WFIS News
Updates on our advocacy, committee work, legislative policy, and trending topics relevant to member schools.
The call for “Ending Isolation Practices in WA K-12 Schools”
The League of Education Voters hosted a webinar on the use of restraint and isolation. Luckily some of our schools were in attendance to help clarify the difference between private schools and the Nonpublic Agencies cited in The Seattle Times article. Legislators are...
Early Learning Providers: details on $0 Health Care
You can help your staff take advantage of a $0 health care premium. DCYF is partnering with Washington Health Benefit Exchange and Yakima Neighborhood Health Services to inform early learning staff about the Health Care Premium Assistance for Employees of Child Care...
Gov Inslee recognizes Feb 2023 as Private Schools Month
Sure feels good to be appreciated!
Share your experience – Transitional Kindergarten
Early learning and childcare programs around the state are experiencing localized challenges and benefits with the growth of Transitional Kindergarten (TK) in the K-12 system. Lawmakers have asked for more information about what is happening on the ground for existing...
Private school leaders at the Capitol!
WFIS school leaders ventured to the Capitol for their return to in-person conversations with legislators. Part relationship building, part opportunity to comment on specific bills or issues, our advocacy day was impactful. On Monday, the WFIS Board discussed this...
Political Polarization: How are school districts responding?
Today, the American School District Panel released the latest results in a report, 2022 American School District Panel survey, reflecting the country's political divides. Key findings include: Political polarization about LGTBQ+ issues, critical race theory, and...
SBE visits Silverwood School
The State Board of Education visited Silverwood School in Poulsbo this past week to experience and highlight an innovative learning environment. The school shared its philosophy on building community with family, outdoor exploration, and social and emotional learning....
Kickstart service learning in your classrooms
WFIS educators are invited to a FREE live 60-minute Professional Development event featuring a keynote message from Martin Luther King III, recorded exclusively for WE Schools. Gain a deeper understanding of different types of service learning. Learn to identify the...
Private school NPAs in Olympia
LtoR: Dominic Jimenez, CHILD School; Carrie Fannin, CHILD School; Jeffrey D. Woolley, Dartmoor School; Suzie Hanson, WFIS; Dr. Melodee Loshbaug Brocks Academy; Rachel Kier, Brocks Academy & Dan Loshbaug.WFIS has shared detailed concerns with legislators about the...
Legislative Update
The legislators are writing many policy bills this year. They are also writing the State's Budgets. Thus far, a handful of bills will impact private schools. Here are a few of them: Senate Bill 5315: Sets new rules about mandatory compliance visits from OSPI to...