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SUMMARY:NB Cohort: Olympia Music
DESCRIPTION:CSTP is supporting Olympia-area National Board candidates with a component support cohort located at Centennial Elementary School with a state-trained national board facilitator\, Stacy Brown. This cohort will have a music focus. This will be the second year of this component support\, but anyone who was not in the cohort last year is still welcome to join this year. Component 1 and 4 will be hosted during the 2025-26 school year. C1 will have 3 meetings and C4 will have 4. \nCandidates must register and pay for facilitation by the first meeting date of a component. \nPlease note\, the completion of a Jump Start or a Foundations course will be required before the first meeting. Find information about WEA Jump Start here. CSTP will offer a Foundations course in the fall; more information is available here. \nQuestions? Contact ada@cstp-wa.org. \nRegister here.
URL:https://cstp-wa.org/event/nb-cohort-olympia-music/
LOCATION:Centennial Elementary\, 2637 45th Ave SE\, Olympia\, WA\, 98501\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Center for Strengthening the Teaching Profession":MAILTO:ada@cstp-wa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T183000
DTSTAMP:20260621T001518
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SUMMARY:NB Cohort: Online
DESCRIPTION:CSTP is supporting online Washington national board candidates with a cohort located over Zoom with an OSPI trained National Board Facilitator. Candidates are encouraged to register early as our small cohorts fill up early\, and must register at least two weeks prior to the first meeting. If you receive an OSPI National Board Conditional Loan\, you should register by November 28\, 20245 so that we can provide OSPI with proof of your registration in a state-approved cohort as per the conditions of that loan. Questions? Contact ada@cstp-wa.org \nRegister here.\n________________ \nFoundations\nFoundations class: This session is an introduction to the National Boards certification process. It helps describe and explain the instructions for each component. Attendance at this session is required for candidates using the conditional loan for OSPI\, unless they attended WEA’s JumpStart instead. \nNote: This course is required for OSPI conditional loan recipients that did NOT attend JumpStart. \nFacilitator: Ranice Innocent \nCost: $100 \nClass Dates: 4:30 PM-8:30 PM on: \nNovember 12\, 2025 \n________________ \nComponent 1\nComponent One – Content Knowledge: In this computer-based assessment\, you demonstrate knowledge of and pedagogical practices for teaching your content: demonstrating knowledge of developmentally appropriate content\, which is necessary for teaching across the full age range & ability level of your certificate area. This is assessed through the completion of three constructed response exercises and approximately 45 selected response items (SRIs). You will have up to 30 minutes to complete each of the three constructed response exercises and up to 60 minutes to complete the selected response section. Three sessions with instruction in deconstructing prompts\, writing strategies\, test-taking strategies\, and content-specific study resources directly from the national board website will be reviewed. \nFacilitator: Ranice Innocent \nCost: $150 \nClass Dates: 4:30 PM-6:30 PM on: \nDecember 3\, 2025 \nMarch 11\, 2026 \nMay 13\, 2026 \n________________ \nComponent 2\nComponent Two – Knowledge of Students & Differentiation in Instruction: This classroom-based portfolio entry consists primarily of samples of student work and an accompanying written commentary. You will submit selected work samples that demonstrate the students’ growth over time and a written commentary that analyzes your instructional choices. Four Sessions with explicit teaching of technical writing\, cohort feedback work sessions\, and dedicated work time with your facilitator available to answer questions will be provided. Facilitators will read and provide feedback once on your completed and final draft of your Component before submission. Facilitators will focus on your written commentary\, not additional forms (unless you communicate a specific question). \nFacilitator: Ranice Innocent \nCost: $250 \nClass Dates: 4:30 PM-6:30 PM on \nNovember 19\, 2025 \nJanuary 7\, 2026 \nFebruary 4\, 2026 \nMarch 4\, 2026 \nFinal Read Deadline: 3/9/2026 at 11:59 pm \n________________ \nComponent 3\nComponent Three – Teaching Practice and Learning Environment: This is a classroom-based portfolio entry that requires video recording(s) of interactions between you and your students. A written commentary in which you describe\, analyze and reflect on your teaching and interactions will also be submitted. Both the video and the written commentary should demonstrate how you engage students and impact their learning. Four sessions with feedback on your final selected videos\, dedicated work time with your facilitator available to answer questions\, and Component writing will be provided. Please be prepared for group members to also view videos and provide feedback. Facilitators will view\, read and provide feedback once on your completed and final draft of your Component before submission. Facilitators will