The teacher groups will focus on the state Learning Standards Review project. The project aims to prioritize, revise, and clarify the state learning standards. OSPI needs feedback from educators on the following:

·    drafts of the prioritized, revised, and clarified learning standards;

·    drafts of teacher implementation documents;

·    drafts of caregiver/family-facing products;

·    and professional development needs for educators.

K-12 teachers with content expertise in ELA, math and science are invited to apply. We are looking for about 90 educators who can meet multiple times with a mix of in person and virtual events.

This project will require in person attendance at our launch event on the evening of March 15 and all day March 16 in the Seattle area. Travel expenses will be covered. Additionally you will need to attend three virtual focus group meetings this spring that will take place after school hours. Each participant could earn a stipend amount of up to $850.00.

Focus group members will be chosen to provide a well-balanced group in terms of representing:

·    the race and ethnicity of Washington’s student population;

·    each geographic region in Washington;

·    large, medium, and small districts;

·    urban, suburban, and rural districts.

If you are interested in being a member of the focus group, please fill out this application.