About
The Washington State Fellows’ Network, a three-year program, is a group of instructional leaders convened by the OSPI and the Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD) to support district and community implementation of state learning standards in Mathematics, English Language Arts (ELA), Science, and the Early Learning Guidelines.
At NWESD, our fellows convene four times a year with their respective Regional Coordinator to learn and grow together in their content area instructional practice and in teacher leadership practice.
Open to all
Teacher leadership and content instructional practice take many hands and can take many forms! Within each content area, we extend a broad invitation for participation! From Tier 1 classroom instruction teachers to teachers of students with disabilities; teachers of students with multi-language learners; and teachers at alternative learning environments (Alternative High schools included); all are welcome to apply to become a Fellow in either English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science or Early Learning. The collaboration of various roles enhances our work and helps grow support of all students in our region! Districts and administrators should encourage teachers and other educational leaders, providers, or instructional coaches to apply.
Some examples include:
- Tier 1 Classroom Teachers (English language arts, mathematics, science, and early learning (P-3) educators
- Special education teachers might join mathematics, ELA, science, or early learning Fellows.
- Career and technical education (CTE) teachers might join mathematics or science Fellows.
- Teachers from schools receiving comprehensive or targeted supports under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) might join any content area to support the development and inclusion of teacher leaders in school improvement activities.
Ready to join?
Visit OSPI’s Fellows page to learn more and to apply! When applying, you will work with your school principal or district leadership to review and sign a “Fellows’ Assurance Document” which will be uploaded as a part of the application tool. If selected, you will be informed by your Regional Coordinator who will also provide you with more details about next steps and meeting times.