focus on your written commentary\, not additional forms (unless you communicate a specific question). \nFacilitator: Ranice Innocent \nCost: $250 \nClass Dates: 4:30 PM-6:30 PM on \nNovember 20\, 2025 \nJanuary 21\, 2026 \nFebruary 11\, 2026 \nMarch 18\, 2026 \nApril 15\, 2026 \nFinal Read Deadline: 4/20/2026 at 11:59 pm \n________________ \nComponent 4\nComponent Four – Effective and Reflective Practice: This will be a portfolio entry that requires you to demonstrate evidence of how you assess and meet the needs of your students as a group and how you use your understanding of students over time to have a positive impact throughout your learning communities. Four sessions with feedback for Component writing. Facilitators will view\, read and provide feedback once on your completed and final draft of your Component before submission. Facilitators will focus on your written commentary\, not additional forms (unless you communicate a specific question). \nFacilitator: Ranice Innocent \nCost: $250 \nClass Dates: 4:30 PM-6:30 PM on \nDecember 4\, 2026 \nJanuary 15\, 2026 \nFebruary 25\, 2026 \nApril 8\, 2026 \nFinal Read Deadline: 4/13/2026 at 11:59 pm
URL:https://cstp-wa.org/event/nb-cohort-online/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Center for Strengthening the Teaching Profession":MAILTO:ada@cstp-wa.org
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SUMMARY:WERD Book Study: Brilliant Teaching
DESCRIPTION:This 2025-2026 school year\, CSTP is thrilled to host our Washington Educators Read and Discuss (WERD) online book study. We are happy and full of gratitude to have Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge return as a facilitator for this book study. \nWe will be spending time with Dr. Stembridge’s second book Brilliant Teaching: Using Culture and Artful Thinking to Close Equity Gaps. Participants will connect\, discuss\, and reflect upon the book in small groups and be guided through our shared community learning by our amazing crew of facilitators. \n  \nThese free book studies are open to all Washington paraeducators\, teachers\, principals\, administrators\, and ESAs. Registration is free\, and 15 clock hours will be available for purchase upon completion based on live attendance. Book study registrants will purchase and read the book on their own and then attend the live sessions (recordings will not be available). \nMeetings will take place weekly on Tuesday afternoons from 4:30-6:00 PM. Below are the dates for each meeting: \nJan 13th – Preface\, Chapter 1 \nJan 20th – Chapter 2 \nJan 27th – Chapters 3 & 4 \nFeb 3rd – Chapters 5\, 6\, 7 & 8 \nFeb 10th – Chapter 9\, Afterword \nFor more information and registration\, please visit our book study Zoom registration page.
URL:https://cstp-wa.org/event/werd-book-study-brilliant-teaching-2/
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Student Growth Goals Colloquium EAST
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, due to lower than anticipated registration numbers\, this event has been cancelled. Full refunds will be provided. \nStudent Growth Goal Implementation Colloquium EAST \nJoin us for a Student Growth Goal Colloquium to hear how district\, building administrators\, and teachers have implemented the revised rubrics into their practice. \nTeams will share a key practice or idea that has helped shift teacher and student practice. Attendees will have time to learn\, ask questions\, and process information with job-like groups. We will also provide time for making direct connections between the growth goal rubrics and the instructional frameworks \n  \nWhen: February 11\, 2026\, 8:30 a.m -3:00 p.m. \nCost to Attend: $25 \nIncluded in Registration: Session materials\, coffee\, and lunch \nWho Should Attend: District Administrators\, Principals\, Instructional Coaches\, PLC Leads\, Teachers and Educational Leaders \nLocation: ESD 123 building \nDraft Agenda: \n8:30 – Check in & Networking \n9:00 – Welcome & Framing the Day – CSTP \n9:15 – Student Growth Stories \n11:15 – Q & A \n11:30 – Lunch & Networking \n12:30 – Small group discussion – Job Alike \n1:45 – Alignment of goals to FW \n2:30 – Team time \n3:00 – Closing Reflections & Call to Action
URL:https://cstp-wa.org/event/student-growth-goals-colloquium-east/
LOCATION:ESD 123\, 3924 West Court Street\, Pasco\, WA\, 99301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Student Growth Goal Colloquium WEST
DESCRIPTION:Student Growth Goal Implementation Colloquium WEST \nJoin us for a Student Growth Goal Colloquium to hear how district\, building administrators\, and teachers have implemented the revised rubrics into their practice. \nTeams will share a key practice or idea that has helped shift teacher and student practice. Attendees will have time to learn\, ask questions\, and process information with job-like groups. We will also provide time for making direct connections between the growth goal rubrics and the instructional frameworks. \n  \nREGISTER HERE! \n  \nWhen: February 26\, 2026\, 8:30 a.m -3:00 p.m. \nCost to Attend: $25 \nIncluded in Registration: Session materials\, coffee\, and lunch \nWho Should Attend: District Administrators\, Principals\, Instructional Coaches\, PLC Leads\, Teachers and Educational Leaders \nLocation: DoubleTree Suites by Hilton – Southcenter \nDraft Agenda: \n8:30 – Check in & Networking \n9:00 – Welcome & Framing the Day – CSTP \n9:15 – Student Growth Stories \n11:15 – Q & A \n11:30 – Lunch & Networking \n12:30 – Small group discussion – Job Alike \n1:45 – Alignment of goals to FW \n2:30 – Team time \n3:00 – Closing Reflections & Call to Action
