by WFIS | Sep 22, 2025 | Early Learning, early learning licensing, Education News, WFIS News
Each year, there is ongoing discussion about how to address the State’s early learning licensing regulations. WFIS members strongly believe that private school early learning programs serving 3–5-year-olds should be recognized as part of their K–12 educational...
by WFIS | Nov 21, 2024 | Clean Buildings Performance Standards, early learning licensing, L&I, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News
The Washington Clean Buildings Act introduced Clean Buildings Performance Standards, which aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve energy efficiency in buildings, including schools. While resources and support are available to help building owners meet...
by WFIS | Nov 21, 2024 | DCYF, early learning licensing, L&I, The Advocate, Transition to Kindergarten, WFIS News
Public schools offer early learning programs without being subject to the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) licensing requirements. This exempts them from DCYF’s costly, labor-intensive licensing processes and facility mandates, creating a significant...
by WFIS | Nov 21, 2024 | Boarding School licensing, DCYF, early learning licensing, L&I, The Advocate, WFIS News
Washington State has about a dozen traditional boarding schools that educate local students and offer residential programs to some of its community. These schools are Washington State-approved and inspected by the local health jurisdiction (LHJ). The State Board of...
by WFIS | Nov 21, 2024 | early learning licensing, Educator Training, L&I, Teacher Certification, The Advocate, WFIS News
The Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) has yet to create an approval process for private schools and their supporting organizations to offer Cultural Competency, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CCDEI) clock hours. While the Cultural Competence...
by WFIS | Nov 21, 2024 | College in the High School (CiHS), early learning licensing, L&I, The Advocate, WFIS News
In Washington, dual credit programs allow high school students to earn both high school and college credits simultaneously, providing a head start on college education and potentially reducing the time and cost of a college degree. While public school students have...
