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  • Using Restorative Justice Practices in Education 12/5/21

    Dec 5, 2021 8:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • CANCELLED - SEA Educators of Color Caucus Conversations Around Racial Justice

    Dec 8, 2021 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    The SEA Educators of Color Caucus is a place for us to come together to create a space for healing and work together to organize for liberation. In the EOC Caucus, we will hold an affinity space to process through the impact of racism within our jobs and the outside
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  • CANCELLED - SEA White Co-Conspirators Affinity Group Conversations in Racial Justice

    Dec 8, 2021 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    The SEA White Co-Conspirators Affinity Group is a space for our white co-conspirators to work intentionally on understanding white culture, white supremacy, and white privilege. It is a time for White Co-Conspirators to critically analyze their personal and structural actions within our jobs and outside world in order to grow
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  • Implicit Bias - Interrupting Discrimination Against LGBTQ Plus Community 12/12/21

    Dec 12, 2021 10:00am Clock Hours Online
    Trainer: dindria barrow & 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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  • IMBI - Interrupting Discrimination Against LGBTQ Community

    Jan 8, 2022 8:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Institutional Racism and White Privilege

    Jan 8, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    Trainer: Joe Bourgeois 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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  • Using Restorative Justice Practices in Education

    Jan 9, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    Trainer: Aneeka Ferrell and 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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  • IMBI - How to be a White Ally in the Fight for Racial Justice

    Jan 10, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    Trainer: dindria barrow & 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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  • Teacher Certification 101- January 12

    Jan 12, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • ESA Certification 101- Jan 19

    Jan 19, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • VEA NBCT Component One Cohort

    Jan 19, 2022 4:45pm Clock Hours Vancouver
    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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  • Professional Growth Plan 1- Jan 24

    Jan 24, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • IMBI - Introduction and Race and Ethnicity

    Jan 25, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Culturally Responsive Classroom Management Classroom Communities 1a and 1b

    Jan 27, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Puyallup
    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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  • IMBI - Race and Ethnicity - Moving Beyond our Implicit Bias

    Jan 29, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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 Information Session 1- Overview Feb 1

    Feb 1, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Using Restorative Justice Practices in Education 2/6/22

    Feb 6, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • IMBI - How to be a White Ally in the Fight for Racial Justice 2/7/22

    Feb 7, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • 2022 WEA HCR Leadership Conference - Education From the Local to the Legislature EVERYTHING is political

    Feb 12, 2022 8:30am Online
    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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  • IMBI - Interrupting Discrimination Against LGBTQ Plus Community

    Feb 12, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • IMBI - Introduction and Race and Ethnicity 2/15/22

    Feb 15, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • CANCELLED - WEA - FCS06 Professionalism Equity and Ethics (4 hrs) 2/15/2022

    Feb 15, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • CANCELLED - WEA - ELL Culture Language and Equity for Paraprofessionals (4 clock hours) 2/15/2022

    Feb 15, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • WEA - FCS Behavior Interventions Differentiated for Students Part B (4 clock hours) 2/15/2022

    Feb 15, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • WEA Building Winning Teams for Paras (4hrs) 2/15/2022

    Feb 15, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • CRCM Module 2a and 2b Classroom Relationships

    Feb 17, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Puyallup
    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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  • IMBI - Race and Ethnicity - Moving Beyond our Implicit Bias 2/19/22

    Feb 19, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • CANCELLED - IMBI - Race and Ethnicity - Moving Beyond our Implicit Bias 2/20/22

    Feb 20, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • IMBI - Bringing Social Justice Into the Classroom 2/21/22

    Feb 21, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Midstate CRCM Module 1a and 1b Classroom Relationships

    Feb 23, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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 Information Session 2- Standards and Process Feb. 23

    Feb 23, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • IMBI - Institutional Racism and White Privilege 2/26/22

    Feb 26, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Teacher Certification 101- Feb 28

    Feb 28, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • IMBI - Using Restorative Justice Practices in Education 2/28/22

    Feb 28, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • IMBI - Institutional Racism and White Privilege 3/1/22

    Mar 1, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • WEA - FCS01 Introduction To Cultural Identity and Diversity Part A (4 hours) 3/5/2022

    Mar 5, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • WEA - ELL Culture Language and Equity for Paraprofessionals (4 clock hours) 3/5/2022

