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IRS imposes moratorium on ERC claims to curb abuse

by WFIS | Sep 18, 2023 | Education News, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News

To curb fraudulent claims for the employee retention credit (ERC), the IRS has implemented an immediate moratorium on processing new claims that will extend until at least the end of 2023. The ERC was a refundable tax credit for businesses that paid workers during the...

Election for SBE board positions

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...

UW grad takes on the death of public schools in new book

by WFIS | Sep 14, 2023 | Education News, School Choice, WFIS News

Cara Fitzpatrick, a UW graduate and Pulitzer Prize-winning writer, has authored a book titled “The Death of Public School”. The book delves into the history of school choice in the nation and how private institutions receive more public funding than ever...

L&I Requirements and Guidance for Preventing COVID-19

by WFIS | Sep 11, 2023 | Covid-19, Education News, L&I, WFIS News

L&I has emphasized the Employer’s responsibility for implementing policy and protocol to prevent further exposure of fellow employees but does not require notifying staff when a coworker has COVID. See...

Early Learning Licensing Department Meeting

by WFIS | Sep 11, 2023 | DCYF, early learning licensing, Education News, WFIS News

WFIS has invited Debbie Groff, DCYF’s new Child Care Deputy Senior Administrator, to meet with our program directors on October 5. Her role has the capacity to shift the environment and relationships in ways that will support providers to enhance their programs...

Enrollment Reporting 2023-24 with the State

by WFIS | Sep 11, 2023 | Education News, State Board of Education, WFIS News

Private School enrollment reporting data is valuable for getting legislators to address regional and statewide concerns relevant to our private school families. WFIS urges all schools to submit their data for school enrollment of full-time, in-person students as of...
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    Mount Vernon Christian School
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    Saint George's School
    Inspiring scholars, athletes, and artists to serve and lead others.
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    Seattle Jewish Community School
  • The Bear Creek School
    The Bear Creek School
  • Three Rivers Christian School
    Three Rivers Christian School
    To prepare students from infancy thru 12th grade to impact the world for Christ.

Pacesetter Members

  • Eaton Arrowsmith Academy
    Eaton Arrowsmith Academy
    Cognitive development is our education priority.
  • Hillside Student Community School
    Hillside Student Community School
  • Northwest Christian School
    Northwest Christian School
    Preschool-8th Grade where students consider themselves a family of friends.
  • Renton Preparatory Christian School
    Renton Preparatory Christian School
    Leading Private Education
  • Spruce Street School
    Spruce Street School
    Where students are valued for who they are.
  • St. Anne School
    St. Anne School
    ENRICHING MIND, BODY, AND SOUL SINCE 1923
  • St. Madeleine Sophie School
    St. Madeleine Sophie School
    Serve, Lead, Love and Learn
  • University Child Development School
    University Child Development School
    Igniting positive change

Recent News

  • IRS imposes moratorium on ERC claims to curb abuse September 18, 2023
  • Election for SBE board positions September 18, 2023
  • UW grad takes on the death of public schools in new book September 14, 2023
  • L&I Requirements and Guidance for Preventing COVID-19 September 11, 2023
  • Early Learning Licensing Department Meeting September 11, 2023

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