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Focuses on latest ESA certificate renewal requirements, policy changes, OSPI eCert platform, PGP basics and ESA professional growth needs. Audience: Educational Staff Associates
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Discussion of certification area standards and analysis of prompt descriptors. Self-assessment of knowledge in content area. Learn about Constructed Response items and Selected Response items as well as assessment ethics, procedures, appointments, and general overview of Component one
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Certificated educators can complete 1 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. Audience: All certificated educators
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Trainer: Randy Paddock Zoom training Attendees can earn up to 3 Clock Hours Limited registration space. Please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel so we can open the spot to the wait list
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This online training helps educators by providing a lens of relational equity and cultural competency for the purpose of improving student engagement through effective classroom management that focuses on student-to-educator relationships and student-to-student relationships. The purpose of educator relationships is to increase student hope and resiliency as the
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Trainer: Manuel Cadenas and Joe Bourgeios Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 4 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel your registration
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National Board Certification- Overview: Session 1 (2 Clock Hours) 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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Trainer: Aneeka Ferrell & Manuel Cadenas Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 4 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel your registration
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Trainer: Joanne Barber & dindria barrow Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 3 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel your registration
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This conf focuses on our collective and individual Anti-racist leadership to intentionally make the tough choices that radically transform public education into a racially and socially just institution for all students. This is an opportunity for Educators of Color and allies to attend an online Zoom conference to increase their
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Trainer: Aneeka Ferrell Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 4 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel your registration
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Participants will learn how to close the opportunity gaps and help all students succeed, schools need a new vision of the English language Learner students that recognizes their strength based assets both culturally and linguistically. The Culture, Equity & Language Training Module for Closing the Achievement Gaps uses research-based, classroom-focused
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Participants will learn guiding principles of TIER 2 interventions in a culturally responsive approach and how to implement them at their building. They will also learn how to change interactions with students positively through courageous conversations so that students feel included, valued and respected
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Participants will learn about their personality types and how those characteristics impact their roles as team members. The characteristics of highly effective teams will be examined, and attendees will participate in a variety of activities to build strong, cohesive teams. Participants will also apply what they learn about themselves
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Trainer: Randy Paddock Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 3 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel your registration
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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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We are excited to bring you this new series of trainings focused on providing a lens of relational equity and cultural competency for the purpose of improving student engagement through effective classroom management focused on student-to-educator relationships and student to student relationships. The purpose of educator relationships is to increase
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Trainer: Bourgeois & Cadenas Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 4 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel your registration
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Trainer: Aneeka Ferrell Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 4 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel your registration
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Trainer: Joanne Barber & dindria barrow Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 3 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel your registration
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We are excited to bring you this new series of trainings focused on providing a lens of relational equity and cultural competency for the purpose of improving student engagement through effective classroom management focused on student-to-educator relationships and student to student relationships. The purpose of educator relationships is to increase
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National Board Certification- Standards & Process: Session 2 (2 Clock Hours) 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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Trainer: Joe Bourgeois & Manuel Cadenas Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 3 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel your registration
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Focuses on latest teacher certificate renewal requirements, policy changes, STEM renewal requirement, PGP basics, National Board basics, OSPI eCert platform. Audience: Teachers and CTE Teachers
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Trainer: Manuel Cadenas Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 3 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel your registration
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Trainer: Randy Paddock Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 3 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel your registration
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In this training, participants use the True Colors system to focus on embracing diversity in the classroom and in the larger school community to improve learning opportunities for all students and enhance communication between student, teacher, staff and parents. The True Colors system identifies intrinsic values, motivations
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Participants will learn how to close the opportunity gaps and help all students succeed, schools need a new vision of the English language Learner students that recognizes their strength based assets both culturally and linguistically. The Culture, Equity & Language Training Module for Closing the Achievement Gaps uses research-based, classroom-focused
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Participants will gain an awareness and deeper understanding of ways to engage, build relationships and communicate with the diverse backgrounds of their students. This course is designed to help ensure that students experience a positive, consistent, safe, unbiased and equitable classroom experience
