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NWESD is currently accepting registrations for the 2010/11 Administrator Professional Certificate Program, designed for regional administrators who hold a residency administrator certificate and have two years experience in an administrative role.
The program consists of one full day entry seminar, three evening seminars, and one culminating evening seminar that includes a panel presentation. Each cohort seminar focuses on the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards/strands and permits ongoing facilitator review of progress made by cohort members on their approved Professional Growth Plan goals and final products. Program seminars take place at a regional facility that is conducive to all participants and the establishment of a professional learning community/support group.
The program concludes with a final presentation to a panel during which the candidate provides evidence of professional certificate level knowledge, skill and performance, positive impact on student learning, and a professional growth plan that includes the identification of future goals and professional/career interests as well as a five-year plan for professional development designed to meet the requirements for certificate renewal.
The 2010-11 Program Description provides a more comprehensive overview. Additional information on the NWESD Administrator Professional Certificate Program may be obtained by contacting Dr. Jerry Jenkins at 360.299.4003, or by email at jjenkins@nwesd.org.
NWESD Prepares to Provide Math and Science TOSAs to Twenty-Three Districts at No Cost
The NWESD Board is using discretionary reserve funds to provide no-cost direct services to member school districts in the form of math and science Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSAs), to address specific priorities identified by NWESD District Superintendents.
The Board felt strongly that the current economic climate warranted additional support from the NWESD and polled member districts to identify their highest priorities for direct services. The most frequent response from regional Superintendents was a request for special assistance in the areas of math and science. In accordance with this feedback, the NWESD began building coordinated math and science TOSA services, available to participating districts at no cost for the 2010-11 and 2011-12 academic years.
Dr. Kathy Shoop, NWESD Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, is now working with Curriculum Directors to create a regional service and delivery plan. Each of the participating twenty-six districts has been asked to identify specific roles that TOSAs can fill in strengthening their math and science curriculum, so common needs can be met more efficiently.
On a broad scale, the TOSAs will be:
1. Deepening math and science content knowledge
2. Differentiating instruction
3. Using formative assessments
4. Coaching in instructional strategies and best practices
The TOSAs will also be focusing on building Common Core Standards that will be brought into practice in the classroom during the 2012-13 academic years. These Common Core Standards are part of a larger effort to strengthen education state wide, and regionally.
The NWESD is currently accepting applications for math and science TOSAs. Specific job descriptions can be found at www.nwesd.org/HR. If you have any questions, or would like more information about the TOSA program, please contact Jennifer Longchamps at 360.299.4095 or jlongchamps@nwesd.org.
~Rachael Willett, NWESD 189 Communications Specialist
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