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Elements of Excellence: Strengthening the Bonds
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
ELEMENTS OF
EXCELLENCE
Thank you for choosing the AWSP/WASA 2016 Summer
Conference as your place to grow and flourish in education.
Every school and district experiences elements of excellence
in striving toward continual growth. Through strengthening
professional bonds over the next few days, we hope leaders
from across our state will discover newfound excitement and
enthusiasm for the daily challenges and opportunities we
face in schools.
We packed all three days with thought-provoking speakers,
witty performances, distinguished educator panels, powerful
breakout presentations, and opportunities to strengthen
bonds with other amazing people who are committed to
improving education. Your active participation in sharing
and reflecting on possibilities will ultimately determine the
success of our gathering together. We are here because we
believe education is the key to improving people’s lives in
our state, this nation, and around the world.
This year’s conference is designed to have something for everyone, whether you are just starting to explore essential issues
in education or are already a seasoned expert. So help us to
release the collective energy within each and every one of us.
Get ready to inspire and be inspired. Better schools start here.
Gary Keeler, Conference Chair
Principal, Lockwood Elementary, Northshore SD
Table of Contents
Agenda at a Glance....................................................... 4
Association Officers ..................................................... 4
Periodic Table of Sessions............................................ 5
General Information ..................................................... 7
Planning Committee..................................................... 8
Saturday, June 25........................................................10
Pre-Conferences ..................................................10
Sunday, June 26...........................................................10
Pre-Conferences....................................................10
Opening Session/Banquet: Capitol Steps..........11
Monday, June 27..........................................................12
General Session: Dr. Tererai Trent.......................12
Town Hall Meeting ...............................................12
Concurrent Session 1 ...........................................12
Extended Sessions ...............................................15
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Concurrent Session 2 ...........................................17
Tuesday, June 28 .........................................................20
General Session: Distinguished Ed. Panel ........20
Concurrent Session 3...........................................20
Closing Luncheon: Dr. Michael Fullan...............23
Meetings .....................................................................24
Exhibitor Directory .....................................................26
Maps.............................................................................33
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Luncheons .............................................................16
Association Officers
AWSP
Agenda at a Glance
Saturday, June 25
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Pre-Con Registration
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Pre-Con Sessions
Jennifer Kindle
President
Principal, Selah High
Selah School District
Steve Rabb
President-elect
Principal, Enumclaw Middle
Enumclaw School District
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Golf Tournament Registration
Sunday, June 26
8:00 a.m. | Shelgren Golf Tournament
8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Pre-Con Registration
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Pre-Con Sessions
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. | Live Music by Dimestore Prophets
2:00 - 6:15 p.m. | Conference Registration/Book Store
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Exhibits Grand Opening/Reception
Rex Larson
Past President
Principal, Gause Elementary
Washougal School District
6:15 - 8:30 p.m. | Opening Session and Banquet:
The Capitol Steps
Monday, June 27
7:00 - 7:45 a.m. | AWSP Component Awards Breakfasts
at the Doubletree Hotel
WASA
7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Conference Registration/
Book Store
7:30 - 8:20 a.m. | Exhibits and Continental Breakfast
Frank Hewins, Ed. D.
President
Superintendent
Franklin Pierce School District
8:30 - 10:25 a.m. | General Session: Dr. Tererai Trent
10:25 - 10:45 a.m. | Refreshment Break/Exhibits
10:45 a.m. - Noon | Concurrent Session 1/Extended
Sessions (Part 1)
AG EN DA AT A G LA N CE
12:10 - 1:45 p.m. | Association Luncheons/Awards
Lois Davies, Ed. D.
President-elect
Superintendent
Pateros School District
1:45 - 2:45 p.m. | Exhibits and Dessert Social
Michelle Price, Ed. D.
Past President
Superintendent
Moses Lake School District
Tuesday, June 28
2:50 - 4:05 p.m. | Concurrent Session 2/Extended
Sessions (Part 2)
4:15 p.m. | WASA President-elect Reception
7:30 a.m. - Noon | Conference Registration/Book Store
7:45 - 8:30 a.m. | Exhibits and Continental Breakfast
8:45 - 10:00 a.m. | General Session: Distinguished
Educator Panel
10:00 - 10:20 a.m. | Exhibits
10:25 - 11:45 a.m. | Concurrent Session 3
Noon - 1:30 p.m. | Closing Luncheon:
Dr. Michael Fullan
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This table illustrates how each concurrent session (labeled by session number/letter and presenter’s last name)
aligns with the AWSP Leadership Framework Criteria and the Central Office Leadership Framework Criteria.
Please note that many sessions align with more Framework Evaluation Criteria than are shown in this table.
A full listing of applicable criteria can be found under each session description.
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AWSP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Pre-Conference Registration
Open in the Grand Hotel Second Floor Mezzanine:
• Saturday, June 25 | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Sunday, June 26 | 8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Conference Registration
Open in the Convention Center Theater Lobby:
• Sunday, June 26 | 2:00 - 6:15 p.m.
• Monday, June 27 | 7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, June 28 | 7:30 a.m. - Noon
Name Badge
Please wear your name badge. It is required for
entrance at all conference events.
Thank you to City University for sponsoring the
Name Badge Lanyards!
Clock Hours
Clock hour forms will be available after each pre-conference workshop and at the registration desk at 11:45 a.m.
on Tuesday, before the Closing Luncheon begins. This year,
they will also be available on the AWSP website and the
app. Please do not return your clock hour forms to AWSP or
WASA; you are responsible for maintaining your own clock
hour records. Clock hour fees are included in your conference
registration fee.
Exhibit Hall
The Exhibit Hall will be the location of the Presidents’
Reception, continental breakfasts, refreshment breaks, and
dessert social. Please visit the exhibitors and thank them for
their support of our associations. A directory can be found at
the back of this program.
Hidden Spring Book Company
The conference book store, provided by Hidden Spring Book
Company, will be located in the Convention Center Lobby.
Please check out the wide assortment of publications available. A portion of the proceeds benefit AWSP and WASA.
Meeting Location Codes
GH: Grand Hotel
DT: Doubletree Hotel
CC: Convention Center
Concurrent Session Evaluation Criteria Key
Each concurrent session in this program is labeled with
corresponding AWSP Leadership Framework and Central Office
Leadership Framework evaluation criteria, listed below:
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Be sure to attend the Tuesday Closing
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AWSP Leadership Framework Criteria
Central Office Leadership Framework Criteria
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1 - Effective Leadership
2 - Quality Teaching and Learning Support
3 - System-wide Improvement
4 - Clear and Collaborative Relationships
Meal Tickets
Meal tickets will be collected for all meals. Please present
your ticket at the door before entering each banquet. When
checking in at the conference, attendees with special dietary
needs will receive an additional ticket to place by their plates
to alert servers.
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G E N E RA L I N F OR M ATI O N
1 - Creating a Culture
2 - Ensuring School Safety
3 - Planning with Data
4 - Aligning Curriculum
5 - Improving Instruction
6 - Managing Resources
7 - Engaging the Community
8 - Closing the Gap
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Conference Planning Committee
Gary Keeler, Conference Chair
Principal
Lockwood Elementary, Northshore SD
John Belcher
Principal
Mount Si High, Snoqualmie Valley SD
Kelley Boyd
Principal
Coulee City Elementary, Coulee-Hartline SD
Steve Rabb
Principal
Enumclaw Middle, Enumclaw SD
PLA N N I N G CO M M I T T EE A N D 20 1 7 HO USIN G IN F O RMAT IO N
Brian Hart
Executive Director, Curriculum & Assessment
Sunnyside SD
Michael Olson
Assistant Superintendent
Sedro-Wooley SD
Carolyn Treleven
Executive Director, Teaching and Learning
Franklin Pierce SD
Mark Wenzel, Ph. D.
Superintendent
Anacortes SD
Ron Sisson
Director of Principal Support and
Elementary Programs
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Scott Seaman
Director of High School Programs and
Professional Development Specialist
AWSP
David Morrill
Communications Director
AWSP
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Kim Marquette
Meeting and Event Planner
AWSP
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Helene Paroff
Assistant Executive Director
WASA
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Saturday, June 25
Sunday, June 26
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.
Pre-Conference Registration
Shelgren Golf Tournament
Location: GH Second Floor Mezzanine
Location: Liberty Lake Golf Course
8:00 a.m. shotgun start.
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
TPEP Stage 1 Required Trainings
The following two-day TPEP stage 1 required trainings are
being offered for free for those who still need to take the
training. These sessions are funded by framework training
dollars.
CEL Instructional Framework
Patty Maxfield and Robin Kirkpatrick
Location: GH Meeting Room 10
Marzano Instructional Framework
Annie Wolfley
Location: GH Meeting Room 2
Danielson Instructional Framework
Kristen Sheridan
Location: GH Meeting Room 1
AWSP Leadership Framework
Fran McCarthy and Mick Miller
Location: GH Meeting Room 12
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Shelgren Golf Tournament Registration and
Reception
Location: GH Presidential Suite #1729
8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Pre-Conference Registration
Location: GH Second Floor Lobby
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
TPEP Stage 1 Required Trainings
Continued from Saturday; see listing at left.
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Pre-Conference Sessions
Elevating Professional Practice Through Focused
Conversations
S ATU R DAY S E S S I O N D ETA I L S
Anzara Miller, Director of Teacher Professional Practice &
Evaluation, Shoreline SD; and Becky Lee, Principal, Seven Oaks
Elementary, North Thurston PS
Location: GH Meeting Room 3
Through our work with the teacher evaluation process, we
have learned the value of using instructional frameworks
and data to support professional growth. We can increase
that growth by extending our knowledge, skills, and strategies for engaging in productive conversations with our
teachers. The Learning-Focused Supervision practiced in this
session will help participants learn to leverage conversations that engage teachers’ thinking about their teaching.