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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
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Trainer: Joanne Barber & Aneeka Ferrell Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 4 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel your registration
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Trainer: Paddock Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 3 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel your registration
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National Board Certification- Support & Next Steps: Session 3 (2 Clock Hours) This third session in the WEA National Board Certification information series helps educators decide possible next steps and timelines with the certification process. Educators explore various support options available, and finalize a personal check-list to
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This workshop is for candidates in the Spokane-area within SEA's cohort support program
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This training helps educators explore culturally responsive classroom interaction practices to ensure that students experience a positive, consistent, safe, and equitable classroom. Participants will learn to facilitate classroom interactions that appropriately integrate their students’ culture and family backgrounds
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This 4 hour conference is designed for WEA Guest Educators. There will be time spent as a whole group and a 3 hour breakout session, where you will select a class to attend. Attendees of this conference can earn up to 3 clock hours
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Certificated educators can complete 1 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. Audience: All certificated educators
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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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Trainer: Randy Paddock Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 3 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel your registration
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Participants will learn about their personality types and how those characteristics impact their roles as team members. The characteristics of highly effective teams will be examined, and attendees will participate in a variety of activities to build strong, cohesive teams. Participants will also apply what they learn about themselves
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Participants will gain an awareness and deeper understanding of ways to engage, build relationships and communicate with the diverse backgrounds of students and families. This course is designed to help ensure that students experience a positive, consistent, safe, unbiased and equitable space wherever they are in schools
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Trainer: Manuel Cadenas & Joe Bourgeois Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 4 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel your registration
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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 basic
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Participants will learn guiding principles of TIER 2 interventions in a culturally responsive approach and how to implement them at their building. They will also learn how to change interactions with students positively through courageous conversations so that students feel included, valued and respected
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Participants will learn classroom and building based instructional strategies and supports to assist classroom teachers in various learning environments and with diverse learning styles. This course is intended to enhance the instructional practices of paraeducators in order to increase student achievement and educational outcomes
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Trainer: Joanne Barber & dindria barrow Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 3 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel your registration
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National Board Certification- Overview: Session 1 (2 Clock Hours) 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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Trainer: Randy Paddock Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 3 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel your registration
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National Board Certification- Standards & Process: Session 2 (2 Clock Hours) 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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This event is intended for registered participants in Spokane EA's Cohort Support Program who are preparing for the Comp 1 Assessment
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Trainer: Manuel Cadenas & Aneeka Ferrell Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 3 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel your registration
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Trainer: Joe Bourgeois & Joanne Barber Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 3 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel your registration
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In this final session, participants bring a completed PGP for final review. The process facilitates possible sign-off of completed PGPs using a rubric. Participants also explore the OSPI eCert platform for logging in their PGP/clock hours; they also review the steps for using PGPs for salary advancement
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Audience: Early Educators & Others Who Want to Reflect on Equitable Practices Proactive strategies that support student behavior can result in more equitable student discipline, decrease educators use of exclusionary practices and provide more time for quality teaching and learning. This session will provide an overview
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National Board Certification- Support & Next Steps: Session 3 (2 Clock Hours) This third session in the WEA National Board Certification information series helps educators decide possible next steps and timelines with the certification process. Educators explore various support options available, and finalize a personal check-list to
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Trainer: Aneeka Ferrell & Manuel Cadenas Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 4 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel your registration
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Trainer: Joanne Barber Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 4 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel your registration
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Trainer: Joanne Barber & dindria barrow Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 3 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel your registration
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Teacher Certification 101 (2 Clock Hours) Focuses on latest teacher certificate renewal requirements, policy changes, STEM renewal requirement, PGP basics, National Board basics, OSPI eCert platform. Audience: Teachers and CTE Teachers
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Professional Growth Plan 1 (3 Clock Hours) Certificated educators can complete 1 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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This seminar will take place over Zoom (link provided after registration is complete). Topics covered include DRS, Social Security, VEBA, Medicare, PEBB, and the timelines involved. The goal is to make the transition into retirement a little less complicated as we work through it together
