True Measure Collaborative

From General Ed to Special Ed—a journey defined by growth, trust, and showing up.

For Paterson’s K–8 Special Education teacher, Jaime Tobin, stepping into Special Education meant starting over, asking hard questions, and staying committed to her students.

“Intelligence comes in all forms,” she shares. She reminds us that inclusion is about finding ways to make every child feel capable, seen, and valued.

👉 Read Jaime’s full story: https://thetruemeasure.org/797-2/

Happy Holidays from TMC! 🎄✨

As we wrap up the year, we want to take a moment to send our warmest wishes to our community. Thank you for your continued support and collaboration.

Here’s to a joyful, restful holiday season and an exciting new year ahead!

We are looking for a Director of School Programs who will lead and support schools in serving students furthest from educational justice, including those with disabilities and multilingual learners. The Director will provide direct support to schools, coach and supervise our school programs team, and collaborate with the Executive Director to maximize TMC’s impact and expand its reach across Washington.

🗓️Preferred start date: February 1st, 2026
Read more details and apply now: https://jobs.gusto.com/postings/true-measure-collaborative-director-school-programs-76f91988-aa77-435c-a31b-a774e11ff9c5

The 2025 RREI Summit is just one day away!
True Measure Collaborative is proud to co-host this statewide event, bringing together educators, leaders, and advocates to build safer, more connected classrooms that foster belonging for every learner.

Our programs team will lead a workshop titled, “The Proactive Shift: Supporting All Learners Through Skill-Building.” This session will guide participants in moving from reactive behavior support toward proactive, strengths-based practices.

📅 December 6, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
📍 Virtual on Zoom
🎤 Featuring keynote speaker Ross Greene, renowned psychologist and author of The Explosive Child

➡️ Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DhgfdXp3Qp29gKG6fyRLTA #/registration

The 2025 RREI Summit is just three days away!

True Measure Collaborative is proud to co-host this statewide event, bringing together educators, leaders, and advocates to build safer, more connected classrooms that foster belonging for every learner.

Our programs team will lead a workshop titled “The Proactive Shift: Supporting All Learners Through Skill-Building.” This session will guide participants in moving from reactive behavior support toward proactive, strengths-based practices.

📅 December 6, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
📍 Virtual on Zoom
🎤 Featuring keynote speaker Ross Greene, renowned psychologist and author of The Explosive Child

➡️ Register now: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DhgfdXp3Qp29gKG6fyRLTA #/registration

By 2030, TMC aims to reach:
1,500 educators
10,000 students

As TMC works to meet statewide demand, we’re scaling our Virtual Community of Practice to connect more rural and geographically isolated educators with the coaching, collaboration, and peer learning they need.

Next year, this network will grow to over 50 special education teachers, expanding role-alike coaching and structured peer support. With your support, we’ll build a statewide network where no educator works alone, and no student is left out.

🤝 Support our work: https://thetruemeasure.org/donate
📘 Read our 2024–2025 Annual Report: https://thetruemeasure.org/annual-reports/

Systems change happens when we lead together.

True Measure Collaborative continues to champion statewide policy work through the Coalition to Eliminate Isolation and Reduce Restraint (CEIRR), ensuring that every student learns in a safe, inclusive environment.

✅ $4M secured in new public funding (2025–2027)�
✅ 31 partner organizations and districts co-signed our advocacy letter to the Washington State Senate

Read more in our 2024–2025 Annual Report: https://thetruemeasure.org/annual-reports/
Learn more about the CEIRR: https://reducerestraint.org/
Register for the upcoming 2025 RREI Summit: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DhgfdXp3Qp29gKG6fyRLTA #/registration

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Across Washington, TMC is helping educators build stronger, more inclusive classrooms, from individualized coaching to statewide collaboration.

In 2024–2025, partner districts working with TMC showed measurable impact:�📈 +35% in data-driven instruction�🏫 +28% in student engagement�🤝 +31% in collaboration between general and special educators

Through our Rural Special Education Community of Practice, educators in remote areas are now connected through virtual coaching, peer learning, and real-time support, ensuring no teacher works alone and no student is left behind.

📘 Read our 2024–2025 Annual Report: https://thetruemeasure.org/blog/
🔗 Learn more about our Rural Communities of Practice program: https://online.fliphtml5.com/bnadr/hpgf/

True Measure Collaborative is proud to co-host the 2025 RREI Summit, bringing together educators, leaders, and advocates to forge a path forward toward creating safe, vibrant classrooms that foster a sense of belonging.

📅 December 6, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
📍 Virtual on Zoom
🎤 Featuring keynote speaker Ross Greene, renowned psychologist and author of The Explosive Child.

Join us for a day of shared learning, inspiration, and partnership.

Register today: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/DhgfdXp3Qp29gKG6fyRLTA #/registration

Inclusion starts with understanding who we serve.

Across 11 Washington counties, TMC educators support 7,440 students:
💛 69% low-income
🧡 52% students of color
💙 24% multilingual learners
💚 15% students with disabilities

By fostering collaboration and building educator capacity, we’re creating classrooms where every student can learn, thrive, and belong.

📘 Read our 2024–2025 Annual Report: https://thetruemeasure.org/blog/

🌟 TMC Team Spotlight: Micheal Williams 🌟

For nearly two decades, Micheal Williams has helped educators, families, and students build trust and belonging across Washington State.

He reminds us that inclusion begins with connection. And that showing up with compassion, every single day, can change everything.

Read his full story: https://thetruemeasure.org/a-new-day-every-day/

Learning Together with TMC: Inclusive Ed Resources
This month’s pick → Through My Eyes by our partner Understood.org

October is both Learning Disabilities Awareness Month and ADHD Awareness Month. A time to reflect, learn, and act. 💛

We’re proud to share Through My Eyes, an immersive platform from Understood.org. Through powerful simulations and heartfelt stories, Through My Eyes helps educators step into the world of students with ADHD, dyslexia, and dyscalculia, building empathy and understanding that transform classrooms.

👉 Explore Through My Eyes: https://www.understood.org/en/through-my-eyes?utm_medium=partnership&utm_source=truemeasure&utm_campaign=tme-edu-gtm&utm_content=link