by WFIS | Apr 6, 2026 | Education News, Educator Training, OSPI, WFIS News
Private school leaders are beginning to see the local impact of broader public school budget challenges, particularly in the allocation of federal Title funds. More than one district has already notified schools that it will not provide Title II funds next year,...
by WFIS | Mar 23, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, Legislation and Policy, OSPI, Student Resources, WFIS News
OSPI hosted a rescheduled Equitable Services to Private Schools Technical Assistance informational training webinar for school districts and private school personnel this week. It reviewed the requirements and procedures for submitting the Intent to Participate in...
by WFIS | Mar 2, 2026 | Agencies and Committees, Education News, OSPI, WFIS News
Due to technical issues, the Private Participation in Federal Program Equitable Services webinar scheduled for February 26 was rescheduled. NEW Date: March 20 from 9:30–11:30 am. Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97375981327 (no registration needed) Join for reminders...
by WFIS | Feb 2, 2026 | Education News, Educator Training, OSPI, WFIS News
OSPI’s Federal Title Funds Ombudsman, Sheila Gerrish, will host a training session for school district and private school personnel. Together! Learn how Title Funding works and how to interact with districts to establish a great working relationship!...
by WFIS | Mar 24, 2025 | Education News, OSPI, WFIS News
In April, OSPI’s Education Data System (EDS) portal will open for private schools to declare their intent to participate in federal title fund programs for the 2025–26 school year. With federal education funding in flux, it remains uncertain whether these programs...
