by WFIS | Jan 8, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) has released an updated Mandatory Reporter website for educators and school staff. The site includes a new Mandatory Reporting 2025 e-learning module, along with updated guidance and resources to...
by WFIS | Jan 7, 2026 | Education News, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News
WFIS aims to provide school leaders with practical resources that enhance leadership, judgment, and care within school communities. The upcoming free School Safety Webinar, hosted by Joffe Emergency Services—a trusted partner with whom WFIS collaborated last year on...
by WFIS | Jan 7, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Legislation and Policy, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News
The Technical Advisory Committee has completed its work on revising the Washington State Department of Health’s School Environmental Health and Safety Rules. Following a presentation to legislators outlining the updated rules and a proposed three-phase implementation...
by WFIS | Dec 12, 2025 | DOH, Education News, Student Safety, WFIS News
Major flooding prompted Level 3 evacuations in Skagit and Snohomish counties. Other regions of Western Washington are also experiencing floods. Flooded areas need to be cleaned right away to prevent mold. Here are some tips: Clean surfaces and everything wet within...
by WFIS | Nov 24, 2025 | Education News, Educator Training, Student Safety, WFIS News
Athletes carry enormous influence in their school communities. Their behavior sets the tone not only for their teammates but for peers throughout the school. Athletes As Leaders is a free leadership program designed to help coaches harness that influence for positive...
by WFIS | Nov 17, 2025 | Education News, OSPI, Student Safety, WFIS News
The first School Safety & Student Well-Being Advisory Committee (SS-SWAC) meeting of the school year was on November 4th. Though the committee summits have been in effect since 2016, many new participants were presented with the historical background and...
