WA Standards-Palooza Wenatchee 2026: Full Schedule

Standards-Palooza August 11, 2026 Wenatchee Convention Center

8:00am PDT

Tuesday August 11, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am PDT

8:30am PDT

Tuesday August 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am PDT

Learning Standards Review In March 2026, Superintendent Chris Reykdal released Bulletin 006-26 announcing the initial adoption phase for the updated K-12 ELA Standards. The updated standards are available on the OSPI website and teacher feedback is highly encouraged.During this session, participants will focus on how the standards are organized, key shifts in the updates, and processing the...
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Speakers

Theresa Hernandez

Regional Literacy Coordinator, Educational Service District 105

Theresa HernandezTitles: Regional Literacy Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone Numbers:
Mobile:
School... Read More →

Sara Hedlund

Regional Literacy Coordinator, Educational Service District 123

Regional Literacy Coordinator
[email protected]
509.544.5739

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Shanna Brooks

Regional Literacy Coordinator, North Central Education Service District

Shanna Brooks serves as the Regional Literacy Coordinator at North Central Educational Service District in Wenatchee, WA. She provides regional and customized on-site professional development including structured literacy, language development and support for paraeducator staff. She... Read More →

Tuesday August 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Gala Room 1 & 2

ELA, Standards

8:30am PDT

Navigating Media Literacy and AI via the 2026 WA ELA Standards

Tuesday August 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am PDT

Red Delicious

Washington’s updated Media Literacy and Digital Citizenship resources can feel overwhelming at first glance. This session helps K–12 educators explore the new OSPI guidance in manageable, practical steps. Participants will examine the purpose and importance of media literacy, unpack the K–12 frameworks, and discover classroom-ready instructional resources. Educators will leave with a...
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Speakers

Mike Batali

Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, Educational Service District 105

Mike Batali has served as the Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the ESD 105 region since September 2022. Through coaching, workshops, and presentations, he provides innovative professional learning opportunities in educational technology, artificial intelligence, computer... Read More →

Malorie Kahl

Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, Educational Service District 123

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Stefan Troutman

Education Technology Specialist, North Central Education Service District

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Tuesday August 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Red Delicious

ELA, Standards

8:30am PDT

Empowering Student Voices: K-12 Collaborative Discourse in a Thinking Classroom

Tuesday August 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am PDT

Fuji 3

Rich discourse does not happen by accident; it requires intentional structural shifts that move students from passive compliance to active thinking. Grounded in Peter Liljedahl’s Building Thinking Classrooms® framework and aligned with the updated Washington State Standards, this interactive session explores how to cultivate a vibrant culture of collaborative discourse. Educators will...
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Speakers

Andy Boyd

WA Math Regional Coordinator, North Central Education Service District

Andy Boyd, PhD
Sci/Math Specialist | North Central ESD 171
Regional Math Coordinator
phone: 509-665 - 2646
email:
address: 430 Olds Station Road, Wenatchee WA 98801
Kindness Counts NCW

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Cari Haug

Regional Science Coordinator, North Central ESD 171

Cari Haug has served as the Regional Science Coordinator at North Central Educational Service District for over six years providing professional learning to educators regionally, state and nationwide, on science instruction. Supporting science education is important to Cari because... Read More →

Daniel Kent

Regional Mathematics Coordinator, Capital Region ESD 113

Tuesday August 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Fuji 3

Instructional Shifts, Standards

8:30am PDT

Making Sense of the Math Standards

Tuesday August 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am PDT

Golden Delicious

The Washington State Mathematics Learning Standards (WA Math 2025) are here!In this interactive session, participants will explore what has changed, what remains familiar, and how the updated standards impact instruction and student learning across middle and high school mathematics. Through guided activities and discussion, we will examine how the new standards are organized and how they...
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Speakers

Tina Mott

Regional Math Coordinator, Northwest Educational Service District 189

Tina Mott she/herRegional Math CoordinatorNorthwest Educational Service District 189Phone 360-299-4083NWESD Math | Facebook | LinkedIn
Together we can…
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Toni Buechler

Regional Math Coordinator, ESD123

Toni Buechler
(she, her, hers)
Regional Math Coordinator
Office: 509.544.5737
Office Hours: M-F 7:30AM-4:00PMwww.esd123.org

