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Showing Events From May 3, 2018 - Jun 3, 2018

  • Culturally Responsive Classroom Communities Tacoma EA 5/3/18

    May 3, 2018 4:30pm Clock Hours Tacoma
    This training helps educators become more culturally responsive and improve their classroom engagement with students from diverse backgrounds, social groups and cultures through meaningful, caring adult relationships. In this training, participants will learn to: • Demonstrate cultural competency • Use the cultural competency framework of awareness, understanding
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  • National Board Information Session

    May 3, 2018 4:30pm Tacoma
    Participants considering National Board Certification learn what the process looks like, including costs and time commitment, and how to take advantage of support opportunities offered through the union. Cost: Free
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  • Physical and Emotional Safety in Schools Threat Assessment/Management and Crisis Response/Recovery

    May 3, 2018 5:00pm Clock Hours Tukwila
    This training will provide an introduction to threat assessment and management, along with an overview of resources available to help prepare for, and mitigate, school emergencies with a focus on supporting students and staff. This event is free to WEA members (check not required for this event)
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  • National Board Renewal Jump Start

    May 5, 2018 9:00am Clock Hours Kirkland
    WEA's National Board Renewal Jump Start is a 1-day training that provides key information to NBCTs who are engaged in the National Board Certification renewal process. This training helps candidates consider their growth and experiences since becoming a NBCT and how to relate this to the renewal process. This training
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  • TPEP Evidence Artifacts & Student Growth Goals

    May 9, 2018 4:30pm Clock Hours Tacoma
    Participants deepen their understanding of the certificated TPEP evaluation law and process, covering evidence and artifacts and student growth goals. The training helps demystify the magnitude of collecting and providing evidence and introduce tips to harvest evidence. Participants will develop skills to identify relevant, meaningful, doable evidence tied to
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  • National Board Information Session

    May 9, 2018 4:30pm Tacoma
    Participants considering National Board Certification learn what the process looks like, including costs and time commitment, and how to take advantage of support opportunities offered through the union. Cost: Free
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  • Retirement Income & Investment

    May 15, 2018 4:30pm Tacoma
    Participants learn about financial planning in preparation for and during retirement
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  • Educator Certification 101 - May 17 Tacoma

    May 17, 2018 4:30pm Clock Hours Tacoma
    The 2017 legislative session introduced many changes to educator certification requirements. Did you know Professional Certification is now optional? Do you have questions about the latest requirements, timelines and continuing education processes? This session covers certificate renewal processes, including the new STEM and TPEP renewal requirement. You’ll also learn about
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  • May 19 National Board Renewal Jump Start

    May 19, 2018 9:00am Clock Hours Kirkland
    WEA's National Board Renewal Jump Start is a 1-day training that provides key information to NBCTs who are engaged in the National Board Certification renewal process. This training helps candidates consider their growth and experiences since becoming a NBCT and how to relate this to the renewal process. This training
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  • The Power In our Hands Integrating Labor History into our Curriculum

    May 19, 2018 12:30pm Clock Hours Vancouver
    Looking for new ways to integrate labor history into your curriculum? This course will guide secondary teachers through model lessons from Zinn Education Project’s labor history archive and facilitate an inventory and analysis of teachers’ own curriculum. Participants will walk away with resources and knowledge to use to enhance
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  • Educator Certification 101 - May 29 Tacoma

    May 29, 2018 4:30pm Clock Hours Tacoma
    The 2017 legislative session introduced many changes to educator certification requirements. Did you know Professional Certification is now optional? Do you have questions about the latest requirements, timelines and continuing education processes? This session covers certificate renewal processes, including the new STEM and TPEP renewal requirement. You’ll also learn about
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