WFIS News
Updates on our Legislative, Policy and Committee work
DeVos sets her sights on Blaine Amendments
Last month Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos was in New York City to experience private education first hand. She visited two Jewish schools and attended a breakfast hosted by Catholic non-profits educating children in need to hear a speech. The point of her visit...
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Ask Nancy June 2018
Summer is approaching and many schools face risks from wildfires. So, for June's Ask Nancy, we look at questions about how to be Preparing for Wildfire Smoke. Question: Is there a checklist for schools in wildfire zones that will help us get prepared for...
read moreSchool Missing Student Procedures Involving ASD
Children with ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorders) more frequently attempt to leave an assigned area without consent. Engaging in this "elopement behavior" puts a substantial number of kids at risk for bodily harm every year. Many schools have spoken out about the need...
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Growing Numbers Of Kids And Teens At Risk For Suicide
The number of kids who struggle with thoughts of suicide or attempt to kill themselves is rising. New pediatric research reveals that children ages 5 to 17 visited children's hospitals for suicidal thoughts or attempts about twice as often in 2015 as in 2008. ...
read moreReykdal Asks Public to Help Develop K-12 Education Budget
Residents of Washington State have a chance to influence OSPI’s budget requests to the governor and legislature. WFIS encourages all private and independent schools to engage their community of teachers and parents to participate in a survey "that asks the public to...
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WFIS to host Legal Seminar 2018 with Karr Tuttle Campbell in Oct 2018
WFIS is pleased to partner with Karr Tuttle Campbell, a full service law firm - founded by a former teacher and school administrator and has included members of the board and two former presidents of the Washington Council of School Attorneys, for this special...
read moreCreating A Culture of Well-Being in School
WFIS partner Propel Insurance invited private school personnel to explore the components of the Employee Benefits Program by using effective communication tools, employee education materials, and engagement concepts in wellness and stress management. The...
read moreLaura Moore announces retirement from OSPI
Laura Moore’s unyielding diligence, intelligent support and generous spirit will be missed by everyone who works in private education in WA State.
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Private School Facilities Managers Quarterly Meeting
Andrew Rauch is the WFIS representative working with OSPI on the School Safety Advisory Committee (SSAC), and the Facilities Manager for Epiphany School. He tries to hold meetings for private school Facilities Managers every quarter, though finding a host site for...
read moreEarly Learning Advisory Council – April 3 Meeting
Early Learning Advisory Council Representative, Chelle Downey Magee, attended this first “in-person” ELAC meeting of the calendar year and reports that is was well-attended with an agenda that was quite full! Read her summary report below: Negotiated Rule...
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