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  • VEA 22-23 NBCT Foundations

    Sep 24, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Vancouver Register
    Meets the requirement of an OSPI-approved NBCT program and for those receiving an OSPI conditional loan. A close examination and application of two NBPTS foundational documents: The Five Core Propositions, and The Architecture of Accomplished Teaching. This course will meet in-person unless COVID regulations dictate otherwise
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  • WEA Eastern/Spokane TPEP 101 Artifacts and Evidence

    Sep 24, 2022 10:00am Clock Hours Online Register
    This event is for members of WEA Eastern and Spokane. Participants will become familiar with the components of the TPEP 4-tiered evaluation process and learn about updates which enhance professional growth and student learning. Areas of emphasis will include the state criteria, comprehensive and focused evaluation comparisons, and scoring methodologies
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  • Survive and Thrive 2022-2023

    Sep 27, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Poulsbo Register
    THIS EVENT IS BEING OFFERED TO WEA OLYMPIC MEMBERS ONLY Educators new to the profession (six years or less teaching experience) will learn practical skills that will help them develop strategies to successfully meet the needs of their diverse learners, become an educational leader in their school community, and
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  • CANCELLED - TPEP 101 Artifacts and Evidence

    Oct 3, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online Register
    Participants will become familiar with the main components of the TPEP 4-tiered evaluation process and learn about updates to the system which enhance professional growth and student learning. Areas of emphasis will include the state criteria, comprehensive and focused evaluation comparisons, and scoring methodologies. This session will demystify the
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  • CANCELLED - SEA National Board Cohort Kick-Off Tuesday 10/4

    Oct 4, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Spokane Register
    This is the first cohort meeting for those doing Components 2, 3 or 4 in SEA's Cohort Support Program for 2022-2023. It will be held at the Spokane Education Association office. Candidates may attend one of two dates for the kick-off - Tuesday 10/4 or Thursday
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  • VEA 22-23 NBCT Component Three

    Oct 4, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online Register
    This course is intended for Vancouver EA members. Additional participants from WEA may be considered on a space-available basis
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  • Developing TPEP Student Growth Goals

    Oct 6, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online Register
    Come learn about changes in TPEP Student Growth Goals in Washington state. Examine the shifts, including an increased focus on educator reflection, and the role of educator knowledge of students' assets in developing student growth goals. Learn more about the role that student growth plays in a TPEP evaluation. You
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  • SEA National Board Cohort Kick-Off Thursday 10/6

    Oct 6, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Spokane Register
    This is the first cohort meeting for those doing Components 2, 3 or 4 in SEA's Cohort Support Program for 2022-2023. It will be held at the Spokane Education Association office. Candidates may attend one of two dates for the kick-off - Tuesday 10/4 or Thursday 10/6
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  • CANCELLED - WEA - Building Winning Teams Effective Comm Collaboration and Instruction (4hr) 10/8/2022

    Oct 8, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online Register
    Participants in this course learn tools and resources to better support students and increase student achievement. Topics include: - Characteristics of new paraeducator and teacher teams - Guiding principles for paraeducators - Paraprofessional responsibilities - Planning and working together: strategies for clear communication between
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  • WEA - Tier 1 Behavior Interventions Differentiated For Students Part A (4hr) 10/8/2022

    Oct 8, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online Register
    This class is for ALL ESPs that work with students. The course is focused on how to work with students who are demonstrating unsuccessful behaviors. Participants will learn why student expectations for behavior should be high and how to redefine discipline as a growth and teaching opportunity rather than punishment
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  • CANCELLED - WEA - FCS02 - Educational and Instructional Support (4hr) 10/08/2022

    Oct 8, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online Register
    Participants will learn classroom and building based instructional strategies and supports to assist classroom teachers in various learning environments and with diverse learning styles. Objectives: Identify basic instructional support methods to assist classroom teachers (small group work, one–to-one, computer aided learning programs) Introduce diverse
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  • WEA - FCS01 - Intro to Cultural Identity and Diversity (4hr) 10/08/2022

    Oct 8, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online Register
    Participants will gain an awareness and deeper understanding of ways to engage, build relationships and communicate with the diverse backgrounds of their students. Objectives: Describe ways to identify and respond to racism, discrimination and stereotypes in the classroom List strategies for supporting cultural responsiveness and anti-biased
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  • Professional Growth Plan 1

    Oct 10, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online Register
    Certificated educators can complete one PGP per year for 25 clock hours for certificate renewal and salary movement. Session covers PGP basics, alignment with TPEP, meeting STEM requirement using PGPs and time to draft your PGP
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  • TPEP Student Growth Goals Cohort series Part 1 of 3

    Oct 11, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online Register
    Part 1 of a series of 3 trainings. Please register for all three. Work with a group of educators over three sessions to plan for, implement, monitor, and reflect on a student growth goal-setting process in your own context. Learn about changes in TPEP Student Growth Goals in Washington state
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  • National Board Certification - Overview Session 1

    Oct 11, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online Register
    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
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  • TPEP 101 Artifacts and Evidence

    Oct 12, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online Register
    Participants will become familiar with the main components of the TPEP 4-tiered evaluation process and learn about updates to the system which enhance professional growth and student learning. Areas of emphasis will include the state criteria, comprehensive and focused evaluation comparisons, and scoring methodologies. This session will demystify the
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  • SEA National Board Cohorts Foundations

    Oct 13, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Spokane Register
    This event is for those participating in SEA National Board Cohort Support Program who have not yet taken Jump Start. This course is required if you have not taken Jump Start and are using the OSPI conditional loan and is strongly recommended for those who aren't doing the loan
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  • WEA - FCS06 - Equity (4hr) 10/15/2022

    Oct 15, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online Register
    Participants will gain an awareness of the legalities, polices, procedure and practices surrounding discrimination and how to respond to such violations. This course is designed to help foster a learning environment that is unbiased, safe and promotes the academic success of all students. Objectives: • Identify the
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  • WEA - Tier 2 Behavior Interventions Differentiated For Students Part B (4hr) 10/15/2022

    Oct 15, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online Register
    Participants will learn how to change interactions with students positively through courageous conversations so that students feel included, valued and respected. Objectives Understand the guiding principles for developing a Tier 2 culturally responsive behavior approach Increase awareness of opportunities we have as educators to
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  • National Board Certification- Standards and Process Session 2

    Oct 18, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online Register
    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
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  • Mount Vernon EA TPEP 101 Artifacts and Evidence

    Oct 19, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online Register
    Explore the major components of the TPEP evaluation process and learn about updates which enhance professional growth and improve student learning. Areas of emphasis include state criteria, comprehensive and focused evaluations, and scoring methodologies. Demystify collecting and providing evidence. For inquiries, please contact WEA Education Policy and Practices Coordinator Maren
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  • Mount Vernon BEST TPEP 101 Artifacts and Evidence

    Oct 20, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online Register
    Explore the major components of the TPEP evaluation process and learn about updates which enhance professional growth and improve student learning. Areas of emphasis include state criteria, comprehensive and focused evaluations, and scoring methodologies. Demystify collecting and providing evidence. For inquiries, please contact WEA Education Policy and Practices Coordinator Maren
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  • Professional Growth Plan 2

    Oct 24, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online Register
    In this session, participants participate in small-group sessions focused on individualized feedback on PGP drafts. Participants have the opportunity to ask clarifying questions around PGPs and then have work time to make edits. Audience: All Certificated Educators who have completed PGP #1
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