by WFIS | Jun 1, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, WFIS News
Private school teachers, administrators, and other professionals serve on state committees and workgroups to offer support and perspective on a wide range of education topics. We thank them for their dedicated service. The giving of their time and expertise benefits...
by WFIS | Jun 1, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Educator Training, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News
WFIS attended the Dept of Ecology webinar to prepare schools for Washington’s Organics Management requirements. Washington’s Organics Management Law is designed to reduce landfill waste and methane emissions by expanding statewide organics recycling. Schools are...
by WFIS | May 26, 2026 | Education News, Educator Training, OSPI, Student Safety, WFIS News
Building Safer Schools Together webinar series WFIS joined the first session in OSPI’s Building Safer Schools Together webinar series, focused on School-Based Crisis Prevention and Intervention. The presentation offered practical, trauma-informed guidance for school...
by WFIS | May 26, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, WFIS News
The program provides free test kits for homes and buildings, and is available to public and private schools. The program can provide 30–50 free kits per month, depending on availability. (Test kits may also be purchased and shipped to the lab for about $20.) The free...
by WFIS | May 26, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News
The WA Department of Health (DOH) has created planning templates for schools to modify. They have started this process, with more to follow. The distinction between required and recommended is clearly noted on this template. Additional guidance requests and support...
by WFIS | May 18, 2026 | DOH, Education News, Student Safety, WFIS News
School leaders should feel prepared in case a measles exposure occurs within a school community. Those without proof of immunity will need to quarantine during an exposure, leaving schools without staff. An option for adults who believe they received the measles...
