What Is It?

The Washington Statewide EdTech & Teaching and Learning Cohort is a quarterly, cross-regional collaborative that brings together district leaders to strengthen instructional practices and educational technology across the state.

It creates a consistent, practitioner-informed space where educators and leaders can share insights, align efforts, and support statewide priorities.

Why It Matters

Washington schools are navigating rapid changes in technology, instruction, and policy. This cohort ensures that:

• Local voices inform statewide decisions

• Districts are aligned with state initiatives and guidance

• Best practices are shared across regions

• Efforts are coordinated—reducing duplication and increasing impact

Ultimately, the cohort supports a more equitable, coherent, and sustainable statewide approach to teaching, learning, and technology.

Purpose

The cohort convenes regional representatives to:

• Share regional successes, challenges, and emerging needs

• Identify common patterns and effective practices

• Support implementation of state initiatives, mandates, and policy

• Strengthen alignment between local practice and statewide priorities

It also serves as a feedback loop to state leaders, ensuring decisions reflect real classroom and district experiences.

Who Should Participate?

This cohort is designed for district and regional leaders involved in:

• Educational Technology (EdTech) leadership

• Teaching & Learning

• Instructional Coaching or PLC leadership

• Program implementation and innovation

Examples include:

• EdTech Directors & Leads

• Teaching & Learning Directors

• Instructional Coaches

• District or building leaders

How It Works

Meeting Frequency: Quarterly
Format: Structured, consistent agenda to support collaboration and action

Typical Meeting Structure:

1. Welcome & Statewide Updates

2. Current Priority Topic (“What’s on fire?”)

3. Problem-Solving & Shared Solutions

4. Future Needs & Support Planning

5. Regional Updates (“Around the Horn”)

This predictable structure ensures focused discussions and actionable outcomes.

Key Topics of Focus

Topics are responsive to district needs and may include:

• Artificial Intelligence in education

• Digital equity & instructional technology access

• MTSS and EdTech integration

• Media literacy and digital citizenship

• Implementation challenges and system alignment

Outcomes & Impact

Participants can expect:

• Increased clarity and alignment with statewide initiatives

• Access to shared tools, strategies, and resources

• Stronger cross-district collaboration

• Opportunities to influence statewide direction and supports

How to Get Involved

• Join through PdEnroller

• Participate in quarterly sessions

• Engage in shared problem-solving and statewide conversations

The cohort convenes regional representatives to:

• Share regional successes, challenges, and emerging needs

• Identify common patterns and effective practices

• Support implementation of state initiatives, mandates, and policy

• Strengthen alignment between local practice and statewide priorities

It also serves as a feedback loop to state leaders, ensuring decisions reflect real classroom and district experiences.