We will explore the use of templates and tools to increase
our effectiveness and efficiency while inviting the teacher
to be a partner in continuous learning and improvement of
their practice.
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Building Resiliency in the Classroom: Tools for Working
with Students around Adverse Experiences
Jody McVittie, M.D., Director of Programs and Co-founder,
Sound Discipline
Location: GH Meeting Room 11
This full-day workshop links the brain science of adverse
experiences with practical tools to build powerful learning
communities. They are particularly effective with students
who have had adverse experiences. Dr. McVittie is director
of programs for Sound Discipline, a Seattle-based non profit
that promotes school transformation by integrating site
based data, social learning, and discipline practices. She
combines her experiences as a family physician and her
20 years working with educators in public schools to offer
practical strategies for fostering powerful learning communities. Participants will leave with a strong understanding of
how trauma impacts the brain and how that impacts student
behavior and learning. They will also have practical methods
for creating better connections with students and several
tools for establishing “firmness” and accountability in the
school setting. This is a “hands on” workshop and there will
be opportunities to practice and play with the strategies.
2:00 - 6:15 p.m.
Conference Registration and Book Store
Location: CC Lobby
Book Store Provided by Hidden Spring Book Company
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Exhibits Grand Opening and Presidents’
Reception
Location: CC Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by:
6:15 - 8:30 p.m.
Outliers: How 4 Districts Used Data to Drive Success
Opening Session and Banquet: Capitol Steps
Tim Stensager, Director of Data Governance, OSPI
Location: CC Ballroom 100BC
Location: GH Terrace Room East
Opening remarks by Conference Chair Gary Keeler
Low-income students graduate from high school less often
than non-low-income students. Some school districts have
overcome this disparity and maintain high graduation rates
for this group. What are they doing that leads to student
success? In this full-day session, we will learn from four
larger school districts that have high graduation rates for
all students. These “outlier” districts will share their stories
of success. While their stories are all different, their framework is quite similar. All four districts use a framework for a
comprehensive system that includes:
• Change-driven leadership
• School climate
• Data
• Core instruction
• Multi-tiered system of support
The Capitol Steps began as a comedy
group of Senate staffers who set out to
satirize the very people and places that
employed them. Since they began, the
Capitol Steps have recorded over 30
albums, including their latest, Mock the
Vote. They’ve been featured on NBC,
CBS, ABC, and PBS.
Special thanks to Lifetouch for providing the
conference posters and signage!
S U N DAY S E S S I ON D E TA I L S
We must overcome the achievement gap and ensure all
students are ready to thrive after high school.
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Live Music: Entertainment Provided by
Dimestore Prophets
Location: CC Lobby
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Monday, June 27
10:45 a.m. - Noon
Town Hall Meeting: OSPI Candidates Forum
7:00 - 7:45 a.m.
AWSP Component Awards Breakfasts
AWSP members, join us for one of three component breakfasts:
• Elementary (ESPAW) Location: DT Grand Ballroom, Salon IV
• Middle Level (AWMLP) Location: DT Spokane Falls
Ballrooms, Suites A and B
• High School (WASSP) Location: DT Grand Ballroom, Salon V
Moderator: Sally Lancaster
Location: CC Theater 270
Hear from three candidates
who are running for OSPI
State Superintendent. After
opening remarks from each candidate, attendees will have
the opportunity to ask questions about the future of K-12 education in Washington and get to know the candidates better.
Those scheduled to attend include:
• Robin Fleming, Administrator for Health Programs,
State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
7:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Erin Jones, Tacoma Public Schools Administrator
Conference Registration and Book Store
• State Representative Chris Reykdal (D-22)
Location: CC Lobby
Book Store Provided by Hidden Spring Book Company
7:30 - 8:20 a.m.
Exhibits and Continental Breakfast
Location: CC Exhibit Hall
8:30 - 10:25 a.m.
General Session: Dr. Tererai Trent
Location: CC Ballroom 100BC
Opening remarks by
Washington State Governor Jay Inslee
10:25 - 10:45 a.m.
Refreshment Break in Exhibits
Location: CC Exhibit Hall
10:45 a.m. - Noon
Concurrent Session 1
1a.) Supporting Career and College Readiness in
Washington
Linda Drake, Director of Career and College Ready Initiatives;
and Ben Rarick, Executive Director, State Board of Education
MO N DAY S E S S I O N D E TA I L S
Location: CC 101
One of today’s most internationally
recognized voices for quality education
and women’s empowerment, Dr. Tererai
Trent is a symbol of hope for children
around the world. Her new picture book,
The Girl Who Buried Her Dreams in a Can
(October 2015), is based on her story
of perseverance. Dr. Trent grew up in a
cattle-herding family in rural Zimbabwe and always dreamed of getting an
education, but limited by traditional Zimbabwean culture, she
was married with three children by the time she was eighteen.
Undeterred by traditional roles and cultural norms, Tererai
determinedly taught herself to read and write from her brother’s schoolbooks. From those humble beginnings, Tererai has
become a world-renowned scholar, humanitarian, motivational
speaker, educator, mentor, and inspiration, leading the global
charge in the fight for quality education for all children.
Sponsored by:
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What does it mean for our students to be career and college
ready, and what helps our students get there? In this session
State Board of Education staff will present on recent work
of the Board and collaborators on defining and supporting
career readiness, as well as college and civics readiness.
The SBE recently conducted a series of workshops on the
implementation of the 24-credit graduation requirements.
The main concerns about the new requirements, and the
strategies and innovations districts are implementing to
address those concerns, will be discussed. Several districts
are looking at competency-based crediting. New guidance on
competency-based crediting is being developed in collaboration with stakeholders. Session participants will have the
chance to ask questions, discuss concerns and share best
practices and strategies to support career and college readiness in all students.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 8
Central Office Leadership Framework: 2, 3
1b.) HS 21+ and Open Doors: Creating a Seamless
Pathway for Opportunity Youth
1e.) Champion of the Underdog: Building Academic
and Behavioral Interventions for At-Risk Students
Laurie Shannon, Graduation Specialist, OSPI; and Troy Goracke,
Program Administrator, BEdA, SBCTC
Mike Sperry, Principal, Lincoln Middle; and Jim Fry, Assistant
Superintendent, Clarkston SD
Location: CC 102A
Location: CC 201A
Open Doors Youth Reengagment has partnered successfully
with HS 21+ allowing a pathway for young adults to receive
educational services in a multi age classroom that is outcome
and performance based in a college environment. Learn how
the partnership has worked in our pilot year and what you can
do to support reengagement and the educational attainment
of high school drop outs in your community.
This presentation will provide a lens for how Lincoln Middle
School has created a building-wide philosophy of achievement for every student. During the presentation, participants
will learn about strategies, philosophy, and methods for
gaining buy-in and overcoming the challenges that come
with interventions at the secondary level.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 3, 6, 8
Central Office Leadership Framework: 2, 3, 4
1c.) Community Schools: Creating a Culture of Hope
and Opportunity
Tom Hagley, Chief of Staff; and Tamara Shoup, Director,
Family Engagement and Family-Community Resource Centers,
Vancouver PS
Location: CC 102B
Community schools are a strategy used to unite and mobilize
family, school and community in educating the next generation. They can help reduce barriers to learning, improve
student outcomes and build school and neighborhood assets. Learn how enterprising leadership at Vancouver Public
Schools is creating a dynamic network of community schools
lauded by District Administration and Education Week, and
featured in an Economic Policy Institute national case study.
Return to your district with on-the-ground and system-level
strategies to identify, leverage and retool assets into a community schools movement that addresses key performance
indicators, such as attendance, discipline, and on-time graduation, while creating a culture of hope and opportunity.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 7, 8
Central Office Leadership Framework: 1, 4
1d.) Equity in Action: Go Beyond Admiring the Problem
Location: CC 102C
How can we apply an equity lens to the data we collect and
use in our schools? In this interactive session, attendees will
learn strategies to reveal and display disproportionalities
within a variety of data sources. Protocols will be shared that
can lead to the identification of a problem of practice, as well
as high-leverage strategies to address program gaps. Finally,
attendees will explore ways to monitor and evaluate action
plans to improve student outcomes.
1f.) Standards-Based Grading Aligned to CCSS, TPEP
and Instructional Frameworks
Rich Rasanen, Principal, Onalaska High; and Jeff Davis,
Superintendent, Onalaska SD
Location: CC 201B
With all the changes in education it can be difficult to implement something new. This is how one school is implementing Standards Based Grading and aligning it to TPEP, CCSS,
and the instructional framework as one initiative versus
separate ones.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 4, 5
Central Office Leadership Framework: 1, 2, 3
1g.) Beliefs Matter: Excellent Schools through
Shared Beliefs
Mike Deletis, Assistant Principal, Pine Lake Middle, Issaquah SD
Location: 201C
What is your purpose? In this workshop, participants will get
the knowledge and tools to plan and design shared school
wide beliefs. This includes establishing a rationale related
to why shared school beliefs matter and learning a concrete
model on how to identify shared beliefs across a team,
school, or organization. Through a case study of Student
Engagement and a Professional Learning Community model,
participants will analyze the three key components of shared
beliefs; creation, implementation, and sustainability. Participants will be able to walk away with tools (i.e. logic model)
and strategies to create and initiate shared beliefs with their
team, school, or organization.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 5
Central Office Leadership Framework: 1, 4
AWSP Leadership Framework: 3, 8
Central Office Leadership Framework: 3
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Tara Richerson, Supervisor of Assessment and CTE,
Tumwater SD
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 8
Central Office Leadership Framework: 2, 4
Monday, June 27
1h.) Cultivating a Growth Mindset
Deb Knox, Vice Principal, Monument Elementary,
Quincy SD; and Kate Lindholm, Educational Consultant,
Strategic Steps
Location: CC 202A
During this session we will explore methods of communicating, presenting, leading, and teaching that focus on positive
mind frames. Content will include how the brain works and
ideas behind the growth mindset. The session is designed to
help administrators build the mindset that will allow them
to take on challenges and implement new strategies for
their own learning and their staff. Outcomes include:
• Learn about Carol Dweck’s work of fixed and growth mindset—how to identify them in yourself and lead in a manner
that will help students and staff focus on growth mindset
attitudes.