One Team...Helping all students realize their dreams and aspirations...We are ESD 123! ... Read More →

Geoffery LaBrant

Regional Math Coordinator, Educational Service District 105

Geoff La Brant (he/his)
Regional Math Coordinator
Educational Service District 105
Office: (509) 864-1741
Need to schedule a time to meet?
https://calendly.com/geoffery-labrant-esd105/connect-with-geoff-la-brant
Math Related Content on my YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@labrant... Read More →

Tuesday August 11, 2026 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Golden Delicious

Mathematics, Standards

10:00am PDT

Learning Standards Update

Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Orchard South

Washington’s Learning Standards Review is reshaping how educators engage with standards, instructional planning, and student learning across the state. In this update session, participants will explore the latest developments from OSPI’s multi-year standards review and revision process, including newly adopted English Language Arts and Mathematics standards, upcoming revision timelines, and...
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Speakers

Angela Allen

Associate Director of Learning Standards, Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Angela Allen, Associate Director of Learning Standards 564-233-9627, [email protected]

Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Orchard South

about Angela Allen, Associate Director of Learning Standards 564-233-9627, [email protected]<br>Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

10:00am PDT

Making Sense of the ELA Standards - Repeat session

Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Gala Room 1 & 2

Speakers

Theresa Hernandez

Regional Literacy Coordinator, Educational Service District 105

Theresa HernandezTitles: Regional Literacy Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone Numbers:
Mobile:
School... Read More →

Sara Hedlund

Regional Literacy Coordinator, Educational Service District 123

Regional Literacy Coordinator
[email protected]
509.544.5739

... Read More →

Shanna Brooks

Regional Literacy Coordinator, North Central Education Service District

Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Gala Room 1 & 2

ELA, Standards

10:00am PDT

Real Money, Real Math: Financial Literacy as a Gateway to STEM Engagement

Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Gala Room 3

How do we shift student mindsets from "When will I ever use this?" to "How soon can I apply this?" The answer lies in the intersection of financial literacy and equity. In this interactive session, educators will explore how to use real-world financial concepts as a powerful lever for deep mathematical engagement. By framing core mathematical standards through inclusive Project-Based Learning...
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Speakers

Mitchell Stanberry

NBCT Warden High School Math Teacher, Warden High School

MITCHELL D. STANBERRYNBCT Warden High School Math Teacher

Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Gala Room 3

Financial Literacy, Standards

10:00am PDT

Elementary Data Science for Our State

Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Red Delicious

Join us for a data science experience that brings together curiosity, collaboration, and data literacy! Through activities and rich discussion, educators will explore how to help students notice patterns, ask meaningful questions, and make sense of data in authentic and engaging ways.

Speakers

Andy Boyd

WA Math Regional Coordinator, North Central Education Service District

Luke Matlack

Regional Science Coordinator, Educational Service District 105

Luke MatlackRegional Science Coordinator

Cari Haug

Regional Science Coordinator, North Central ESD 171

Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Red Delicious

Mathematics, Standards

10:00am PDT

Figuring Out Fluency in the Math Standards

Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Fuji 3

True mathematical fluency requires more than speed and basic fact memorization. Grounded in the Figuring Out Fluency framework, this interactive session helps educators dismantle traditional approaches and build a shared foundation for deep mathematical sense-making. We will explore the three core pillars of fluency, efficiency, flexibility, and accuracy, and map out how to build student...
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Speakers

Toni Buechler

Regional Math Coordinator, ESD123

Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Fuji 3

Mathematics, Standards

10:00am PDT

Making Sense of the Math Standards - Repeat Session

Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT

Golden Delicious

Speakers

Tina Mott

Regional Math Coordinator, Northwest Educational Service District 189

Tina Mott she/herRegional Math CoordinatorNorthwest Educational Service District 189Phone 360-299-4083NWESD Math | Facebook | LinkedIn
Together we can…
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Geoffery LaBrant

