As finance executive Mellody Hobson says, it's a "conversational third rail." But, she says, that's exactly why we need to start talking about it. In this engaging, persuasive talk, Hobson makes the case that speaking openly about race — and particularly about diversity in hiring — makes for better businesses and a better society." (Watch time 14:14):
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Each week, DCYF ESIT Tribal Support Specialist Brian Frisina provides a key topic to help us get to know our Tribal Nations partners better.
This week’s topic is:
Tribal Treaties
First frame of film, 'As Long As the River Runs.' The quote reads: “As long as the rivers run, as long as the tide flows, as long as the sun shines, you will have land, fish and game for your frying pans, and timber for your lodges.” Washington Territorial, Governor Isaac Stevens
As Long As the River Runs
"... As Long as the River Runs - the fight for rights secured to 4 Indian Nations in the 1854 Treaty of Medicine Creek." Directed by Olympia film-maker Carol Burns and co-produced by Hank Adams (watch time 26 min):
Key Laws, Decisions, and Agreements
"Reserved rights ... include the rights to hunt, gather foods and medicines and take fish in all usual and accustomed places." Read more:
Treaties
"... the arrival of Europeans and the creation of the United States changed their lives forever. Most of the land and resources that tribes thought were theirs forever were slowly but surely lost over the centuries that followed... For more information, read:
What Are Tribal Ceded Lands?
"The land not claimed by treating tribes was called ceded land. Often Indians who lived on ceded lands were not consulted nor gave their consent to the treaty making process [Stolen Lands]."
Map of Washington State Tribal Reservations & Draft Treaty Ceded Areas
Tribal Ceded Lands
"The U.S.-Indian treaties of 1854 through 1856 left native groups with only a fraction of their former homelands. Tribes ceded millions of acres in Washington Territory alone, in exchange for a guarantee or promise that their rights would be protected, that some lands would be reserved, and that many services would be provided for them. To see these changes, access the maps": Tribal Ceded Lands
Sources
Map of Washington State Tribal Reservations & Draft Treaty Ceded Areas.
As Long as the River Runs. Uploaded to YouTube by Hank Adams, April 14, 2017.
Protecting the Resource| Yakama Nation Fisheries. Key laws, decisions and agreements. © 2022.
Treaties | Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission. © 2016.
Treaties, Ceded Lands, and Recognition. Indian Country Today, Digital Indigenous News. © 2022.
Treaty Trail: Background Readings. Washington State Historical Society. © 2022.
The Federal Fiscal Year 21 Washington State IDEA PART C Application and accompanying documents have been posted! They can be found on ESIT's Contract Materials page, located under the section titled IDEA Part C State Application – FFY 2021:
Questions? Contact DCYF ESIT Sustainability Manager, Noel Parrish, at noel.parrish@dcyf.wa.gov.
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Thank you to those of you who joined us for the RPMs, March. 7 - 10, hosted by the ESIT State Leadership Team. In attendance were representatives from ESIT Provider Agencies and County Lead Agencies.
The summary below recaps what was discussed and captures themes generated by discussions at each meeting:
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The ESIT State Leadership Team would like to thank all the volunteers, contractors, and community partners for being a valuable part of our Community Engagement Connections. We have been meeting to strengthen our expanded, integrated, and effective ESIT monitoring system. We are currently in the exploration/development stage of implementation. This monitoring system is being designed to directly enhance efforts and support practitioners as they support families in improving outcomes for infants, toddlers, and their families.
Without your time, knowledge, and collaboration, we would not have accomplished this much. Although there is still much to be done, here is a brief update on this initiative:
Implementation Science Stage: Exploration/Development- Initial assessment of assets and needs, current landscape analysis, and exploration of feasibility of implementation
Total Hours of Contribution: We met four times with our Community Engagement Connection partners to bring awareness of the initiative to the field and gather broad feedback. We also held 16 Core planning meetings to develop our priorities, and we met 8 times with each of our Special Ops Groups to create the Child & Family Record Review Tool and the Family-Centered Practices Tool.
