NWESD Education Connection Fall 2019

Fall 2019

Summer Program Success

NWESD Pilots Summer Enrichment Program for Migrant Students | 10

NWESD Teacher of the Year Tami Caraballo | 5

Climate Science What’s New | 9

Table of Contents 4 5 6 7

A Note from Our Superintendent NWESD 2020 Teacher of the Year New Superintendents in the NWESD Region New NWESD Staff

It takes a village...

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New District 8 Board Member Climate Science Update Cover: Summer Program Success NWESD Paving the Way to Qmlativ Workshops & Classes

Pictured below are the staff who ran and supported the Migrant Summer Camp.

Read the full story on pages 10-11.

Clint Weckerly

NWESD, Migrant Academic Coordinator

Lupe Ledesma MEP Program OSPI

Enrique Lopez

NWESD, Migrant Coordinator

Sarah Southard

NWESD, Director Early Learning & Migrant

ASA

ASPIRING SUPERINTENDENTS ACADEMY WASA

AESD

AASA

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Hannah Klos

Lizbeth Gonzalez-Vasquez

Yesenia Avelar

Hannah Radar

Cynthia Belmonte-Morales

Tanya Rojas

Teacher

Paraeducator

Paraeducator

Paraeducator

Paraeducator

NWESD, Migrant Out-of-School Youth/Health Services

Whether you have already attained your superintendent certification or are thinking of entering a certification program, the Aspiring Superintendents Academy can help provide a blueprint for success in key areas of the role.

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Fall 2019 Workshops & Classes Date(s)

Title

Instructor(s)

Event

Page

9/16/2019

Paraeducator Certification Modules

David Forsythe, Pam Estvold

88783

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9/24/19, 11/5/19, 1/21/20, 3/3/20

2019-20 Literacy Learning Network

Kim Kellogg

95783

16

9/25/2019

Writer's Workshop in the Elementary Classroom

Kim Kellogg

95841

18

10/2/19, 10/16/19, 10/30/19, 11/13/19, 11/27/19, 12/11/19, 12/18/19

Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis

Robin Talley

87179

15

10/10/2019

Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying (HIB) 101

Mike Donlin

95772

14

10/10/2019

Paraprofessional Assessment Test

87374

15

10/11/2019

Early Childhood Community of Practice

Lara Cole

88923

15

10/17/2019

NGSS 101: Deep Dive into the Next Generation Science Standards

Brian MacNevin

95261

17

10/28/19, 10/29/19, 10/30/19

Project Based Learning Institute

Mike Kaechele

87290

18

10/22/19, 12/10/19, 3/11/20

Equity and Access Through the Lens of the Math Standards, Grades 2-5

Tina Mott

96784

16

10/23/19, 12/12/19, 3/24/20

Equity and Access Through the Lens of the Math Standards, Grades 6-Algebra 1

Tina Mott

96785

16

10/30/2019

School Discipline, Substance Use, & Restraint & Isolation: Policy & Proactive Approaches to Support Positive Behavior

Mandy Paradise, Joshua Lynch, Lee Collyer

95764

14

11/5/2019

Teaching Climate Science to Early Learners (Pre K-K)

Jodi Crimmins

95579

18

11/6/2019

Engaging ALL Students in Grade Level Mathematics

Sara Van Der Werf

89069

16

11/19/19

NGSS 102: Digging Deeper into the Next Generation Science Standards

Brian MacNevin

95262

17

12/12/2019

Paraprofessional Assessment Test

87378

15

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A Note from Our Superintendent Larry Francois, Anacortes When I began my teaching career 30 years ago, Mastery Learning was the dominant movement in education – the idea that students would demonstrate mastery of academic content (usually by achieving 80% or greater proficiency on a test) before moving on to new content. In 1993, the Mastery Learning movement evolved into the education reform movement that has largely defined our work in Washington State for the past 25 years.

This reform movement saw the introduction of EALRs (Essential Academic Learning Requirements) assessed by the WASL (Washington Assessment of Student Learning). In the ensuing years, a slew of new acronyms emerged at the state and federal levels (e.g. NCLB, AYP, HSBP, SBAC, NGSS, ESSA, CIA, CAA, etc.), all part of the larger reform movement that sought to hold districts, schools, educators, and students accountable for mastering content and skills to ensure a successful transition to college and/or career.

