NBPTS has released results for all candidates with component submission 2025, both initial and Maintenance of Certification (MOC).

The National Board has some useful resources on the Score Release page for those receiving scores: 

• Scoring Guide
• Score Calculator to determine section averages and weighted scaled scores 

• Winter 2026 WERD Book Study: Application Here!
• TPEP Colloquium EAST: Feb. 11, 2026. Register here!
• TPEP Colloquium WEST: Feb 26, 2026. Register here!

Student Growth Goal Colloquiums: Registration is Open!

CSTP is hosting two Student Growth Goal Implementation Colloquiums in February, one for each side of the state. On February 11, we will be in Pasco. On February 26, we will be in the Seattle area.

Register for SGG Colloquium EAST.

Register for SGG Colloquium WEST.

Cost to Attend: $25

Who Should Attend: District Administrators, Principals, Instructional Coaches, PLC Leads, Teachers and Educational Leaders

Draft Agenda:

8:30 - Check in & Networking

9:00 - Welcome & Framing the Day

9:15 - Student Growth Stories

11:15 - Q & A

11:30 - Lunch & Networking

12:30 - Small group discussion - Job Alike

1:45 - Alignment of goals to FW

2:30 - Team time

3:00 - Closing Reflections & Call to Action

Interested in Presenting?

We are looking for presenters for both events! We are asking presenters to share one key shift, practice or idea you’ve implemented for the revised student growth goals that has caused a shift in teacher practice or student growth. Please fill out this form to let us know if you are interested.

WERD Book Study Winter 2026: Registration Open Now!

This 2025-2026 school year, CSTP is thrilled to host our Washington Educators Read and Discuss (WERD) online book study. We are happy and full of gratitude to have Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge return as a facilitator for this book study.

We will be spending time with Dr. Stembridge's second book Brilliant Teaching: Using Culture and Artful Thinking to Close Equity Gaps. Participants will connect, discuss, and reflect upon the book in small groups and be guided through our shared community learning by our amazing crew of facilitators.

This free book study is open to all Washington paraeducators, teachers, principals, administrators, and ESAs. Registration is free, and 15 clock hours will be available for purchase upon completion based on live attendance. Book study registrants will purchase and read the book on their own and then attend the live sessions (recordings will not be available).

Meetings will take place weekly on Tuesday afternoons from 4:30-6:00 PM. Below are the dates for each meeting:

Jan 13th - Preface, Chapter 1 

Jan 20th - Chapter 2 

Jan 27th - Chapters 3 & 4 

Feb 3rd - Chapters 5, 6, 7 & 8 

Feb 10th - Chapter 9, Afterword 

For more information and registration, please visit our book study Zoom registration page.

Bring CSTP Expertise to Your School or District's Professional Learning

As the school year continues on and you are considering what professional learning you need for the year, CSTP is ready to collaborate with you! We provide consultation, facilitation, and coaching to support teacher leadership, teamwork, and customized professional learning in your school or district. 

We bring expertise in:

• Teacher Leadership Development, helping educators step into influential roles and contribute meaningfully at the school and district level. 
• Supporting Teacher Teams, offering structures and strategies that enhance team communication and empower collaborative, equity-focused reflective practice 
• Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, equipping educators with tools and mindsets that support all students to access rigorous, engaging work while honoring all students’ identities 

Let CSTP help you design meaningful learning experiences, launch leadership frameworks, or amplify teacher-led initiatives—whether virtual or in-person. Interested in exploring how CSTP can support your school or district? Reach out to Linsdey@cstp-wa.org. We’re ready to collaborate with you!

Partner with CSTP to Offer Clock Hours at Your Next Training

Are you running a course, professional development or book study and want to offer Washington State clock hours? CSTP is an approved Washington State clock hour provider and can approve your courses for clock hours. It is free for the instructor to apply for the course with participants paying a nominal fee.

Learn More and Apply for Clock Hours

WEA National Board Information and Support

All WEA sessions are available for WEA members only. Visit the WEA National Board Certification webpage for more information and more course availability.

