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Final ELAC Report of 2018

by WFIS | Dec 11, 2018 | Agencies and Committees, Department of Early Learning, Education News, Student Safety

Chelle Downey-Magee is the WFIS Representative on ELAC, Washington’s Early Learning Advisory Council. Her report on the final ELAC meeting of 2018 follows: The agenda for this meeting was quite forward looking–to the next legislative session, to the...

Ask Nancy December 2018: Lice Outbreaks

by WFIS | Nov 26, 2018 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety, The Advocate

For December, WFIS received an inquiry about WA K-12 policy on recurrent lice issues in a classroom. So, for this month’s Ask Nancy, we look at how to prevent lice outbreaks and review guidelines on how school staff should address discovery of lice. Question:...

Ask Nancy November 2018: Suicide Prevention

by WFIS | Oct 29, 2018 | Ask Nancy, Education News, Student Safety

November begins the dark winter season in the Pacific NW and is also a time when expectations ramp up for students. Many schools are taking time to improve suicide prevention and student mental health support. So, for this month’s Ask Nancy, we look at...

Understanding Bullying Victims

by WFIS | Oct 11, 2018 | Education News, Student Safety

Bullying is a complex situation that takes time and patience to overcome. But with patience and perseverance it can be done. And with the proper help and encouragement the bullying victim will emerge from the situation more resilient than ever before. Read this...

ELAC Meeting August 14th in Spokane

by WFIS | Aug 30, 2018 | Department of Early Learning, Student Safety, WFIS News

WFIS’ ELAC Representative and Issaquah Montessori Director Chelle Downey-Magee graciously shares her insights from all ELAC and Licensed Center Advisory Subcommittee (LCAS) meetings. The August 14th Early Learning Advisory Council (ELAC) meeting was held at The...

‘Ask Nancy’ Sept. 2018: Healthy Back-To-School List Guidance

by WFIS | Aug 30, 2018 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety, WFIS News

This September as teachers and students stock up on school supplies, the Department of Health has tips for avoiding chemicals that trigger asthma and allergies. Question: Is there a quick reference list teachers can use for healthy school supplies? Nancy says:...

Final ELAC Report of 2018

Ask Nancy December 2018: Lice Outbreaks

Ask Nancy November 2018: Suicide Prevention

Understanding Bullying Victims

ELAC Meeting August 14th in Spokane

‘Ask Nancy’ Sept. 2018: Healthy Back-To-School List Guidance

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