Along the way, there has been a near-constant churn of policy requirements around standardized testing, learning standards, graduation requirements, mandated interventions, and a host of other related issues. It’s been enough to make high school counselors’ heads spin. Simply knowing how to properly advise students and families in the face of multiple and constantly changing graduation requirements has likely caused many headaches and sleepless nights.

I will readily admit that I disagreed at the time with a number of the policies adopted at the state and national levels as misguided and unnecessarily harmful to some students. But I will also readily admit that the reform movement of the past 25 years focused our collective energies and concerns on the success of ALL students in a way that did not exist before. In itself, that is a noble and worthwhile outcome for our public education systems.

Some of the primary concerns about the reform movement have been the “one size fits all” approach to accountability and graduation requirements and an underlying presumption that all students are four-year college bound (which presumes that any student who isn’t has made a lesser choice).

In recent years, however, there has been a noticeable – and from my perspective, positive – change in policy direction. Career Connected Learning (CCL…yet another acronym to throw into the mix) has emerged as a statewide focus. CCL are systems that connect career exploration at the middle school level with career preparation and career launch opportunities at the high school and beyond levels. This focus recognizes the reality that there is less workforce demand for four-year college graduates than there is for skilled workers who have completed apprenticeship programs, technical degrees, certificates, or meaningful on-the-job training.

Similarly, the 2019 Legislature significantly expanded the ways in which students can demonstrate preparation for a successful transition to career and/or college and qualify for a high school diploma. While administering state assessments remains a federal accountability requirement, passing state assessments is now only one of eight graduation pathways students can access. These new pathways open a range of other options to high school graduation better suited to the unique skills, circumstances, and post-high school choices of individual students.

Educators all know that each student possesses unique interests, talents, strengths, and motivations. Policies that recognize this diversity and provide multiple pathways to demonstrate mastery are steps in the right direction to assuring that ALL students can succeed in school and life. At the NWESD, we are excited by these new possibilities and the opportunity to more closely partner with the districts, schools, and educators in our region to better realize the aspirations and potentials of ALL students.

Larry Francois

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2020 NWESD Regional Teacher of the Year Tami Caraballo, Snohomish School District Glacier Peak High School teacher Tami Caraballo was named as Regional Teacher of the Year by the Northwest Educational Service District 189 (NWESD).

Tami Caraballo was selected from a competitive group of seven teacher nominees from across the NWESD region. Caraballo is a science and biotech teacher at Glacier Peak High School in the Snohomish School District. She has been an educator with the district for 26 years.

Colleagues describe Caraballo as an innovator who is able to make connections between school, family and culture, and the local community.

One example is her partnership with Snohomish Education Foundation (SEF) to start one of the first molecular biology programs in the state.

Through the SEF she was able to fund one of the first 3-D printers to use in her curriculum.

In her application essay, Caraballo wrote, “Our mission is to prepare students to lead extraordinary lives. I am working toward the fulfillment of this mission by giving all students the opportunity to develop and utilize leadingedge biotechnology skills and equipment to inspire lifelong engagement in rigorous and valid science. Science is a fascinating and dynamic subject that is constantly changing. New ideas, information, problems, and technology are continually being developed at an accelerated rate. My biotechnology program is a reflection of efforts to motivate, move, expose, and inspire students using innovative technology and science. They should leave this program with the understanding that they can make a difference in the health and welfare of the world.” – Tami Caraballo “Tami is a one of a kind, ‘out of the box’ thinker who transforms her classroom into a research center where her students take on the role of legitimate scientific researchers.” – Jeff Larson, Glacier Peak High School Principal “Tami Caraballo makes education much more than the mere attainment of knowledge. It is the application to our world that brings it alive, makes it relevant and impacts students for a lifetime.” – Kent Kultgen, Snohomish School District Superintendent “During the classroom visit with Tami at Glacier Peak High School, I was impressed by the project-based learning going on in each of the small groups. Students were working on models of the proteins of plants and animals with the goal of improving global health for algae and fish in the pursuit of biofuels and feeding the world. Her classroom is where science meets real-world problems that scientists are working to solve.”

– David Forsythe, Assistant Superintendent of Operations NWESD NWESD’s Assistant Superintendent of Operations, David Forsythe, helped guide the selection process of the NWESD Regional Teacher of the Year.

