Student expectations
as of 11/21/24 TL
See the DES Workforce Learning and Performance Learner Expectations and WAC 106-125-020 Prohibited student conduct for additional guides.
Registration
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After the annual Training Calendar is published, block out interested class dates with a personal calendar invite to avoid future workload and meeting conflicts.
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Seek employer approval before registering.
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Submit registrations before the registration period closes. Late registrations must be approved by the presenter.
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Email dorpropertytaxeducation@dor.wa.gov to cancel a registration. Provide a reason why.
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If a registration must be cancelled, strive to find a replacement.
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Once you are registered, commit to attending the full duration of the class.
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Request ADA accommodations before class.
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If submitting a registration on behalf of others, copy them in the request email or forward them registration confirmation upon receipt.
Course materials
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If hardcopy course materials are not provided, access them online and/or print yourself a copy.
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When course materials are copyrighted, do not share them with individuals who did not attend the class.
Before class
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Fulfill prerequisites, as outlined in the course announcement.
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Complete pre-work, as outlined in the course announcement.
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Bring requested items, as outlined in the course announcement.
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For virtual classes:
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Create a free MS Teams account, if you do not already have one.
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Ensure video, speakers, and microphones are functional before joining.
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Connect to high-speed/bandwidth internet.
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For call-in attendees, view the presentation on a computer to fully participate.
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Arrive at least 5 minutes before class.
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For trainings taking place in the 6400 Linderson Conference Center, stay clear of the outside entryway until doors unlock at 8:00am if you are a non-agency employee.
During class
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Follow presenter ground rules, as outlined in the course announcement.
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If attending a class virtually and sharing a conference room with others, provide names of who are present in the Chat room or reply to the meeting invite.
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Use professional, respectful, ethical, and profanity-free language.
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When sharing experiences, communicate from your perspective by using “I” statements and maintain the confidentiality of others involved by excluding identifying information.
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Make room for other students to ask questions.
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Actively listen to understand the views of others.
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Keep discussion on-topic.
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Save detailed/county specific questions for after class.
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Email dorpropertytaxeducation@dor.wa.gov to report presenter, student, and/or class issues.
Attendance requirements
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Appraisers who attend approved classes to receive continuing education credit for accreditation, must attend 90% of the class for International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) sponsored trainings. The IAAO policy states, “Students must attend 90% of the class hours to achieve the full number of educational hours offered for the course. Anything less than 90% attendance will result in zero hours of credit.” For example, if a class was scheduled for three hours, or 180 minutes, students must attend a minimum of 162 minutes, or 162 / 180 = 90%. For details, see the IAAO Education Manual.
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Appraisers who attend approved classes to receive continuing education credit for accreditation, must attend 83% of the class for Department of Revenue sponsored trainings. The law defines a classroom hour as a minimum of fifty minutes out of each sixty-minute hour (WAC 458-10-010(3)(e)). For example, if a class is scheduled for three hours, or 180 minutes, students must attend a minimum of 150 minutes, or 150 / 180 = 83%.
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Partial credit will not be awarded per laws.
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Certificates of attendance will be emailed to eligible students if requested during registration. Or email dorpropertytaxeducation@dor.wa.gov to make a request after class.
After class
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Complete a course evaluation (optional).
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Save certificate of attendance.