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WERA is powered by the involvement of our members, and right now there are three big ways you can get involved:🔷 Board N...
10/16/2026

WERA is powered by the involvement of our members, and right now there are three big ways you can get involved:

🔷 Board Nominations: Nominate yourself or a colleague: https://forms.gle/xkQ1L9SJuU1bSncn6
Board terms are three years, and the election will be held in February 2027. You can learn more about how the board shapes WERA's future here: https://wera-web.org/join-the-board

🔷 WERA Award Nominations: Recognize outstanding work in education research. Categories include Outstanding Dissertation and Outstanding Service to Students in Washington. Read more and make your nominations here: https://wera-web.org/awards

🔷 Spring Symposium Planning Committee: Help shape the direction of the 2027 WERA Spring Symposium! WERA members interested in volunteering for this can email [email protected]

There is still time to join the book club!WERA and the Seattle Evaluation Association are teaming up for a book club on ...
10/15/2026

There is still time to join the book club!

WERA and the Seattle Evaluation Association are teaming up for a book club on Zaretta Hammond’s new book, Rebuilding Students’ Learning Power. Building on her bestselling Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, Hammond offers a brain-based approach to strengthening students’ cognitive abilities.

There are several reasons to join:

✅ Hammond is a keynote speaker at the WERA/OSPI Winter Conference this year. Discuss the book with peers beforehand, then meet her and ask your questions in person!
✅ We meet three Wednesdays this fall, and you can pick the time that works best for you!
✅ Earn 9 clock hours
✅ Everyone who registers gets a discount code for 20% off the book

WERA members can sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduWX_XY8gt1Pu6kXqj93aGFihsEb3S-LJzAwnAsQPGT75_EA/viewform

Join the WERA-SEA Book Club this fall!WERA and the Seattle Evaluation Association are teaming up for a book club on Zare...
09/28/2026

Join the WERA-SEA Book Club this fall!

WERA and the Seattle Evaluation Association are teaming up for a book club on Zaretta Hammond's new book, Rebuilding Students' Learning Power. Building on her bestselling Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, Hammond offers a brain-based approach to strengthening students' cognitive abilities.

Why join? So glad you asked!
✅ Hammond is one of our keynote speakers at the WERA/OSPI Winter Conference this year, so you can discuss the book with peers beforehand, then meet her and ask questions
✅ The club meets 2-3 times for discussion leading up to the conference
✅ Everyone who registers gets a discount code for 20% off the book

WERA members can sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduWX_XY8gt1Pu6kXqj93aGFihsEb3S-LJzAwnAsQPGT75_EA/viewform

Friday is the last day for early bird rates! Save your spot at the 39th Annual WERA/OSPI Winter Conference this December...
09/28/2026

Friday is the last day for early bird rates! Save your spot at the 39th Annual WERA/OSPI Winter Conference this December in Tacoma.

Register for the conference, take a look at our draft program, and learn more: https://wera-web.org/winter-conference

We can't wait to see everyone!

Struggling to move MTSS from framework to reality? Join Andrea Bowman and Sandy Gessner-Crabtree from OESD 114 on Octobe...
09/24/2026

Struggling to move MTSS from framework to reality? Join Andrea Bowman and Sandy Gessner-Crabtree from OESD 114 on October 14th for a WERA Webinar where they will discuss building district MTSS systems that actually work. You'll walk away with:

📈 A clear picture of the infrastructure districts need to support MTSS across schools
📈 Insight into how team structures, roles, and data systems drive (or derail) implementation
📈 Real-world examples: org charts, routines, data calendars, and more
📈 Concrete next steps to strengthen your district's approach to MTSS

Date: October 14, 2026
Time: 12-1PM

➡️ Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8374177843

The clock is ticking on proposals for the 39th Annual WERA/OSPI Conference! This year's theme is Rigorous & Responsive R...
07/13/2026

The clock is ticking on proposals for the 39th Annual WERA/OSPI Conference! This year's theme is Rigorous & Responsive Research in Times of Change, and we want to hear what you have to add to the conversation. Submissions close July 17th, so don't wait! You can learn more, view last year's conference program, and submit a proposal on our website: https://www.wera-web.org/.

