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Quality Practice Professional Development Seattle Gov

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The School and Community Partnerships Department is committed to offering supports that build the capacity of community-based organizations and schools to align their work and effectively and authentically partner. The planned supports are guided by our Professional Development Advisory Committee, which includes community-based organizations, the City of Seattle, Seattle Public Schools (SPS), and feedback from partners. Some opportunities are designed only for community-based organization staff and volunteers, while others are open to both to school staff and partners. Please note that we will continue adding trainings and partner check-ins throughout the year, and will announce those updates through our community partner email. If you would like to be added to this monthly email, please send an email to us at communitypartnerships@seattleschools.org. The workshops in Professional Development Calendar for Partners are aligned with the Seattle Public Schools strategic plan Seattle Excellence.

You’ll find workshops in the following categories: As you review the professional learning opportunities, here are some questions to consider: Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now available! Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) is high-quality, evidence-based preschool programming offered by the Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) in partnership with a network of preschool providers throughout the city, including both community-based... Since 2015, SPP has helped prepare more than 6,300 children for kindergarten by developing pre-academic skills and supporting social-emotional growth. SPP is funded by the voter-approved Families, Education, Preschool and Promise (FEPP) Levy and aims to eliminate opportunity gaps in kindergarten readiness and provide access to high-quality early learning for all Seattle three- and...

Research shows that children who participate in high-quality early learning environments are more likely to succeed in kindergarten and throughout their educational journey. Seattle Preschool Program classrooms use evidence-based curriculum and promote culturally responsive, engaging, and nurturing adult-child interactions to create quality learning environments. View Kindergarten Readiness results from the 2023-2024 school year here. High-quality early learning should be affordable for all. SPP tuition is calculated on a sliding scale based on family size and household income, with most Seattle families qualifying for free preschool tuition. Learn more about SPP tuition on our parent portal and calculate your family's expected tuition rate.

While SPP classrooms are inclusive for all children, specialized programs for children with disabilities (SPP Plus) are available through the Seattle School District, the Hearing Speech and Deafness Center, and the Experimental Education Unit... Dual-language programs that provide instruction in English and another language are also available at select sites, and include programs in American Sign Language, Spanish, Chinese-Mandarin, Somali, Arabic and Vietnamese.For more information on SPP providers...

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The School and Community Partnerships Department is committed to offering supports that build the capacity of community-based organizations and schools to align their work and effectively and authentically partner. The planned supports are guided by our Professional Development Advisory Committee, which includes community-based organizations, the City of Seattle, Seattle Public Schools (SPS), and ...

You’ll Find Workshops In The Following Categories: As You Review

You’ll find workshops in the following categories: As you review the professional learning opportunities, here are some questions to consider: Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now available! Seattle Preschool Program (SPP) is high-quality, evidence-based preschool programming offered by the Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) in partnership with a network of pre...

Research Shows That Children Who Participate In High-quality Early Learning

Research shows that children who participate in high-quality early learning environments are more likely to succeed in kindergarten and throughout their educational journey. Seattle Preschool Program classrooms use evidence-based curriculum and promote culturally responsive, engaging, and nurturing adult-child interactions to create quality learning environments. View Kindergarten Readiness result...

While SPP Classrooms Are Inclusive For All Children, Specialized Programs

While SPP classrooms are inclusive for all children, specialized programs for children with disabilities (SPP Plus) are available through the Seattle School District, the Hearing Speech and Deafness Center, and the Experimental Education Unit... Dual-language programs that provide instruction in English and another language are also available at select sites, and include programs in American Sign ...