by WFIS | Sep 5, 2023 | Educator Training, Student Safety, WFIS News
Schools must have at least one monthly drill with students while school is in session. The required exercise types vary due to each school’s unique geographic situation. Coordination with local fire and emergency responders is strongly encouraged....
by WFIS | Sep 5, 2023 | DOH, Educator Training, WFIS News
DOH school chemical inventory list updates As of June 26, 2023, the WA Dept. Of Health updated the inventory list concerning chemicals previously listed as inappropriate for middle school classrooms. County health departments should be aware of the update for...
by WFIS | Aug 7, 2023 | DCYF, Educator Training, Student Safety, WFIS News
Under the law RCW 26.44.030, specific individuals must report abuse or neglect of children to law enforcement or Child Protective Services (CPS). These “mandatory reporters” include: Professional school personnel Registered/licensed nurses or social service counselors...
by WFIS | Jul 21, 2023 | Education News, Educator Training, OSPI, WFIS News
There are about 50 private schools serving 650 students with Title III Part A, funding. These funds provide additional support for multilingual learners as well as services for American Indian/Alaska Native students and for multilingual/English learners in private...
by WFIS | May 8, 2023 | Educator Training, PESB, The Advocate, WFIS News
All Teacher and Administrator Certificates will have new renewal requirements beginning July 1, 2023, as a result of HB 1426 and WAC 181-79A-244expected implementation of CCDEI/Equity-Based School Practices. All teachers must earn at least 15 continuing education...
by WFIS | May 8, 2023 | Education News, Educator Training, OSPI, The Advocate, WFIS News
Unite the Neuroscience of Learning with the Art of Teaching The field of Educational Neuroscience is exploding, and K-12 educators can leverage new discoveries in neuroscience, growing their pedagogical practices and increasing student engagement and achievement. This...
