WEA Center for Education Quality Washington Education

Professional Development Network
www.washingtonea.org/pd
Member-Focused Professional Development
As a result of the 2017-18 WEA PK-12 Classified and Certificated member survey results, WEA continues to build the WEA Professional Development Network so you can easily find and register for trainings to earn clock hours in a variety of high-demand subjects, such as: • Strategies for Closing the Achievement and
Opportunity Gaps • Teacher Evaluation System • Instructional Innovation to Meet Washington
State Standards • Special Education • Certification and Licensure
For Members, Led by Members
To engage and empower WEA members across the state as the education experts, we’re working with UniServ council and local leaders and staff to use the survey results to inform training opportunities.
The mission of the Washington Education Association is to advance the professional interests of its members in order to make public education
the best it can be for students, staff, and communities.

WEA Center for Education Quality
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE TEAM
Lisa Kodama Director
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Sheila Beaver Center for Education Quality Associate
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Naché Duncan ESP Coordinator [email protected]
Ben Ibale Human & Civil Rights Coordinator
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Annie Lamberto Special Populations/Programs Coordinator
[email protected]
Melissa Marsh Center for Education Quality Associate
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Jim Meadows Instruction, Certification and Higher Education Specialist
[email protected]
Sally McNair Nat’l/State Education Policy Implementation Coordinator
[email protected]
Yvonne O’Neill Center for Education Quality Associate
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Arlyn Palomo Center for Education Quality Associate
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Scott Poirier K-12 Education Policy Issues Coordinator
[email protected]
Washington Education Association
32032 Weyerhaeuser Way South Federal Way, WA 98001-9687 Phone: 253.941.6700 www.washingtonea.org

Washington Education Association
www.washingtonea.org/pd
July 2019

WEA Professional Development Network

Purpose
The purpose of the WEA Professional Development Network is to provide members with easy and efficient access to high-quality professional development opportunities throughout Washington State.
PD Network Features
• Online resources and tools • Experienced trainers • Opportunities to earn Clock Hours • Courses on the topics that matter most to you • Available statewide and year-round
Programs and Courses
Strategies for Closing the Achievement and Opportunity Gaps
• Human and Civil Rights Conference • Leadership Training Programs • Cross-Cultural Competency • Culturally Responsive Teaching and
Classroom Management • English Language Learners Training • Teaching Equity
Contact: Human and Civil Rights Coordinator Ben Ibale ([email protected])
ESP Professional Development
• Education Support Professional Training • Paraeducator Certification • ESP Action Coordinating Team (ACT)
Contact: WEA Coordinator Naché Duncan ([email protected])

Teacher Evaluation System
• Evidence and Artifacts • Formative Student Assessment Practices • Goal Writing • PLC Grade Level Collaboration • Student Growth
Contact: K-12 Education Policy Issues Coordinator Scott Poirier ([email protected])
Instructional Innovation to Meet Washington State Standards
• Innovate! Passion and Bravery in Teaching: Rethinking STEM and the Humanities
• ELA, Math & Science State Standards Seminars • Paraeducator State Standards Seminars • Gamification and Game Based Learning • De-escalation Strategies
Contact: K-12 Education Policy Issues Coordinator Scott Poirier ([email protected])
Special Education
• Autism Awareness • Behavior Intervention • Section 504 • Computer Science for Spe-
cial Populations • IEP Development—Pre Age 15 • IEP Development—High School Transition • Special Education and the Law • Special Education for the General Ed. Educator
Contact: Special Populations/Programs Coordinator Annie Lamberto ([email protected])

Certification and Licensure
• Certification 101 and Certification 101 for ESAs • National Board Jump Start • National Board Renewal Jump Start • National Board Home Stretch • National Board Certification Support Cohorts • Professional Growth Plan (PGP) Sessions
Contact: Instruction, Cert.& Higher Ed. Specialist Jim Meadows ([email protected])
Other Opportunities
Education Issues Information
• Testing and Assessment • Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) • Student Discipline Rules • School and District Improvement
Contact: National/State Education Policy Implementation Coordinator Sally McNair
([email protected])
Association Engagement
• New Educator Diversity SPARKS • Regional Bargaining Conferences • Retirement Seminars • Safety Conference • Small/Rural Locals Conferences • New WEA Transcripts
Learn About Trainings In Your Zone
Go to www.washingtonea.org/pd
Events link: https://www.washingtonea.org/home/events/