The Regional Teacher of the Year program recognizes educators for their excellence in teaching while giving them a platform to advocate for educational issues of particular interest to them. Other Regional Teacher of the Year duties include: • Contributing to a collection of teacher tales to be shared with legislators, educational leaders, and other stakeholders called From Seed to Apple • Traveling the state to share expertise with community groups, businesses, government officials, and future teachers.

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New Superintendents in the NWESD Region Scott Peacock,

Superintendent Lakewood S.D. Mr. Peacock has served in the Snohomish School District since 1993 with a total of nine years of district-level leadership in Snohomish. A former English and history teacher and a middle school principal, Mr. Peacock was also the assistant superintendent of Snohomish schools and was promoted to Deputy Superintendent last year. He is responsible for the oversight of the district’s Teaching and Learning Department. This past year he assumed responsibilities for Special Education. Mr. Peacock is currently a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Washington.

Dr. Ian Saltzman,

Superintendent Everett S.D. Dr. Saltzman served as the South Region Superintendent in Palm Beach County School District and has experience as a special education teacher, assistant principal and principal in addition to district leadership. He has a passion for all students reaching their potential and fulfilling their dreams.

Dr. Josh Middleton

Superintendent Granite Falls S.D. Dr. Josh Middleton served as the superintendent of Middleton Schools in Idaho, which he held since 2016. Prior to serving as the superintendent of Middleton schools, Middleton was a superintendent and assistant superintendent in Billings Public Schools, Laurel Public Schools, Sheridan and Valier School Districts from 1995 to 2014.

Dr. Christopher Granger Superintendent Blaine S.D.

After considering feedback from staff, leaders, and the community, the Blaine School District Board of Directors unanimously voted on August 12 to offer the position of superintendent to Christopher Granger, pending the terms and conditions of an employment contract at the time of this publication.

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Dr. Granger has served as the Assistant Superintendent at Bisbee Unified School District in Bisbee, Arizona since 2017, and he is a former high school principal. nwesd.org | (360) 299-4000

New NWESD Staff

Amy Colburn

Technology & Science Coordinator Amy started her career as a chemical engineer working in the oil and gas field before joining Everett Public Schools as a math, science, and CTE teacher. Amy then moved to the Anacortes School District to work as a consultant teacher with a focus on instructional technology.

Amy has also worked throughout her career on problem-based learning, computer science, and using data to drive decisions. Amy is passionate about working with teachers, schools, and districts on how best to meet the needs of all of our students. Outside of work, Amy enjoys spending time traveling, doing projects around her house, and designing and decorating trees with her cousins for Festival of Trees. Amy is replacing Joanne Johnson who retired this summer.

Jeremy Kidd

Program Administrator, Skagit Discovery For the past four years Jeremy served as an Elementary Assistant Principal in both La Center and Oak Harbor school districts. Prior to that, he taught bilingual elementary students in Pasco, WA. In 2010, the Pasco School District awarded Jeremy the North Star Award for his work in creating a district-wide chess instruction and competition program, which is still thriving today.

Jeremy is a licensed foster care provider.

In his free time, he enjoys playing disc golf, chess, and retro video games.

Jeremy currently resides in Oak Harbor with his wife and daughter.

Lynnette Ondeck, MEd, BSN, RN, NCSN, SNC Administrator

Lynnette spent 29 years as school nurse at Nooksack Valley School District and has been very involved in school nursing on a local, state and national level. In her spare time, Lynnette enjoys spending time with her husband of 36 years, two children and three grandchildren. Additionally, she enjoys running, hiking, camping, traveling, and trying new adventures.

Lynnette is passionate about advocating for supports that will improve the health and well-being of all students and the communities where they live.

Lynnette is replacing Lorali Gray who announced her retirement plans earlier this year.

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New NWESD Board Member Sue Phillips

District 8 Board Member Sue Phillips, from Edmonds, will be the new District 8 representative, replacing long-time board member, Gordon Griggs. Griggs served on the Board of Directors from 1994-2008, and then again from 2010-2019.

Phillips is an early learning advocate and former school board director for the Edmonds School District. She will be sworn in at the September NWESD board meeting. We would like to thank Gordon for his service and extend a warm welcome to Sue!

Bellingham Bus Driver - Best in Nation Bellingham substitute driver Mark Miller won the National School Bus Competition for the fifth time this summer.

