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New Date for OSPI Equitable Services Webinar

by WFIS | Mar 2, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, OSPI, WFIS News

Due to technical issues, the Private Participation in Federal Program Equitable Services webinar scheduled for February 26 was rescheduled. NEW Date: March 20 from 9:30–11:30 am. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97375981327 (no registration needed) Join for reminders...

Update from OSPI Statewide Safety Meeting this week

by WFIS | Mar 2, 2026 | Education News, OSPI, Student Safety, WFIS News

The OSPI School Safety Center hosts a monthly statewide safety meeting for district leaders and regional safety centers within Educational Service Districts (ESDs). These meetings combine presentations and collaborative discussion around emerging school safety topics....

Financial Education Standards Feedback

by WFIS | Feb 2, 2026 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, OSPI, WFIS News

Private schools do not have to teach to State Learning Standards. However, the standards act as a guide to many. OSPI is asking for feedback on its Learning Standards for Financial Education. If interested in providing your opinion or experience, the survey is open...

Private school participation in Title Fund programs

by WFIS | Feb 2, 2026 | Education News, Educator Training, OSPI, WFIS News

OSPI’s Federal Title Funds Ombudsman, Sheila Gerrish, will host a training session for school district and private school personnel. Together! Learn how Title Funding works and how to interact with districts to establish a great working relationship!...

OSPI School Safety & Student Wellbeing Advisory Committee

by WFIS | Jan 19, 2026 | Legislation and Policy, OSPI, WFIS News

OSPI staff shared updates on statewide school safety data collection, noting limitations. While districts report having Comprehensive School Safety Plans, threat assessment programs, and student wellbeing plans, OSPI does not collect the plans themselves and lacks...

2025 WA State Learning Standards for Mathematics

by WFIS | Dec 8, 2025 | Education News, OSPI, WFIS News

Private school math teachers and the entire math department may want to review the newly proposed math standards. While private schools are not required to teach to these standards, aligning and mapping curriculum to them remains an important part of instructional...
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