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2014-15 iGRANTS FORM PACKAGE DUE DATES
Due Date
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Form Package
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8/29/14
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658 - PLTW Professional Development
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9/15/14
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668 - Aerospace/Advanced Manufacturing*
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9/18/14
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606 - FIRST Tech Challenge
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9/20/14
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550 - Jobs for Washington Graduates
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9/30/14
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461 - Non-Traditional Fields
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10/16/14
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424 - FIRST Robotics Competition
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* OSPI is re-opening the high school portion of the grant.
WASHINGTON STEM SEEKING NOMINATIONS
Washington STEM will be profiling and sharing the stories of Washington state teachers who are pioneering implementation of Common Core Math Standards and Next Generation Science Standards over the course of the 2014-15 school year. Each story will feature photos and videos filmed in conjunction with the profile.
Washington STEM is looking for your help in identifying inspiring STEM teachers. Nominate yourself or your favorite teacher who is championing these new standards. Nominations will be rolling through the school year.
CHILD CARE SUBSIDY RATES INCREASED
On June 30, 2014, the Department of Early Learning adopted emergency rules increasing child care subsidy base rates by four percent effective July 1.This base rate increase is required under the 2014 supplemental budget enacted by the Washington State Legislature.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/WAC/default.aspx?cite=170-290-0200
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General Information
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and Precision Exams (www.precisionexams.com) are excited to announce our new partnership to deliver standardized CTE assessments statewide.
This seven-hour workshop being held on August 3 in Yakima will provide instructors with the tools they need to develop, manage, and advise a SkillsUSA chapter in their school or classroom.
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Agriculture Education Sciences
For information about what is happening at the Washington FFA Association, click here.
Please contact Rebecca Wallace, Agriculture Education Sciences Program Supervisor, with any questions or feedback you have at (360) 725-6241 or [email protected].
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Business and Marketing
For information on Certiport's 2014 Mircrosoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship, click here.
Please contact Lance Wrzesinski, Business and Marketing Program Supervisor, with any questions or feedback you have at (360) 725-6258 or [email protected].
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Jobs for Washington's Graduates (JWG)
Click here for the July 2014 JWG newsletter.
Please contact Mary Kanikeberg, Program Supervisor, (360) 725-6249 or [email protected].
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Skilled and Technical Sciences
Click here for the July 2014 Skilled and Technical Sciences newsletter.
Please contact Denny Wallace, Program Supervisor, with any questions or feedback you have at (360) 725-6241 or [email protected].
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