Number 2 in our video series
MarcusAntonio Gunn, Program Administrator for Basic Education, High School Completion, and Professional Development for the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, is a member of our Open Doors Steering Committee.
In this video, MarcusAntonio shares why he supports Open Doors 1418 Youth Reengagement Programs.
The application deadline for all OSSI Continuous School Improvement grants is coming up quickly on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 5:00 pm. Schools identified as eligible for Comprehensive Graduation Rate (Tier III) supports for this ESSA identification cycle are eligible to apply. After October 29, unapplied for funds will be redistributed to existing grantees and no longer available.
As applications require review and approval by multiple offices at the district and agency level, we recommend you apply well in advance of the deadline.
The purpose of continuous school improvement grants is to support high-leverage activities that advance the priority goals as detailed in the School Improvement Plan (SIP).
- As such, a 2021-22 SIP needs to be uploaded with each application, and all proposed expenditures must align with the priority goals of the SIP.
- If not using the OSSI Consolidated SIP template (Section III of the 2020-21 end-of year SIP progress monitoring document), be sure to highlight your 2021-22 goals in the SIP you upload.
- Funding needs to support approved graduation pathway(s).
iGrant and SIP Resources:
FAQ: Open Doors Programs Applying for School Improvement Funds
OSPI School Improvement Resources page
List of Eligible Schools and Programs
Contact Mary Adams at mary.adams@k12.wa.us or 360-764-0198 with any questions.
Final data submissions for Open Doors are due November 1st. Only 28% of Open Doors districts have finalized the submission of their data to date (see figure, below). Please finalize your 2021 Open Doors Youth Reengagement data and submit it.
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Community & College Partners: Complete your data spreadsheet and submit it to your district contact
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Districts: Utilize the EDS Application named “Youth Reengagement”. Once a report has been entered, make sure to click the submit data button.
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Watch the webinars outlining District and ESD reporting tips and guidance.
OSPI will not be extending the final date for Open Doors EOY reporting this year. Please note that school districts that do not meet the November 1st reporting deadline will be out of compliance. Thank you to everyone who has worked diligently to submit Open Doors Youth Reengagement End-of-Year data through the EDS system.
If you need any support in the coming weeks, please reach out to Matthew Frizzell matthew.frizzell@k12.wa.us, Lisa Ireland lisa.ireland@k12.wa.us, or customersupport@k12.wa.us.
Where are you in this graph?
Can you claim that student in November?
For a new student, enrolled during October:
- Eligibility requirements met (age, credit deficiency; assessment in math & reading within 30 days)
- Student participation in learning, defined as: case management, career or academic counseling, or instruction.
For continuing students, the following applies:
- Prior month weekly status checks; AND
- Synchronous two hours' face-to-face time per the emergency rule guidance; AND
- IAPs for every 4th month the student is being claimed (excluding the “bye” month of September).
Source: WAC 392-700-175(1) Required documentation and reporting.
Interested in a Compliance Review to make sure you're doing it right?
Contact Liz Quayle, OSPI ALE & Reengagement Compliance Manager.
Articles & Opportunities
IYEF Funding: Youth Excel
The National League of Cities has launched a new two-year initiative, Youth Excel: Cities Advancing Equitable Youth Economic Recovery and Empowerment, with the generous support of the Siemens Foundation. The primary objective of the Youth Excel initiative is to support cities’ efforts to create more equitable career outcomes for marginalized young people, particularly those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) and who are disconnected from essential educational and career opportunities.
Up to six cities will receive a $150,000 grant to set audacious goals and implement ambitious action plans to help youth excel. Throughout the Youth Excel initiative, the cities will receive assistance directly from NLC and national experts to build their capacity to achieve their goals. They will also engage in a peer learning community to better equip them to increase economic vitality in their communities
Cities can learn more about the proposal and how to apply at this link.
Please reach out with any questions to Mike Bartlett, Program Manager at Bartlett@nlc.org.
Workshops & Trainings
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Aurora Institute Virtual Symposium (formerly known as iNACOL), October 25-27, 2021. Register here.
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2022 ALE Administrator Meeting January 21, 2022 from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Register here. (Mostly ALE topics, some connections to Open Doors)
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GATE Equity Webinar Series - Regular monthly webinars. Information and registration available through the GATE website.
Past Newsletters:
Check our website for previous years' newsletter topics.
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