by WFIS | Dec 19, 2024 | Education News, Student Safety, WFIS News
Whooping cough has returned to pre-pandemic levels, yet it is preventable with the Tdap/DTaP vaccine. A recent survey indicates that a third of the public is unaware that this disease can be prevented. Adults require boosters once every 10 years. What’s going on? from...
by WFIS | Dec 9, 2024 | DOH, Education News, Student Safety, WFIS News
Join Erin M. Sundberg, ARNP, Pediatric Endocrinology & Diabetes at Seattle Children’s Hospital for the next Diabetes in School Health (DiSH) WA session: Wednesday, Dec. 11, from 3-4 pm using this link. Future sessions are outlined below: January 15,...
by WFIS | Dec 9, 2024 | Education News, Educator Training, Student Safety, WFIS News
OSPI, Project Adam, and the American Heart Association are hosting a Cardiac Emergency Response Planning webinar to provide an overview of Heart Safe Schools and Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs). Learn about CERPs and OSPI’s Automatic External...
by WFIS | Dec 9, 2024 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Student Safety, WFIS News
School Inspections in Benton Franklin Counties This year, BFHD is actively inspecting specialty classrooms, such as labs, tech shops, and art rooms. If your school has not been inspected, please book your inspection here. Be sure to include contact details for the...
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 18, 2024 | Agencies and Committees, DCYF, Education News, Student Safety, WFIS News
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is exploring an online tool, initially developed by Evident Change for Humboldt County, CA, that could guide mandatory reporters on whether to file a report or pursue alternative support. This tool could...