Administrators

New Teacher Alliance Case Studies: Standards in Action

sari — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:46:54 -0400

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 »

Teachers' Voices

sari — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:46:34 -0400

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.

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Allyson Kemp Article in the Educational Leadership summer online issue

sari — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:24:58 -0400

Allyson took part at last summer's CSTP writer's retreat. Attached is the article that came from her days of relfection.

WA to Fund National Board Incentives!!

carrie — Tue, 24 May 2011 01:10:26 -0400

This message comes jointly from the National Board partners: CSTP, WEA, and OSPI

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WA's National Board Challenging Schools Incentive Is Effective

carrie — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 01:45:28 -0400

Washington State provides a monetary incentive for National Board Certified Teachers who teach in challenging schools. A Read more »

Leadership Tool: Mathematics

carrie — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 01:16:54 -0500

NEW!! Both teacher leaders and systems leaders can use the newest companion tool to the Teacher Leadership Skills Framework. Read more »

Effective Support for New Teachers: What Principals Need to Know -- An Online Seminar

carrie — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 22:19:16 -0500

Using Elluminate, an online collaboration system that enables live synchronous professional development, this interactive seminar will enable principals to gain a deeper understanding of ef Read more »

UPDATED: A Fresh Look at Teacher Professional Development

carrie — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:10:53 -0500

The links below are only accessible with an Ed Week subscription -- our bad! Read more »

Mentor/Coach Symposium Resources - Learning and Leading with Habits of Mind

carrie — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Three weeks ago, 225 mentors and instructional coaches gathered at the Lynnwood Conference Center for three days of professional learning and networking. Sponsored by CSTP and OSPI, with funding Read more »

Washington's Ed Reform Survey Open Now

carrie — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 19:20:01 -0500

The Governor, state education agencies and boards have issued a Read more »