Miller has been a substitute bus driver for Bellingham Public Schools since 2009. In June, Miller competed at the regional and state levels, earning the highest mark at each of those competitions. His exceptional technical driving earned him a spot in the national competition in Austin, Texas on July 21st, where he competed and won the competition for the fifth time.

Mark works part time as a bus driver and was excited to represent Washington State once again. He enjoys driving in the competition, but his greatest joy is seeing the smiles on the faces of children he transports.

The NWESD Leadership Team

David Forsythe, Assistant Supt Operations; Jodie DesBiens, Director Behavioral Health & Prevention Services; Lynn Lynch, Director NWRDC; Les Valsquier, Director Technology Services; Sarah Southard, Director Early Learning & Migrant; Shirley Cutshall, Director Special Programs; Lisa Matthews, Assistant Supt Finance & Compliance; Pam Estvold, Assistant Supt Teaching & Learning; Larry Francois, NWESD Supt 8 | Education Connection, Fall 2019

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ClimeTime is a statewide initiative of the Washington Governor, the Washington State Legislature, OSPI, and the Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD). Participation is paid for by the Washington State Legislature’s 2018 Climate Science Proviso.

The Northwest Educational Service District 189 (NWESD) is excited to partner with OSPI, the Association for Educational Service Districts (AESD), and community-based organizations to continue our learning around climate science. Our second year of climate science education programming will allow us to further reach Pre K – 12 educators within our region as well as provide support for outreach across the state. Here is a sampling of the upcoming opportunities for climate science and NGSS training for teachers.

Teaching Climate Science to Early Learners Learn about unit ideas and play-based activities that help early learning students connect themselves to climate science. Pre-K teacher leaders and NWESD’s Early Learning Department collaborated on this workshop to teach early learning educators how to engage young learners in NGSS-aligned climate science instruction.

Registration is now open for the November 5, 2019 workshop (Event #95579) Culture, Science and Indigenous Ways of Knowing: An Introduction “Western” science is a product of “Western culture.” How might people of indigenous cultural backgrounds engage in science for their own reasons? What is meant by Indigenous Ways of Knowing? NWESD is collaborating with Falcon Cultural Resources in facilitating this workshop. Participants will experience dialogue and practices to promote student engagement in science that is culturally meaningful. Check website for course dates.

All I Need to Know to Understand Climate Science I Learned in High School Chemistry NWESD is excited to partner again with the UW College of Oceanography faculty and graduate students to provide a learning experience for high school chemistry teachers that helps demonstrate the connections between chemistry and climate change. Participants will examine ocean acidification through the lens of chemistry with an optical pH meter and modeled after those used in current ocean research. Each participant will take home a device that can be built by students in their science classrooms. Check website for course dates.

High School Physics of Climate Science NWESD intends to collaborate with the University of Washington to develop a one-day class for high school physics teachers that illustrates how physics in the classroom connects to climate change. Check website for course dates.

STORIES OF US AND THE WORLD: How We See Ourselves in Relation to Our Environment English Language Arts are a vital backbone of learning science. To solve the problems of tomorrow, all students must understand their relationship to our climate and see themselves as active, empowered citizens of our world. In this workshop, teachers will explore how first-hand knowledge and experiences with climatic events are central to navigating a richness of narratives. Participants will engage in close reading and academic language strategies that support inclusion, empowerment, and participation in climate science and literacy learning.

Check website for course dates.

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Migrant Summer Program Success

Recent studies estimate there are approximately 2.7 million migrant farmworkers in the United States. Migrant farmworkers are defined as people who move from place to place, following the agricultural work made possible by seasonal harvests, often with their families in tow.

For many of our region’s migrant families, accessing summer school can present many hurdles. One of the biggest hurdles is bridging the summer learning gap. Many of the families that live in these camps leave their homes before summer school starts and arrive to our area after enrollment in local district summer school programs has completed.

The NWESD Migrant Program team recognized this education gap and this past summer, piloted on-site programming at two of our region’s largest migrant camps in Whatcom County. The camps were part of a pilot program to ensure that students living there would have access to summer programming. The goal was to make sure that these students would have the opportunity for extended learning and joyful engagement with other students that summer camps can offer. The camps were designed to be different and more “summer” than the typical school day.

