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Do Private Schools Have Obligations Under “Alyssa’s Law”?

by WFIS | Sep 22, 2025 | Education News, Educator Training, Legislation and Policy, Student Safety, WFIS News

While Alyssa’s Law does not directly apply to private schools, it has prompted important reflection across the education sector on how schools communicate during emergencies. The law highlights the need for rapid alerts to both first responders and all adults in the...

Professional Development and Other Opportunities

by WFIS | Sep 15, 2025 | Education News, Educator Training, Student Safety, WFIS News

FEMA Security Grant Webinar for WA Private Schools FEMA has released significant new funding through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). A free webinar on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10 AM PT will walk private schools through the application process and...

Professional Development and Other Opportunities

by WFIS | Sep 8, 2025 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Educator Training, Student Safety, WFIS News

FEMA Security Grant Webinar for WA Private Schools FEMA has released significant new funding through the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). A free webinar on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10 AM PT will walk private schools through the application process and...

Benton Franklin Health District Fall Schools Meeting

by WFIS | Sep 8, 2025 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Educator Training, Environmental and Sustainability Education, WFIS News

At yesterday’s Benton Franklin Health District (BFHD) meeting, schools received updates and resources to support student health and safety in the year ahead. Community Health Resources & Toolkits Child Passenger Safety Program – Free car seat checks are available...

Professional Development and Other Opportunities

by WFIS | Sep 2, 2025 | Education News, Educator Training, WFIS News

  Bal-A-Vis-X – For brain and brain-body integration September 20 & 21 from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at Eaton Arrowsmith Academy. Bal-A-Vis-X has been used with students who are labeled learning disabled, behaviorally disordered, ADD/ADHD, Down Syndrome, physically...

Drug Availability via Social Media: What Families Should Know and Do

by WFIS | Jun 13, 2025 | Education News, Educator Training, Student Safety, WFIS News

Presented by: Sameer Hinduja, Ph.D. This training will help educators, parents and guardians understand how social media platforms have become gateways for youth to access dangerous substances. Attendees will learn to identify digital drug-related slang and symbols,...
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