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Trainer: Joe Bourgeois & Aneeka Ferrell Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 4 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel your registration
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Audience: Certificated educators National Board Certification- Overview: Session 1 (2 Clock Hours) 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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This listening session is designed for members and member leaders who are piloting the new Washington state TPEP student growth goal rubrics during the 2021-22 school year. WEA is gathering feedback on the rubrics as well as implementation and support needs. For more information on this
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This training helps educators integrate culturally responsive behavior interventions practices into their classrooms. Participants build on concepts from earlier courses in the Culturally Responsive Classroom Management series to learn to implement behavior intervention strategies that respect all students
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This training helps educators integrate culturally responsive behavior interventions practices into their classrooms. Participants build on concepts from earlier courses in the Culturally Responsive Classroom Management series to learn to implement behavior intervention strategies that respect all students
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Trainer: Manuel Cadenas Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 4 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you need to cancel your registration
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National Board Certification- Standards & Process: Session 2 (2 Clock Hours) 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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Participants will learn classroom and building based instructional strategies and supports to assist classroom teachers in various learning environments and with diverse learning styles. This course is intended to enhance the instructional practices of paraeducators in order to increase student achievement and educational outcomes
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National Board Certification- Support & Next Steps: Session 3 (2 Clock Hours) This third session in the WEA National Board Certification information series helps educators decide possible next steps and timelines with the certification process. Educators explore various support options available, and finalize a personal check-list to
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Participants will gain an awareness and deeper understanding of ways to engage, build relationships and communicate with the diverse backgrounds of students and families. This course is designed to help ensure that students experience a positive, consistent, safe, unbiased and equitable space wherever they are in schools
Read More
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In this training, participants use the True Colors system to focus on embracing diversity in the classroom and in the larger school community to improve learning opportunities for all students and enhance communication between student, teacher, staff and parents. The True Colors system identifies intrinsic values, motivations
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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
Read More
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Participants will gain an awareness and deeper understanding of ways to engage, build relationships and communicate with the diverse backgrounds of their students. This course is designed to help ensure that students experience a positive, consistent, safe, unbiased and equitable classroom experience
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Focuses on latest teacher certificate renewal requirements, policy changes, STEM renewal requirement, PGP basics, National Board basics, OSPI eCert platform. Audience: Teachers and CTE Teachers
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The 2022 WEA Educators of Color Conference - Love and Healing. Has been structured to help give WEA educators of color an opportunity to gain additional resources and knowledge around building collaborative communities, empowering themselves, each other, and their students to overcome shared challenges, to heal and co-exist, and to
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Educational Staff Associates (ESA) Certification 101 (2 Clock Hours) Focuses on latest ESA certificate renewal requirements, policy changes, OSPI eCert platform, PGP basics and ESA professional growth needs. Audience: Educational Staff Associates
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Professional Growth Plan 1 (3 Clock Hours) Certificated educators can complete 1 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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With a focus on the new Washington State Discipline laws, the session will develop an understanding of Tier 2 strategies to reduce our reliance on exclusionary practices to manage student behavior. The session will focus on • Identify school and classroom choices and actions that lead to the same
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Professional Growth Plan 2 (2 Clock Hours) 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
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Participants will learn guiding principles of TIER 2 interventions in a culturally responsive approach and how to implement them at their building. They will also learn how to change interactions with students positively through courageous conversations so that students feel included, valued and respected
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Participants will gain an understanding of essential communication strategies, conflict management, conflict resolution and how to effectively work in a team environment. This course is designed to help enhance collaboration and communication between paraeducators and other applicable stakeholders that will enhance student success and achievement
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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 basic
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Participants will learn about their personality types and how those characteristics impact their roles as team members. The characteristics of highly effective teams will be examined, and attendees will participate in a variety of activities to build strong, cohesive teams. Participants will also apply what they learn about themselves
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Participants will gain an awareness and deeper understanding of ways to engage, build relationships and communicate with the diverse backgrounds of students and families. This course is designed to help ensure that students experience a positive, consistent, safe, unbiased and equitable space wherever they are in schools
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Professional Growth Plan 3 (2 Clock Hours) In this final session, participants bring a completed PGP for final review. The process facilitates possible sign-off of completed PGPs using a rubric. Participants also explore the OSPI eCert platform for logging in their PGP/clock hours; they also
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Attendees will have the opportunity to select between 4 different trainings. WEA member attendees will be able to earn up to 3 clock hours. De-escalation Culturally Responsive Behavior Interventions Brining Social Justice into the Classroom Classroom Management for Substitute (Guest) Educators