Our hands-on literacy and science lessons were kid-friendly, arts-integrated and filled with FUN! For three weeks, the first camp ran from 9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. and the second camp from 1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. each day. Migrant students from K-5th grade worked on skills in writing, reading, art, and hands-on science. They engaged with a variety of books that had been carefully chosen to connect with their backgrounds, experiences, and languages.

They also did a lot of journaling and reflection after each day. The lessons were built to engage migrant students’ cultures, experiences, and languages and nourish their identities as writers, readers, and researchers.

This summer taught the NWESD Migrant Program team a lot and inspired them even more! They are already looking forward to expanding this work next summer and to partnering with our local districts to see how they can help to secure funding, share curriculum and materials, train staff and be their frontline of on-site support.

Through a partnership with SeaMar, the camp was able to offer free dental screenings one day at each location. Screenings included a visual dental check with recommendations and flouride treatments.

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The Egg Drop

Week three of the camp focused on hands-on science.

On this day the students worked on building an astronaut themed capsule (made from recycled materials) to house an astronaut/ egg, that was dropped from various heights.

This particular egg made the drop without breaking; others were not as lucky.

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NWESD Paving the Way to Qmlativ

Qmlativ is the newest version of the Skyward product that is used by nearly every district in the Northwest Educational Service District 189 (NWESD) region, as well as most districts throughout the state for managing student and financial records. The Qmlativ Education Management System is a comprehensive, web-based system, encompassing two product suites (Student and Business). Qmlativ offers a wide variety of applications that holistically manage the daily operations of your district or school.

Over the next few years, Northwest Regional Data Center (NWRDC), a cooperative of NWESD, will facilitate moving districts from the current version of Skyward to Qmlativ. As a service to the NWESD districts, the NWESD staff elected to be early adopters and learn the ropes of the new system, so their experience can benefit all those who follow. Through their efforts this past year we all learned a lot about migration to Qmlativ. Many processes were tested, best practices established, system setup better defined, reports developed, and everyone gained an overall better understanding of the new Qmlativ system. While on this journey, the NWESD learned ways the new system allowed for several process improvements and more paperless processing.

The NWESD migration was for the business side of the software. So, how does migrating the business side help educators? Well, the financial stability of your school district depends greatly on the ability to manage and report on financial information. Purchasing of supplies and materials used to support you and your district’s educational mission are processed in Qmlativ. Employee paychecks will be issued from Qmlativ and future employee retirement benefits depend on the information reported from Qmlativ to DRS. It’s a pretty big deal!

Mukilteo School District was the first in our region to use Qmlativ for student information. They have just reached their one-year anniversary in Qmlativ! Like NWESD, they too have done much to pave the way for future districts, along with Index School District who migrated both student and business during this past school year.

On the next page (pg 13) is a sneak peek at some of the exciting things in the new student system, when your district makes the move…

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Student Details Icon (above & below) All of a student’s information is located in one convenient spot. Picture, schedule, attendance, discipline, emergency contacts, family, grades, with links to email, etc. So efficient!

Desktop Tiles (left) Add desktop tiles for things that are meaningful.

Example: attendance, discipline incidents/referrals. Many possibilities! Live Tiles are dynamic and update as data changes. Live Charts can also be made and displayed on the Home page and will dynamically update when information changes.

Assignment Attempts (left) Assignment Attempts allows a teacher to track, over time, the progress a student is making, whether it be on a specific assignment or Standards Skill. This is especially handy for teachers who use Standards, as it would allow tracking a single Skill over time with one assignment/ event rather than entering it into the Gradebook multiple times.

Student With Open Periods Utility (below) Lists all students with open periods in one convenient screen and allows counselors to update their schedules. Add a Live Tile for Credit Deficient Seniors or Juniors with the count. Watch the number go down as students complete their coursework.

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Prevention

workshops and classes

Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying (HIB) 101 Event ID: 95772 This training will provide newly assigned Compliance Officers (CO) an overview of their role, relevant legislation guidance on data and reporting resources, and best practices in Anti-Harassment, Intimidation, or Bullying (HIB) Prevention.

“Seasoned” COs will be provided refresher and updated information.

RCW 28A.300.285 mandates that each district assign one person, the HIB Compliance Officer, as the “primary contact for anti-harassment, intimidation or bullying policy.”

This training will benefit anyone involved with school district policy concerning anti-harassment, intimidation, or bullying policy.

