A huge THANK YOU to Fife's Surprise Lake Middle School social studies teacher, Jake Stevens, for creating this Teacher Appreciation Week graphic for our May newsletter. If you like Star Wars, be sure to check out his fan website http://from4-lomtozuckuss.com/. |
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CSTP's Teacher Appreciation Week Playlist and Giveaway |
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In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, CSTP has updated our TAW playlist on Spotify. The week wouldn't be complete without some amazing prizes! CSTP's Teacher Appreciation Week Giveaway is running now through May 7. Visit CSTP's Teacher Appreciation Week webpage to jam out to the playlist and enter the giveaway for a chance to win one of the prizes. |
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Date: May 13, 2021
Date: May 15, 2021
Date: June 3, 2021
Date: July 19-22, 2021
Date: July 27-29, 2021
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Leadership Lab featuring Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge |
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Join us as we discuss the learning and reflections of teachers, instructional coaches, principals and administrators from Kent, Kelso, Camas and Vancouver that have experienced teacher residencies with Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge, a culturally responsive teacher and researcher. Attendees will get to hear from Dr. Stembridge, who draws upon his vast expertise and experience as a teacher, and has published a book entitled “Culturally Responsive Education in the Classroom.”
Cost: Free
Dates: May 13 from 3:00-6:00 and May 15 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (each date features different educators and you are welcome to register for one or both)
Clock Hours Available: 3 per Leadership Lab (a total of 6 for both)
Who Should Attend: The Leadership Lab will be most relevant to classroom teachers, instructional coaches, principals and district administrators.
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Labor and Management: Coming Together to Further Outcomes for All Students |
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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. Attendees will utilize a learning organizer to capture thoughts and ideas and leave with concrete takeaways that can be utilized in discussions and applied in their district context.
This workshop will be held twice - once in the morning from 9:00-12:00 and once in the afternoon from 3:00-6:00. Both sessions will contain the same information so participants should only register for one session.
Date: June 3, 2021 (Morning 9:00-12:00 or Afternoon 3:00-6:00)
Registration Cost: Free
Clock Hours: 3
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Save the Date! Camp CSTP Returns July 19-22, 2021 |
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Camp CSTP returns virtually the week of July 19-22 with new and exciting sessions!
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Facilitating Hybrid and Virtual Collaboration on July 19, 1:00-4:00-July 20 9:00-12:00
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Inclusionary PLCs on July 20, 1:00-4:00-July 21 9:00-12:00
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Anti-Racist and Equity Focused Teacher Leadership on July 21, 1:00-4:00-July 22 9:00-12:00
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Future-Focused Educators' Summit July 27-29, 2021 |
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CSTP is excited to partner with AESD on the Future-Focused Educators’ Summit. This free Summit is open to all Washington educators interested in looking ahead and responding to upcoming challenges and opportunities. Connect with educators in your role and learn new perspectives from others.
The Summit starts with an evening kickoff event. Over the next two days, choose from a menu of interactive, engaging sessions. Sessions will inform, inspire, and energize you to navigate the dynamic environment we are in and assist in looking toward the 2021-22 school year and beyond.
Earn up to 15 STEM clock hours, as well as connect, learn, and lead with colleagues around the state and beyond.
Do you have a tip, trick or technique you would like to present at the Summit? Submit your presentation proposal by June 15. |
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Preschool Demonstration Site Virtual Open House Visits |
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The Haring Center for Inclusive Education haringcenter.org is proud to offer in collaboration with, OSPI and the Inclusionary Practice Professional Development Project (IPP), virtual open house opportunities with the four Preschool Demonstration Sites. To learn more about this project visit https://ippdemosites.org/.
The purpose of these open houses is to provide educators and families with an opportunity to engage in open dialogue with the demonstration site staff about inclusionary practices in early learning settings. The open house is a forum where we encourage a growth mindset and takes place in a zoom meeting room hosted by a Haring Center inclusion specialist with the Preschool Demonstration Sites Project.
5/6/2021, 2-3:30 Robert Lince Early Learning Center
5/11/2021, 3-4:30 Kodiak Cubs Preschool
5/12/2021, 2-3:30 Hood Canal Preschool
5/17/2021, 4-5:30 Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center
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Educators Invited to Apply for OSPI's Specific Learning Disability (SLD) Implementation and Transition Workgroup 2021-2023 |
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OSPI's is seeking educators to serve on a workgroup to advise the assistant superintendent on matters relating to implementation of a response to intervention (RTI) approach and transitioning away from the discrepancy approach for SLD evaluation and identification. The workgroup must include a culturally diverse and inclusive group of stakeholders from eastern and western Washington including, but not limited to parents, parent advocate organizations, special education experts, representation from urban and rural small, medium, and large-size districts, general and special education teachers, school administrators, school psychologists experienced using RTI or patterns of strengths and weaknesses (PSW) approaches for SLD evaluation and identification, English language learner experts, dyslexia experts, school superintendents, and educational service district representatives.
