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The 2023 legislative session is in process! OSPI Learning Options is closely monitoring a variety of bills. You can find more information on these bills via the links below.
- Concerning high school graduation pathway options.
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Advancing equity in programs for highly capable students.
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Concerning elementary education starting at age 6.
- Providing parents and their children with more choices for a quality elementary and secondary education through the family empowerment scholarship program.
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Providing free school meals for all.
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Addressing learning loss by expanding the school year.
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Establishing parents' bill of rights related to their child's public education.
More information about the 2023 legislative session including committee schedules and hearing agendas can be found on the Washington State Legislature website.
Drop in for office hours with Anissa Sharratt, ALE program manager, and Liz Quayle, Alternative Learning Accountability program manager, to ask your questions around ALE implementation and compliance. We will meet individually with as many attendees as possible.
Office hours will be held on the fourth Friday of each month through May, except for February due to the WALA Spring Conference.
- No February office hours due to the WALA Spring Conference. Attend a session or drop by the OSPI table to ask your questions in person!
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Friday, March 24 Office Hours | 9 am - 10 am
If you are not able to attend and have questions, please contact us via the Learning Options email.
State assessments are both a state and federal requirement. The results of these provide valuable information about a student’s skills and knowledge based our state learning standards in English Language Arts, math, and science. This information assists districts and schools in improving instructional practices and curriculum and gives families valuable information about how well their student is doing and where additional help might be needed.
ALE programs serving students remotely or online may need additional planning and communication to ensure student participation. This is a gentle reminder that the sooner these are planned and communicated, the better prepared students and families are.
ALE programs have demonstrated excellent participation in state assessments and the learning options department works to continue this trend. Please reach out to the Learning Options team if you have questions or concerns as you plan.
Bulletin 047-22 is an addendum to a previous bulletin 047-22 on requirements to assist Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in implementation so that all Washington students receive formal instruction in the core disciplines of visual or performing arts throughout their K-12 experience. The addendum provides more information specific to CTE.
Reach out to one of the ESD contacts for a schedule of upcoming events in your region.
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Washington Association of Learning Alternatives (WALA) Spring 2023 Conference will be held February 22-24, 2023 at the Davenport Grand in Spokane, WA. More information and registration are available on the conference website.
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Washington School Counselor Association (WSCA) Annual Conference will be held March 1-3, 2023 in Seattle. More information and registration are available on the conference website.
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GATE Equity Webinar Series Regular monthly webinars. Information and registration available through the GATE website.
Contact Us!
For more information about Learning Options, please contact us at learningoptions@k12.wa.us, or visit our OSPI Learning Alternatives website.
For specific questions, contact us by email:
Director: Rhett Nelson
Alternative Learning Experience: Anissa Sharratt
ALE & Open Doors Accountability/Mastery-based Learning: Liz Quayle
Online Learning: Nicole González
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Home-based Instruction
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