Presenter: Mike Donlin Facilitator: Mia Troy Clock Hours: 4 Registration Fee: $15 Location: NWESD Date: 10/10/19 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

register >> pdenroller.org/nwesd/catalog School Discipline, Substance Use, and Restraint and Isolation: Policy and Proactive Approaches to Support Positive Behavior Event ID: 95764 OSPI is providing training on school discipline and related policy. The integrated session highlights proactive approaches to support positive behavior and eliminate punitive discipline practices. Building and District level teams are strongly encouraged to attend. Expect the following topics: Best practices and behavior supports • Relational approaches • School discipline and emergency intervention procedures • Legal requirements • Prevention/Intervention within a Multi-tiered System of Supports (MTSS) Who Should Participate?

• District administrators, building principals, teachers, special education and 504 coordinators, MTSS leads, and Title I/LAP coordinators • Advocates and stakeholders • Building-level teams encouraged Presenters: Mandy Paradise, Joshua Lynch, Lee Collyer Facilitator: Mia Troy Clock Hours: 6 Registration Fee: Free Location: NWESD Date: 10/30/19 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Social Emotional Learning Summit 2020 January 7 & 8, 2020 | NWESD

For the second year, the NWESD is sponsoring a Social and Emotional Learning Summit. The NWESD’s SEL Summit 2020 will focus on Dr. Ruby Payne’s work on emotional poverty. We are excited to host Dr. Payne and her colleague Rubén Perez for two days of learning that will address emotional poverty and how to build emotional wealth in your students.

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workshops and classes

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Special Programs & Services workshops and classes

Early Childhood Community of Practice Event ID: 88923

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Please join us for a series of workshops designed to address the needs of community and school district Early Childhood Providers. Sessions include time for professionals to network, problem-solve, and engage in discussion around a specific evidence-based practice area of research. This is an ongoing, collaborative community that relies on the collective expertise of the group to improve outcomes for children with disabilities. Registration is provided at no cost to participants through funding provided by NWESD and OSPI. Presenter: Lara Cole Facilitator: Kristi Gunerius Clock Hours: 3 Registration Fee: Free Location: NWESD Date: 10/11/19 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The ParaPro Assessment measures the skills and knowledge in reading, writing and math possessed by prospective and practicing paraprofessionals. It also measures their ability to apply those skills and knowledge when assisting in classroom instruction. The test has 90 multiple-choice questions, approximately two-thirds of which focus on basic skills and knowledge. The remaining one-third focus on applying skills in the classroom. All test questions are in English and delivered on computer.

The NWESD offers testing days each month. All test times are from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Please note that space is limited to eight participants.

Facilitator: Kristi Gunerius Registration Fee: $115 Location: NWESD Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Event ID: 87374 Date: 10/10/19 Event ID: 87377 Date: 11/7/19 Event ID: 87378 Date: 12/12/19

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Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis Event ID: 87179

Instructional strategies utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) are both effective and evidence-based.

Practitioners working with special populations may find that a refresher in the specific methodologies used in ABA is warranted; others might be seeking to develop their expertise for the first time.

This rigorous 40-hour course is designed to provide those with and without previous experience with the opportunity to demonstrate both knowledge and application of these strategies. Participants will receive instruction through a cooperative partnership between the UW Autism Center and the NWESD. Participants will be required to attend all sessions in order to receive the full allocation of available clock hours and the certificate of completion. Participants in this training will: • Examine and apply instructional strategies utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis; • Collect and analyze student data; • Develop intervention and instructional plans based upon data collection.

Presenter: Robin Talley Facilitator: Kristi Gunerius Clock Hours: 40

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Teaching & Learning workshops and classes

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2019-20 Literacy Learning Network Event ID: 95783

Equity and Access Through the Lens of the Math Standards

This is the twelfth year of bringing together educators committed to increasing their knowledge and teaching of literacy. The Literacy Learning Network (LLN) focuses on implementing practical and effective practices grounded in research that will positively impact the learning and achievement of our region’s students.

In this 3-part workshop, participants will engage in examining the math standards, the coherence of the standards, and rigor of the standards to support access and equity in the math classroom.

• Provide access and bridge gaps by understanding of the coherence of the standards across the grades.

• Deepen student understanding through the focus standards.

• Move beyond procedural skill using strategies for conceptual understanding.

During the four sessions participants will apply theory to action and take strategies that support equity and inclusive practices back to their schools.