• Session will be presented in such a way that administrators can take the various activities and replicate them
with teacher teams and student groups.
• Promote positive states of mind through high energy
activities, learning discussions, and proven engagement
strategies.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 5
Central Office Leadership Framework: 1, 2, 4
1i.) Universal Design for Learning
Fran McCarthy, Director, Center for Special Education,
NEWESD 101; and Jennifer Acuna, Special Services Director,
Olympic ESD 114
M O N DAY S ES S I O N D E TA I L S
Location: CC 202B
1j.) Creating Coordinated School-Based Social
Emotional Health and Wellness Supports and Services
for All: Supporting Students in the Development of
Emotion Regulation, Tolerance of Behavioral Distress,
and Coping with Mental Health
Kim Reykdal, School Counselor, Olympia High, Olympia SD, and
Legislative Liaison, Washington School Counselor Association;
Carrie Suchy, Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Ford
Middle School, Franklin Pierce Schools; and Julie Sullenszino,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Behavioral Health Consulting Teacher, Seattle PS
Location: CC 202C
In the field of education, the frequency at which our students
need support with social emotional development, mental
health and wellness development, and managing behavioral
distress can be daily and sometimes hourly. In addition, the
need for educators to be aware of the signs of behavioral distress, how to intervene and access support for their students,
and how to manage crisis situations is critical.
In order for students to reach their maximum potential in
school, the community, and in life, they not only need instruction and guidance in reading, writing, and math, but also in
emotion regulation, communication, and problem solving. A
school and district that understands the needs of the whole
child will observe an increase in graduation rates and academic
achievement and a decrease in suspension and expulsion rates.
Are you aware that you have trained educators working in
your buildings and across your school district that can meet
these ever changing needs? Are you interested in learning
more about what school nurses, school psychologists, school
counselors, and school social workers are professionally
trained to do in regards to social and emotional health and
wellness? Are you interested in learning about how these four
ESA certificated professions are currently being utilized in the
state of Washington? Are you interested in learning about how
these four professions collaborate to provide quality services
to students, their families, and staff? Then please join us.
Universal Design for Learning maintains high achievement
expectations while reducing barriers in instruction and
providing appropriate accommodations and supports for
all learners. Learn about reconstructing your school and
classrooms and how human variability plays out in learning
environments. This presentation draws on more than a decade of research and implementation through the National
Center on Universal Design in Learning and CAST (Harvard
University).
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 2, 6
Central Office Leadership Framework: 3, 4
AWSP Leadership Framework: 4, 5, 6
Central Office Leadership Framework: 2, 3
Location: CC 203
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1k.) Successful Transition Planning for Incoming
School Administrators
Randy Russell, Ph.D., Superintendent, Freeman SD; Michael
Dunn, Ph.D., Superintendent, NEWESD 101, and Brian Talbott,
Superintendent, Nine Mile Falls SD
Incoming administrators face unique challenges as they start
their new position. This presentation will focus on strategies
and practices incoming administrators may use to ensure a
successful transition. The presentation will focus on:
• Building positive relationships with school boards, staff,
students, parents, and community members.
• Communication and collaboration.
• Connecting with mentors and colleagues.
• Creating/Enhancing the climate and culture.
• Improving student achievement.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 5, 6
Central Office Leadership Framework: 1-4
1l.) The Power of Partnerships: College Bound and the
12th Year Campaign
1o.) Navigating Dual-Credit Options and
Quality Standards
Gene Sharratt, Director, Washington Student Achievement Council
Noreen Light, Associate Director of Academic Affairs and Policy,
Washington Student Achievement Council; Becky McLean, Supervisor, Enrollment Reporting/Categorical Funding, OSPI; and Dixie
Grunenfelder, Director, Secondary Education, OSPI
Location: CC 205
Incoming administrators face unique challenges as making
post secondary education accessible to all students is the
driving force behind two statewide programs: the College
Bound Scholarship and the 12th Year Campaign. Representatives from the Washington Student Achievement Council,
the programs’ administering agency, will share how strong
partnerships and committed collaboration have all contributed to increased supports for Washington students.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 5, 8
Central Office Leadership Framework: 1, 4
10:45 a.m. - Noon
Location: CC 206C
Join us to learn more about expanding dual credit opportunities in your school. Multiple perspectives—policy, guidance, fiscal, and national standards—will be presented as
we explore all six dual credit options currently available in
Washington state schools and colleges. Specific information
about new rules and funding details for College in the High
School programs will also be presented.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 4, 5, 8
Central Office Leadership Framework: 2, 4
Extended Session 1 (Part 1)
1p.) The Four Habits of Quality Instruction:
Putting Research into Practice
1m.) Building a Culture of Collaborative Inquiry
Bob Walters, Principal, WF West High, Chehalis SD; and Duane
Baker, President/CEO, The BERC Group, Inc.
Steven Carney, Principal, Woodland Intermediate; and Malinda
Huddleston, Associate Administrator and Instructional Coach,
Woodland PS
Location: CC 206A
Learn key leadership practices that foster a culture of collective responsibility for increasing educator effectiveness and
student learning results in Woodland Primary and Intermediate schools. Discover the key leadership strategies that
inspired ownership and commitment to increase the school’s
capacity for learning and leading professional learning.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 3, 5
Central Office Leadership Framework: 2, 3
1n.) Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Gil Mendoza, Deputy Superintendent; and Gayle Pauley,
Assistant Superintendent, OSPI
Location: CC 206B
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 3, 4, 7, 8
Central Office Leadership Framework: 1
Chehalis School District began a College & Career Readiness
Initiative two years ago that focused on putting “research
into practice.” One key strategy was to couch high quality
instructional practices as a key pillar of College & Career
Readiness throughout the district. This session will include
presentations from Dr. Duane Baker, President of The BERC
Group, along with numerous Chehalis School District administrators and teachers who will each share how their efforts
over the last two years have fundamentally changed the
way teachers teach, how students learn, and how the culture
of the district has shifted to a Pre-K - 12 vision around
College & Career Readiness, with quality instruction at the
core. Dr. Baker will provide the cognitive research base for
the work in Chehalis and will describe how the district put
that research into practice in a way that has transformed
instructional practices across the district. The session will be
organized around the 4 Habits of Quality Instruction and the
tools and processes the district used to bring about significant change in a short period of time.
Chehalis central office administrators, building administrators, and teachers will share how the comprehensive efforts
have led to a change in culture, improved instructional
practices, and improved system outcomes. The team of presenters will share how student engagement in the classroom
has increased, how teachers have worked collaboratively to
align their instructional practices with brain-research, how
the teacher evaluation process has become more doable
and effective, and how the culture of the district has shifted
toward graduating all students college and career ready.
Participants will have opportunities to hear about the journey and outcomes in Chehalis. In addition, participants will
learn about the structures, the strategies, and the systems
that were used to initiate change and that are now being
used to sustain the change over time.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 5
Central Office Leadership Framework: 2, 3
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On December 10, 2015, President Obama reauthorized
ESSA as the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The new
law builds on key areas of progress in recent years, made
possible by the efforts of educators, communities, parents,
and students across the country. ESSA replaces the previous
reauthorization of ESEA, known as the No Child Left Behind
(NCLB) Act, enacted in 2002, and will be fully operational
in school year 2017-18. In this session, we will provide you
with information on ESSA implementation decisions made
by State Superintendent Randy Dorn, Washington’s ESSA
Consolidated Plan development, and ESSA guidance from
U.S. Department of Education.
Location: CC 206D
Monday, June 27
AWSP LUNCHEON
Location: CC Ballroom 100BC
Luncheon sponsored by:
1q.) Complex Trauma, Brain Development, and How to
Respond in Schools
Maurene Stanton, Executive Director of Human Resources,
Stanwood-Camano SD
Robert J. Handy Award Presentation
Location: CC 207
Sponsored by:
What are ACEs? What is Complex Trauma? What is traumatic
stress? How does it impact learning and behaviors? How can
I best meet the needs of all of my students including those
who have experienced and continue to experience trauma
in their lives? Learn about Complex Trauma and Adverse
Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how they impact learning.
Participants will learn effective strategies to work with these
youth and why these strategies are effective.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 2, 5
Central Office Leadership Framework: 3
1:45 - 2:45 p.m.
Exhibits and Dessert Social
Location: CC Exhibit Hall
Sponsored by:
12:10 - 1:45 p.m.
Association Luncheons
WASA LUNCHEON
Location: CC Ballroom 100A
Luncheon Co-sponsored by:
2:50 - 4:05 p.m.
Extended Session 1 Continued (Part 2)
1m.) Building a Culture of Collaborative Inquiry
Location: CC 206A
1n.) Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
M O N DAY S ES S I O N D E TA I L S
Location: CC 206B
Barbara Mertens Legacy Award Presentation
Sponsored by:
1o.) Navigating Dual-Credit Options and
Quality Standards
Location: CC 206C
1p.) The Four Habits of Quality Instruction: Putting
Research into Practice
Doyle. E. Winter Scholarship Award Presentation
Location: CC 206D
Sponsored by:
1q.) Complex Trauma, Brain Development and How to
Respond in Schools
Robert J. Handy Award Presentation
Sponsored by:
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Location: CC 207
2:50 - 4:05 p.m.
