THE CENTER FOR STRENGTHENING THE TEACHING PROFESSION
The highest performing schools operate by a “collective leadership” that involves ... parents and teachers in decision-making. ~ Karen Seashore Louis, 2010
The highest performing schools operate by a “collective leadership” that involves ... parents and teachers in decision-making. ~ Karen Seashore Louis, 2010
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The writing shared in these two volumes is insightful, reflective, and thought-provoking. These teachers have made valuable contributions to our profession. Click on an image to view Teachers' Voices.
With support from the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Center for Strengthening the Teaching Profession formed the New Teacher Alliance in 2006. In collaboration with Washington State's Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, seven school districts and two educational service districts committed to improve their practice in five areas of teacher induction: hiring, orientation, mentoring, professional development and assessment of teacher learning. Read more »
Write to Advocate is a two-day workshop, July 22 - 23, designed to increase teachers' knowledge and skills in communicating written messages that attract the attention of decision makers and other Read more »
The 4th annual Strong Teachers - Strong Leaders Mentor/Coach Symposium co-sponsored by CSTP and OSPI will take place with a Workshop on Nov.2 and the Symposium on Nov. Read more »
In the spring of 2009, nearly half of Washington state school districts issued layoff notices to teachers and other school staff. Read more »
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