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OSPI has published its "Continuous Learning Considerations & Policy Issues", which includes guidance for online learning. It can also be found on the OSPI Resources for Continuous Learning page.
Key topics in the document:
- Using videoconferencing to support continuous learning
- Recording videoconferences
- Obtaining permission to record
- Using videoconferencing/webinars for open public meetings
- Student data privacy considerations
- Student safety considerations
- Advice from a Washington Online Educator with 10 years' experience on online learning
- Additional guidance on continuous learning communications
OLAC will convene on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 9:30 am. This meeting will be held via Zoom.
Visit the OLAC webpage for more information about the committee, meeting schedule, and membership.
OSPI's Updated Continuous Learning Guidance
OSPI's Continuous Learning 2020 publication has been updated and expanded.
This document was developed in partnership with a stakeholder group of education leaders, provides school districts with detailed guidance, tools, and resources for meeting student, educator, and family needs while schools are closed.
A new document was published on 4/21/20 to clarify grading guidance.
OSPI Resources:
SBE Emergency Waiver Program
The purpose of the State Board of Education (SBE) emergency waiver program is to grant Local Education Agencies flexibility so that students in the graduating Class of 2020 or earlier who were on track to graduate before the declaration of emergency of February 29, 2020, the proclamation of statewide school closures on March 13, 2020, and any subsequent amendments to these proclamations, are not negatively impacted by measures taken by the Local Education Agency in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This waiver authority expires July 31, 2020.
The State Board of Education (SBE) met on April 21, 2020, to review the first round of applications from local education agencies (LEAs) for the Emergency Waiver program. They will meet again May 20-21 to review the second round of waiver applications.
Results:
SBE Resources:
As indicated in Bulletin 019-20, all rule making has been postponed and this has impacted the ALE rule change timeline; we anticipate a new hearing date in June.
Please monitor our newsletter and the OSPI Rulemaking Activity website for further information.
Were you hoping for a compliance review this spring?
While we cannot visit your site in person during the facilities closures, we can conduct desk reviews by secure email.
What does a desk review entail? We will ask you to:
- Scan selected student records per email request;
- Provide information about staffing and teacher endorsements;
- Provide a copy of your current school board policies (unless they are available on the district's website
- ALE, 2255
- Online learning, 2024
- Instructional materials, 2020
- Competency-based credits, if applicable, 2409
- Provide the date of your last school board ALE report;
- Tell us some highlights and successes of your program!
To request a desk review, please email Liz Quayle, or call her at 360-688-8104.
Our purpose is to provide a venue for timely and relevant discussions. By participating in this network you will:
- Hear About Key OSPI Guidance
- Get Inspired by Great Ideas
- Network with Education Leaders
- Reflect on How You Can Apply Ideas to Your Context
Meeting are weekly on Thursdays at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm on various high interest topics.
Invite education leaders you know to join in the discussion!
Dates & Topics
April 30: Addressing Staff & Student Trauma with a Hope Centered Approach - with Dr. Chan Hellman
May 7: Early Warning Systems to Drive Supports - with Sunnyside School District's Dave Martinez
May 14: Supporting Graduation - with Federal Way Public Schools' Dr. Pfeiffer and Sammy Anderson
May 21: Supporting Transitions with Goals, Pathways, & Agency - with Dr. Chan Hellman
May 28: Family & Community Engagement & PBIS at Home - with OSPI's Joanna Brown
June 4: The Power of Language to Promote & Support Equity - with OSPI's Timmie Foster
June 11: Youth Engagement - with OSPI's Emily Maughan
Register here for the series!
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GATE Equity Webinar Series Regular monthly webinars. Information and registration available through the GATE website.
- The Student Support Conference has been CANCELLED.
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AWSP/WASA Summer Conference, June 28-30, 2020: For more information and updates, visit their site.
Contact Us! We are all telecommuting and available by email.
For more information about Alternative Learning, please contact us at ALDInfo@k12.wa.us, or visit our newly updated website here.
For specific questions, contact us by email:
ALE Programs: Anissa Sharratt
ALE/Reengagement Compliance: Liz Quayle
Online Learning: Nicole González
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