Weekly News
Over the past two weeks we have held two online conferences. Thank you to all who have joined us live. For those who couldn't attend, the WATAC Spring Conference featured panels of students and parents who told us what they need and would like to see to improve education in the current environment. Teachers and administrators also joined us to talk about how they are overcoming current challenges. At the Leadership Lab, Clover Park and Vancouver educators talked about what they learned during their teacher residencies with Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge, a culturally responsive teacher and researcher. Both conferences were a treasure trove of valuable information. Videos from both conferences will available online shortly.
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“The things you do for yourself are gone when you are gone, but the things you do for others remain as your legacy.”
~ Kalu Ndukwe Kalu
Important Resources
Video Series Featuring 2020 Washington Teacher of the Year, Amy Campbell
 
Last week the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction debuted a new video series. The first video features special education teacher, Amy Campbell, and gives us an inside look in her classroom. CSTP board member, Jeff Snell, also makes an appearance (Micah's Dad). Warning...you may need a tissue after watching.
Teacher Leadership Opportunities

BEST Mentor Program
The Beginning Educator Support Team (BEST) is seeking Mentor Academy Faculty, Preservice Mentor Academy Faculty, Induction Coaches, and Roundtable Facilitators. The complete procurement and submittal instructions can be found on the contracts page of the OSPI website.

Specific regions of need for Induction Coaches are:
a. Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, Island County
b. Southwest Washington
c. Central Washington
d. Spokane / Northeast Washington

All proposals must be received by May 22, 2020 at 3:00 pm.

National Board Regional Coordinators and Trainers
OSPI is seeking regional coordinators and a facilitator trainer to support National Board in Washington State. The complete procurement and submittal instructions can be found on the contracts page of the OSPI website.

Applications are due by May 29, 2020 at 3:00 pm.
Camp CSTP Returns in July 2020 with Two New Sessions!

Teacher Leadership in the Time of COVID-19
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 be an effective teacher leader both face to face with colleagues and virtually. During this session participants will bring an edge to their practice as teacher leaders as they analyze and reflect on their own strengths and areas for growth for leading in many situations. We will use protocols and activities that can be adapted for both settings as well as reflect on how leadership is evolving and changing and more important now than ever. Participants will leave this session with a solid foundation for understanding teacher leadership, as well as materials and activities they can easily adapt and use with colleagues and teacher leadership opportunities to consider and explore.

Collaborative Facilitation in the Time of COVID-19
Effective collaboration starts with developing teacher leaders, relationships and structures to support adult learning. This can be an even more challenging endeavor given current limitations on being able to bring groups together. Participants will reflect on current collaborative structures and explore how to create and maintain a high functioning environment for professional learning when shifting from in person experiences to virtual settings. Building on CSTP’s Teacher Leadership Framework’s sections, Working with Adult Learners, Collaboration, and Communication participants will delve into this work to impact culture, risk-taking and student learning. Maximize this experience by attending with a team of teacher leaders and/or administrators. Come ready to share experiences, questions and dilemmas to practice networking with each other.

When: July 22-24, 2020
Where: North Bend, WA
Early Bird Price until June 10: $195.00 (or combine with another session for $375 (save $15)
Regular Registration June 11-July 10: $220.00 (or combine with another session for $400

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? Join us online 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
You made it to the most popular section of our newsletter! We share a lot of videos with each other to add levity to our days, and we are happy that so many of you enjoy them as well.
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Music Teacher Trying to Keep it Together
Support CSTP
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