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·         Professional Development for NESPA Members:  NESPA’s Professional Development Fund is available to reimburse you for registration/course fees or substitutes.  And, of course, if the classes are on non-work time, you can use your Professional Hours to be paid as well.  Details are on NESPA’s website:  www.nespablog.blogspot.com

·         Are the NESPA staff at your school represented on your school’s Leadership Team (SDLT)?   They are at many schools.  This is important, because the Leadership Team is a DECISION-MAKING team, not simply advisory.  It’s easy to run an election.   NESPA members serving on the SDLT use the Professional Hours pool to be paid for any additional time.  Elections for the next year are generally in May—but can be any time.   Details are on p. 63 of your contract.   www.nespablog.blogspot.com   Contact Kraig Peck if you have questions.  

·         Professional Hours:  Information on your 55 professional hours (40 for nurses) and on the use of the Professional Hours Pool is, as always, on pages 6 and 7 of our Agreement.  If you can’t find your copy, you can always look it up on the NESPA website.   You can also do a word search of the contract to easily look up anything by pressing “Control F.”    Or ask your Building Communicator.   www.nespablog.blogspot.com

Special Ed Boot Camps

Special Education Bootcamp: Amazing Professional Development this summer!  Below   are details.   The NESPA PD Committee will reimburse you the full registration fee.  College credits also available.

Registration is now open for the 2013 WEA Special Education Boot Camps. Three sessions, presented by the Washington Education Association Special Education Cadre, will be held this summer across the state.

For a registration fee of $250, participants will receive five days of intense work on special education issues as well as 30 clock hour credits. The camp will provide hands-on training emphasizing the responsibilities of all educators working with students with disabilities. Certificated and classified personnel, general and special educators, parents, administrators and community agency personnel are all encouraged to attend.

Get a glimpse of the course offerings.

Boot Camp dates and locations:

June 24-28 in Federal Way
Washington Education Association
32032 Weyerhaeuser Way S.
Federal Way, WA 98001
Registration deadline is June 14 or until full.
Register online for this training.

July 8-12 in Marysville
Tulalip Resort Casino
10200 Quil Ceda Boulevard
Tulalip, WA 98271
Registration closes June 21 or until full.
Register Online 

 for this training.

If you prefer, you may also register by mailing in a registration form and check.

 Registration Link.

Participants are responsible for their own lodging. We have negotiated discounted rates at the host hotels in Marysville and Hood Canal. You must make your own reservation by the published deadline dates to receive the discounted rate. More information is available on the individual boot camp pages.

We also have a limited number of parent scholarships available. For more information or if you have questions, please contact Shirley Jeffrey at 253-765-7073 (or toll-free 800-622-3393, Ext. 7073) orMark Anderson at 253-765-7066 (or toll-free 800-622-3393, Ext. 7066.

Professional Development

A new tab has been added for Professional Development opportunities.  Check it out when you have a chance.

Professional Development

Check out some professional development opportunities in our area.

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