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Audience: Certificated educators National Board Certification- Overview: Session 1 (2 Clock Hours) 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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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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Professional Growth Plan 2 (2 Clock Hours) 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
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Please join us for a pilot of WEA’s training for the revised Student Growth Goals. WEA members, building, and district administrators are invited to come learn together. Come by yourself, or invite WEA members, and/or administrators you work with! Learn about changes in
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National Board Certification- Standards & Process: Session 2 (2 Clock Hours) 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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Educational Staff Associates (ESA) Certification 101 (2 Clock Hours) Focuses on latest ESA certificate renewal requirements, policy changes, OSPI eCert platform, PGP basics and ESA professional growth needs. Audience: Educational Staff Associates
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National Board Certification- Support & Next Steps: Session 3 (2 Clock Hours) This third session in the WEA National Board Certification information series helps educators decide possible next steps and timelines with the certification process. Educators explore various support options available, and finalize a personal check-list to
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Professional Growth Plan 3 (2 Clock Hours) In this final session, participants bring a completed PGP for final review. The process facilitates possible sign-off of completed PGPs using a rubric. Participants also explore the OSPI eCert platform for logging in their PGP/clock hours; they also
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Wednesday, June 22 at 4:00pm VIA ZOOM This session is intended for SEA and WEA-Eastern members within the Spokane-area who want to learn more about National Board certification and SEA's cohort program. This informational session is FREE and hosted by our experienced cohort facilitators who are
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This class in an introduction level class created to help folks learn to identifying Implicit Bias and it's impact on different ability related issues. Trainer: Joanne Barber & dindria barrow Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 3 clock hours when attending Space
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This is an introduction to Restorative Justice circles, which is based on respect, responsibility, relationship-building and relationship-repairing. There will be examples of tier 2 and 3 where focuse is on mediation and agreement rather than punishment. This class gives high level examples of of elementary, middle and high school circles
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K-5 Relationship and Community Building (Tier 1). This course explores strategies of implementing restorative justice through a lens of restorative practices that focuses on tools specific to grade levels K-5. Trainer: Joanne Barber and Manuel Cadenas Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 4 clock hours when attending
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Restorative Justice Circles Tier 1-3 Grades 6-12. This course explores strategies of conflict resolution and reintegration restorative justice through a lens of restorative practices that focuses on tools specific to grade levels 6-12. Trainer: Manuel Cadenas and Joe Bourgeois Zoom Event WEA members can earn up
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This class in an introduction level class created to help folks learn to identifying Implicit Bias and it's impact on race and ethnicity related issues. Trainer: Aneeka Ferrell Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 3 clock hours when attending Space is
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K-5 Community Building & Conflict Resolution, Re-Integration (Tier 2 &3). This course explores strategies of implementing restorative justice through a lens of restorative practices that focuses on tools specific to grade levels K-5Â and tier 2 & 3 community building and conflict resolution along with re-integration following a student removal
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Restorative Justice Circles Tier 1-3 Grades 6-12. This course explores strategies of conflict resolution and reintegration restorative justice through a lens of restorative practices that focuses on tools specific to grade levels 6-12. Trainer: Joe Bourgeois and Aneeka Ferrell Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to
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This course explores the difference between race and ethnicity through definitions, real-world examples, group discussions, and collaborative work strategies. We will also examine the myths of race and have open discussions about how developing sustainable relationships can improve the outcomes of educator experiences with students, families, and peers
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This training introduces educators to the history of institutional racism and white privilege and explores how both have shaped and continue to affect society, including public education. Trainer: Joe Bourgeois Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 3 clock hours when attending Space is
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This course explores vocabulary to help educators understand gender terminology, binary gender systems, and student perspectives about their experiences as LGBTQ+ youth. Trainer: Joanne Barber Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 4 clock hours when attending Space is limited to 30, please notify jdahlen@washingtonea.org if you
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This is an introduction to Restorative Justice circles, which is based on respect, responsibility, relationship-building and relationship-repairing. There will be examples of tier 2 and 3 where focuse is on mediation and agreement rather than punishment. This class gives high level examples of of elementary, middle and high school circles
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Restorative Justice Circles Tier 1-3 Grades 6-12. This course explores strategies of conflict resolution and reintegration restorative justice through a lens of restorative practices that focuses on tools specific to grade levels 6-12. Trainer: Manuel Cadenas Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 4 clock
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The 2022 Teaching Equity Conference is dedicated to closing the achievement and opportunity gaps for all students and increasing their academic achievement and social emotional success in school. As professionals’ educators, participants will cultivate effective classroom cultures and strategies that are grounded in the Washington State’s CCDEI Standards of cultural
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This is an introduction to Restorative Justice circles, which is based on respect, responsibility, relationship-building and relationship-repairing. There will be examples of tier 2 and 3 where focuse is on mediation and agreement rather than punishment. This class gives high level examples of of elementary, middle and high school circles
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K-5 Relationship and Community Building (Tier 1). This course explores strategies of implementing restorative justice through a lens of restorative practices that focuses on tools specific to grade levels K-5. Trainer: Joanne Barber Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 4 clock hours when attending Space
