Category: Professional Development
Lunch and Learns – Professional Development Opportunities
Lunch and Learns – Hosted by the Office of Catholic Schools Lunch and Learns are 30 to 60 minute professional development (PD) opportunities for principals and teachers, typically held […]
Webinar on Relationship Building – for teachers!
Lunch and Learn Webinar hosted by Karen Skoog
August PD Offerings – Online
Virtual PD offerings recommended by the OCS Team (Updated weekly) For additional PD offerings that run as a series, etc. please visit the Virtual Meetups link and OCS Calendar events. […]
Introduction to Microsoft Teams and 0365
Sacred Story Institute – Father Bill Watson
The Sacred Story Institute is dedicated to Missionary Discipleship Formation through the promotion of the 15-Minute Ignatian Examen and Confession. Archbishop Etienne is the Ecclesisatical Advisor for the Sacred Story […]
OSPI Safety Resources
National Bullying Prevention Month is every October! Here are some resources for you: Cyberbullying Research Center Cyberbullying Newsletter YouTube Videos to share The HIB Safety Center page Supporting adults with […]
New Teacher Orientation 2020
OSPI Private Schools Summer Conference 2020 – Two August sessions
OSPI Summer Conference 2020 Think Better… Live Better… Teach Better… series Each session: Is FREE to private school educators employed by State Board of Education approved private schools; Includes training […]
Processing Clock Hour Applications Online & Information in pdEnroller as of July 1, 2020
Dear Principals, The Office for Catholic Schools will no longer accept paper applications for clock hours. If you have paper applications that you would like to submit, the deadline for […]
2020 House System Institute Virtual Symposium
O’Dea High School would like to invite you to the 2020 House System Virtual Symposium! The virtual symposium brings together students & school personnel from around the country to learn […]
FACTS Education Solutions Webinars – Free Professional Development Courses for Educators
FACTS Education Solutions is offering a series of 1-hour Online Instruction webinars. To browse the list of courses and to register, click here! On-demand and live streaming presentations available. For […]
Professional Learning/Clock Hours/Online Learning Opportunities
pdEnroller enables educators to register for professional development classes and leadership development offered by all Educational Service Districts participating in the system including courses offered by OSPI: https://www.pdenroller.org/ [pdenroller.org] While […]
Teaching Certificate Expiration Dates Extended One Year for Educators
Washington State is currently experiencing a rapid outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), impacting our communities in a number of ways. As a result of these unprecedented and challenging times, the Professional […]
Regional Professional Learning and Development Day – March 13, 2020 – Sacred Heart School
Seattle Catholic School teachers and administrators are invited to gather at Sacred Heart School for a day of learning, camaraderie, and growth. Breakout Sessions are designed to elevate engagement, authenticity, […]
Regional Curriculum Development Day, March 13, 2020
March 13 will fast approach! Regions are planning exciting initiatives and possibilities for their teachers at the regional level, take a peek! Executive Principals are responsible for completing the online […]
Latino Enrollment Institute – June 21-24, 2020
Latinos have been the principal driver of demographic growth in the United States, accounting for half of the national population growth since 2000, with Latino Catholics representing 71 percent of […]
GRACE Meetings for Teacher Leaders & Principals- January 2020
The next round of GRACE meetings will be in January. The meeting dates and locations are listed below. These meetings are for BOTH principals and teacher leaders. The agenda is included here. […]
St. Catherine Mental Health Ministry Team presents Stress and Biofeedback
St. Catherine of Siena Mental Health Ministry Team Educational Forum presents…… A Mental Health Ministry Presentation on Biofeedback for Mental Health Conditions Thursday, November 14, 2019 Victoria Hall, Music Room […]
Federal Programs
Federal Programs Each of our schools is entitled to access federal funds to support student achievement. There are four federal programs that you have or will want to file to […]
HS Leadership Initiative – Cohort 3 – Kick Off Session – Please Register!
We look forward to working with you this year as part of Cohort 3 of the HS leadership initiative. Registration is now open! Kindly complete this form to register by […]
Free Webinar on Earthquakes and FEMA – Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019
Free Webinar on Earthquakes and FEMA P-1000, Safer, Stronger, Smarter: A Guide to Improving School Natural Hazard Safety Thursday, September 12, 2019 12:00 pm – 1:15 pm Pacific Registration Fee: […]
19-20 MDI Schools
Our 26 2019 – 2020 MDI Schools! Assumption Catholic School, Bellingham Christ the King School, Seattle Holy Family School, Lacey Holy Family Parish School, Kirkland Holy Family Bilingual Catholic School, […]
Slingerland Fall Classes – Consider signing up NOW!
The Slingerland® Institute for Literacy is a non-profit organization that trains teachers to instruct students struggling with reading, writing and spelling skills. The Slingerland® Approach teaches oral and written language […]
MDI Formation Day for Seattle! Tuesday, August 20, 2019
We are very much looking forward to having you with us this coming Tuesday, August 20th from 9AM-3PM at the Maryknoll Mission House at 958 16th Ave E, Seattle, WA […]
Summer 2019 PD Offerings
Summer 2019 Professional Development Offerings – Recommended by OCS AUGUST 2019 Friday, August 16, 2019 VIRTUS TRAINING as a Component of NEW TEACHER ORIENTATION. Time: 9 AM – NOON. […]
St. Martin’s University – Fall Career and Internships Fairs
Registration is open for the Fall 2019 Career and Internship Fairs at Saint Martin’s University [stmartin.edu]! These fairs are small, industry-specific events, and we encourage all students to attend. They […]
New Certificate Renewal Requirements FAQ
New Certificate Renewal Requirements FAQ General Info Where can I find out detailed information regarding the new requirements? Click this link to read about the new requirements in detail: https://mycatholicschool.org/2019/01/07/new-state-certification-renewal-requirements-effective-september-1-2019/ […]
HS Instructional Leaders Professional Learning and E-Walk Renewal for 2019-2020
HS Instructional Leaders Professional Learning What are the learning objectives for the 2019-2020 CEL training? The learning objectives will be slightly different for each cohort. See the table below […]
Elementary CEL Professional Learning and E-Walk Renewal for 2019-2020
CEL Professional Learning What are the learning objectives for the 2019-2020 CEL training? Principals will learn strategies to: (1) break open the CEL 5D+ rubric with staff, (2) help […]