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TEACH is an e-newsletter from the Learning and Teaching division of the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
OSPI's Learning and Teaching division will offer the first of two "equity and
opportunity" focused webinars this year on October 18, from 9:00am–12:00pm. OSPI leadership will provide a state-level overview on student
proficiency, growth, and equity. Participants may join at their local ESDs. ESD staff will lead discussions after the presentation around the data
presented. More information will be available at http://www.k12.wa.us/curriculuminstruct/NetworkMeetings.aspx.
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During the 2015 session, the Washington State Legislature directed the Superintendent of Public Instruction to adopt nationally recognized K-12 Computer Science standards. In order to meet this goal, Washington STEM on behalf of OSPI, is leading the review of a framework for computer science education and accompanying student learning standards.
All Washington teachers have the opportunity to
participate in the online review of the draft Computer Science standards, which
are available on OSPI’s Computer Science webpage (http://www.k12.wa.us/ComputerScience/default.aspx).
If you are interested in participating, please use the documents below:
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ALE instructors and staff need curriculum resources and
professional development.
The primary elements of learning and teaching apply in the
ALE setting including:
- Content area learning standards
- Curriculum that is adopted by the school board
- Expectation to participate in student assessment
- A Washington certificated teacher endorsed in
the content area
Please share curriculum resources and professional
development with your ALE teachers and staff.
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Washington is pleased to join the #GoOpen initiative, adding
its voice to a cohort of states recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
for their commitment to support school districts and educators transitioning to
the use of quality, openly-licensed educational resources in their schools.
Additionally, the Office of Superintendent of Public
Instruction (OSPI) has launched a new open policy that requires all
copyrightable intellectual property created by OSPI employees, contractors, and
grantees to be openly licensed. This policy will allow all stakeholders to
realize the educational impact from the substantial investments the state, the
federal government, and private foundations make in educational resources
created by or for OSPI.
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The U.S. Department of Education’s 2016–17 Green Ribbon Schools Program
is open for applications. Deadline for submission is January 9, 2017. For more
information visit http://www.k12.wa.us/EducationAwards/GreenRibbon/.
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Early Numeracy Operations & Algebraic Thinking Facilitator's Training
Yakima | October 20–21:
This 2-day workshop is designed to support those professional learning leaders who are interested in offering the Early Numeracy Operations & Algebraic Thinking (OA) content to their teachers and/or providers. The content focuses on PreK–2nd grade (content applicable for above birth–age 3). The training is open to professional learning leaders who support providers within ECEAP, Headstart, school districts, licensed childcare, in-home care, community organizations, etc. Facilitators will leave the training with materials for three hours worth of OA professional learning content.
Educational Service District 105 (Yakima)
Cost - $75.00
Clock Hours and Star Credits Available
URL: http://bit.ly/2c70ApK
Northwest Mathematics Conference
Yakima | October 21–23:
Main topics include Early Numeracy: Setting the Foundation for the Future; CCSS for Mathematical Practice: Engaging Students in Learning; Post-Secondary Education: Preparing for Tomorrow; STEAM: Driving Innovation for Learning; and Assessment: Deepening Understanding. Registration forms are available through the NWMC conference website.
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Washington State is moving toward the adoption
of the National Core Arts Standards (NCAS) as our Washington State Learning
Standards for The Arts. The Arts Cadre of Educators representing Dance, Media
Arts, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts has been working to carefully review
these standards and provide additional content and classroom examples that will
support these standards. To view the National Core Arts Standards, please go
to: http://www.nationalartsstandards.org/.
The Washington
Art Education Association (WAEA) Conference
WAEA’s
conference will
be held on October 14–16, at Western
Washington University in Bellingham, WA. For more information and a
registration link, please go to: http://waea.net/conference/
Poetry Out Loud
2016-17 Registration is Now Open
Any
school serving students in grades 9–12 may register to participate in the
Washington State Poetry Out Loud program. Washington State Arts Commission (ArtsWA) joins
other state arts agencies in partnering with the National Endowment for the
Arts and the Poetry Foundation to support Poetry Out Loud, a poetry recitation
competition that encourages the nation's youth to learn about great poetry
through memorization and performance. For more information, please go to: http://www.arts.wa.gov/arts-in-education/poetry-out-loud/registration-and-key-dates.
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An informative 30-minute
recorded webinar and new FAQ
are posted on the Health and Physical Education page (http://www.k12.wa.us/HealthFitness/Standards.aspx)
to help orient educators to the 2016 standards.
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Several professional development opportunities are
available for sexual health and HIV/AIDS prevention education using the FLASH
and KNOW curricula. For more information: http://www.k12.wa.us/HIVSexualhealth/training.aspx.
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Districts
are encouraged, if they have not already done so, to adopt World Language
Competency-based Assessment and Seal of Biliteracy policies and procedures per
the guidance outlined on these two OPSI World Language websites. To get started go to: http://www.k12.wa.us/WorldLanguages/CompetencyBasedCredits.aspx.
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The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) plans to release Washington’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) DRAFT Consolidated Plan for public comment early November. Additional details will be posted at http://www.k12.wa.us/ESEA/ESSA/default.aspx.
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