Concurrent Session 2
2a.) Impacting Belief Systems: A Cultural Transformation
of Teaching and Learning
Shannon Torres, Executive Director of Teachings and Learning; and
Eric Diener, Principal, Wapato High, Wapato PS
Location: CC 101
Engage, understand and experience the systemic transformational process taking place within Wapato School District
as district leaders engage participants in the instructional
improvement system underpinning the cultural shift taking
place. Wapato secondary educators are currently immersed
in applying to practice the powerful emerging psychological research and strategies that are crucial to transforming
student learning and achievement. This dynamic professional development is the cornerstone of the College Readiness
Math Initiative grant process funded by College Spark WA,
sponsored by OSPI and enacted by Wapato School District
in collaboration with Agile Mind. Created by the Charles A.
Dana Center at the University of Texas at Austin, the Wapato
team chose to engage all middle and high school staff in the
blended learning experience to maximize impact on the secondary school culture. These evidence-based practices have
had a ripple effect on the entire Wapato community.
In this interactive session, Wapato instructional leaders will
explore the theory of action and leadership moves essential
for their district-wide implementation. Key concepts shared
in this session will include structures for sustainable systems
implementation, strengthening student academic identities
through the study of malleability of intelligence and brain
development, persistence and effective effort, self-efficacy
and motivation, and culture of learning and achievement and
enhancing teacher effectiveness and engagement.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 4, 5
Central Office Leadership Framework: 1, 2, 3
2b.) Washington State Leadership Academy
Sharon Bower, Director, Washington State Leadership Academy
Washington State Leadership Academy is updating to meet
the demands Washington state educational leaders face.
Learn what’s new, and how WSLA can help your district build
and support strong, effective teams to solve complex issues
related to teaching and learning!
AWSP Leadership Framework: 3, 4, 5
Central Office Leadership Framework: 1-4
Voni Walker, Principal, Post Middle; and Amie
Verellen-Grubbs, Director of College Readiness and
Innovative Programs, Arlington PS
Location: CC 102B
See how Post Middle School designed a STEM instructional
model as a vehicle for differentiated learning in math, science, and engineering/manufacturing. Team-taught by three
teachers, the STEM program is a three period block of time
for learning without the confines of the usual bell schedule.
The program was developed as a way to reach students
who were struggling in math and science and also provide
enrichment for students bored in the traditional model.
Targeted students included those served in LAP and those
who have an IEP goal area in math. The remaining group
members (about 50%) self-selected the program model
over their traditional math, science, and an elective class.
The results from our first year pilot have been positive both
academically and emotionally.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 5, 7, 8
Central Office Leadership Framework: 2, 4
2d.) The Key to Recruitment and Retention: Robust
Support for New Teachers
Gail Jessett, Beginning Educator Support Team, Program Specialist; and Marcy Yoshida, Beginning Educator Support Team,
Program Coordinator, OSPI
Location: CC 102C
As district leaders contend with the impact of the current
teacher shortage, much attention has been focused on
recruitment and retention policies. Often, these induction
efforts focus more on teacher retention than on developing
high quality teachers. Principals are in an empowered position to ensure that new teachers do more than just survive
and stay. This session will focus on specific, practical actions
that principals can take to engage new teachers in a robust
induction process that increases teacher efficacy and student
learning. Key content includes:
• Making placement decisions that set new teachers and
their students on the path to success
• Designing supports for new teacher learning
• Matching new teachers with carefully selected and welltrained instructional mentors
• Coordinating professional learning that is differentiated
and responsive to the specific needs of new teachers
• Engaging new teachers in ongoing, formative assessment
that promotes new teacher growth and development and
positively affects student learning
• Examining the Washington State Standards for Beginning
Teacher Induction
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 5, 6
Central Office Leadership Framework: 1-4
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Location: CC 102A
2c.) How to Close the Achievement Gap Using
STEM-Based Instruction
2e.) The Blue Devil to Warrior Project: Partnership to
Prevent Summer Melt
2h.) Implementing Systems to Change School Culture
and Improve Student Success
Pete Peterson, Principal, Walla Walla High, Walla Walla PS; and
Jessica Gilmore, Dean of Business, Entrepreneurship Programs,
Extended Learning, Walla Walla Community College
Pat Larson, Principal, Foster High; and JoAnne Fabian, Director
of Assessment, Tukwila SD
Location: CC 201A
In 2014, over 50% of our graduating class self-identified
as going to attend Walla Walla Community College, but
only 88 of 440 enrolled. That is when we began The Blue
Devil to Warrior Project, a deliberate attempt to increase
post-secondary access and remove potential barriers. In the
first year, those interventions increased that number from
88 to 138. We will review our steps and our process for
student success, and share where we have gone in year two,
where WWCC is automatically enrolling any graduate from
Walla Walla Public Schools.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 7, 8
Central Office Leadership Framework: 3
2f.) Tier II Intervention Model that Works!
Karen Owen, Principal, Nisqually Middle & Salish Middle;
and Mike Miller, Assistant Principal, Nisqually Middle, North
Thurston PS
Location: CC 201B
This Tier II student assistance model is designed to identify,
intervene with, and create appropriate referrals for students
that are deemed at risk due to behavior, academics, health,
attendance, and/or assets. The model is a research-based
and effective response to the negative behaviors that interfere with the success of students and their school communities. This is a strengths based intervention which focuses on
building assets and increasing life skills in students.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 3, 8
Central Office Leadership Framework: 1, 3
2g.) WATCH D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students)
Eric Snow, Executive Director, WATCH D.O.G.S.
MO N DAY S E S S I O N D E TA I L S
Location: CC 201C
WATCH D.O.G.S. is an innovative program that uses the
positive influence of fathers and father figures to provide
positive male role models for the students and an extra
set of eyes and ears to enhance school security and reduce
bullying. These men spend time at their student’s school
volunteering in a variety of ways, doing whatever needs to
be done to plant seeds of success in the lives of students.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 2, 6
Central Office Leadership Framework: 2, 4
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Location: CC 202A
The principal at Foster High School has spent the last three
years building systems that have increased staff engagement, collaboration and trust. This has resulted in increasing
its graduation rate by 15%, doubling the number of students
taking AP classes and supporting students both academically
and socially. This presentation will recount the school’s journey and will provide participants with a process to implement change in their own schools.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 5
Central Office Leadership Framework: 2, 3
2i.) Aligning College and Career Readiness Programs
and Efforts to Improve Student Outcomes
Danette Knudson, Director, Strategic Initiatives, College Success
Foundation; and Kim Reykdal, School Counselor, Olympic High,
Olympia SD
Location: CC 202B
Washington education stakeholders have convened to form
the College & Career Ready (CCR) Advisory Committee. Its
members promote strategies, programs, and policies that
improve CCR advising services for students. This session
will outline what strategies and projects the CCR Advisory
Committee supports, including delivery of a standardized
CCR training program that has been adopted by 15 states
across the nation and is now available in Washington. Partners will also share information about school and district
based practices that are making a difference in college
enrollment.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 5, 7, 8
Central Office Leadership Framework: 3
2j.) Creating Rigorous, Developmentally Appropriate
Kindergarten Classrooms
Robert Butts, Assistant Superintendent of Early Learning, OSPI
Location: CC 202C
We know the earlier years are critical in the development of
children, and kindergarten classrooms are the first time most
children enter into our public schools. Are there strategies to
make sure your students receive a learning experience that
meets their needs and builds a foundation for future success?
Superintendent Greg Baker and Kristi Dominguez from the
Bellingham School District will share the lessons they have
learned, and Kristi will provide an overview of the Washington
State Full-day Kindergarten Guide.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 4, 5
Central Office Leadership Framework: 1, 2
2k.) Strengthening Bonds with Students: Our Journey
with Restorative Discipline Practices
Erika Burden, Principal; and Tami Skillingstad, Assistant Principal,
Westwood Middle, Cheney PS
Location: CC 203
Find out why one school adopted restorative discipline
practices and the impact it has had on our Westwood Middle
School community. We will describe our foundation of work
for the past seven years leading up to this change in discipline practices. Data, materials, and next steps will also be
shared.
4:15 p.m.
WASA President-elect Candidates’ Reception
Location: Doubletree Hotel Spokane Falls Ballroom
WASA members—come meet the WASA President-elect
candidates and enjoy beverages and hors d’oeuvres.
Co-sponsored by:
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 7, 8
Central Office Leadership Framework: 1, 3, 4
2l.) Restructuring the Central Office to Support the
Principalship
Susanne Jerde, Chief Academic Officer; and Steve Grubb, Chief
Talent Officer, Highline PS
Location: CC 205
Under the leadership of Superintendent Susan Enfield, Highline Public Schools has embarked on an effort to transform
the way the central office enables high-quality teaching and
learning through instructional leadership in every school.
The Teaching and Learning Division and Human Resources
have been joint partners in this work, and have begun a
comprehensive effort to shift the way schools are supported by the central office. Come and hear about our theory of
action for supporting schools, and key efforts we are undertaking to streamline and improve Teaching and Learning
and HR employee services, recruitment and retention efforts,
and data to support school improvement and human capital
decision-making.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 4
Central Office Leadership Framework: 1, 2
2m.) Inspiring the Next Generation of Advanced
Manufacturing Talent
Nadine Rosendin and Deann Woods, The Boeing Company
Hear what The Boeing Company is doing, in partnership
with academia, to boost interest in advanced manufacturing
careers and closing the skills gap. Discussion will include
ongoing outreach and curriculum development efforts,
school improvement, and human capital decision-making.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 5, 7
Central Office Leadership Framework: 2, 4
Clock hour forms will be
available after each preconference workshop and
at the registration desk on
Tuesday, June 28, before the
closing luncheon. This year, they will also be
available on our websites and the app.
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Location: CC Theater
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Tuesday, June 28
10:25 - 11:45 a.m.
