WA Standards-Palooza Wenatchee 2026

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 stronger understanding of the standards and greater confidence in applying them to teaching and learning.

 

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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.

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 for integrating science and mathematics standards through authentic, inquiry-driven investigations.
• Deepen their understanding of how coherent instruction across science and mathematics supports student sensemaking and strengthens conceptual understanding.
• Identify opportunities to design learning experiences that connect mathematics, science, and real-world contexts.

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.