ Kathy Calvin
Thank You, Teachers!
At CSTP, our motto is to treat every week like Teacher Appreciation week. We recognize the dedication and sacrifice educators make to perfect their craft and serve their students. Teachers are working harder than ever to connect and teach students in a changing world. As you continue to work tirelessly, we want to remind you of a quote by A.A. Milne: "You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think." We also want to add "And your students need you."

Thank you for continuing to make the world go around!
Teacher Appreciation Week Virtual Goodies
Spotify Playlist
Need something to listen to get ready in the morning or keep you going in the afternoon? Check out our playlist.

Zoom Virtual Backgrounds
Check out our Zoom virtual backgrounds.

Instagram Templates
Look for our Teacher Appreciation Week templates in our Instagram highlights.
Online Opportunities
Labor and Management: Coming Together to Further Outcomes for All Students

May 19, 2020

Two online learning sessions will focus on one particular important education partnership - labor and management. Participants will have an opportunity to hear from inclusion expert Katie Novak, a district administrator and inclusion expert, and Keith Woods, a teachers’ union leader, discuss the ways in which they’ve bargained, collaborated and come together on a shared purpose and common mission for furthering outcomes for all students.

Toppenish Inclusionary Practices Virtual Demonstration Site
 
May 19, 2020
This online learning session will be feature staff sharing how they implement inclusionary practices including:

• Differentiated curriculum planning and instruction
• Inclusive vision and mission
• Collaboration

This webinar is open to all educators and administrators. 

CSTP Virtual Happy Hour
 
May 21, 2020 at 5:00 PM
Join CSTP for a virtual happy hour at 5 pm on May 21. We’ll be discussing educator self-care and sharing ways we are de-stressing and rejuvenating ourselves in the our new normal. Joining us will be NBCT School Counselor Christy Anana who will share a mindfulness activity she uses with adults and students.

And for the fun of it because we all need a good laugh – join the happy hour with a crazy hat or head piece!
Equity in Your Framework
 
June 22 and 23, 2020

Are you an evaluator for the CEL or Danielson Frameworks who completed training prior to June 2018? Joins us to engage in activities and discussions about equity and equitable practices that are newly embedded in each instructional framework. Attendees will leave with tools, terms and strategies for monitoring racial equity in their own practice.

Stories from School
Lighter Side
Principal Gerry Brooks has been a long time favorite with CSTP staff. His light hearted videos always bring a smile to our faces. Here are a couple of his videos we like in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Educator Strong
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