CSTP and Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge kicked off the first Culturally Responsive Teacher Experience of the 23-24 school year with Port Townsend's Salish Coast Elementary educators. Learn how to get free training for your staff on the CSTP website. | |
Washington Educator of the Year Ceremony | |
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Congratulations to the 2024 Washington Regional Teachers of the Year and the 2023 Regional Classified School Employees of the Year. CSTP worked with OSPI to host these educators at a three-day retreat in Olympia to work on leadership, advocacy and messaging skills before the Educator of the Year ceremony.
2024 Regional Teachers of the Year
- ESD 101: Madison Dissmore, Sixth Grade Math Teacher, Pullman Public Schools
- ESD 105: Shari Brink, High School Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher, Selah School District
- ESD 112: Donna Schatz, High School Science & CTE Teacher, Washougal School District
- ESD 113: Holly Johnson, Elementary Special Education Teacher, Tenino School District
- ESD 114: Shannon Lund, Fifth Grade Teacher, South Kitsap School District
- ESD 121: Blaire Penry, CTE & Electives Teacher, Auburn School District
- ESD 123: Eric Matson, High School CTE Teacher, Walla Walla Public Schools
- ESD 171: Sarah Burnell, Fourth Grade Teacher, Eastmont School District
- ESD 189: Maddie Huscher, Middle School Science Teacher, La Conner School District
2023 Regional Classified School Employees of the Year
- ESD 101: Carmen Roberts, Office Manager, Pullman Public Schools
- ESD 105: Chris Harris, Custodial Services, Selah School District
- ESD 112: Hilda Lail, Bilingual Family & Community Engagement Partnership Coordinator, Vancouver Public Schools
- ESD 114: Crystal Brown, Learning Support Services Coordinator, Sequim School District
- ESD 121: Anita Lee, Attendance Specialist, Tacoma Public Schools
- ESD 123: Nanette Duncan, Special Education Paraeducator, Richland School District
- ESD 171: Chris Rosales, Paraeducator, Wenatchee School District
- ESD 189: Brenda Flett, Paraeducator, Arlington Public Schools
During the ceremony Blaire Penry was named the 2024 Washington Teacher of the Year and Hilda Lail was announced as the 2023 Washington Classified School Employee of the Year. Both educators will visit the White House in the spring to compete for the national title.
Learn More on the OSPI Website
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CSTP's 20th Anniversary Monthly Giveaway | |
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In celebration of CSTP's 20th Anniversary, we are giving away two $20 gift cards each month until June 2024!
Read CSTP's monthly newsletter or follow our social media for the link to enter each month for a chance to win that month's gift card. Winners will be able to choose gift cards from popular retailers like Amazon, Starbucks, Disney, Target and many others.
Congratulations to Alma C. and Amanda P. for winning a $20 gift card in our September giveaway. We asked what is one school supply item you can't live without and the top 5 responses were:
- Pencils
- Pens
- Post-its
- Expo Markers/White Board Markers
- Kleenex/tissues
An honorable mention for those teachers who put down coffee and candy - we see you and understand.
Enter CSTP's October Giveaway
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Student Growth Goal Emerging Practices Conference | |
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Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, all Washington state districts will be required to use the revised student growth goal rubrics with their teachers. OSPI has revised the student growth goal rubrics to promote instructional practices that are culturally responsive, socially and emotionally literate and include each and every student. Come to the Student Growth Goal Emerging Practices Conference to hear from OSPI staff, District and Building Administrators and teams about how they are implementing new practices and shifting conversations to better meet their growth goals and changing needs of teachers and students.
We are thrilled to have Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge keynote on how culturally responsive teaching impacts student growth.
Cost to Attend: $25
Included in Registration: Session materials, coffee, and lunch
Who Should Attend: District Administrators, Principals,
Instructional Coaches, PLC Leads, Teachers and Educational Leaders
Draft Agenda:
8:30 - Sign in and Coffee
9:00 - Welcome and Opening
10:15 - Workshops Session One
Lunch
12:20 - Workshop Session Two
1:30 - Job Alike Conversations
2:15 - Keynote with Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge and Closing
Register Now
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Register Now for CSTP's National Board Cohort Support | |
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Are you a national board candidate looking for cohort support? CSTP is supporting online Washington national board candidates with a cohort held over Zoom with OSPI-trained National Board Facilitator Ranice Innocent. Candidates are encouraged to register early as our small cohorts fill up quickly and must register at least two weeks before the first meeting.
