Course Description

In this micro-credential, educators deepen their understanding of how policies, working conditions, and cultural dynamics shape learning communities. Using the Learn-Design-Do-Reflect Cycle, they analyze workplace culture, identify areas for improvement, and guide stakeholders toward actions that strengthen teaching and learning environments. This micro-credential meets the leadership certificate renewal requirement. To earn clock hours for this micro-credential: (1) Complete WEA micro-credential orientation to learn about the process. Complete orientation ONCE. Register for orientation on https://wea-win.org/. (2) Register for an NEA micro-credential at https://nea.certificationbank.com/Washington AND register for WEA clock hours for the specific NEA micro-credential you selected at https://wea-win.org/. (3) Complete the WEA micro-credential workshop EVERY TIME you are working on a new micro-credential. For more information, see: https://www.washingtonea.org/events-training/pd/micro-credentials/.

Course Objectives

In this micro-credential, educators will examine workplace culture, design improvement strategies, facilitate collaborative problem-solving, and reflect on cultural, contractual, and relational factors that influence school environments.