📣 Registration is now open for the 39th Annual WERA/OSPI Conference!Join us December 9-11, 2026 at the Marriott Tacoma D...
06/09/2026

📣 Registration is now open for the 39th Annual WERA/OSPI Conference!

Join us December 9-11, 2026 at the Marriott Tacoma Downtown for Rigorous & Responsive Research in Times of Change - a gathering of education researchers and policymakers committed to connecting research with real-world impact.

And if you haven't submitted a proposal yet, there's still time! The Call for Proposals is open through July 17. If your work reflects this year's theme, we want to hear from you!

Register for the conference, explore last year's program, and submit your proposal at https://www.wera-web.org/

We're excited to partner with WSU Everett for our next WERA Webinar on Wednesday, May 27! Join us as Anna McLeod, Direct...
05/20/2026

We're excited to partner with WSU Everett for our next WERA Webinar on Wednesday, May 27! Join us as Anna McLeod, Director of Student Services, and Alex Tadio, Director of Admissions, share their firsthand experience building collaborative pathways to expand postsecondary access.

⭐ Scaling Access: Lessons from Collaborative Pathway Building⭐

Expanding postsecondary access requires intentional, cross-institutional collaboration that addresses persistent barriers to transfer and degree completion. This session examines what prompted the development of agreements with community colleges and local school districts, including the larger challenges of access, alignment, and student mobility these partnerships were designed to address.

Drawing on lived experience, we’ll explore how relationship-building and trust were cultivated across institutions, the organizational and cultural barriers that emerged, and how teams worked to navigate them. We’ll highlight the importance of alignment across leadership, policy, advising, curriculum, and student support systems in creating more seamless pathways.

➡️ Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/hZHsBHznSF-E4jb-AqACvw

▶️ Can’t make it next Wednesday? WERA members can view the recording at any time! Learn more about the benefits of WERA membership here: https://www.wera-web.org/membership-benefits

📢 Call for Proposals is open! The Conference Committee is now accepting proposals for the 2026 Winter Conference, Decemb...
05/01/2026

📢 Call for Proposals is open! The Conference Committee is now accepting proposals for the 2026 Winter Conference, December 9-11 in Tacoma. If your work and insights reflect this year’s theme, Rigorous & Responsive Research in Times of Change, submit by July 17 and be part of shaping this year’s conversation. You can learn more, view last year's conference program, and submit a proposal on our website: https://www.wera-web.org/.

We can't wait to hear from you!

Our next WERA Webinar is coming up on May 13! Join Dr. Brit Henderson, Annabel Utz, and Betsy Tessler from MDRC as they ...
04/22/2026

Our next WERA Webinar is coming up on May 13! Join Dr. Brit Henderson, Annabel Utz, and Betsy Tessler from MDRC as they share what Washington’s data reveal about how students navigate postsecondary pathways, and what those patterns mean for workforce outcomes.

➡️ Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/L3ItOibKSkW8N9aLkYRGpA

⭐ From High School to the Workforce: What Washington's Data Reveal About Student Pathways ⭐

Washington has set an ambitious goal: 70% of adults age 25 to 44 holding a postsecondary credential. But how are students actually moving, or not moving, from high school into college and careers? In this session, Dr. Brit Henderson, Annabel Utz, and Betsy Tessler from MDRC will present findings from the Sequences to Success in WA State project, which used sequence analysis and state longitudinal data to map the postsecondary pathways of Washington high school graduates. By tracing how students move through community and technical colleges, four-year universities, and the workforce, the project identifies 12 distinct pathway patterns and links each to early labor market outcomes. The team also conducted interviews with recent high school graduates to better understand the nuances of different pathways. Attendees will come away with a richer picture of where Washington students are succeeding, where they are stalling, and what the data suggest for policy and practice.

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