Legislative and Policy Advocacy
We work with legislators and policy makers to ensure that legislation in Olympia affecting schools and education is crafted with the particular needs of private and independent schools in mind.WFIS Legislative and Policy Updates
Clean Buildings Resource: Free Consultation Available
The Smart Buildings Center offers a Clean Buildings Performance Standard (CBPS) Helpdesk to assist building owners and operators* in meeting state compliance requirements. This free service is available statewide to provide technical assistance on benchmarking,...
Private School Enrollment Report Due 10/31/25 (Today)
On October 1, an email was sent to the email address on file with the state for your school leader, including a link to your school's Enrollment Report, which is also accessible on the State Board of Education Enrollment Reporting webpage. The data collected is...
Radon Testing in Schools: Lessons from Vancouver School District
As Washington prepares for expanded environmental health requirements under the updated School Environmental Health & Safety rules (WAC 246-370), radon testing is becoming a priority. Vancouver Public Schools is sharing its comprehensive approach to testing and...
Exploring Pathways to State Approval for Nature-Based Schools
WFIS is helping schools explore how to expand outdoor nature schools in Washington State. The core challenge is a limited State Board of Education (SBE) approval process. Without a building, the local health jurisdictions can't complete their inspections, and without...
Clean Buildings information and resources
Seattle City Light free support program Seattle City Light is launching a no-cost program for commercial and multifamily buildings greater than 20,000 square feet. This coaching and training program will help buildings lower their energy consumption and prepare for...
Early Education
Last week, DCYF launched the Staff Qualifications Workgroup, which will meet monthly to reach consensus on reasonable teacher qualification requirements for early learning educators. The subcommittee includes 10 early learning providers and 10 provider advocates,...
SBE Private School Enrollment Report is now open
October 1, an email was sent to school leaders with a link to the Enrollment Report. The data collected is critical for advocacy to support private schools, but also fulfills the statutory requirement for private schools to record annual attendance, as schools report...
Title I, Part A – Equitable Services Reminder
Private schools that have indicated interest in participating in Title I, Part A equitable services should expect their district to engage in timely, meaningful, and ongoing consultation throughout the year. Services must be designed to support student, parent, and...
FEMA School Security Grant Webinar Recap
Private schools in Washington attended Thursday's webinar alongside other schools from across the US to learn about resources available through FEMA’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). While the 2025 NSGP application for WA State closed on August 31, the 2026...
Don’t Wait to Winterize – Checklist for School Facilities
Share this Pre-Winter Checklist with your maintenance staff, or post in a common area to get your admin team thinking about winter weather prep and safety. If you have questions, need a second opinion, or require guidance on how to address specific risks, NPIP has...
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