by WFIS | Sep 18, 2023 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Legislation and Policy, State Board of Education, The Advocate, WFIS News
The Washington State School Directors’ Association (WSSDA) has taken over from OSPI the election process for the State Board of Education positions. This year, the election will be via email rather than a mailed paper ballot. Three open positions are to be filled...
by WFIS | Jun 5, 2023 | Legislation and Policy, OSPI, The Advocate, WFIS News
Schools that received EANS I funding allocations need to spend the funding now. If not, the private schools will lose about $5m on June 30. EANS I is the Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools federal relief program approved by the Department of Education in...
by WFIS | Jun 2, 2023 | The Advocate, WFIS News
Dear Friends of Private Schools, Private schools sustained the trust built with parents, students, and staff in recent years by overcoming challenges with students’ academic loss and missed opportunities for social connection. The teacher shortage continues...
by WFIS | May 22, 2023 | Education News, OSPI, School Choice, The Advocate, Uncategorized, WFIS News
The proposed WAC rule changes to expand access to the summer quarter Running Start permanently begins this summer. Students currently in 11th grade should complete a summer Running Start Enrollment Verification Form (RSEVF). Additional info is available from OSPI...
by WFIS | May 8, 2023 | Legislation and Policy, The Advocate, WFIS News
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act allows school districts to apply for the Stronger Connections Grant Program. The Stronger Connections Grant will only be available to private schools in Districts with a 40%+ poverty level IF the District applies for the grant....
by WFIS | May 8, 2023 | Clean Buildings Performance Standards, Environmental and Sustainability Education, Legislation and Policy, The Advocate, WFIS News
The team at the Department of Commerce will be hosting their next Clean Buildings Expansion webinar on May 18 Workshop (10 am-Noon) to focus on customer outreach, technical support, and energy benchmarking for Tier 2 (20,000+ sq ft building spaces). Facilities...