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...
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!...
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...
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...
by WFIS | Nov 17, 2025 | Education News, OSPI, Student Safety, WFIS News
The first School Safety & Student Well-Being Advisory Committee (SS-SWAC) meeting of the school year was on November 4th. Though the committee summits have been in effect since 2016, many new participants were presented with the historical background and...
by WFIS | Nov 3, 2025 | Education News, OSPI, Student Resources, Student Safety, WFIS News
OSPI has released updated Opioid Overdose Reversal Policy and Training Guidelines for Schools. Key updates include new guidance on students’ self-carry policies, storage of naloxone and other reversal medications in cabinets or alternative locations, post-incident...