    Mar 5, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • WEA - FCS Behavior Interventions Part A (4 clock hours) 3/5/2022

    Mar 5, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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
  • WEA Embracing Diversity with True Colors (4 clock hours) 3/5/2022

    Mar 5, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • IMBI - Interrupting Discrimination Against LGBTQ Plus Community 3/6/22

    Mar 6, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • IMBI - Introduction and Gender and Intersectionality 3/8/22

    Mar 8, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • CANCELLED - WEA - Pasco Creating a School Culture for Courageous Conversations (3hr) 3/10/2022

    Mar 10, 2022 2:30pm Clock Hours Online
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  • CRCM Classroom Interactions

    Mar 10, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Puyallup
    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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  • National Board Information Session 3- Support and Next Steps March 10

    Mar 10, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • CANCELLED - National Board Cohort Support Component 1 (Spokane)

    Mar 10, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Spokane
    This workshop is for candidates in the Spokane-area within SEA's cohort support program
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  • WEA Guest Educators (Substitute) Conference

    Mar 12, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Professional Growth Plan 1- March 14

    Mar 14, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Professional Growth Plan 2- March 15

    Mar 15, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • IMBI - Introduction and Ability 3/15/22

    Mar 15, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • WEA- Communicating Effectively with Diverse Students and Families (4 hrs) 3/19/2022

    Mar 19, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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
  • WEA Building Winning Teams for Paras (4hrs) 3/19/2022

    Mar 19, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • WEA - FCS Behavior Interventions Differentiated for Students Part B (4 clock hours) 3/19/2022

    Mar 19, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • CANCELLED - WEA FCS06 Professionalism Equity and Ethics Part B (4 hours) 3/19/2022

    Mar 19, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • IMBI - Race and Ethnicity - Moving Beyond our Implicit Bias 3/19/22

    Mar 19, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • CANCELLED - WEA FCS02 Methods of Educational and Instructional Support (4 hours) 3/19/2022

    Mar 19, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • IMBI - Bringing Social Justice Into Your Classroom 3/20/22

    Mar 20, 2022 10:00am Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • National Board Information Session 1- Overview March 21

    Mar 21, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • CANCELLED - IMBI - Introduction and Race and Ethnicity 3/22/22

    Mar 22, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • National Board Information Session 2- Standards and Process

    Mar 23, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • National Board Component 1 Workshop (Spokane)

    Mar 24, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Spokane
    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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  • IMBI - Using Restorative Justice Practices in Education 3/24/22

    Mar 24, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • IMBI - Institutional Racism and White Privilege 3/26/22

    Mar 26, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • Professional Growth Plan 3- March 28

    Mar 28, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Increasing Equity in School Discipline Best Practices to Support Student Behavior

    Mar 30, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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 Information Session 3- Support and Next Steps March 31

    Mar 31, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • IMBI - Race and Ethnicity - Moving Beyond our Implicit Bias 4/2/22

    Apr 2, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • IMBI - Interrupting Discrimination Against LGBTQ Community 4/3/22

    Apr 3, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • IMBI - Bringing Social Justice Into Your Classroom 4/11/22

    Apr 11, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • Teacher Certification 101- April 12

    Apr 12, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • Professional Growth Plan 1- April 14

    Apr 14, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • Planning for Retirement

    Apr 15, 2022 4:30pm Online
    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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  • IMBI - Using Restorative Justice Practices in Education

    Apr 16, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • National Board Information Session 1- Overview- April 18

    Apr 18, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • TPEP Student Growth Goal Pilot WEA Listening Session

    Apr 19, 2022 4:30pm Online
    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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  • CANCELLED - Culturally Responsive Classroom Management "Behavior Interventions" 4a and 4b

    Apr 21, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Puyallup
    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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  • Culturally Responsive Classroom Management Behavior Interventions 4a and 4b

    Apr 21, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Puyallup
    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
    Read More
  • IMBI - Using Restorative Justice in Education 4/23/22

    Apr 23, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • National Board Information Session 2- Standards and Process- April 25

    Apr 25, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • WEA FCS02 Methods of Educational and Instructional Support (4 hours) 4/30/2022

    Apr 30, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • National Board Information Session 3- Support and Next Steps- May 3