Regional Math Coordinator, Educational Service District 105

Tuesday August 11, 2026 10:00am - 11:15am PDT
Golden Delicious

Mathematics, Standards

11:15am PDT

LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:15am - 12:45pm PDT

Wenatchee

Tuesday August 11, 2026 11:15am - 12:45pm PDT
Wenatchee

12:45pm PDT

K-5 Writing Domain ELA Session

Tuesday August 11, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT

Gala Room 1 & 2

Speakers

Shanna Brooks

Regional Literacy Coordinator, North Central Education Service District

Theresa Hernandez

Regional Literacy Coordinator, Educational Service District 105

Theresa HernandezTitles: Regional Literacy Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone Numbers:
Mobile:
School... Read More →

Sara Hedlund

Regional Literacy Coordinator, Educational Service District 123

Regional Literacy Coordinator
[email protected]
509.544.5739

... Read More →

Tuesday August 11, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT
Gala Room 1 & 2

12:45pm PDT

Learning Standards Update - repeat session

Tuesday August 11, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT

Orchard South

Speakers

Angela Allen

Associate Director of Learning Standards, Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Angela Allen, Associate Director of Learning Standards 564-233-9627, [email protected]

Tuesday August 11, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT
Orchard South

12:45pm PDT

Writing in Secondary ELA Session

Tuesday August 11, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT

Orchard North

In this hands-on session, we will share how we have collaborated as a Secondary Instructional Coach and 7th grade ELA teacher to trial implementation of the new writing standards in secondary classrooms. We will explore the major shifts in the writing standards, share real examples from Tyana’s classroom and other teachers’ classrooms, and highlight engaging ways to make writing instruction...
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Speakers

Michele Doctor

Instructional Coach, Quincy School District

I am a National Board Certified Teacher in English Language Arts and have just completed my 20th year in education. I currently serve as an Instructional Coach at Quincy Middle School, where I have worked for the past six years. My experience includes 15 years teaching middle school... Read More →

Tyana Drake

Teacher, Quincy School District

Tyana DrakeStaff InformationLocation(s)Quincy Middle SchoolTitle(s)TeacherContact InformationEmail[email protected] (Primary... Read More →

Tuesday August 11, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT
Orchard North

12:45pm PDT

Figuring Out Fluency in the Math Standards - Repeat Session

Tuesday August 11, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT

Fuji 3

Speakers

Toni Buechler

Regional Math Coordinator, ESD123

Tuesday August 11, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT
Fuji 3

Mathematics, Standards

12:45pm PDT

Leading the Transition: Key Shifts, Implementation, and Instructional Leadership

Tuesday August 11, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT

Golden Delicious

The newly adopted Washington State Mathematics Standards (WA Math 2026) are now available, and educational leaders play a critical role in supporting successful implementation. This interactive session is designed for administrators, instructional coaches, and district leaders who are preparing to lead learning, align systems, and support high-quality mathematics instruction across schools and...
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Speakers

Andy Boyd

WA Math Regional Coordinator, North Central Education Service District

Tina Mott

Regional Math Coordinator, Northwest Educational Service District 189

Tina Mott she/herRegional Math CoordinatorNorthwest Educational Service District 189Phone 360-299-4083NWESD Math | Facebook | LinkedIn
Together we can…
... Read More →

Tuesday August 11, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT
Golden Delicious

Mathematics, Standards

12:45pm PDT

Teaching Linear Functions Through Real-World Application and New Standards

Tuesday August 11, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT

Gala Room 3

Linear functions are often reduced to abstract procedural rules, but the revised state standards demand a shift toward authentic modeling and true conceptual rigor. In this interactive session, educators will unpack the updated framework for linear functions, shifting focus away from rote memorization and toward dynamic real-world applications. We will explore how to use engaging context—such as...
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Speakers

Mitchell Stanberry

NBCT Warden High School Math Teacher, Warden High School

MITCHELL D. STANBERRYNBCT Warden High School Math Teacher

Tuesday August 11, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT
Gala Room 3

Mathematics, Standards

12:45pm PDT

Connecting Standards, Inquiry, and Sensemaking Across Science and Mathematics

Tuesday August 11, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT

Red Delicious

Join us to explore how elementary educators can integrate science and mathematics through engaging, inquiry-based learning experiences. Participants will examine how data-rich investigations support both science and mathematics standards, foster meaningful interdisciplinary connections, and help students make sense of the world through evidence-based learning.Participants will:Explore strategies...
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Speakers