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OSPI BEST Mentor Faculty and Induction Coaches Wanted |
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OSPI's Beginning Educator Support Team (BEST) is seeking contractors to serve as Mentor Faculty and/or Induction Coaches. The application (Request for Qualifications) and submittal instructions can be found on the contracts page of the OSPI website.
All proposals must be received by May 7, 2021 at 3:00 pm. All questions and communication must be directed to the contracts department at contracts@k12.wa.us. |
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PESB Launches Grants to Support Professional Learning for Educators |
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The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) is offering grants up to $15,000 to strengthen educator retention through professional learning opportunities. Grantees will organize and support learning communities using competency-based professional growth plans (PGPs) in the 2021-22 school year.
Professional learning communities (PLCs) must include paraeducators and educators from populations that have been historically underrepresented and systematically excluded from the educator workforce. Each grantee must support a minimum of 20 educators completing PGPs.
Grant applications are due by June 8, 2021. Learn more on the PESB website. |
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WEA National Board Trainings and Support |
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WEA National Board Home Stretch
Date: Saturday, April 24, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Module One provides a big picture approach to MOC. In this training, participants will network with other NBCTs, review the Five Core Propositions, and get an overview of the MOC process. They will also begin to plan their Professional Growth Experiences (PGEs).
Module Two is a close look at the MOC instructions to inform next steps with PGEs.
WEA National Board Maintenance of Certificate (MOC) Feedback and Support
Date: Saturday, May 15, 9 a.m.-Noon
Eligibility: This event will only be open to WEA members
Summer 2021 WEA National Board Jump Start
Dates: June 28-July 2, 2021 or July 26-30, 2021
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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 access during the pandemic. 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.
Next Meeting: May 12-13, 2021, Online
The PESB oversees educator standards including certification requirements and assessments, educator preparation program approval and professional development requirements.
Next Meeting: May 20-21, 2021, Online
The Paraeducator Board oversees paraeducator standards including certification and program approval.
Next Meeting: May 19-20, 2021 Online
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"Facing 2021" by Jan Kragen |
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"On the other hand, I’ve had parents tell me that they aren’t pushing their kids to achieve this year. If the kids get their work turned in—eventually—the parents really couldn’t care less about the quality. I tell those parents that I understand. There is a limit to what we (teachers/schools/districts) can expect out of families when everyone is overwhelmed."
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"Media Literacy: 21st Century Critical Thinking" by Emma-Kate Schaake |
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"I’m sure there have been many times in history where it seemed like our country was irreconcilably divided. The Civil War is of course the ultimate example, with the Civil Rights movement closely following. But, all year, I have felt the strains of teaching in a cultural climate that seems both at odds with reality and finally aware of grim truths about our collective history."
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"Wednesdays" by Mark Gardner |
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"But Wednesday, sans structured student instruction, enables us to make home contacts, collaborate with peers on instructional design, provide feedback on student work, and build more responsive lessons."
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"Your Turn: Good Choices" by Stories From School Bloggers |
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"What school or district decision (or policy) do you feel has had the most significant positive effect on students?"
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Quick Tips from the Ask-A-Teacher Help Desk |
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Canvas
Here's a new-ish feature in Canvas you may have missed! Quick share modules with other people or courses! No course import tool needed! Learn about it here.
Google Classroom
Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams announced the launch of Reading Progress. It is a new and free tool that allows educators to assign reading fluency passages that allows students to independently record themselves reading out loud. Educators can then review the audio and video, and gather insights automatically on student progress. Watch this video for more info.
Schoology
Thinking about what school will look like next year? Check out this article from @MyPowerSchool for ideas on how to use Blended Learning to assess your students.
Seesaw
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Clock Hours Available for Completion of Teacher Tech Project's Instructional Design Modules |
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On December 31, 2020 CSTP added four new modules designed by educators for educators in grades K-12. 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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What do you get when you mix art and skating? The new Wilkerson, WA skatepark featuring a skillet with bacon and eggs. Check out the feature in K-5's Evening News below, read about it, and then grab your board to try out the bacon and eggs skatepark. |
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