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The History and Timeline of Teaching Academy

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The History and Timeline of Teaching Academy

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[Original size] Teaching Academy Timeline (1)

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Washington Professional Educator Standards Board

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Beginning July 23rd, 2023, all employed paraeducators must meet the following minimum employment requirements:

Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent (for more detailed information on what is considered equivalent, please read our FAQ (document)

In addition, a paraeducator must meet one of the following:

1. Have received a passing score on one of the assessments approved by the board*

2. Hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university

3. Have earned 72 quarter credits or 48 semester credits at the 100 level or higher at an accredited college or university

4. Have completed an apprenticeship as a paraeducator, in a program registered with the Washington State Apprenticeship and Training Council**

*Board approved assessments

The following board approved assessments assess knowledge and skills in reading, writing, math, and assisting classroom instruction.

ParaPro test information

The ETS ParaPro test takers must meet or exceed Washington's qualifying score of 455.

Pearson Paraprofessional assessment

Pearson Paraprofessional test takers must meet or exceed 220 (that score is equivalent to the 50 out of 72 scorable multiple choice questions set by the Board).

The Master Teacher Inc. Paraeducator Online Training Program

Master Teacher Inc. test takers must meet or exceed 65%. A candidate must receive a passing score on each of the two assessments to be certified.

For more information on resources like practice tests and study guides, visit (link to be provided from Master Teacher).

Resources

** This apprenticeship is a professional development program for classified employees in the state of Washington focused on paraeducators who are interested in obtaining an Associate's Degree. For more information on the Paraeducator Apprenticeship program, please visit Washington State Apprenticeships in Public Education.

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Minimum employment requirements - Professional Educator Standards Board

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Beginning July 23rd, 2023, all employed paraeducators must meet the following minimum employment requirements: Be at least eighteen years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent (for more detailed information on what is considered equivalent, please read our FAQ (document) In addition, a paraeducator must meet one of the following: Have...

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States and school districts use the ParaPro Assessment to measure:

the reading, writing and math skills and knowledge of prospective and practicing paraprofessionals

their ability to apply those skills and knowledge when assisting in classroom instruction

Initially designed to meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, the ParaPro Assessment now satisfies the requirements that were left in place with the Every Student Succeeds Act when it replaced the NCLB.

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States and school districts use the ParaPro Assessment to measure the reading, writing and basic math competencies of practicing and prospective paraprofessionals.

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Place holder for 2024 Summer conference PPT 

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Place holder for 2024 Summer conference PPT 

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EdGap.org | SAT/ACT College Readiness Map

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EdGap.org is a platform for maps, visualizations, and encouraging discussion on the education gap in the United States

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Program goals

The overarching goal of the Recruiting Washington Teachers (RWT) program is to "grow our own" diverse group of future teachers who more closely reflect the population of today's children and youth. RWT is a Washington high school teacher academy program, founded in equity pedagogy, that helps students to explore cultural identity and educational opportunities through the lens of the teaching profession. View our RWT fact sheet ( English | Spanish).

By supporting participants as they complete high school, apply to and attend college, RWT strengthens the pathway from high school to teaching, with the goal that students will become not only certified teachers, but also education leaders who make a difference in their communities.

Bilingual Educators Initiative

The Bilingual Educators Initiative (BEI) works to address the same goals as RWT, with a focus on recruiting, preparing, and mentoring bilingual high school students to prepare them to become future bilingual educators.

Curriculum and resources

Inspired by the effective practices of the original RWT pilot programs first eight years (2007-15), and charged by a special proviso from the state legislature (ESSB 6002), the Professional Educator Standards Board commissioned a task force to revise and develop the model framework and curriculum for high school Careers in Education courses to incorporate standards of cultural competence, new research on educator preparation, as well as curriculum and activities from the RWT program. This work resulted in the RWT teacher academy curriculum, for use in all Washington State teacher academies. View curriculum and resources.

PESB supports four grant-funded learning laboratories with a focus on the recruitment and preparation of a diverse group of high school students for future careers as educators. RWT program sites allow for the testing of new resources and strategies and provide an opportunity to study program outcomes.

For questions about the Recruiting Washington Teachers program, please contact us at pathways@k12.wa.us.