Laura Grant

Associate Director, Elementary Mathematics & Content Integration, Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Associate Director, Elementary Mathematics & Content Integration

Kelsey Gillstrom

Associate Director of Elementary Science and Content Integration, Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Kelsey Gillstrom she/herAssociate Director of Elementary Science and Content IntegrationElementary, Early Learning, and Federal Programs (EELFP)Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) All students prepared for postsecondary pathways, careers, and civic engagement.
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Tuesday August 11, 2026 12:45pm - 2:00pm PDT
Red Delicious

Science, Standards

2:15pm PDT

6-12 Reading Domain in Washington ELA Standards

Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT

Orchard South

Washington’s revised ELA standards mark a major structural evolution, transitioning from the rigid silos of the 2011 CCSS to a unified, cohesive literacy system. In this interactive session, educators will dive into the newly redesigned Reading Domain, which collapses separate categories—like literary texts, informational texts, and K–5 foundational skills—into a single integrated strand....
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Speakers

Theresa Hernandez

Regional Literacy Coordinator, Educational Service District 105

Theresa HernandezTitles: Regional Literacy Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone Numbers:
Mobile:
School... Read More →

Sara Hedlund

Regional Literacy Coordinator, Educational Service District 123

Regional Literacy Coordinator
[email protected]
509.544.5739

... Read More →

Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Orchard South

ELA, Standards

2:15pm PDT

K-12 Speaking, Listening, and Digital Forums in the Revised WA Standards

Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT

Golden Delicious

Communication in the modern era extends far beyond traditional face-to-face presentations and classroom discussions. Recognizing this shift, the revised Washington State ELA Learning Standards have explicitly reimagined oral language by establishing the Speaking, Listening, and Digital Forums domain. In this interactive session, educators will explore how this updated framework elevates...
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Speakers

Mike Batali

Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, Educational Service District 105

Malorie Kahl

Regional Educational Technology Coordinator, Educational Service District 123

Kahl, MalorieRegional Educational Technology CoordinatorLess...

Stefan Troutman

Education Technology Specialist, North Central Education Service District

Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Golden Delicious

ELA, Standards

2:15pm PDT

K-5 Reading Domain in Washington ELA Standards

Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT

Gala Room 1 & 2

Speakers

Shanna Brooks

Regional Literacy Coordinator, North Central Education Service District

Sara Hedlund

Regional Literacy Coordinator, Educational Service District 123

Regional Literacy Coordinator
[email protected]
509.544.5739

... Read More →

Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Gala Room 1 & 2

ELA, Standards

2:15pm PDT

Empowering Student Voices: K-12 Collaborative Discourse in a Thinking Classroom - Repeat Session

Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT

Fuji 3

Speakers

Andy Boyd

WA Math Regional Coordinator, North Central Education Service District

Daniel Kent

Regional Mathematics Coordinator, Capital Region ESD 113

Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Fuji 3

Instructional Shifts, Standards

2:15pm PDT

Secondary Data Science for Our State

Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT

Red Delicious

Speakers

Geoffery LaBrant

Regional Math Coordinator, Educational Service District 105

Luke Matlack

Regional Science Coordinator, Educational Service District 105

Luke MatlackRegional Science Coordinator

Cari Haug

Regional Science Coordinator, North Central ESD 171

Tuesday August 11, 2026 2:15pm - 3:30pm PDT
Red Delicious

Mathematics, Standards

4:00pm PDT

Movie Screening: "Counted Out"

Tuesday August 11, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT

Gala Room 1 & 2

Movie Night Tuesday 4:00pm - 6:00pmAbout the Film - https://youtu.be/M5a2la9WTtY?si=6RBRXog-5oxbprnQ“Counted Out” investigates the biggest crises of our time. Political polarization. Racial biases. Social injustice. Economic inequity. Climate change. And a global pandemic. All viewed through a previously unseen lens: mathIn our current information economy, math is everywhere.The people we...
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Speakers

Andy Boyd

WA Math Regional Coordinator, North Central Education Service District

Cari Haug

Regional Science Coordinator, North Central ESD 171

Tuesday August 11, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Gala Room 1 & 2

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