BEdA Training Winter Quarter

The BEdA Navigation Cadre convenings are a structured professional development space (usually offered quarterly) for Washington State navigation and student support staff/faculty who serve adult learners in our Basic Education for Adults (BEdA) programs. Whether such roles are classified as a navigator, advisor, transition specialist, with intake and enrollment or in assessment, etc., all are invited. This is a space for folks in roles that provide navigation support directly to students to connect with others for professional development, including gaining insight into promising practices and relevant updates.

Time Commitment

Zoom: February 25, 2026 from 1:30-3 p.m.
Zoom: May 13, 2026 from 1:30-3 p.m.

Facilitator: 

Kate Orellana, BEdA Program Administrator

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.

These CoP sessions will focus on:

• Strategies for Teaching Reading & Vocabulary
• Strategies for Teaching Grammar, Mechanics & Writing

Time Commitment

Zoom:  February 6, 2026 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: February 6, 2026 from 9-11 a.m.

Facilitator: 

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: January 12 - February 20, 2026

Facilitators: 

Karen Lee, Lake Washington Institute of Technology
Taraji Belgacem, Shoreline Community College

The aim of this training is to recall and strengthen previously acquired knowledge and skills. The training, in combination with the answers to your questions, will enhance your understanding of LACES procedures and raise your awareness of recent system updates. These trainings are offered each quarter so staff can attend as needed.

This training is intended for LACES Full Access users. Please forward this invitation to BEdA administrative staff as you see appropriate.

Time Commitment

Zoom: February 19, 2026

Facilitator: 

Scott Toscano, BEdA Relationship & Compliance Analyst

The “Leading with Racial Equity” learning space will focus on what it means to center students who are Black, Indigenous, and students of color in policies, practices, instruction, curriculum, and navigation. Explore the system vision of leading with racial equity and connect with efforts in your organization while challenging yourself to take bold action that advances opportunity for students of color, with particular emphasis on BEdA programs that serve the highest population of students of color in the Washington CTC system.

Time Commitment

Canvas: January 19 - March 20, 2026
Zoom:  TBD

Facilitator: 

Kate Orellana, BEdA Program Administrator

This asynchronous course is designed for new navigation and student support staff who have entered the Washington State Basic Education for Adults (BEdA) provider system within the last year. Through readings, videos, and discussion boards, this course provides an overview of the WA State BEdA system and context for these important student service roles. This course takes place entirely online via the Canvas learning management system (no previous experience required).

Time Commitment

Canvas: February 1 - March 31, 2026

Facilitator: 

Kate Orellana, BEdA Program Administrator