(Updated July 2023)
This site offers tools, research, tips, curricula, and ideas for staff members working with families and communities in schools across the state.
Resources will be updated regularly. Are we missing something? Email JT Williams at jonthomas@wacharters.org
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Resource Library
Check out the resources below.
You can filter the content by the categories in the resource library (Community Resources, Recruitment/Enrollment, Family Engagement, and Workshops & Trainings).
Categories:
- Policy & Advocacy
Resources related to advocacy and public policy work - School & Community Partnerships
Resources to support student-centered work across sectors - Social & Emotional Learning
Resources related to the development of social and emotional competencies in young people and the adults who serve them - Measurement & Evaluation
Resources to inspire youth programs to measure what matters
Toolkits:
- Measurement
Our suite of evaluation tools supports youth development organizations in their continuous improvement work - School & Community Partnership
Our Partnership Toolkit enables collaboration between schools and community partners - Youth Survey
YDEKC’s survey tools help youth development organizations measure what matters
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Strengths-Based Programs and Advocacy
Through our reports, curriculum, programs and unique products, the National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI) and our Affiliate Network is changing the Black families and the narrative surrounding Black Children. NBCDI produces National and state-based Being Black Is Not a Risk Factor reports that highlight statistics, best and promising practices and strengths-based solutions. The publication is designed to challenge the prevailing discourse about Black children—one which overemphasizes limitations and deficits and does not draw upon the considerable strengths, assets and resilience demonstrated by our children, families and communities.
Sponsored by the Alliance for Early Success
The Integrated Schools Podcast and Resources with UW Professor Ann Ishimaru
Calling all teachers! WA Charters – Seattle University National Board Certification Cohort Support Opportunity!
Seattle U and WA Charters are partnering again to offer support to teachers that wish to learn more about and pursue National Board Certification Candidacy. This fall, charter public school teachers can audit a candidate support program to learn more about the process. Then after completing the audit, this winter, WA Charters will fund teachers to participate in the full cohort experience to pursue candidacy. Please attend an info session on a date listed below to learn more or reach out to rekha@wacharters.org.
Online National Board Candidate Support Program
The mission of the National Board is to advance student learning and achievement by establishing the definitive standards and systems for certifying accomplished educators, providing programs and advocating policies that support excellence in teaching and leading, and engaging National Board certified teachers and leaders in that process. Candidates will become familiar with the NB process and the requirements, make short and long term plans for the NB work, and learn to connect NB standards to teaching and learning contexts, standards and guidelines.
Key Outcomes
- Higher salary potential
- Strengthens teaching practice
- Help students succeed
- Washington’s budget language for paying the NBCT bonus and the challenging schools bonus remains intact, providing there are no legislative changes.
Date & Location
- Program Orientation: September 30, 2023
- Regional Meetings: Negotiated in cohorts (usually evenings and/or weekends)
- Certificate Alike Dates: December 9th, March 2nd (additional dates to be announced)
- Format: Hybrid
Who Should Apply?To seek National Board Certification, you must meet the National Board requirements:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree
- Possess a valid state teaching/counseling license
- Check with National Board FAQ www.nbpts.org
Upcoming Info Sessions
- July 6th at 5:00pm
- August 3rd at 5:00pm
Email professionallearning@seattleu.edu for Zoom links.
Coming soon!
Schedule time with Rini at rini@wacharters.org for support.
Register for Building Changes’ training series!
GET TRAINED TO SUPPORT STUDENTS
Upcoming Trainings:
- Serving Specific Student and Family Populations #4 – August 16, 2023 – 10am-12pm
Learn how to provide targeted engagement and supports to better serve students and their families who may identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA, immigrant and refugee, and those living with disabilities.)
Register via Zoom - Capturing Data for MKV Storytelling #4 – August 30, 2023 – 10am-12pm
Understand the importance of capturing both quantitative and qualitative data to tell the story of their pupil services and outcomes.
Register via Zoom - Diversion in Schools: A Snapshot – September 20, 2023 – 10am-12pm
Understand the importance of capturing both quantitative and qualitative data to tell the story of their pupil services and outcomes.
Register via Zoom
Training Recordings:
- Capturing Data for McKinney-Vento Storytelling
Understand the importance of capturing both quantitative and qualitative data to tell the story of their pupil services and outcomes.
November 16, 2022 - Serving Specific Student and Family Populations
Learn how to provide targeted engagement and supports to better serve students and their families who may identify as BIPOC, LGBTQIA, immigrant and refugee, and those living with disabilities.
April 5, 2023 – Recording coming soon!
November 2, 2022
May 11, 2022 - MKV Deeper Dive Into Practice
Dive deeper into identified parts of the McKinney-Vento (MKV) mandate that are most challenging to achieve. Supplemental to OSPI’s annual training for districts.
October 19, 2022
February 9, 2022 - Diversion in Schools: A Snapshot
Gain an introductory overview of Diversion and learn how this approach can be used in school districts to bring housing resources to families and students.
October 6, 2022
- Navigating the Housing System
Learn about the role of housing authorities, low-income housing, coordinated entry, prioritization, and various types of housing support that exist in your local communities.
March 2, 2022 - Navigating the School System
Learn about how MKV students and families are identified, LEAs, staffing roles and mandates, goals and outcomes, and data sharing. (Target Audience: CBO Partners)
April 19, 2023 – Recording coming soon!
March 23, 2022 - School/Housing Community Partnerships
Work on local resource mapping, learn how schools can better identify and utilize community support, leveraging partner’s expertise, and how to work collaboratively.
March 22, 2023
May 4, 2022
