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Save the Date! OSPI will provide their annual McKinney-Vento Training on September 27th and 28th from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. via Zoom. This two-part training will cover multiple topics surrounding the McKinney-Vento Act, youth homelessness, and responsibilities of McKinney-Vento Liaisons.
Can’t attend the September training? No problem! A repeat of this training will also take place on October 11th and 12th from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Registration for September Training
Please register for both dates of training.
Registration for October Training
Please register for both dates of training.
Please note: These registration links are pdEnroller registration. Once you have registered in pdEnroller, you will also need to register for each Zoom meeting to receive the meeting invite. This Zoom meeting registration is found in the details of each training session in pdEnroller.
In response to many requests for professional development, SchoolHouse Connection is pleased to offer a new webinar series designed for school and district staff who want to learn more about the basics of the McKinney-Vento Act’s rights and protections, and best practices for serving children and youth experiencing homelessness.
Each 90-minute session will offer a combination of presentation, Q&A, and interactive breakout sessions (organized by state or district) so attendees can have an opportunity to start to apply the information learned. Participants will receive access to materials, including a recording, slides, and editable materials to use in your school or district. A certificate of completion will also be provided.
This opportunity is designed to cover the basics of the McKinney-Vento Act and is ideal for liaisons to share with a wide range of educators and school personnel. We plan to offer these sessions each quarter throughout the school year, so if you and your staff cannot attend one date, please know there will be more to come!
Fall Quarter Sessions
The School Safety and Student Well-Being Advisory Committee (SS-SWAC) is seeking new membership for the 2022-23 school year. The SS-SWAC encourages students who are experiencing homelessness, or have experienced homelessness in the past, to join the Advisory Committee.
In the 2019 session, the legislature directed the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to establish a School Safety and Student Well-Being Advisory Committee (SS-SWAC). “The purpose of this committee is to advise the Superintendent, the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction’s School Safety Center, the Regional Safety Centers, school districts, and public and private schools on all matters related to comprehensive school safety and student well-being” (SSHB 1216).
The SS-SWAC duties include:
- Make recommendations on policies and strategies to improve school safety and student well-being.
- Identify emerging issues and best practices for consideration and implementation, particularly as these relate to the integration of student well-being and school safety.
- Establish priorities for training, funding, statewide data collection, and other forms of support for students, schools, and school districts.
- Engage the public on school safety and student well-being.
- Perform other duties as required by law.
As we begin the fourth year of the established committee, we are looking to increase and expand our membership. OSPI is seeking a demographically and geographically diverse committee that includes members of historically marginalized groups, community members, school district staff, advocates, and other stakeholders.
The committee is scheduled to convene quarterly for a total of four meetings in 2022–23. The committee’s work will culminate in a bi-annual report to the legislature. We are seeking individuals who can participate in a majority of the scheduled meetings.
Please see the list of 2022–23 meetings below:
 If you or someone you know is interested in serving on the committee, please respond to the membership survey at this link: Member Application 2022–23.
The membership form will close Friday, September 2nd at 3:00pm pacific standard time. We expect to make decisions on membership by Friday, September 9th, 2022.
Please contact Ella Deverse at ella.deverse@k12.wa.us if you have any questions or concerns.
OSPI Homeless Education Office 360-725-6505 | homelessed@k12.wa.us
Melinda Dyer, Program Supervisor, McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth | melinda.dyer@k12.wa.us
Keith Woodruff, Program Supervisor, McKinney-Vento Education for Homeless Children and Youth | keith.woodruff@k12.wa.us
Vivian Rogers Decker, Program Supervisor, Homeless Student Stability Education Program | vivian.rogersdecker@k12.wa.us
Zac Dowling, Program Supervisor, Education of Homeless Children and Youth Trainer | zac.dowling@k12.wa.us
Jill Kawulok, Administrative Program Specialist, American Rescue Plan - Homeless Children & Youth Grants | jill.kawulok@k12.wa.us
Savanna Cavalletto, Administrative Assistant | savanna.cavalletto@k12.wa.us
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