School Nurse Day – Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Events
Free webinar on May 6, from 1-3 pm to cover:
- Understand the basics of functional neurological disorders and PNEE
- Explain elements of treatment for PNEE
- Modify current practice to incorporate evidence-based treatments into school nursing practice decisions
The presentation will be followed by a Q&A. Registration and presenter info HERE.
Financial Aid Summit webinar – for HOS and Counselors
May 19 at 11:30 am. This summit will convene those ‘on the ground’ who support students and families through the financial aid process. The group will talk through effective approaches and coordination to increase financial aid completion. The goal is to support school staff to ensure more Washington students have access to financial aid. Registration details. Special guest: Gov Ferguson 11:45-11:50.
Forward ’26: AI + Innovation
June 23 from 9 am – 4 pm at Woodland High School. Join your education colleagues from across Washington for a full day of future-focused learning. This FREE event is open to teachers, district & school leaders, and instructional technology staff. It focuses on practical, responsible, and human-centered approaches to artificial intelligence in education. Register here.
Free Narcan Training
August 11 from 10 am-12 pm online via Zoom. WSU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences and the Rayce Rudeen Foundation offer this training for Washington school personnel to administer NARCAN®, the nasal spray version of the overdose-reversal drug naloxone, in the event of an overdose. Rayce Rudeen Foundation will include a session focused on procedures for the school as well as follow-up resources to connect students’ families with addiction counseling and treatment. Details and registration here.
SPU Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Course Development
**YOUR INPUT NEEDED by May 1st**. WFIS is gauging interest in an upcoming Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion course hosted at Seattle Pacific University this August. This 4-day (two Fri/Sat in a row), 20 clock-hour course will support educators in meeting CCDEI requirements through a blend of theological grounding, PESB-aligned standards work, and practical classroom application. The estimated cost is $300 per participant, with potential Title II funding and cost-sharing support from Lighthouse Christian School.
To move forward, about 20 participants are needed. Let WFIS know how many teachers from your school might be interested in attending, and whether a virtual option would be important for your team (especially for those in Eastern Washington).