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Recruiting Washington Teachers (RWT) - Professional Educator Standards Board

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The overarching goal of the Recruiting Washington Teachers (RWT) program is to "grow our own" diverse group of future teachers who more closely reflect the population of today's children and youth. RWT is a Washington high school teacher academy program, founded in equity pedagogy, that helps students to explore cultural identity and educational opportunities through the lens of the teaching profession.

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School: The story of American public school education video

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SCHOOL: The Story of American Public Education

THE LANDMARK PBS SERIES NARRATED BY MERYL STREEP OFFERS AN UNPRECEDENTED PORTRAIT OF OUR GREAT NATIONAL EXPERIMENT.

Synopsis

SCHOOL is a dramatic four-hour documentary series that chronicles the development of our nation's public education system from Colonial times to the 21st century. Presented on PBS by KCET/Hollywood and narrated by Academy Award winner Meryl Streep, SCHOOL recaptures the idealism of the early advocates of public education and continues with an unflinching look at the experiments and challenges in classrooms today.
An award-winning SCHOOL companion volume is published by Beacon Press.
Directed by Sarah Mondale

Produced by Sarah B. Patton and Sarah Mondale

Edited by Marian Hunter

Narrated by: Meryl Streep

Praise for School

SCHOOL is PBS doing exactly what public television should be doing above all else: bringing context, clarity and perspective to an emotionally charged and often misunderstood part of our shared national experience."

A compelling narrative....Remarkable thoroughness and intellectual energy...This program should be required viewing for policymakers who make pronouncements on what schools should or shouldn't be.

SCHOOL causes a familiar topic to seem strange and rich again.

- The Washington Post, TV Week

Deploying stunning antique footage and sound bites from historians and others, School spans I.Q. and back-to-basics disputes as well as those bitter political spats regarding the 'V' word (vouchers).

A fascinating primer on the roots of American schools and an even-handed look at privatization, standardized testing and other contemporary issues.

SCREENINGS AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

SCHOOL is considered a "must see" in universities and schools of education. Through an extensive nationwide outreach campaign, the series has also been screened by hundreds of community groups, PTAs, professional organizations, museums, libraries and others, sparking discussions with local stakeholders. Filmmaker appearances available upon request.

On Screen Personalities

Author of The One Best System and Tinkering Toward Utopia, Tyack was a preeminent historian of American education at Stanford University.

Linda Brown Thompson was a school girl in Topeka, KS whose lawsuit against school segregation led to the landmark 1954 Supreme Court decision, Brown v. Board of Education

Professor Emeritus of History at California State University and former ambassador to Mexico. He lectures widely about multicultural education.

Kathryn Kish Sklar is an historian, author and professor whose work focuses on the history of women's participation in social movements.

MAJOR FUNDING FOR "SCHOOL" PROVIDED BY:

The Corporation for Public Broadcasting
The National Endowment for the Humanities
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
The Ford Foundation
The Carnegie Corporation of New York
The Edna McConnell Clark Foundation
The Lovelace Family Trust
The Arthur Vining Davis Foundation
The Annenberg Foundation
Community Funds, Inc.
The Spencer Foundation
The George Gund Foundation
The William H. Donner Foundation
The Hillsdale Fund
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
The MetLife Foundation
The W.H. Kellogg Foundation
The James Ford Bell Foundation
The New York Council for the Humanities
The Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media/Funding Exchange

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Washington Family & Consumer Sciences Educators

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Conference Dates: October 22-24, 2023

Location: Vancouver Hilton, 301 W. 6th, Vancouver, WA 98660

Each year the Washington Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (WAFCS) and the Washington Family and Consumer Sciences Educators (WA-FACSE) plan a conference to enhance the professional skills and provide personal enrichment for our members. This year's theme is ELEVATE Family & Consumer Sciences. We want our members to get so much out of the conference and ultimately ELEVATE FCS.

