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With Gratitude! WFIS Representatives Vital to Our Advocacy

by WFIS | Jun 1, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, WFIS News

Private school teachers, administrators, and other professionals serve on state committees and workgroups to offer support and perspective on a wide range of education topics. We thank them for their dedicated service. The giving of their time and expertise benefits...

Organics Management Laws, Requirements for Schools webinar

by WFIS | Jun 1, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Educator Training, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News

WFIS attended the Dept of Ecology webinar to prepare schools for Washington’s Organics Management requirements. Washington’s Organics Management Law is designed to reduce landfill waste and methane emissions by expanding statewide organics recycling. Schools are...

Professional Development & Other Opportunities

by WFIS | May 26, 2026 | Education News, Educator Training, WFIS News

PBL World – multi-day Project-Based Learning conference June 15 – 18, 2026 (Monday-Thursday) in Napa Valley, CA. Brings together K-12 teachers, instructional coaches, school and district leaders to begin and advance their Project-Based Learning practice,...

School Safety & Student Wellbeing

by WFIS | May 26, 2026 | Education News, Educator Training, OSPI, Student Safety, WFIS News

Building Safer Schools Together webinar series WFIS joined the first session in OSPI’s Building Safer Schools Together webinar series, focused on School-Based Crisis Prevention and Intervention. The presentation offered practical, trauma-informed guidance for school...

EPA State Indoor Radon Grant (SIRG) Program

by WFIS | May 26, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, WFIS News

The program provides free test kits for homes and buildings, and is available to public and private schools. The program can provide 30–50 free kits per month, depending on availability. (Test kits may also be purchased and shipped to the lab for about $20.) The free...

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Plan – Template for Smaller Schools

by WFIS | May 26, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Legislation and Policy, WFIS News

The WA Department of Health (DOH) has created planning templates for schools to modify. They have started this process, with more to follow. The distinction between required and recommended is clearly noted on this template. Additional guidance requests and support...
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  • With Gratitude! WFIS Representatives Vital to Our Advocacy June 1, 2026
  • Organics Management Laws, Requirements for Schools webinar June 1, 2026
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  • School Safety & Student Wellbeing May 26, 2026
  • EPA State Indoor Radon Grant (SIRG) Program May 26, 2026

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