Time is provided at each LLN for teachers to engage in professional peer dialogue, to reflect, and to plan for implementation.

Presenter: Kim Kellogg Facilitator: Kristine Juhl Clock Hours: 22 Registration Fee: $100 Location: NWESD Dates: 9/24/19, 11/5/19, 1/21/20, 3/3/20 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Presenter: Tina Mott Facilitator: Anita Garcia-Holzemer STEM Hours: 6; Clock Hours: 18 Registration Fee: $25 Location: NWESD Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM Event ID: 96784 Grades: 2-5, TOSAs and coaches Dates: 10/22/19, 12/10/19, 3/11/20 Event ID: 96785 Grades: 6-Algebra 1, TOSAs and coaches Dates: 10/23/19, 12/12/19, 3/24/20

Engaging ALL Students in Grade Level Mathematics Event ID: 89069 Do we as educators really believe ALL students can be successful in grade level mathematics- even if they arrive in our classrooms not academically ready? Is it possible to engage all learners, despite differences in academic backgrounds, in powerful grade level mathematics?

This session will uncover the reasons students disengage in math class and identify specific actions we can take as teachers to change our classroom dynamics. Multiple classroom-tested engagement strategies will be modeled and explained. Attendees will learn how to create math environments rich with discourse, where each student is involved, empowered, and engaged.

Presenter: Sara Van Der Werf Facilitator: Anita Garcia-Holzemer Clock Hours: 6 Registration Fee: $125 Location: NWESD Date: 11/6/19 Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

2nd Administrative Professionals Conference SAVE THE DATE! April 22, 2020 | Swinomish Conference Center, Anacortes

The role of administrative assistant has evolved to encompass dynamic skills and managerial leadership. This conference will expand your skillset and provide opportunities to learn, grow and share with other professionals. Keynote speaker: Peggy Vasquez (pictured left), an international speaker and career coach. This oneday conference is designed for administrative assistants in school district offices, school buildings, and other educational settings.

Fee $125 (includes lunch and book). This event sold out last year, register early!

Registration Opens Oct 1, 2019

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Teaching & Learning workshops and classes

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NGSS 101: Deep Dive into the Next Generation Science Standards Event ID: 95261

NGSS 102: Digging Deeper into the Next Generation Science Standards Event ID: 95267

Understand the architecture and development of the Next Generation Science Standards. Learn about the connections between the Washington State Science Standards and the Next Generation Science Standards and develop a deeper understanding of the specific standards for your grade level. Increase your understanding of the Washington State implementation timeline for the NGSS and consider key instructional shifts for these new standards.

The Next Generation Science Standards represent an ambitious set of student performance expectations. If you have attended an orientation to the NGSS, you have learned about the three dimensions of practices, crosscutting concepts, and core ideas; and you have learned about their role in engaging students in explaining phenomena from the world around them. In this class we will dig into the Engineering Design Process, into the idea of bundling -- through which the performance expectations are grouped together to help, and touch on the idea of three dimensional assessment.

Presenter: Brian MacNevin Facilitator: Nancy Menard Clock Hours: 6 Registration Fee: $25 Location: NWESD Date: 10/17/19 Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Presenter: Brian MacNevin Facilitator: Nancy Menard Clock Hours: 6 Registration Fee: $25 Location: NWESD Date: 11/19/19 Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

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Paraeducator Certification Modules Event ID: 88783 This event will review the changes in the law and the requirements for the Fundamental Course of Study that all Paraeducators will be required to complete during the 2019-20 school year. We will cover options and FAQ’s associated with the certification.

Using a “Train-the-Trainer” format, we will guide you through the 12 hours of the PESB developed content of “What Every Paraeducator” needs to know and cross walk the modules to the standards. When provided as professional development for your Paraeducators, the 12 hours along with two additional hours will fulfill the two-day requirement that was funded by the 2019 Legislature to support the requirements of HB 1115 and SB 6388. (An additional two days may be required if funded in the future by the Legislature.)

Presenters: David Forsythe & Pam Estvold Facilitator: Jennifer Longchamps Clock Hours: 4 Registration Fee: Free Location: NWESD Date: 9/16/19 Time: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

58th NW Math Conference 58th NW Math Conference October 10-12, 2019 Tacoma, WA https://www.nwmathconf.org/2019/

Math Emeritus Fellows Convening October 10, 2019 at the conference

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Teaching & Learning workshops and classes

Teaching Climate Science to Early Learners (Pre K-K) Event ID: 95579 Children are naturally curious about their world and love hands on learning.

