BEdA Training Spring Quarter

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This CoP will be facilitated by a seasoned ELA faculty member and is envisioned as a collective of ELA professionals who actively engage with one another; those who register should plan to participate in the sharing of knowledge, best practices, problem solving, and exploring new ideas in the realm of ELA. CoP participants will benefit from a Canvas resource and engagement hub.

Time Commitment

Zoom: March 12, 2027 from 10-11:30 a.m.
              April 16, 2027 from 10-11:30 a.m.
              June 4, 2027 from 10-11:30 a.m.

Facilitators:

Shannon Potter, Olympic College
Jodi Ruback, BEdA Program Administrator
Kate Orellana, BEdA Program Administrator

The High School+ (HS+) Community of Practice (CoP) is a faculty professional development opportunity regarding the innovative HS+ program that honors our students' experiences and accelerates them through earning a credential that holds meaning for them. This CoP will be facilitated by a seasoned HS+ faculty member and is envisioned as a collective of HS+ professionals who actively engage with one another; those who register should plan to participate in the sharing of knowledge, best practices, problem solving, and exploring ideas in the realm of HS+. CoP participants will benefit from a Canvas resource and engagement hub for asynchronous participation outside of the quarterly CoP meetings.

Time Commitment

Zoom: April 16, 2027 from 9-11 a.m.
             May 7, 2027 from 9-11 a.m.

Facilitators: 

Camille Pomeroy, Renton Technical College
Kate Orellana, BEdA Program Administrator
Troy Goracke, BEdA Policy Associate

This training is intended for any team who is new to teaching in I-BEST, or it can be a refresher for veteran I-BEST teams.

This course requires full collaboration from the teaching team, so for this specific training to live up to its intended purpose, we are asking that faculty sign up and participate as a team! 

Space is available for up to 12 teaching teams. Teaching teams are committing to a five-week course with approximately 20 hours of participation and content. The course is completely asynchronous with no required synchronous components.

Time Commitment

Canvas: April 19 – May 28, 2027

Facilitators: 

Karen Lee, Lake Washington Institute of Technology

The aim of this training is to recall and strengthen previously acquired knowledge and skills and give updates on any planned programming changes. The 2-hour training, in combination with the answers to your questions, will enhance your understanding of LACES procedures and raise your awareness of recent system updates. 

Time Commitment:

Zoom:  June 3, 2027

Facilitator: 

Scott Toscano, BEdA Relationship & Compliance Analyst