7:30 a.m. - Noon
3a.) Building a Rigorous Education Program through
AP and CTE
Conference Registration and Book Store
Location: CC Lobby
Book Store Provided by Hidden Spring Book Company
7:45 - 8:30 a.m.
Exhibits and Continental Breakfast
Location: CC Exhibit Hall
8:45 - 10:00 a.m.
Concurrent Session 3
Barbara Dittrich, Program Supervisor; and Clarence Dancer,
Program Supervisor, OSPI
Location: CC 101
Advanced Placement Program courses offer unique dual credit
opportunities in Career and Technical Education. AP and CTE
converge through the alignment of new and existing career
and technical curricula with essential career and college
readiness standards. Learn how dual credit opportunities have
been expanded through AP courses in Washington State and
which AP Courses align with CTE.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 4, 5
Central Office Leadership Framework: 2, 3, 4
General Session: Distinguished Educator Panel
Moderated by Dr. Gene Sharratt
3b.) Curriculum Adoption Un-Conference
Location: CC Ballroom 100BC
Christine Avery, Ed.D., Director of Curriculum & Professional
Development; and David Zirkle, Ed.D., 6-12 Literacy Specialist,
Mukilteo SD
Opening remarks by
State Superintendent Randy Dorn
Learning from Our Colleagues: The 2016 Washington
State Superintendent and Principals of the Year
As leaders, we are always on the journey to improving our
own practice. Our 2016 Washington State Superintendent
and Principals of the Year will share their thoughts on how
they “Strengthen the Bonds” in their respective settings.
Panel Presenters:
TU ES DAY S E S S I O N D ETA I L S
Kate Frazier, Lister Elementary, Tacoma PS;
Washington State Elementary School Principal
of the Year
Mia Williams, Aki Kurose Middle, Seattle PS;
Washington State Middle School Principal
of the Year
Ryan Maxwell, Sunnyside High, Sunnyside SD;
Washington State High School Principal
of the Year
Steven Webb, Ed.D., Superintendent,
Vancouver PS; Washington State
Superintendent of the Year
10:00 - 10:20 a.m.
Exhibits and Networking
Location: CC Exhibit Hall
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Location: CC 102A
This year, in Mukilteo SD, we have completed a K-12 ELA
Adoption and 6-8 Math Adoption and will share our process
and findings with you. This includes publishers’ contact information, research on products and districts using various new
products, experience using IMET with adoption committee,
our process (which includes a Learning Year prior to the
Selection Year), Technology Review Process, State of Louisiana and Tennessee curriculum review processes/resources,
EdReports.org, communication plan, how to handle teacher
push-back, and more. The last part of the session will be an
Un-Conference format where we will break into small groups
and allow time for participants to share their process and
findings to grow the collective knowledge and understanding of districts embarking on curriculum adoptions. This
presentation will also include our K-4 Literacy Specialist and
K-12 Math Specialist.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 4
Central Office Leadership Framework: 2, 3
Looking for Clock Hours?
Clock hour forms will be
available after each preconference workshop and
at the registration desk on
Tuesday, June 28, before the
closing luncheon. This year, they will also be
available on our websites and the app.
3c.) Creating a Climate Utilizing the Cards You are Dealt
Doug Kaplicky, Principal; and Stacy Delcour, Assistant Principal,
East Valley Middle, East Valley SD (Spokane)
Location: CC 102B
This session will concentrate on many of the aspects of
developing and sustaining a healthy school climate. We
promise you will not fall asleep, as we weave a hint of
sarcasm throughout the presentation...like we have in past
AWSP presentations. Using the metaphor of playing cards and
dominoes, we will cover 4 key areas that have brought success
to our school community, and many other schools we have
presented in recently. Those areas are as follows:
3e.) Hope Matters: Leadership Actions to Inspire
Students
Mark Wenzel, Ph.D., Superintendent; and Peter Donaldson,
Principal, Mt. Erie Elementary, Anacortes SD
Location: CC 201A
The social-emotional well-being of children has become
a focus nationwide. With an increase in adverse childhood
experiences, students achieve more at school with an intentional leadership focus on well-being and resiliency. This
session will examine specific leadership moves that have
emerged as “promising practices” as we address this important aspect of student learning.
• Diamonds—Creating a Positive Staff Culture. Our team will
share several approaches that helped us to earn the trust of
our staff and help celebrate their great successes.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 8
Central Office Leadership Framework: 1, 3
• Clubs—Creating a Positive Community Culture. This section
of the presentation will encompass ideas on positive Public
Relations and Communications with your parents, businesses, and other community stakeholders.
3f.) Winning the Race — A Good Start is Everything:
Building Strong Foundations in Mathematics for PreK2nd Grade
• Hearts—Creating a Positive Student Culture. We will share
with you some ideas on student recognition, management,
and our positive behavioral/reverse discipline model
Anne Gallagher, Director of Mathematics, OSPI
• Spades—Creating Positive Communication with other
entities. This part of our presentation will focus on how
important clear communication is between District level
support staff, other buildings within the district, as well as
outside entities that lend support to the success of our
program.
PreK/Kindergarten through 2nd-grade administrators will be
exposed to research related to early mathematics showing
how essential it is for young children to build facility with
number. Focusing on a strong foundation in both mathematics and reading helps to ensure struggling students are on
a pathway for grade level success. Participants will build an
understanding of how the Pathways in Numeracy document,
outlining the trajectories of learning in mathematics for
children from birth to Grade 3, is used to enhance existing
curriculum and used to support student growth in mathematics. Resources, strategies, and professional development
opportunities in Early Numeracy will be shared, and how
administrators can play a key role in supporting teachers and
closing the achievement gap for young children.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 7
Central Office Leadership Framework: 1, 4
3d.) Creating an Action Plan Focuses Everyone On the
Right Results
Donna Anderson-Davis, Project Director, Center for
Educational Leadership, University of Washington
Location: CC 102C
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 8
Central Office Leadership Framework: 1
AWSP Leadership Framework: 5
Central Office Leadership Framework: 2
3g.) Positively Affecting High School Graduation Rates:
A School and District Culture
Dan Martell, Principal; and Aaron Cummings, Assistant Principal,
Ephrata High, Ephrata SD
Location: CC 202A
This workshop will review high school practices that affect
graduation rates. A mixture of research and practical steps
will be shared and discussed. Attendees will be encouraged
to participate in sharing their current practices to help
students graduate. The research is clear that certain factors
need to be evident to give students better opportunities
of success. There are also staff and administrative functions which promote a culture of graduation. Ephrata High
School and Ephrata School District have 10 years of 90
percent or higher graduation rates. Come explore with us
some of the factors that create a school and district culture
of graduation.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 3, 8
Central Office Leadership Framework: 3
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One of the most significant roles—and biggest challenges—of
a school leader is to create and maintain a results-focused
learning environment in which students get better when
everyone focuses on the right results. It takes determined
leadership to deal with the implementation of increased academic rigor, new evaluation systems and other demands that
compete for school leaders’ time and efforts. Creating an environment that puts students first is more important than ever
to raise achievement and to eliminate achievement gaps. In
this session, participants will learn practical strategies to create a learning environment that focuses everyone on the right
results and be introduced to the 4 Dimensions of Instructional
Leadership as a tool to guide the work of leadership teams.
Location: CC 201B
Tuesday, June 28
3h.) Career and College Readiness... It’s What We Do!
Jeff Broome, Principal; and Julie McBride, Counselor,
Tumwater High, Tumwater SD
Location: CC 202B
Explore the journey of Tumwater High School as we
increased expectations of students and aligned a school
around preparing students for what’s next. You will walk
away with tangible examples of how you can take your
school to the next level, wherever you are in preparing students for college and career readiness.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 7, 8
Central Office Leadership Framework: 2, 3
3i.) The Principles of East B Street: 10 Lessons in
Leading a Compassionate Culture of Academic Excellence
Andre Mountain, Assistant Principal, Larchmont Elementary,
Tacoma PS
Location: CC 202C
This session provides 10 lessons for fostering and sustaining a
compassionate culture of academic excellence. Examine how
one school implemented a set of fundamental principles that
resulted in significant reductions in student discipline issues,
gains in student growth and the development of critical
social-emotional skills.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 4, 8
Central Office Leadership Framework: 1
3j.) New Superintendent Transition Planning
TU ES DAY S E S S I O N D ETA I L S
Randy Russell, Ph.D., Superintendent, Freeman SD;
Anthony Smith, Ed.D., Superintendent, Riverview SD;
John Dekker, Assistant Executive Director, Career and Contract
Services, WASA; and Helene Paroff, Assistant Executive Director,
Professional Development and Membership Services, WASA
3k.) Improving Instruction through Immediate Feedback
Paul Elery, Principal, Harvard Elementary; and Katie Kehoe,
Instructional Coach, Franklin Pierce SD
Location: CC 205
Learn how we’ve developed our walkthrough tool to improve
instruction in the elementary general and special education classrooms. By focusing on key components of explicit
instruction, performing efficient observations, and providing
immediate feedback we’ve documented clear evidence of
teacher improvement. We will share our walkthrough tool,
observation data, and methods for providing feedback.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 5
Central Office Leadership Framework: 3
3l.) Searching for Educational Ideas that Work:
Promoting Initiatives of Substance
Harvey Alvy, Professor Emeritus, Educational Leadership, Eastern
Washington University
Location: CC 201C
School leaders are responsible for promoting and implementing educational practices and reforms of substance, to
advance student growth and faculty professional development. Although we can never know in advance if a new reform or program should be supported and initiated, thoughtful strategies can be implemented to increase the likelihood
of success. During this interactive workshop participants will
learn about these strategies by reviewing “Red Flags” to help
leaders detect educational fads, and “Practical Guidelines” to
support coherent initiatives of substance. After reviewing the
strategies, workshop participants will have the opportunity
to discuss the dilemmas and pressures that school leaders
face to sustain the best “traditional” teaching and learning
strategies while promoting state of the art innovations.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 4, 5, 6
Central Office Leadership Framework: 1-4
3m.) Lessons Learned from a Teacher Strike:
Leading through the Trauma
Location: CC 203
Glenn Gelbrich, Superintendent; and Jenae Gomes,
Executive Director of Human Resources, Kelso SD
This session is designed to address planning for effective
entry as a newly hired superintendent with the formulation
of a 90-day transition plan and utilization of mentors. Success
in school district leadership requires intentional thinking
and alignment to the needs of that district. Newly appointed
superintendents in Washington state and their identified mentors are invited to participate to engage in discussions of the
development of a transition plan and how they might engage
mentors to guide their work during their first year.