URL:https://cstp-wa.org/event/student-growth-goal-colloquium-west/
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SUMMARY:OSPI Standards Review Project: Recruitment for Health\, PE\, World Languages
DESCRIPTION:CSTP is excited to once again work with OSPI on the Learning Standards Review Project. We are recruiting currently practicing classroom teachers to provide feedback on the Physical Education\, World Language\, and Health learning standards that are currently being updated by OSPI teams. \nThe teacher groups will focus on the state Learning Standards Review project. The project aims to prioritize\, revise\, and clarify the state learning standards. The selected focus group will: \n\nEngage in dialogue and feedback around the current standards and implementation.\nComplete a bias and equity screening of the standards.\nReview revision drafts and strategize how to provide continued support for revision and implementation.\nOffer feedback on the updates and changes.\n\nCSTP is seeking about 20 K-12 educators in each content area who can meet virtually twice this spring\, once in April and once in June. Meetings will be from 4:30-6:30. The mandatory dates are as follows: \n\nWL: 4/21 and 6/1\nPE: 4/22 and 6/2\nHealth: 4/23 and 6/4\n\nIf you are interested in being a part of this project and have expertise with the PE\, World Language\, or Health Education standards\, please fill out this application. Selected participants can earn a stipend of up to $400.00. Applications are due by 11:59 pm on April 1. We anticipate notifying participants by April 3rd. \nQuestions about this project can be directed to anzara@cstp-wa.org.
URL:https://cstp-wa.org/event/ospi-standards-review-project-recruitment-for-health-pe-world-languages/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Center for Strengthening the Teaching Profession":MAILTO:ada@cstp-wa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260531T233000
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SUMMARY:Student Growth Goals Best Practices Series
DESCRIPTION:CSTP has recently shared a series of videos about Student Growth Goals best practices. Hear from teams from WEA\, Spokane Public Schools\, Summit Virtual Academy\, and Lake Washington School District as they highlight tools\, practices\, and strategies for implementing student growth goals that are making a positive impact on both teachers and students. \nFind all four videos on our website here.
URL:https://cstp-wa.org/event/student-growth-goals-best-practices-series/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260727T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260731T110000
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SUMMARY:Camp CSTP Learning Sessions 2026
DESCRIPTION:Spend a night or two with us during the week of July 27-31! This summer\, CSTP is hosting two sessions in-person at the Rainbow Lodge Retreat Center in North Bend\, WA\, including “Culturally Responsive Pedagogy in Practice” and “Teacher Leadership: Leading from Within.” \nOur intimate sessions are limited to 22 attendees and focus on connecting educators while diving into important topics. These sessions are an excellent opportunity for educators to retreat and recharge in community while getting ready for the new school year\, with options to register for one or both learning sessions. Be sure to register by May 31 to take advantage of Early Bird pricing. \nClaim your spot here! \nIf you are a National Board Certified Teacher\, enter code “NBCT” (or\, if this is your first year\, “NewNBCT”) at checkout for an additional discount! \nCulturally Responsive Pedagogy in Practice \n\nDates: 12:00 PM on July 29\, 2026 – 11:30 AM on July 30\, 2026\nEarly Bird Price April 8-May 31: $195.00 (or combine with another session for $375)\nRegular Registration Price June 1-July 16: $220.00 (or combine with another session for $400)\nClock Hours: 6\nAbout: This professional development will empower educators to shape their culturally responsive pedagogical practices through intentional planning\, reflection\, and anticipation of student needs rooted in cultural awareness.\n\nTeacher Leadership: Leading from Within \n\nDates: 12:00 PM on July 30\, 2026 – 11:30 AM on July 31\, 2026\nEarly Bird Price April 8-May 31: $195.00 (or combine with another session for $375)\nRegular Registration Price June 1-July 16: $220.00 (or combine with another session for $400)\nClock Hours: 6\nAbout: This professional development session is designed for teacher leaders at any stage\, whether you hold a formal role\, aspire to lead\, or lead from within your classroom\, school or district. Using CSTP’s Teacher Leadership Framework\, participants will explore the knowledge\, skills\, and dispositions needed to strengthen their leadership practice while reflecting on their own strengths and areas for growth.\n\nRead more and register here!
URL:https://cstp-wa.org/event/camp-cstp-2026/
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