WEA Professional Development & Events

Showing Events From Mar 15, 2022 - Apr 15, 2022

• 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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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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
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• 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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