WA HiCap Coordinator Network
Are you a program coordinator looking to enhance your skills and elevate your role?
Come learn about the courses and supports we are designing for coordinators of all experience levels
that will equip you with essential knowledge and practical skills to excel in your position.
What to Expect
The series will be offered as live virtual sessions.
Readings and resources will be provided as additional learning opportunities.
Special Offer: For the first year only, all sessions will be free to all who register.
Offered the 2nd Thursday of each month.
Choose between the 10-11 am or 4-5 pm time options
These PLC’s are free and open to all HiCap Coordinators.
If you’re looking to take your learning further, Whitworth University offers the option to earn credits toward a master’s degree or endorsement by combining these sessions and PLCs with individualized project work. For more information, feel free to contact Dr. Tamra Stambaugh.
Schedule Outline
September 5, 2024
4:00-5:00 pm
Information Session
– Coordinator Year-at-a-Glance (prototypical template shared as a resource)
– Know who’s on your team – Who do you need to have at your table to be successful this year?
Plus meet Jody Hess from OSPI.
– Overview of how the WA HiCap Coordinator Network will work and how WAETAG, ESD 113, and
Whitworth University are partnering to support you.
– Whitworth course requirements
– Find your annual plan and policies and procedures (2190/2195) in preparation for first PLC and course.
September 12, 2024
10:00-11:00 am
OR 4:00-5:00 pm
Professional Learning Community (PLC)
Come prepared with questions. Receive free individualized coaching and mentorship.
September 17, 2024
4:00-5:30 pm
The What, The Why, and The How of HiCap Identification
What are the regulations, requirements, and requisites for identification planning and reporting?
Why do we have universal screening and local norms?
How to communicate identification procedures and rationale to families and colleagues?
– Learn the components of an Annual Plan and walk through how to prepare your Annual Plan.
– Review pertinent WACs and Identification Best Practices.
– Alignment of Services and Identification
What to bring:
– Annual Plan
– Policies and Procedures (2190 and 2195)
October 16, 2024
4:00-5:00 pm
Designing Programs and Services and Working with Teachers
– WAC service requirement and Leveraging District Initiatives
– Discussion and sharing of resources and ideas for supporting teachers; Discuss NAGC Programming Standards and usefulness for guiding practice.
– Best practice discussion for continuum of services and where to start; Data in districts and students
– Connections to resources/strategies for teachers
October 10, 2024
10:00-11:00 am
OR 4:00-5:00 pm
Professional Learning Community (PLC)
Come prepared with questions. Receive free individualized coaching and mentorship.
November 14, 2024
10:00-11:00 am
OR 4:00-5:00 pm
Professional Learning Community (PLC)
Come prepared with questions. Receive free individualized coaching and mentorship.
December 12, 2024
10:00-11:00 am
OR 4:00-5:00 pm
Professional Learning Community (PLC)
Come prepared with questions. Receive free individualized coaching and mentorship.
January 7, 2025
4:00-5:30 pm
Calibrating and Coordinating Your Identification Committee: The Who, How, and Why
Live virtual session. Presenters: Jen Flo and Reby Parsley
January 9, 2025
10:00-11:00 am
OR 4:00-5:00 pm
Professional Learning Community (PLC)
Come prepared with questions. Receive free individualized coaching and mentorship.
February 13, 2025
10:00-11:00 am
OR 4:00-5:00 pm
Professional Learning Community (PLC)
Come prepared with questions. Receive free individualized coaching and mentorship.
March 11, 2025
4:00-5:30 pm
Best Practices for Leading Differentiation and Supporting Advanced Instruction
Live virtual session. Presenter: Dr. Tamra Stambaugh
March 13, 2025
10:00-11:00 am
OR 4:00-5:00 pm
Professional Learning Community (PLC)
Come prepared with questions. Receive free individualized coaching and mentorship.
April 10, 2025
10:00-11:00 am
OR 4:00-5:00 pm
Professional Learning Community (PLC)
Come prepared with questions. Receive free individualized coaching and mentorship.
May 6, 2025
4:00-5:30 pm
Leading Change: Strategies for Professional Learning and Gaining Buy-In
Live virtual session.
May 8, 2024
10:00-11:00 am
OR 4:00-5:00 pm
Professional Learning Community (PLC)
Come prepared with questions. Receive free individualized coaching and mentorship.
June 12, 2024
10:00-11:00 am
OR 4:00-5:00 pm
Professional Learning Community (PLC)
Come prepared with questions. Receive free individualized coaching and mentorship.
Instructional Sessions Registration
What’s Included with Your Session Registration:
- Six Virtual Sessions: Participate in live sessions.
- Clock Hours: Earn up to 10.5 standard clock hours.
- Flexible Access: Register anytime during the series.