    May 3, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • WEA Embracing Diversity with True Colors (4 clock hours) 5/3/2022

    May 3, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • WEA - Communicating Effectively with Diverse Students and Families (4 hrs) 5/3/2022

    May 3, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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
  • WEA - FCS01 Introduction To Cultural Identity and Diversity Part A (4 hours) 5/3/2022

    May 3, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • WEA - FCS Behavior Interventions Part A (4 clock hours) 5/3/2022

    May 3, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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
  • Teacher Certification 101

    May 5, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • 2022 WEA Educators of Color Conference - Love and Healing

    May 7, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • ESA Cert 101- May 9

    May 9, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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- May 10

    May 10, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • CRCM Systems of Equity in Preventative Strategies/Interventions

    May 12, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Puyallup
    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- May 16

    May 16, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • WEA - FCS11/12 Communication Basics and Challenges (4 clock hours) 5/17/2022

    May 17, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • WEA - FCS Behavior Interventions Differentiated for Students Part B (4 clock hours) 5/17/2022

    May 17, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • WEA Communicating Effectively with Diverse Students and Families (4 hrs) 5/17/2022

    May 17, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • WEA FCS06 Professionalism Equity and Ethics (4 hrs) 5/17/2022

    May 17, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • WEA Building Winning Teams for Paras (4hrs) 5/17/2022

    May 17, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Professional Growth Plan 3- May 19

    May 19, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • WEA Substitute (Guest) Educator Conference

    May 21, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • National Board Information Session 1- Overview- May 23

    May 23, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • TPEP Student Growth Goals New Rubrics

    May 26, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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- May 31

    May 31, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • New Student Growth Goals Learn and Provide Feedback

    Jun 2, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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 Information Session 2- Standards and Process- June 2

    Jun 2, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • CANCELLED - ESA Cert 101- June 7

    Jun 7, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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 Information Session 3- Support and Next Steps- June 8

    Jun 8, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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- June 9

    Jun 9, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • National Board Information Night (Spokane)

    Jun 22, 2022 4:00pm Online
    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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  • Implicit Bias Introduction and LGBTQ Plus 6/27/22

    Jun 27, 2022 10:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Using Restorative Justice Practices in Education 6/28/22

    Jun 28, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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 Practices Tier 1 Circle K-5 7/7/22

    Jul 7, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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 Practices Tier 1 2 and 3 Circles Grades 6-12 7/12/22

    Jul 12, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Implicit Bias Introduction and Race and Ethnicity 7/13/22

    Jul 13, 2022 12:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Restorative Practices Tier 2 and 3 Circles Grades K-5 7/14/22

    Jul 14, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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-5  and tier 2 & 3 community building and conflict resolution along with re-integration following a student removal
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  • Restorative Practices Tier 1 2 and 3 Circles Grades 6-12 7/19/22

    Jul 19, 2022 12:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Race and Ethnicity Moving Beyond our Implicit Bias

    Jul 23, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Institutional Racism and White Privilege 7/27/22

    Jul 27, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Implicit Bias - Interrupting Discrimination Against LGBTQ Plus Community

    Jul 28, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Using Restorative Justice Practices in Education 8/2/22

    Aug 2, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • Restorative Practices Tier 1 2 and 3 Circles Grades 6-12 8/4/22

    Aug 4, 2022 8:30am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • WEA 2022 Teaching Equity Conference August 5-6 2022

    Aug 5, 2022 8:30am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Using Restorative Justice Practices in Education 8/6/22

    Aug 6, 2022 8:00am Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • Restorative Practices Tier 1 Circle Grades K-5 8/9/22

    Aug 9, 2022 8:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Institutional Racism and White Privilege 8/11/22

    Aug 11, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Restorative Practices Tier 2 and 3 Circles Grades K-5 8/16/22

    Aug 16, 2022 8:00am Clock Hours Online
    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-5  and tier 2 & 3 community building and conflict resolution along with re-integration following a student removal
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  • Restorative Practices Tier 1 2 and 3 Circles Grades 6-12 8/20/22

    Aug 20, 2022 8:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Early Career Educators presents Navigating the Student Loan Forgiveness Quagmire

    Sep 14, 2022 4:30pm Online
    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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  • WEA Riverside TPEP 101 Artifacts and Evidence

