SB5671 is scheduled for hearing today, Monday February 13th!
Last week Melissa Gombosky sent a call to action to all superintendents related to SB5671. As a region, we elected to prioritize the re-enstatement of the staff mix factor. The hearing for SB5671 is scheduled for today! Melissa asks that, if you haven't already done so, please take a minute to sign in "pro" . Melissa will be providing testimony in committee.
SB 5671 – Making experience factor adjustments for certificated instructional staff.
SB 5671 - sponsored by MacEwen. This bill provides additional funding to districts that exceed the statewide average of certificated staff with advanced degrees or experience.
Recommended Position: Support
Testify or sign in: Pro. This would result in many districts receiving additional funding for current staff.
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"Each February, National Black History Month serves as both a celebration and a powerful reminder that Black history is American history, Black culture is American culture, and Black stories are essential to the ongoing story of America — our faults, our struggles, our progress, and our aspirations. Shining a light on Black history today is as important to understanding ourselves and growing stronger as a Nation as it has ever been. That is why it is essential that we take time to celebrate the immeasurable contributions of Black Americans, honor the legacies and achievements of generations past, reckon with centuries of injustice, and confront those injustices that still fester today." Joe Biden (Read Full Proclamation)
As educators it is our job to build up our students to help them see their highest potential. We do so not only through effective instruction, but by creating meaningful relationships which celebrate the diversity of our classrooms. Not only this month, but all year, we should take time out of our busy schedules to ensure that our students and staff know these stories and that they have ample exposure to celebrations of Black culture.
Here are a few online resources to share with your educators to help them get started!
Upcoming Online Events for Kids!
February 13 (11AM) | NMAAHC Kids Learning Together: Celebrating Tiana
(For Kids 6+) A celebration of Black children's movie and TV characters with visit from Chef Scotty Scott
February 21 (11AM) | Kids Learning Together: Celebrating Doc McStuffins
(For Kids 6+) A celebration of Black children's movie and TV characters with visit from Dcotro Maia McCuiston
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A special message from our BTLS23 Keynote Speakers!
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Join us for our Better Together Leadership Summit
August 2-3, 2023 | East Valley High School
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Check out how ESD 105 STEM is making waves of seismic scale!
Our ESD 105 STEM team is constantly looking for new ways to engage the educators and students of our region. With programs like STEM Like Me!, Early Math Innovations, STEM Building, STEM Rising STAR, Pathway to the Top and by offering student support with FAFSA applications and providing top notch professional development sessions, the impact they are having is of seismic scale!
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| This Thursday, FEB 16th @1PM
ESD 105 has been a strong supporter of Children's Village since their opening 25 year ago. The work Children's Village does in our community is essential in providing support to our students (and their families) through some of their most difficult times and toughest struggles.
While we recognize that most of our educational leaders are aware of the impact Children's Village has in our community, we realize that not all have had the chance to visit their facilities to see their work in action!
Following WASA-SCR, superintendents and their designees and special education directors are invited to take a tour of Children's Village. The tour will conclude with an informational session led by the CEO's of Children's Village and Memorial Foundation to share about future expansion of their facilities and the programs they offer!
When is the tour?
February 16, 2023 from 1-2:15PM
Where should I meet?
3801 Kern Road
Yakima, WA 98902
This tour is intended for:
Superintendents & Designees
Special Education Directors
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CHATGPT & Generative
AI In Classrooms
Friday, March 17
Two Sessions
AM Session | 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
PM Session | 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Join Jeff Utecht for a thought-provoking session on how educational leaders can harness the power of ChatGPT and other generative AI technologies in schools.
Learn about best practices in the field and discover how these tools can help streamline administrative tasks, enhance teaching practices, and improve student outcomes.
Come prepared to engage in a lively discussion and leave with actionable ideas for implementing AI in your educational organization. (Have a guess about how generative AI helped write this description? We will explore that too!)
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Help spread the word!
This FREE COMMUNITY EVENT is open to any family in our region.
March 23rd @5:30PM
Families from across the south central region of Washington State are invited to join us for a night of family fun and learning about how to support and protect our kids from dangerous substances like Fentanyl!
Dinner and childcare for students in grades K-5 is provided at this FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENT!
Parents will participate in Hidden In Plain Site, receive Narcan training and walk away with FREE Narcan kits. All programming is provided in both English and Spanish.
Ways schools/districts can help us spread the word:
- Share our Healthy Youth, Healthy Families Facebook event to your Facebook pages
- Send our flyer home with students or make them available in your offices
- Use our graphics and the event description to invite your families and staff
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Send a personal invitation to families who you think may specifically benefit from this opportunity (students who have been caught with substances at school, etc.)
Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about this event. Contact Emily Contreras at emily.contreras@esd105.org
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