Conference Registration: https://whova.com/portal/registration/washi_202310/

No refunds will be issued after October 1. Cancelled registrations prior to October 1 will be issued a $75 fee. No-shows will be charged the full amount. All requests must be made in writing. Dues are individual, non-transferable, and non-refundable. Meal tickets are non-refundable. Service fees are non-refundable. Any refunds will be issued by check.
Meals Provided With the Conference Hotel Information: : Sunday lunch, Monday breakfast/lunch, Tuesday breakfast
Group Name: WA-FCS 2023 Conference

Booking Link: https://group.hilton.com/czkfzf

Arrival Date: 10/21/2023

Departure Date: 10/24/2023

Parking Information:

$29 overnight self-parking, $39 overnight valet
Sunday Keynote Speaker - Dr. Raedene Copeland

Dr. Copeland uses powerful storytelling to highlight the lessons we can learn about strategy and success by exploring the twists and turns inherent in our experiences. Combining her expertise in appearance and culture with personal anecdotes, Dr. Copeland will lead you on an inspirational journey revealing how to defy your odds. Dr. Copeland coaches organizations and leaders on delivering impact by establishing strong footing and communicating distinctive brands.
Speaking Topic: The Power of You- Value of Your Story

Monday Keynote Speaker - Danielle Dreilinger
Journalist Danielle Dreilinger is the author of The Secret History of Home Economics, (W. W. Norton, 2021). She was a 2018 Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellow at the University of Michigan, was named best features writer by the Louisiana Press Association and has received grants or fellowships from the Robert B. Silvers Foundation, the Education Writers Association and the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation. She spent five years covering New Orleans' nationally contentious education revolution for the Times-Picayune. Before that she produced WGBH's local news website and wrote for the Boston Globe, most notably as the Somerville correspondent focused on gentrification, diversity, politics and city life. She began her career covering the arts for several outlets, including WBUR, where she was part of the team that won the station's first Online Journalism Award. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, the Hechinger Report, USA Today, Ploughshares, Nashville Scene and No Depression, among (many) other publications. She holds a bachelor's degree, summa cum laude, from Columbia University.
Speaking Topic: The Secret History of Food

Conference Schedule:

Tentative Conference Schedule (Additional breakout sessions added weekly)

Conference Presenters:

Applications are being accepted for speakers for breakout sessions for this year's conference. Please fill out our Call for Presentations form.

Clock Hours:

Conference Clock Hours: 15

STEM Clock Hours: 11, plus 8 for ServSafe participants

Equity Clock Hours: 8

NOTE: To earn clock hours for participating in the conference, attendees must pre-register in pdEnroller for the clock hours. This registration is separate from the registration process for the conference. The final step to earn clock hours is to complete the conference evaluation in pdEnroller by 5 pm on Tuesday October 31.

Conference Vendors & Sponsors

The Vendor Fair will be held at the Hilton Hotel in Vancouver, WA October 23, 2023. Six foot vendor tables are available for $200. See the Vendor/ Exhibitor/ Sponsor Prospectus to learn more about the benefits of becoming a Vendor/Exhibitor/ Sponsor. If you are interested, please register via Whova.

ServSafe Training - Offered pre-conference on SATURDAY this year

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Conference Dates: October 22-24, 2023 Location: Vancouver Hilton, 301 W. 6th, Vancouver, WA 98660 Each year the Washington Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (WAFCS) and the Washington Family and Consumer Sciences Educators (WA-FACSE) plan a conference to enhance the professional skills and provide personal enrichment for our members.

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Careers in Education State Equivalency Framework 

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Designed for Skills Centers

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In the National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Education, process has been addressed in two ways. One is the Reasoning for Action standard, which is an overarching, process-oriented standard that delineates knowledge and skills for high-quality reasoning. The second is through questions related to thinking, communication, leadership, and management process areas that are provided for each content standard in the 16 Areas of Study. Learn more about the Process Framework for the National Standards for FCS Education.

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What do I need to know?

There are many ways to become a teacher in Washington and the pathway you choose will depend on your educational background, learning preferences, and professional experience. We know there's a lot to take in, but we promise to help guide you through the process.

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Understanding the journey to become a teacher in Washington just got easier.

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Grants

The Teaching Equity Network offers grant opportunities for organizations to develop and host their own Teaching Equity events.

These events are intended to gather regional stakeholders in a collaborative space to further equity initiatives and contribute to a statewide movement on equity in the teaching profession. To foster these initiatives, the Teaching Equity Network will provide grants of up to $5,000.

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The Teaching Equity Network offers grant opportunities for organizations to develop and host their own Teaching Equity events. These events are intended to gather regional stakeholders in a collaborative space to further equity initiatives and contribute to a statewide movement on equity in the teaching profession.

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