National Board Information Session Series

Session 1: Overview

• Monday, December 1, 2025 - 4:30 to 6:30 pm
• Thursday, January 29, 2026 - 4:30 to 6:30 pm
• Wednesday, April 29, 2026 - 4:30 to 6:30 pm

Session 2: Standards & Process

• Monday, December 8, 2025 - 4:30 to 6:30 pm
• Thursday, February 5, 2026 - 4:30 to 6:30 pm
• Wednesday, May 6, 2026 - 4:30 to 6:30 pm

Session 3: Support & Next Steps: Session 3

• Monday, December 15, 2025 - 4:30 to 6:30 pm
• Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 4:30 to 6:30 pm
• Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 4:30 to 6:30 pm

Certification Winter Support Series

• Saturday, December 13, 2025 - 9 am to 12 pm: Component 2 - Using Student Evidence
• Saturday, December 13, 2025 - 1 pm to 4 pm: Component 3 - Video Analysis
• Saturday, January 24, 2026 - 9 am to 12 pm: Component 4 - Analyzing Student Information
• Saturday, February 21, 2026 - 9 am to 12 pm: Component 1 - Assessment Center

National Board Writing Webinars

Register today for OSPI's National Board Writing Webinars!

Who: Any National Board candidate working toward National Board Certification in 2025-2026

What: These one-hour webinars are designed to support writing for the National Board portfolio. Candidates should expect to examine their own writing and work with peers on the selected topic. These sessions DO NOT replace cohorts nor conditional loan requirements.

When: Winter-Spring, always Tuesdays, 4:30 PM-5:30 PM

Series B (Winter-Spring) REGISTER HERE!

• Jan 6: Writing about Contextual Information
• Jan 20: Writing about Instructional Context
• Feb 3: Forms & Written Commentary
• Feb 24: Identifying and Writing about Goals
• March 10: Using Evidence in Written Commentary
• March 17: Integrating National Board Standards
• April 7: Writing Tips: Convincing, Clear, Consistent

Where: Zoom – Register above and select the sessions you’d like to attend. You will need an account with https://zoom.us/ and an electronic device to join. A Zoom link will follow in an email after completing the registration survey. Each session per series uses the same Zoom.

RSVP is required – registration will close day-of event. Contact OSPI National Board Program Specialist, Steven Mueller, at Steven.Mueller@k12.wa.us for any questions

CCW Sector Lead Article

This past month we were honored to be featured in an amazing article written by our colleague Ashley Carter at Pathfinder Strategies, who recently served as CCW Sector Lead liaison, where she supported and was a true champion of our work as Sector Lead the last two years! Her article explores the value of sector-driven workforce systems, and features CSTP as an example of what’s possible when states invest in sector intermediary organizations.

Our work as Sector Lead has allowed us to be present in more spaces with people who are invested in these critical and urgent workforce needs within our Washington state teacher workforce. It continually presents us with incredible opportunities to serve as connectors between people doing great work across different regions, and witness the innovative and passionate movers and shakers that are working to build better systems to support our kids in K-12 and into their dream careers.

See the full article here.

League of Education Voters Podcast

In a recent podcast episode, League of Education Voters CEO Arik Korman interviewed John B. King, Secretary of Education under President Obama and currently the chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY), the nation’s largest comprehensive system of public higher education. Secretary King discussed how important it is for every student to have at least one caring adult in every school building, how we can shift mindsets so educators believe that every student can learn, what the value is of public K-12 and higher education, and how he would change our nation’s education system if there were no budgetary constraints.

Listen to the episode here.

WSAC: 2026-27 Financial Aid Applications Now Open

High school seniors and others can now apply for financial aid for the 2026-27 academic year. Applying for financial aid is a crucial first step toward college and career training. Completing a financial aid application opens up more options for the future.

In Washington, there are two ways to apply for financial aid. U.S. citizens and eligible non-citizens can apply for both federal and state aid with the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). People who are ineligible to file the FAFSA, or who choose not to, can apply for state aid only with the WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid). The FAFSA and the WASFA opened on October 1, 2025, and both are now available.

The Washington College Grant (WA Grant) is one of the most generous and flexible programs in the country. Through WA Grant, about half of families in Washington can get free money from the state to help pay for career training or college. Learn more here.

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I Choo-Choo Choose You!

We love public transportation, and nothing is quite as classic as a passenger rail vehicle. There are so many ways to locomote, with so many names! Let’s see what options we have for on-rail transportation, in the form of a handy flowchart. Remember, the holidays are a great time to rediscover the magic of railways!