2024-25 OSPI Civics Education Training Offerings

OSPI is hosting training to support civic education and professional learning in Washington State. These training sessions are free and include clock hours. Below are some of the initial offerings, and there will be more to come:

  • The What and Why of Social Studies: K-5 with Dr. Terry Beck. Tuesday, September 24, from 4 to 5 p.m. Click here to register on pdEnroller.
  • Improving Civic Discourse: Bring local politics into your classroom with TVW on Wednesday, October 2, from 4 to 5 p.m. Click here to register on pdEnroller.
  • What Are You Talking About? Defining Terms in Media Literacy with Lesley James, OSPI Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship. Monday, October 7, from 4-5 pm. Click here to register on pdEnroller.

Please contact Andrew Miller, the Associate Director of Social Studies, at andrew.miller@k12.wa.us with any questions.

IMPACT Leadership Business Summits

Hosted by Cascade Christian Schools, the IMPACT Leadership Business Summits are held two to three times a year in a sponsored breakfast format.

Friday, October 11, 2024 from 7:00–8:30 am. Speaker: Ron Alford, Author “Redefining Possible”

Location: Farm 12, located at 3303 8th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98372

Details and registration.

 

WSCSS Fall Conference

Saturday October 12, 2024  at Chinook Middle School in Bellevue

This year’s theme is “Civil Discourse in the Classroom: Cultivating Respectful Dialogue”. Fostering an environment where civil discourse thrives is essential in light of the upcoming election season. Choose from more than 15 dynamic learning sessions that will provide valuable learning you can take back to your classroom.

Cost: $150 – Educators & $50 for Pre-Service Teachers

Click here to learn more and register!

 

Navigating investigations of personnel issues

Nov 13, 2-24 webinar from 10 -11 am PST

Join investigator Dave Helvey of Clear Risk Solutions for an informative session on workplace investigations. Dave will cover when investigations are necessary, how to initiate an investigation, an overview of the process, and more. Bring your questions and leave with greater confidence in addressing this critical workplace liability area. Register here for this free seminar.