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This training introduces educators to the history of institutional racism and white privilege and explores how both have shaped and continue to affect society, including public education. Trainer: Joe Bourgeois Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 3 clock hours when attending Space is
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K-5 Community Building & Conflict Resolution, Re-Integration (Tier 2 &3). This course explores strategies of implementing restorative justice through a lens of restorative practices that focuses on tools specific to grade levels K-5Â and tier 2 & 3 community building and conflict resolution along with re-integration following a student removal
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Restorative Justice Circles Tier 1-3 Grades 6-12. This course explores strategies of conflict resolution and reintegration restorative justice through a lens of restorative practices that focuses on tools specific to grade levels 6-12. Trainer: Aneeka Ferrell Zoom Event WEA members can earn up to 4 clock
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This is a non-clock hour event - Your union is working on several fronts to help with the student loan debt crisis in this country. We want to help you on a personal level to better understand the Federal Loan Forgiveness programs and to move you forward toward
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This event is for members of WEA Riverside. Participants will review the main components of the TPEP 4-tiered evaluation process, an learn about updates to the system which enhance professional growth and improve student learning. Areas of emphasis include the state criteria, comprehensive and focused evaluation comparisons, and scoring
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This event is for members of WEA Riverside. 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
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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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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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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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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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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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This course is intended for Vancouver EA members. Additional participants from WEA may be considered on a space-available basis
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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This third session in the WEA National Board Certification information series helps educators decide possible next steps and timelines with the certification process. Educators explore various support options available, and finalize a personal check-list to guide their National Board journey
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Getting Started on Your Financial Journey, RIGHT! Many folks are just getting started on their financial journey, or at least just now getting started on the right path. This session will cover the basics like why it’s important to start early, basic investment strategies, understanding the terminology and
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Open to Lake Washington EA members. Participants will review the main components of the TPEP 4-tiered 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
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In this training, participants use the True Colors system to focus on embracing diversity in the classroom and in the larger school community to improve learning opportunities for all students and enhance communication between student, teacher, sta? and parents. The True Colors system identifies intrinsic values, motivations, self-esteem, sources of
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Focuses on latest ESA certificate renewal requirements, policy changes, OSPI eCert platform, PGP basics and ESA professional growth needs. Audience: Educational Staff Associates: School Behavior Analysts, School Counselor, School Nurse, School Occupational Therapist, School Orientation and Mobility Specialist, School Physical Therapist, School Psychologist, School Social Worker, School
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Focuses on latest teacher certificate renewal requirements, policy changes, STEM renewal requirement, PGP basics, National Board basics, OSPI eCert platform
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In this final session, participants bring a completed PGP for final review. The process facilitates possible sign-off of completed PGPs using a rubric. Participants also explore the OSPI eCert platform for logging in their PGP/clock hours; they also review the steps for using PGPs for salary advancement
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Audience: All Certificated Educators 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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Learn about the changes to TPEP Student Growth Goals. Examine the shifts, including an increased focus on educator reflection, and using students' assets in developing goals. Learn more about the role that student growth plays in a TPEP evaluation. You will have the opportunity to explore tools and resources for
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Course Objective: Participants will learn why and how to use observational data to build student relationships, and improve behavioral and academic success. Participants will learn educational observational data is: most commonly used method for behavioral science, a scientific tool to collect data –a systematically planned and
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Open to Camas EA members. Learn about the changes to TPEP Student Growth Goals. Examine the shifts, including an increased focus on educator reflection, and using students' assets in developing goals. Learn more about the role that student growth plays in a TPEP evaluation. You will have the opportunity to
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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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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 learning
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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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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 instruction
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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. Audience: Certificated Educators
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This course is intended for Vancouver EA members. Additional participants from WEA may be considered on a space-available basis
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This session will cover tools to help get control of your financial life even during an economic downturn and show how your union is here to help. We will also cover how NEA Member Benefits provides access to over 75 programs and services to help stretch your paycheck and provide
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This conference is structured for guest educators (substitutes). WEA members can earn up to 3 clock hours by attending one of the 3 hour breakout sessions. Space is limited. If you need to cancel your registration, please email Jill Dahlen at jdahlen@washingtonea.org
