WERD (WA Educators Read and Discuss) Book Study

In partnership with OSPI, CSTP is excited to host the WERD (WA Educators Read and Discuss) Book Study. These statewide book studies are open to all educators in Washington State including teachers, paraprofessionals, principals, administrators, and ESAs.

Upcoming Book Studies


1/11/24 – 2/8/24 – Culturally Responsive Education in the Classroom: An Equity Framework for Pedagogy written by Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge

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Cost: Free
Book: If you would like to support CSTP, consider purchasing through our Amazon referral link: Buy the Book. Otherwise, many local bookstores and online retailers carry this title as well.
Clock Hours Available: 12.5 equity clock hours for full participation/attendance
Who Should Attend: Washington paraeducators, teachers, principals, administrators and ESAs.
Description: CSTP is hosting a statewide online equity based book study of Culturally Responsive Education in the Classroom: An Equity Framework for Pedagogy by Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge. This unique book study will be facilitated by author, Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge and open to all Washington educators. Participants will meet weekly in January and February to connect, discuss and reflect upon the book in small groups. Contact Saara Kamal if you have any questions.

Meetings will take place on Thursday afternoons from 4:30-6:00 PM. Review the book study questions. Below are the dates and discussion material for each meeting:

  • January 11-Preface
  • January 18-Chapter 1 and Chapter 2
  • January 25-Chapter 3
  • February 1-Chapter 4
  • February 8-Chapter 5 and Chapter 6

February-March 2024Brilliant Teaching: Using Culture and Artful Thinking to Close Equity Gaps written by Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge. 

Register NOW!
Cost: Free
This unique book study will be facilitated by author, Dr. Adeyemi Stembridge and open to all Washington educators. Participants will meet weekly in January and February to connect, discuss and reflect upon the book in small groups. Contact Saara Kamal if you have any questions. 
Meetings will take place on Thursday afternoons from 4:30-6:00 PM. Review the book study questions. Below are the dates and discussion material for each meeting:
Clock Hours: 15 equity clock hours are available for full participation/attendance.

Dates:
February 29 – Preface & Chapter 1
March 7 – Chapter 2
March 14 – Chapters 3 & 4
March 21 – Chapters 5, 6, 7 & 8
March 28 – Chapter 9 and Afterword

Free Resources

Our Washington state educator-facilitators have created a list of questions that you are welcome to use at your own upcoming book study. Learn how to partner with CSTP to offer clock hours at your book study.

Past Book Studies

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