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The Tribe is providing culturally sustaining PD for the the LEA here...and at the same time proposing an indigenous charter school here for pre-k  to grade 12

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"Regional Recruiters" project coming out of HB 1139 -- three ESDs working on dev Indigenous Educators recruitment models. 

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"Regional Recruiters" project coming out of HB 1139 -- three ESDs working on dev Indigenous Educators recruitment models. 

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Also Recruiting Washington Educators (RWT) initiative supports recruiting future educators from high school classrooms, with simultaneous effort to diversify the educator workforce. One thread of program focused on creating bilingual educators https://www.pesb.wa.gov/pathways/rwt/

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Also Recruiting Washington Educators (RWT) initiative supports recruiting future educators from high school classrooms, with simultaneous effort to diversify the educator workforce. One thread of program focused on creating bilingual educators https://www.pesb.wa.gov/pathways/rwt/

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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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Related information: Alternative routes block grant

What are alternative routes?

Alternative routes to teacher certification are designed for career changers and for individuals already working in the school system who want to earn a residency teacher certificate. Compared to traditional educator preparation programs, Washington's alternative routes tend to be shorter, more convenient, more affordable, and more practically oriented. Individuals can enroll in an alternative routes program through an alternative routes program provider.

Four alternative routes

Washington State has four alternative routes that are each designed for specific backgrounds. All four routes lead to full residency certification (the first level regular teaching certificate).

For more information about the routes and their entry requirements, see the route descriptions page.

Find an alternative routes program

There are currently multiple alternative routes programs offered by institutions across Washington State. Program details vary, so please contact institutions directly for more information.

If you are a district or preparation program provider that is interested in offering an alternative routes program, please see our provider resources page.

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Alternative routes to teacher certification - Professional Educator Standards Board

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Related information: Alternative routes block grant Alternative routes to teacher certification are designed for career changers and for individuals already working in the school system who want to earn a residency teacher certificate. Compared to traditional educator preparation programs, Washington's alternative routes tend to be shorter, more convenient, more affordable, and more practically oriented.

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Since Time Immemorial: Tribal Sovereignty in Washington State

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In 2015, the Legislature passed Senate Bill 5433 modifying the original 2005 legislation, now requiring the Since Time Immemorial: Tribal Sovereignty in Washington state or other tribally-developed curriculum be taught in all schools. The use of the Since Time Immemorial curriculum has been endorsed by all 29 federally recognized tribes.

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OSPI employs more than 400 staff. Our environment is dynamic and customer-focused. We support a range of programs across the state in conjunction with multiple agencies, organizations, committees, and programs, all with a common goal of bettering the education and opportunities for our state's children.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, which includes traditional benefits like medical and retirement, as well as non-traditional benefits like flexible spending accounts, dependent care assistance, and deferred compensation.

Current Openings

It is the intent of the state to promote open competition and transparency for all contracts for goods and services. All businesses, independent consultants, and other organizations are encouraged to compete for contractual opportunities with OSPI.

Washington State Employment

Want to learn more about state employment? Washington State Human Resources outlines the three primary categories of employment. You may also be interested in Washington State Government Job Announcements.

OSPI is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam-era veterans, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may email the Human Resources office or call at 360-725-6270 or 360-725-6066.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

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OSPI employs more than 400 staff. Our environment is dynamic and customer-focused. We support a range of programs across the state in conjunction with multiple agencies, organizations, committees, and programs, all with a common goal of bettering the education and opportunities for our state's children.

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Given that equity is somewhat demonized in many places recently, Its the student centered education approach as an alternative description? Conservative school boards are so on edge about equity.

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The term equity does not adequately capture the or describe the Native education movement? It is label that others try put on the actions elevating Tribal education initiatives?

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The term equity does not adequately capture the or describe the Native education movement? It is label that others try put on the actions elevating Tribal education initiatives?

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Leaving this set of initiatives or approaches as a list of separate or distinct ideas allows the western system to continue to operate as it has been—pushing settler logics, individualism, capitalism, English language dominance… if we understand how these initiatives and approaches are actually linked to each other, linked to the students and families we are serving AND linked to actual practices we expect to see in the classrooms and schools we are talking about

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Leaving this set of initiatives or approaches as a list of separate or distinct ideas allows the western system to continue to operate as it has been—pushing settler logics, individualism, capitalism, English language dominance… if we understand how these initiatives and approaches are actually linked to each other, linked to the students and families we are serving AND linked to actual practices we expect to see in the classrooms and schools we are talking about