Total Number of Participants: 50
Accomplishments: Key Characteristics of Monitoring System; WA State Priority Areas; Vision Statement; Child & Family Record Review Tool; Family-Centered Practices Tool; Pre, On-site, and Post-Visit Documents
It has been our pleasure to collaborate with you to support and improve outcomes for infants, toddlers, and their families.
To learn more about the monitoring initiative and how to become involved, please contact Tammy McCauley, Accountability & Quality Improvement Manager, at tammy.mccauley@dcyf.wa.gov.
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Washington State has adopted policies and procedures to ensure public participation in the annual grant application for the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C funds. Public participation notices will be published in a manner to ensure circulation throughout the state for at least a 60-day period, with a 30-day opportunity for public comment and public hearings, as appropriate, during that period. It can be found on DCYF’s Office of Innovation, Alignment and Accountability Reports page.
DCYF's ESIT program posted the following materials for public review and comment:
The public comment period closes on May 7: Submit Public Comment.
We are offering two Virtual Public Hearings:
Thursday, April 14 | 8 – 9 a.m.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 885 7747 7431
Passcode: 089160
Monday, April 18 | 1 – 2 p.m.
Join the Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 839 2405 1811
Passcode: 644882
Please Note: We are gathering public comment only. This is not a rule or Washington Administrative Code (WAC) revision or change.
If you would like to receive this notification in an alternate format or language, please contact the ESIT Partnership & Collaboration Manager at 564-999-0449 or dcyf.esit@dcyf.wa.gov.
For questions, please contact Laurie Thomas, ESIT Program Administrator and IDEA Part C State Coordinator, at laurie.thomas@dcyf.wa.gov.
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The ESIT State Leadership Office is extending an invitation to our ESIT Provider Agencies to participate in an interactive webinar with guest speaker Jeremy Payne, DCFY Forecast & Rates Office Chief. The webinar will focus on the State Special Education 0-3 funding and address final state appropriations for the current state fiscal year, use of funds to date, and provide forecast information for SFY23 and SFY24 in preparation for local budget planning.
CLA-Affiliated ESIT Provider Agencies
May 9 | 1 – 2:30 p.m.
ESIT Provider Agencies
May 9 | 3 – 4:30 p.m.
For more information or to ask questions, please contact Valerie Arnold, ESIT Strategic Innovations Administrator, at 360-485-7773 or valerie.arnold@dcyf.wa.gov.
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Applications for Family Scholarships and Registration Waivers Available
Get support with your DEC/ISEI conference attendance!
Opportunities for families with young children with disabilities (ages 0-8) include:
- Family Scholarships
- Registration Waivers
Integrating Research and Practice in Early Childhood Intervention
September 27 – 30 | Chicago, IL
Applications for scholarships are due Monday, May 16 and are accepted on a rolling basis.
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This 2022 series is called “Going Virtual.” Webinars in this series will discusses equitable, culturally sustaining early intervention (EI) and early childhood (EC) care and education strategies and their application in a virtual, or telehealth, environment. These webinars address family coaching practices, aspects of the transition process in various contexts, and common challenges often experienced by families and practitioners in virtual settings.
Presented by the Military Families Learning Network
May 24 | Sept. 14 | Nov. 16
7 - 8:30 a.m.
Find registration information for one or more sessions here.
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The Health Care Authority (HCA) is pleased to announce that effective July 1, 2022, SBHS-contracted school districts will no longer be required to submit local match to HCA for IEP/IFSP health-related service claims.
Background
The intergovernmental transfer (IGT) process was implemented in 2012 due to a budget shortfall. The IGT process requires SBHS-contracted school districts to first provide local match (30% of the claim amount) to HCA before HCA can reimburse school districts for IEP/IFSP health related services provided to Title XIX Medicaid-eligible students. The IGT process has proven to be administratively burdensome and is a major barrier for school districts to access Medicaid funding. Since 2015, HCA has attempted to eliminate the IGT process by requesting additional state funds from the Legislature. During the 2022-23 supplemental budget session, HCA's request was finally approved!
How will this update impact SBHS claims?
Questions?
Any questions regarding this notification and the new SBHS funding structure should be directed to the SBHS program manager.
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