Location: CC 206A
AWSP Leadership Framework: N/A
Central Office Leadership Framework: 1, 3
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Mr. Gelbrich and Ms. Gomes will share their leadership
strategies and lessons learned during the events leading up
to and through the teacher strike in the Kelso School District
last fall. Topics will include challenges before, during, and
following the strike.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 6, 7
Central Office Leadership Framework: 1, 4
3n.) An Authentic Focus on Growth: Evaluation
Updates
3q.) Active Shooter Case Study: Lessons Learned
Sue Anderson, Director, Educator Effectiveness, OSPI
Steve Rood, Principal, North Thurston High, North
Thurston PS; and John Bash, Superintendent, Tumwater SD
Location: CC 206B
Location: CC 207
Recent significant changes to the rules (WAC) governing the
focused evaluation process for teachers and principals put
feedback and growth at the center. Learn about these changes
and how they can transform the relationship between principals and teachers, or principals and their evaluators.
This session will outline key leadership lessons learned by
school and district administrators responsible for managing
the April 27, 2015 shooting incident at North Thurston High
School. The response and recovery phases of the incident
will be the main focus for this debrief and discussion.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 1, 5
Central Office Leadership Framework: 2, 3
AWSP Leadership Framework: 2, 6, 7
Central Office Leadership Framework: 1, 3, 4
3o.) Strategies to Address the Teacher Shortage and
Strengthen the Pipeline into the Workforce
3r.) eVAL 2.0…Even More of a Good Thing
Alexandra Manuel, Director of Educator Pathways,
Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board
Location: CC 206C
Growing Your Own Teacher programs are becoming increasingly important for developing future teachers for districts
due to the teacher shortage. In this discussion, we will
talk about the current vehicles available to grow your own
teachers, including alternate routes, retooling, and teacher
academies. Discussion will include the work of developing
staff, what resources are out there for recruitment, mentorship, and retention that will support successful programs to
grow future teachers and develop current teachers. Lastly we
will discuss districts engaging in innovation and the policy
implications for grow your own programs to be successful in
the state.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 6
Central Office Leadership Framework: 2, 4
3p.) Leading with An Equity Lens: Research and
Strategies
Nancy Coogan, Ed.D., Superintendent, Tukwila SD; and Teena
McDonald, Ed.D., Assistant Professor, WSU
Location: CC 206D
AWSP Leadership Framework: 3, 8
Central Office Leadership Framework: 2, 3
Location: CC Theater
For the past 9 months the eVAL design and development
team has been working to completely redesign eVAL from
the ground up. Starting in the summer of 2016 educators
in Washington will have the opportunity to use a faster and
more user friendly version of the already successful eVAL
tool. If you currently use eVAL you will want to come to this
session to get a preview of coming changes. If you looked at
eVAL before, but decided to try another tool, come and see
why 3,000 educators a day use eVAL…and why the new version is even better. If you never have heard of eVAL and want
to learn about a FREE, Washington-based, Washington-aligned
evaluation tool, then this session is for you.
AWSP Leadership Framework: 4, 5
Central Office Leadership Framework: 1, 3
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Closing Conference Luncheon:
Dr. Michael Fullan
Location: CC Ballroom 100BC
Michael Fullan is Professor Emeritus
of the Ontario Institute for Studies in
Education of the University of Toronto.
Recognized as a worldwide authority on educational reform, Fullan is
engaged in advising policymakers
and local leaders around the world
on how to help all children receive
an education. He is currently special
advisor to the Premier and Minister of
Education in Ontario. Michael Fullan was born in Toronto,
Ontario, the eldest of seven hockey-playing boys. He turned
in his skates for books at the age of 18 and slowly worked
his way into academia earning a Ph.D. in sociology in
1969. He holds honorary doctorates from the University of
Edinburgh, Scotland; Nipissing University, Canada; and from
University of Leicester, England.
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This presentation focuses on how school leaders can use
current research and case study examples from the most diverse school district in the United States to lead and succeed
with an equity lens. Current practices at Foster High School
in Tukwila that remove barriers for underrepresented students will be shared, as well as research results of a WSAC
study focused on strategies for success for underserved
populations.
Donna Schmidt, Seattle Public Schools (Member of the eVAL
Design and Development Team)
Board and Committee
Meetings
Friday, June 24
2017 WASA/AWSP
Summer Conference Housing
Conference is June 25–27, 2017
Spokane Convention Center
4:00 - 5:30 p.m. | AWSP Executive Committee Meeting
Location: GH Redwood Boardroom
Saturday, June 25
B OA R D A N D CO M M I T TE E M E ET IN GS/2 0 1 7 CO N F E RE N C E HO USING INFO
8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | AWSP Board Meeting
Location: GH Meeting Room 11
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | WASA Board Meeting
Location: GH Birch Ballroom
Noon - 5:00 p.m. | AWSP Prof-Learning Committee Meeting
Location: GH Redwood Boardroom
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Joint Boards Social
Location: GH Terrace Room East
Sunday, June 26
1:00 - 3:30 p.m. | WASA Leg. and Finance Committee Meeting
Location: GH Terrace Room West
2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | ERNN Board Meeting
Location: GH Redwood Boardroom
4:00 - 5:00 p.m. | SIRS Board Meeting
Location: GH Terrace Room West
Monday, June 27
Great news! We are making some changes to the
registration and housing process in 2017 that we
feel will greatly benefit you and your staff.
Rather than making your housing reservations
in November, months before you register for the
conference, you will register for the conference
before securing your housing. After submitting your
conference registration, you will receive an access
code to reserve your housing. Online registrants
will receive this information immediately, while
those submitting hard-copy registrations will
receive the access code as soon as the registration
is processed.
This change in our process provides the following
benefits to you and to our organization:
6:45 - 8:00 a.m. | Rural Ed/WASA Small Schools Committee Meeting
Location: GH Meeting Room 11
• Reduces, or eliminates, the need for a housing waitlist because it eliminates the need to
overbook rooms out of fear that rooms won’t be
available when registration opens.
9:45 - 11:45 a.m. | WCEAP Meeting
Location: GH Meeting Room 10
• Results in fewer changes to our hotel room block
because rooms will be booked as needed, eliminating the need for holding “TBD” rooms.
Tuesday, June 28
6:45 - 8:00 a.m. | WASA Region Presidents Meeting
Location: GH Redwood Boardroom
• Provides greater assurance that guests making
reservation requests are truly part of our organization and are staying within the hotels identified as part of our room block.
• Reduces the number of last-minute cancellations. Hotel concessions, such as room rates, are
based on the number of rooms utilized and late
cancellations can place our organizations at risk
of financial penalties.
The staff at WASA, AWSP, and the Spokane Housing Authority will monitor housing closely and
are committed to improving this process for our
attendees.
Housing and registration open January 17, 2017.
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Is Your Core Instruction
Closing Reading Gaps?
How many of your students are
reading on grade-level today?
What percentage of your students will
meet reading growth targets?
Do you have the tools and information to
move students to grade-level proficiency?
Independent Reading
:
IRLA Level Assessment® Framework
®
Developmental Reading Taxonomy® Built on Common Core State Standards
PreK
RTM
Kindergarten
1- 3Y
1
1G
2G
2
1B
2B
1R
2R
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 & 10
11 & 12
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®
Tracking
Student Progress
Toward College and Career Readiness
AMERICAN
READING COMPANY
2015
Formative assessment is a teacher’s feedback loop about the effectiveness of their instruction.
Teachers need to know whether their students are learning from their teaching as it happens.
Visit www.americanreading.com to learn more about the IRLA Formative Assessment Framework.
PreK
RTM
Kindergarten
1-3Y
1G
1
2G
1B
2
2B
1R
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4
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6
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9 & 10
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To learn more, contact Rebecca Holcombe, Account Manager
425-466-1819 | [email protected]
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Exhibitors
Accelerate Learning
Eric Apablasa
(360) 808-2752
[email protected]
www.acceleratelearning.com
STEMscopes offers a variety of curriculum and professional development
solutions that support early learning,
NGSS, and customized state-aligned
curriculum.
ACT, Inc.
Richard Moody
(360) 866-6331
[email protected]
www.act.org
ACT is a nonprofit, mission-based organization that provides insights to unlock
potential with a continuum of integrated solutions helping people achieve
education and workplace success.
EX H I B I TOR S
AESD Accreditation
Bob Estes
360-435-9188
[email protected]
www.accreditationaesd.org
The AESD school accreditation process
supports a long-term vision for a performance-based educational system that
aligns accreditation requirements to
the continuous improvement of student
learning, achievement and growth.
Accreditation status is granted for a
period of six years if approved.
Agile Mind
Kristin Armistead
(972) 658-8208
[email protected]
www.agilemind.com
Agile Mind offers programs for middle
school and high school that include
comprehensive curriculum, formative
assessment, job-embedded professional
support, student practice, and real-time
data and reports. Teachers are at the
heart of instruction; programs are accessed online and delivered via teacher
facilitated classroom instruction. Built
for next generation standards, these
programs enhance the teaching and
learning experience to achieve transformative results in the classroom.