    Sep 20, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • WEA Riverside Developing TPEP Student Growth Goals

    Sep 22, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • VEA 22-23 NBCT Foundations

    Sep 24, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Vancouver
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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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  • WEA - Tier 1 Behavior Interventions Differentiated For Students Part A (4hr) 10/8/2022

    Oct 8, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • WEA - FCS01 - Intro to Cultural Identity and Diversity (4hr) 10/08/2022

    Oct 8, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • CANCELLED - WEA - Building Winning Teams Effective Comm Collaboration and Instruction (4hr) 10/8/2022

    Oct 8, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • CANCELLED - WEA - FCS02 - Educational and Instructional Support (4hr) 10/08/2022

    Oct 8, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Professional Growth Plan 1

    Oct 10, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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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  • National Board Certification- Support and Next Steps Session 3

    Oct 25, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Lake Washington TPEP 101--Artifacts and Evidence

    Oct 26, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Getting Started on Your Financial Journey 10/26/2022

    Oct 26, 2022 4:30pm Online
    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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  • WEA - Embracing Diversity with True Colors (4hr) 10/29/2022

    Oct 29, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Educational Staff Associates (ESA) Certification 101

    Nov 1, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Teacher Certification 101

    Nov 3, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    Focuses on latest teacher certificate renewal requirements, policy changes, STEM renewal requirement, PGP basics, National Board basics, OSPI eCert platform
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  • CANCELLED - Professional Growth Plan 3

    Nov 7, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Professional Growth Plan 1

    Nov 8, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Lake Washington EA Developing TPEP Student Growth Goals

    Nov 9, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • WEA - ESP DEEPER DIVE Session 1- Data Does Matter The Power of Observation (2 hrs) 11/9/2022

    Nov 9, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Camas EA TPEP Student Growth Goals The New Rubrics

    Nov 10, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Camas
    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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  • WEA - Tier 1 Behavior Interventions Differentiated For Students Part A (4hr) 11/12/2022

    Nov 12, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • WEA - FCS01 - Intro to Cultural Identity and Diversity (4hr) 11/12/2022

    Nov 12, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • WEA - Building Winning Teams Effective Comm Collaboration and Instruction (4hr) 11/12/2022

    Nov 12, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • WEA - FCS02 - Educational and Instructional Support (4hr) 11/12/2022

    Nov 12, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • National Board Certification - Overview Session 1

    Nov 14, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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
    Read More
  • VEA 22-23 NBCT Component Four

    Nov 15, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
    This course is intended for Vancouver EA members. Additional participants from WEA may be considered on a space-available basis
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  • WEA - ESP DEEPER DIVE Session 2 – True Grit – Rethinking Grit and Resiliency through Equity Integration. (2hrs) 11/16/2022

    Nov 16, 2022 5:00pm Clock Hours Online
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  • NEA Member Benefits and Financial Wellness

    Nov 17, 2022 5:00pm Online
    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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  • WEA Guest Educator (Substitute) Conference 11/19/22

    Nov 19, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • CANCELLED - WEA - BWT ll-A deeper dive to focus on collab discourse/scenario-based immersion (4hr) 11/19/2022

    Nov 19, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
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  • CANCELLED - WEA - Embracing Diversity with True Colors (4hr) 11/19/2022

    Nov 19, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • WEA - Communicating Effectively with Diverse Students and Families 4 hours 11/19/2022

    Nov 19, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • WEA - Tier 2 Behavior Interventions Differentiated For Students Part B (4hr) 11/19/2022

    Nov 19, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • WEA - FCS11/12 - Communication Basics/Challenges (4hr) 11/19/2022

    Nov 19, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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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  • WEA - FCS06 - Equity (4hr) 11/19/2022

    Nov 19, 2022 9:00am Clock Hours Online
    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 Courageous Conversations

    Nov 28, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Puyallup
    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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  • Professional Growth Plan 2

    Nov 29, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • National Board Certification- Standards and Process Session 2

    Nov 30, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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 11/30/2022

    Nov 30, 2022 4:30pm Online
    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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  • National Board Certification- Support and Next Steps Session 3

    Dec 5, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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  • Mount Vernon BEST Developing Student Growth Goals with the New Rubrics

    Dec 5, 2022 4:30pm Clock Hours Online
    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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