Come and hear from Pre K and K educators on how they have engaged young learners in NGSS aligned Climate Science Instruction. Unit ideas and play based station activities will be presented and you will have time to review work samples and collaborate with colleagues.

ClimeTime is a statewide initiative of the Washington Governor, the Washington State Legislature, OSPI, and the Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD).

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Writer’s Workshop in the Elementary Classroom Event ID: 95841 Implementing an effective writer’s workshop model creates a community of students who view themselves as confident and capable writers while supporting them in developing the skills needed to meet rigorous writing standards.

This workshop is designed to support teachers in establishing or fine-tuning a writer’s workshop program to increase both student engagement and writing skills.

Topics covered will include the organization of the workshop model, the vital role of targeted mini-lessons, strategies for conferring, and how to meet the wide range of student writing needs in the classroom.

Presenter: Kim Kellogg Facilitator: Nancy Menard Clock Hours: 6 Registration Fee: $25.00 Location: Lake Stevens School District Educational Services Center Date: 9/25/19 Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Presenter: Jodi Crimmins Facilitator: Nancy Menard Clock Hours: 6 Registration Fee: Free Location: NWESD Date:11/5/19 Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM

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pdenroller.org/nwesd/catalog Project Based Learning Institute Event ID: 87290 Too many students - especially those farthest from opportunity - are unprepared for the modern economy and the challenges of the 21st century. Project Based Learning (PBL) prepares students for academic, personal, and career success and readies young people to rise to the challenges of their lives and the world they will inherit.

Join the Buck Institute for Education (BIE) for this three-day workshop that will provide teachers the knowledge and skills needed to design, assess, and manage a rigorous standards-based project. Participants will actively engage in project design and generate a project plan for their own use. Come and experience a blend of direct instruction, video analysis, hands-on work, resource sharing, peer collaboration and feedback.

Presenter: Mike Kaechele Facilitator: Nancy Menard Clock Hours: 18 Registration Fee: $500

Location: NWESD Dates: 10/28/19, 10/29/19, 10/30/19 Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM

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HELP YOUR STUDENT HAVE MORE OPTIONS AFTER GRADUATION There will be more than 4.6 million open manufacturing jobs in the U.S. in the next decade.

There are nearly 300,000 jobs right here in Washington state today and a large portion of that workforce will be eligible for retirement in just the next few years. Washington manufacturers will need talented workers and the door will be open to a new generation of employees.

DID YOU KNOW? the average annual

$87K

compensation for manufacturing workers in Washington state

Developed and supported by industry leaders like Boeing, Core Plus Aerospace gives students the real-world skills they need to launch their manufacturing careers. This two-year high school curriculum paves the way to good-paying jobs and gives students a clear advantage when pursuing apprenticeships, industry certificates, and college degrees.

THE CURRICULUM The first year of Core Plus Aerospace’s two-year curriculum focuses on foundational manufacturing skills that are common across all industries, such as shop safety, materials science, precision measurement, and the use of hand and power tools.

The second year consists of industry-specific courses in aerospace. This includes coursework in areas such as fiber optics, advanced composites, robotics, and more.

manufacturing workers in Washington state, and

300K

a large portion of the state’s manufacturing workforce will be eligible for retirement in the next few years

of U.S.

1/3

manufacturing workers today are women

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Educational Service Districts have served Washington State for more than fifty years, providing vital services and functioning as advocates for local districts. The Northwest Educational Service District 189 (NWESD) serves Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, Island, and San Juan counties.

The NWESD’s more than fifty programs are organized into seven departments to serve you: Administration, Early Learning, Fiscal Services, Behavorial Health & Prevention, Special Programs & Services, Teaching & Learning, and Technology Services.

Please visit us at www.nwesd.org for more information on each of these departments.

NWESD Mission Together We Can...promote equity and excellence through leadership and service.

Cory Duskin, District 6

Clock Hours For assistance with clock hours, please contacts: Cindy Garrison cgarrison@nwesd.org | (360) 299-4057 Register Early Classes not meeting minimum enrollment may be cancelled.

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Sue Phillips, District 8 Edmonds, Mukilteo

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