Alden Associates
Armando Obien
[email protected]
Technology Solutions for the Classroom
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American Fidelity Assurance
Svetlana Volnycheva
(405) 416-7605
[email protected]
americanfidelity.com
Serving the educational community for
over 50 years by providing financial security to America’s education employees.
American Reading Company
Rebecca Holcombe
(425) 466-1819
[email protected]
www.americanreading.com
Amplify Education
Patrick Momsen
(541) 207-2148
[email protected]
www.amplify.com
Amplify Education is an Ed Tech company
specializing in Early Literacy, Science and
Math Programs built for CCSS and NGSS.
APEX Leadership Company
Amy Mitchell
(425) 870-4225
[email protected]
apexfunrun.com
A monthly recess and behavior coaching
program for America’s top schools. Each
campus will receive a fun, young athlete
fully trained in PBIS. They coordinate
entire recess programs, 1-1 coaching
sessions with students and a 5th grade
mentoring program.
AXA Advisors, LLC
Justin Cykler
(206) 956-6285
[email protected]
www.axa.com
AXA Advisors is the #1 provider of retirement benefits for public school employees. The Retirement Benefits Group in
AXA is dedicated to providing financial
literacy to all Washington state public
school employees.
The Beresford Company
Merle Kirkley
(206) 718-8704
[email protected]
www.chberesford.com
The Beresford Company is the leading
provider of quality floor coverings to
education and healthcare organizations
in the Pacific Northwest. For the past 55
years, we have built our success on our
unparalleled ability to deliver only the
highest quality products with the lowest
possible lifecycle cost, with expert installations and professional consultation
services.
BLRB Architects, P.S.
Greg McCracken, AIA
(253) 627-5599
[email protected]
www.blrb.com
BLRB Architects is a full service architecture firm with an almost six-decade
focus on K-12 facility planning and
design. From offices in Tacoma, Spokane,
Portland, and Bend, we have served
more than 70 distinct school district clients for a variety of planning and capital
construction projects.
The Boeing Company
Nadine Rosendin
(206) 853-9930
[email protected]
Deann Woods
[email protected]
(206) 653-4810
www.boeing.com
Bound To Stay Bound Books
Len Blau
(800) 637-6586
[email protected]
www.btsb.com
Prebound juvenile library books.
BYU Independent Study
John Kent
(801) 422-8101
[email protected]
is.byu.edu/
Our rigorous online middle school and
high school courses provide flexibility
for your students who need to catchup, recover credit, or get ahead. With
the large selection of core and elective
courses, we help you offer more opportunites to your students.
Cancer Pathways (formerly Gilda’s Club)
Jana Mastrogiovanni
(206) 709-1400
[email protected]
www.cancerpathways.org
Cancer Pathways offers a program of
educational, supportive, and community
options for men, women, teens and
children living with cancer along with
their families and friends. Our Cancer
Education for Teens (CET) program is
a cancer prevention and health promotion e-learning tool, free of charge, to
high school health education classes
throughout the state of Washington.
Cancer Pathways has been doing this
program since 2005 and has impacted
more than 52,000 students.
The Children’s Health Market
Susan Martin
(203) 762-2938
[email protected]
Scorekeeping is Just the Beginning...
City University of Seattle
Craig Schieber
(206) 239-4815
[email protected]
www.cityu.edu
City University of Seattle is a nonprofit
university affiliated with the National
University System. CityU specializes
in serving the working adult and
transfer student and has engaged over
50,000 alumni in its 40+ years. It is
headquartered in Seattle, Washington.
For more information please visit
www.cityu.edu.
Dimensional Communications
Allen R. Holz
(360) 424-6164
[email protected]
dimensional.net, videoscoreboard.net
The Video ScoreBoard by Dimensional
Communications has set a new standard for keeping score in addition to
displaying videos in gyms and outdoor
sports venues. The Video ScoreBoard by
Dimensional Communications provides
and eligant and cost effective way of
meeting your video display and score
keeping needs. The Video ScoreBoard
utilizes high lumen LED displays that
are visable in the most challenging
lighting situations.
Easy School Software
Mark Fester
(888) 475-6657 x12
[email protected]
www.easyschoolsoftware.net
We believe that by providing easy applications for schools we can help schools
better manage their resources and free
up valuable staff resources for more
important tasks.
FLVS
Virginia Gesler
(727) 755-1634
[email protected]
flvsglobal.net
Our digital content helps schools and
districts increase their offerings for both
classroom and blended learning environments. Discover new and exciting
options - including NCAA-approved core
courses - from an award-winning, international leader in digital learning.
Foresters Financial Services, Inc.
Nicole Reif
(206) 204-3066 x202
[email protected]
www.forestersfinancial.com
Foresters Financial Services, Inc. provides everyday families and individuals
with financial solutions, guidance and
tools, to meet their needs across all life
stages. Our representatives offer personalized service combined with a solid,
long-term approach and fresh thinking
to help you meet your financial goals.
Tel: 800-892-5343
Frontline Technologies Group, LLC
Hien Pham
(484) 328-4103
[email protected]
www.frontlinek12.com
Frontline Technologies Group, LLC provides software for the K-12 market, and
currently serves over 7,000 districts.
Gallagher VEBA
Susie Berard
(800) 422-4023
[email protected]
VEBA Trust Plans
George Fox University
Megan Janes
(503) 554-6168
[email protected]
www.georgefox.edu/education
George Fox University Graduate Education Programs. Programs Include: Administrative Licensing, Doctor of Education.
Gonzaga University
Cynthia Johnson
(509) 313-3650
[email protected]
www.gonzaga.edu
Educational Leadership & Administration and Principal Certification.
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EX H I BI TO R S
ERNN (Employee Relations and
Negotiations Network)
Dave Alfred
(800) 859-9272
[email protected]
ERNN.com
The Employee Relations and Negotiations Network was created to better
organize and communicate information
between and among school districts
and ESDs regarding contract bargaining
and negotiations. Membership services
include regional updates, bargaining
trends, and sample contract language.
A Division of Dimensional Communications, Inc.
www.videoscoreboard.net [email protected]
Exhibitors
Graduation Alliance
Erin Comer
(801) 462-2061
[email protected]
www.graduationalliance.com
Since 2007, Graduation Alliance has partnered with 200 school districts and state
agencies to support the unique needs of
at-risk students, providing the resources, support, and flexibility they need to
overcome past obstacles and reach their
educational goals.
Grand Canyon University
Luis Barnett
(520) 252-3658
[email protected]
www.gcu.edu
Founded in 1949, Grand Canyon
University is a premier, private Christian
university that offers over 100 online
and campus-based degree programs and
concentrations. For more information,
visit gcu.edu.
HelpCounter Volunteer Manager
Mark Myers
[email protected]
www.helpcounter.net
HelpCounter is the most versatile and
easiest to use volunteer manager available. From initial volunteer screening
and background checking to organizing
activities to tallying hours — it does it
all, amazingly inexpensively.
EX HI B I TO R S
Heritage University
Merrilou Harrison
(509) 865-0404
[email protected]
www.heritage.edu
Heritage University offers several innovative pathways in teacher preparation and
administrator certification, including our
HU Accelerate Teacher program and the
new administrative ProCert program. Take
your career to the next level at Heritage!
Horace Mann Companies
Tom Patrick
(503) 956-5118
[email protected]
www.horacemann.com
Horace Mann offers retirement system
workshops, flexible benefit plan services
and convenient payroll payment options
for auto and life insurance and 403(b)
annuities.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Kari Sborov
(360) 359-1029
[email protected]
hmhco.com
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is a global
learning company committed to changing lives by fostering passionate, curious
learners. As one of the largest providers
of preK-12 education solutions combining cutting-edge research, editorial
excellence and technological innovation
to improve teaching and learning environments and solve complex literacy
and education challenges.
HUB International Northwest
James Stevens, CPA
(360) 603-4612
[email protected]
www.hubinternational.com/employee-benefits/
It’s time for an employee benefits solution that is right for you. HUB works
with clients to develop comprehensive
multi-year strategies that support their
short- and long-term goals. How? With
specialists in all lines of insurance
and deep local expertise, HUB helps
manage costs and compliance while
improving employee engagement.
#LetsDoSomething
Inspirus Credit Union
Kendra Edlin
(509) 209-7816
[email protected]
www.inspirusCU.org
Education, our passion. Giving back,
our promise.
Interquest Detection Canines
Ron Grogan
(406) 871-3535
[email protected]
interquestk9.com
Interquest Detection Canines serves
public and private schools across America with a proven program to minimize
the presence of contraband on campus.
KCDA
Dane Hewitt
(800) 422-5019
[email protected]
kcda.org
KCDA is the purchasing cooperative
owned and operated by Washington
public schools.
Legend ID
Rick Lusignan
(425) 251-1670
[email protected]
www.legendid.com
Identification, tracking and security solutions! Physical and logical access control,
visitor management solutions, emergency
alert solutions, ID badging solutions, and
one-card campus solutions.
LEGO Education
Ty Stevenson
(206) 390-2829
[email protected]
www.legoeducation.us
LEGO Education combines the unique
excitement of the LEGO bricks with
hands-on classroom solutions for
science, technology, engineering, math
and literacy.
Lexia Learning
Penny Rosner
(425) 409-1886
[email protected]
Lexialearning.com
Over two million students use Lexia’s
research-proven approach to personalized learning of fundamental reading
skills. This scalable, technology-based
system predicts students’ year-end performance, delivers norm-referenced
performance data without interrupting
instruction to administer a test, and provides teachers data-driven action plans.
LifeTrack Services
Larry Ledgerwood
(509) 758-6991
[email protected]
www.graduate-surveys.com
Graduate follow-up surveys, senior exit
surveys, end of season athletic surveys,
title IX interest surveys and school snapshot for middle schools and lower high
school grades.
