The Center for Strengthening the Teaching Profession (CSTP) is an innovative and independent Washington state nonprofit organization dedicated to building a strong and effective teaching force for the students of Washington. Since 2003, CSTP has been working tirelessly to promote state and local policies and practices that positively impact student learning. CSTP offers a wide range of projects and services aimed at strengthening teaching and empowering educators.

Their Teacher Leadership program focuses on developing and promoting teacher voice and building teacher leadership capacity. CSTP also provides training and support for teachers, schools, and districts, offering responsive, ongoing, and relevant training and resources based on current best practices. Furthermore, CSTP engages the public in dialogue with the education community, fostering partnerships among educators, educational organizations, and policy makers.

They also commission research and build capacity for using data to inform policy discussions and decision-making. Join the CSTP community and be a part of their mission to create impactful, valued, and well-trained leaders in education. Contact them at PO Box 4162 Olympia, WA 98501 or visit their website for more information