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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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In this training, participants use the True Colors system to focus on embracing diversity in the classroom and in the larger school community to improve learning opportunities for all students and enhance communication between student, teacher, sta? and parents. The True Colors system identifies intrinsic values, motivations, self-esteem, sources of
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Participants will gain an awareness and deeper understanding of ways to engage, build relationships and communicate with the diverse backgrounds of students and families. This course is designed to help ensure that students experience a positive, consistent, safe, unbiased and equitable space wherever they are in schools. Objectives:
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Participants will gain an understanding of essential communication strategies, conflict management, conflict resolution and how to effectively work in a team environment. This course is designed to help enhance collaboration and communication between paraeducators and other applicable stakeholders that will enhance student success and achievement. Part A-Communication Basics
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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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Cross-cultural competence is a set of beliefs and behaviors in which one acknowledges and accepts one’s cultural identity as well as the cultural identity of those at work and in the community. It is an ongoing process of valuing differences through beliefs, actions and their outcomes. Starting with a "no
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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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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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Getting Started on Your Financial Journey, RIGHT! Many folks are just getting started on their financial journey, or at least just now getting started on the right path. This session will cover the basics like why it’s important to start early, basic investment strategies, understanding the terminology and
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This third session in the WEA National Board Certification information series helps educators decide possible next steps and timelines with the certification process. Educators explore various support options available, and finalize a personal check-list to guide their National Board journey
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For Mount Vernon BEST teachers. Learn about the changes to TPEP Student Growth Goals. Examine the shifts, including an increased focus on educator reflection, and using students' assets in developing goals. Learn more about the role that student growth plays in a TPEP evaluation. You will have the opportunity to
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Part 2 of a 3 part series. Please register for all three parts. Work with a group of educators over several 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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COURSE DESCRIPTION Pronouns are used in everyday speech and writing. Positive experiences of social gender affirmation are critical to the health and well-being of transgender gender diverse people. Social interactions where a person is addressed by their correct name and pronouns, consistent with their gender identity, are widely recognized
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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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In this final session, participants bring a completed PGP for final review. The process facilitates possible sign-off of completed PGPs using a rubric. Participants also explore the OSPI eCert platform for logging in their PGP/clock hours; they also review the steps for using PGPs for salary advancement
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As educators, we spend so much time verbally instructing and directing children. So, it is frustrating when they choose to ignore or not do what we’ve instructed them to do. We need to consider the non-verbal ways we communicate with our students, because that’s one of the missing pieces to
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This training helps educators become more culturally responsive and improve their classroom engagement with students from diverse backgrounds, social groups and cultures through meaningful, caring adult relationships
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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 instruction
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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 learning styles and
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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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This course helps educators understand compassion fatigue and working to support students in a challenging time. This course will help educators recognize symptoms commonly associated with compassion fatigue and its impacts. This course will help educators to promote the calm, relaxed, but enlivened classroom environment that children need to learn
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Audience: All Certificated Educators 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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This course is intended for Vancouver EA members. Additional participants from WEA may be considered on a space-available basis
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Focuses on latest teacher certificate renewal requirements, policy changes, STEM renewal requirement, PGP basics, National Board basics, OSPI eCert platform. Audience: Teachers and CTE Teachers
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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 basic
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Participants will gain an understanding of essential communication strategies, conflict management, conflict resolution and how to effectively work in a team environment. This course is designed to help enhance collaboration and communication between paraeducators and other applicable stakeholders that will enhance student success and achievement. Part A-Communication Basics
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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 ensure our interactions
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Unstructured time (on the playground, in the lunchroom, and walking to/from school) is a time when students demonstrate autonomy and behaviors that are quite different from the structured classroom. You may see issues that don't occur once your student(s) step back into the traditional school setting. What are some strategies
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Part 3 of a 3 part series. Please register for all three. Work with a group of educators over several sessions to plan for, implement, monitor, and reflect upon a student growth goal-setting process in your own context. Learn about changes in TPEP Student Growth Goals in Washington state. Examine
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Focuses on latest ESA certificate renewal requirements, policy changes, OSPI eCert platform, PGP basics and ESA professional growth needs. Audience: Educational Staff Associates: School Behavior Analysts, School Counselor, School Nurse, School Occupational Therapist, School Orientation and Mobility Specialist, School Physical Therapist, School Psychologist, School Social Worker, School
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