Teacher Resources - Washington Education

Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in Washington
http://www.k12.wa.us/
The site provides the latest information on Washington education requirements, communications to educators and the public, employment opportunities, education resources, and resource tools. Links to science learning requirements and resources and professional development opportunities may be particularly useful.
http://www.k12.wa.us/CurriculumInstruct/Science/defautl.aspx
http://www.k12.wa.us/ProfDev/default.aspx

Washington State LASER (Leadership and Assistance for Science Education Reform)
http://www.wastatelaser.org/_resources/wastatedatabase.asp

Online Directory of Washington State
Life Science Programs

The Washington state online life sciences directory features over 200 education and outreach programs located throughout Washington State that encourage and promote careers in these areas, including summer camps, certification programs, student/teacher outreach programs, and college or university programs.

http://www.pugetsoundcenter.org/wdc/

Programs that were selected included a focus on at least one of the following topics:

• Biology
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Health care
• Nursing
• Medical devices
• Pharmaceuticals
• Public health

Log on to search by program location (City or County), Ages Served, and/or Life Science Topic. Read short program descriptions, find out when programs’ events occur and follow links to programs’ Web sites.

Brochure of Programs

To view an on line version of the brochure, go to:  www.pugetsoundcenter.org/wdc and scroll to the bottom of the first page.

For hard copies of the brocure, please contact the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County for a hard copy (info@seakingwdc.org)