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Component 2 starts October 9, 2023, with Mandy Fyhrie
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Component 3 starts October 16, 2023, with Mandy Fyhrie
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Foundations starts October 19, 2023, with Ranice Innocent
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Component 1 starts October 20, 2023, with Mandy Fyhrie
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Component 4 starts October 23, 2023, with Mandy Fyhrie
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Component 1 starts March 7, 2024, with Ranice Innocent
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(FULL) Component 2 starts October 26, 2023, with Ranice Innocent
- (FULL) Component 3 starts December 5, 2023, with Ranice Innocent
- (FULL) Component 4 starts November 9, 2023, with Ranice Innocent
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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.
Learn More and Apply for Clock Hours
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WEA National Board Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Fall Trainings | |
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WEA is offering three modules to help those completing National Board MOC work. Registration will open soon on the WEA website.
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.
- Thursday, October 12, 2023: 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Saturday, October 14, 2023: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Module Two
Details of the MOC process. Participants will share possible PGEs and dive into the prompts for Components One and Two.
- Thursday, October 26, 2023: 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Saturday, October 28, 2023: 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
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.
Learn More onLearn More on the WEA Websitethe WEA Website
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OSPI National Board Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Information Sessions | |
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Are you a NBCT planning to maintain your National Board certification during the 2023-2024 school year or next year? You will want to sign-up for this free informational webinar hosted by OSPI National Board Regional Coordinators.
Participants will learn about the MOC process and understand the next steps in maintaining their certificate, gain valuable information about completing MOC and have space to ask pertinent questions related to the assessment. While these sessions are not a series, NBCTs are more than welcome to attend multiple dates.
- Tuesday, November 14 at 4:30 PM
- Tuesday, January 16 at 4:30 PM
- Tuesday, February 6 at 4:30 PM
- Tuesday, April 3 at 4:30 PM
Register Now
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2023-2024 OSPI Conditional Loan for National Board - Due November 30 | |
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OSPI provides National Board candidates an opportunity to receive financial support for their component purchases. This loan covers 3 of the 4 initial component purchases for a candidate, no more and no less – it does not cover registration, renewal, or retake fees.
Candidates must have no more than one component purchased out-of-pocket (using the NBPTS payment plan is OK) and loan funds must apply to at least one other component purchase in the year they receive them. They also must be enrolled in an OSPI-approved National Board cohort. NBCTs are encouraged to recommend the loan application to colleagues interested in the National Board process.
Learn More and Apply
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Free NBCT Portfolio Writing Webinars | |
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OSPI and the NBCT Regional Coordinator team will be offering free 1-hour Candidate Writing Webinars throughout the year. Each webinar will focus on a different topic as it relates to writing and forms included within the portfolio components.
These webinars do not replace the support provided by cohort facilitation. If you need cohort support, please contact CSTP or any of the approved cohort providers.
Webinars take place on Tuesdays from 4:30-5:30 PM on:
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National Board Candidate Informational Sessions | |
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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Special Education State Design Team Meeting | |
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Please join the OSPI Special Education State Design Team meeting on Monday, November 6, 2023, from 3:30–5 p.m. They will provide updates on Washington's Systemic Equity Review of special education with our partners at the National Center for Systemic Improvement (NCSI), including information about the work of the Equity Team. They will also provide updates on our efforts to launch the Inclusionary Practices Technical Assistance Network (IPTN).
They will offer closed captioning, American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, and Spanish language interpretation during the meeting. When registering, please try to submit accommodation needs by October 13, 2023.
Register for the Zoom Meeting
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Student Washington Education Association (SWEA) | |
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If you're pursuing a career in education, including preschool and K-12, membership in Student Washington Education Association (SWEA) is for you. Connect and network with other education majors, build and gain leadership skills through pre-professional opportunities, attend WEA conferences and get active in your union.
Learn More on the WEA Website
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Call for Proposals for Network for EdWork's 2024 Convening | |
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The Network for EdWork is holding the 2024 Convening: Journey Towards Libration for BIPOC educators and leaders in education. They are seeking proposals to create a panel, or lead a session or workshop that advances or supports the liberatory practices of educators or leaders in education. Topics they are interested in addressing are identity work and self-care, disruption and dismantling oppression, or liberatory education and practices.
Submit a Proposal by November 1, 2023
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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.
State Board of Education (SBE)
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: October 11-12, 2023, 2023
Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB)
The PESB oversees educator standards including certification requirements and assessments, educator preparation program approval and professional development requirements.
Next Meeting: November 16-17, 2023
Paraeducator Board
The Paraeducator Board oversees paraeducator standards including certification and program approval.
Next Meeting: November 15-16, 2023
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Mixing Science with Steps
This chemistry teacher has found a new way to reach his audience on TikTok - through dance!
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Local Legends Join LEGO Masters
Yelm, WA substitute teacher, Amie Thaler, and her friend and teammate, Karen Bludorn join the 4th season of Fox's LEGO Masters. Read all about them and watch the show on the FOX network.
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