McKinstry
Melissa Pendleton
(206) 832-8485
[email protected]
www.mckinstry.com
McKinstry is a Washington-based
Design-Build company that advocates
collaborative and sustainable options.
Our solutions are designed to ensure
occupant comfort, improve systems efficiency, reduce facilities operational
cost, and ultimately provide the right
built environment to meet the 21st
century learning requirements.
Naviance By Hobsons
Nicole Grenz
(513) 891-5444
[email protected]
www.naviance.com/
Hobsons helps students identify their
strengths, explore careers, create academic plans, match to best-fit educational opportunities, and reach their education and life goals. Naviance by Hobsons
is a college and career readiness solution
for students to identify strengths, explore
careers, create individualized academic
plans, and match to best-fit postsecondary institutions.
Northwest Playground Equipment
Dennis Vomastic
(800) 726-0031
[email protected]
www.nwplayground.com
Northwest Playground is a leading full
service provider of Commercial Playground Equipment, Safety Surfacing,
Bleachers, Shelters, Athletic Equipment
and a complete offering of Site Furnishings. Proudly serving the Pacific
Northwest for over 20 years.
Northwest Textbook Depository
Melissa Quintanilla
(503) 601-9120
[email protected]
Elena Waite
(206) 512-4722
[email protected]
www.nwtd.com
Northwest Textbook Depository (NWTD)
serves as your one-stop resource for
K-12 instructional materials. We provide
access to over 150,000 titles from more
than 50 publishers making us one of
the largest textbook depositories in the
United States. By ordering with NWTD,
you receive the same prices, special arrangementes, and free materials as those
offered by the publishers at no additional
cost. As a result, NWTD eliminates the
need to contact each publisher, saves you
time, reduces freight costs and simplifies
your purchasing procedures. We make
ordering easy!
OSPI - Professional Certification
David Kinnunen
(360) 725-6400
[email protected]
www.k12.wa.us
State of Washington - Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction - Professional Certification Office
PEMCO Insurance Company
Tim Larmore
(206) 384-9996
[email protected]
www.pemco.com
PEMCO Insurance is a proud sponsor of
AWSP and WASA. We have a heritage
of being committed to education since
1949. All school employees receive a
special discount for home and auto
insurance. PEMCO also offers umbrella
and boat coverage.
Premera Blue Cross
Mary Lynn Schmid
(425) 918-6153
[email protected]
www.premera.com/wea
Premera Blue Cross, a not-for-profit
independent licensee of the Blue Cross
Blue Shield Association, has been serving Washington State since 1933 and
has been the carrier of choice for the
WEA Select Medical Plans for more than
50 years! All K-12 employees are offered
the same benefits regardless of group
size or location with dedicated Operations and Account teams.
Raymond James
Un Chu Reardon
(206) 602-2914
[email protected]
www.raymondjames.com
Founded in 1962, Raymond James is a
leading bond underwriting and financial
services firm. Our public finance group
provides tailored financing solutions
and underwriting of general obligation bonds, certificates of participation,
revenue bonds, note and other bond
financings.
Reading Plus
Anthony Ferro
(800) 732-3758 X1335
[email protected]
www.readingplus.com
Reading Plus—research-based silent
reading intervention that helps students
gain proficiency by improving comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, and reading
stamina.
Reasoning Mind
Kevin Judd
(206) 714-0934
[email protected]
www.reasoningmind.org
Reasoning Mind is a non-profit online
math education company, offering an
adaptive problem-based math curriculum. We produce award-winning
core, supplemental and test readiness
programs, including Smater Solving,
which prepares students for the rigorous
SmarterBalanced Assessment.
Renaissance Learning
Pierre Geurts
(866) 559-7790
[email protected]
www.renaissance.com
Renaissance Learning is a leading
provider of cloud-based assessment and
teaching and learning solutions that
fit the K-12 classroom, improve school
performance, and accelerate learning.
Scholastic Inc.
Eric Mah
(425) 780-3195
[email protected]
http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/
education/
Classroom Curriculum Solutions:
Balanced Literacy, Instructional Reading
& Writing, Professional Learning and
Family/Community Engagement.
School Data Solutions
Bill Hulten
(206) 310-2013
[email protected]
www.schooldata.net
School Data Solutions is a developer of
online data-driven tools for educators.
We provide web-based software
solutions that leverage your school
data and allow teachers, specialists and
administrators to track, support and
enhance student achievement in your
district.
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Office Depot
Bretta Beveridge
(206) 235-8249
[email protected]
www.officedepot.com/education
Office Depot is more than just office
supplies. Office Depot is committed to
learning by offering solutions to help
schools and school districts transform
their classrooms into 21st century
classrooms.
OSPI Child Nutrition Services
Bianca Smith
(360) 725-6057
[email protected]
www.k12.wa.us/ChildNutrition/default.
aspx
The Smarter Lunchrooms Movement
aims to help create healthier school
environments through simple changes
to the lunchroom design. OSPI offers an
abundance of free training and resources to help schools take on this initiative
and get recognized nationally.
Exhibitors
Seattle Pacific University
Jason Chivers
(206) 281-2566
[email protected]
www.spu.edu
Seattle Pacific University offers graduate degree programs from a variety of
disciplines. We are committed to
personalized education in an effort to
graduate students of competence and
character.
Shelgren Financial Group
Dan Grimshaw
(253) 473-0656
[email protected]
www.shelgrenfinancial.com
Financial planning
SIAW/USIP
Rhonda Ross
(800) 407-2027
[email protected]
www.siaw.us www.usipwa.us
We are a member-owned and member-driven property and insurance program. We provide the school districts we
serve with best-in-class insurance and
risk management services, so they can
focus on what is most important...
their mission!
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Siemens Industry, Inc.
Patrick Kelly
(425) 507-4300
[email protected]
w3.usa.siemens.com/BUILDINGTECHNOLOGIES/US/EN/
Siemens Industry is the preferred partner for energy-efficient safe and secure
buildings and infrastructure with
solutions for building automation, fire
safety and security.
Smart With Art
Kim Flynn
(425) 420-4677
[email protected]
www.smartwithart.net
Smart with Art is an award-winning
enrichment and curriculum company
offering art classes, curriculum, events
and parties to K-12 students.
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Spokane Virtual & Blended Learning
Kristin Whiteaker
(509) 354-7545
[email protected]
spokanevirtual.com
The Spokane Virtual & Blended Learning (SVBL) program is a web-based
educational project of Spokane Public
Schools that provides instructor-led online courses to students. All instructors
have valid state certification in their
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with an interactive learning experience,
not a textbook online.
Studies Weekly
Jeanne Selden
(866) 311-8734
[email protected]
www.studiesweekly.com
Studies Weekly is a simple and cost-effective way to teach vital subjects to
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Michael McEnroe
(855) 836-6275
[email protected]
www.tenmarks.com
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Truenorthlogic
Kim Bickley
(801) 453-0136
[email protected]
http://truenorthlogic.com
Truenorthlogic is a national provider
of professional growth software for
educators and K-12 education agencies
striving to improve student achievement
by increasing educator effectiveness.
University of Washington K-12
Leadership Programs
Rob MacGregor
(206) 221-3468
[email protected]
education.uw.edu/l4l danforth.uw.edu
The Leadership for Learning (Ed.D.) and
Danforth Educational Leadership Programs at the University of Washington
are dedicated to producing innovative,
equity-focused leaders who have the
ability to transform schools and educational systems to help realize ambitious
learning goals for all students.
UO Real Solutions in Classroom
Management
Wendy Morgan
(844) 944-2223
[email protected]
realsolutions.uoregon.edu/
UO Real Solutions in Classroom Management is a fully online, module-based
curriculum that gives teachers the
skills they need to create a positive
classroom environment that supports
the success of all students. Based on
the work of Jeffrey Sprague, Ph.D.
VariQuest Visual & Kinesthetic Learning
Tools
Carolyn Scharpenberg
(206) 316-6418
[email protected]
www.variquest.com
VariQuest provides visual and kinesthetic
learning tools for your schools needs.
Virco Furniture Mfg/Planscape Project
Mgmt
Rick Sauer
(503) 957-4298
[email protected]
www.virco.com
Made in America, direct sell at contract
pricing of Furniture and Equipment
for Educators, KCDA and US Classroom
product contracts.
Washington Schools Risk Management
Pool
Bob Fulmer
(206) 394-9714
[email protected]
www.wsrmp.com
WSRMP is a public sector non profit pool
providing customized and comprehensive
liability, property and risk management
programs to solely protect K-12 schools
and stabilize district costs for coverage
and services.
Washington State University - Educational
Leadership
Glenys Hill
(509) 358-7939
[email protected]
education.wsu.edu/
Washington State University with Educational Leadership programs in Pullman,
Spokane, Vancouver, and Tri-Cities.
Western Washington University
Don Larsen
(360) 650-4336
[email protected]
www.wce.wwu.edu/edad
Programs available: M.Ed. in Educational Administration, Residency Principal
Certificate (M.Ed. or post-master’s
degree), and Initial Superintendent
Certificate.
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Michael Bell
(206) 547-0292
[email protected]
www.whizz.com
Since 2004, Whizz Education has pioneered online, personalized learning in
math. Today, our award winning service
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[email protected]
www.wsipc.org
WSIPC is a non-profit cooperative that
empowers schools with Skyward, a complete School Management System
(SMS), plus a powerful lineup of technology solutions, data management tools,
purchasing, service, and support.
Visit wsipc.org to learn more.
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Ron Kiser
[email protected]
edu.zspace.com
zSpace delivers a new way of learning in
STEM education. The zSpace STEM Lab
combines virtual reality and
interactive desktops with learning
applications built on Next Generation
Science Standards (NGSS).
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