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Any school district claiming ALE enrollment for state funding is required to submit an ALE Year End Report. This report is now available for districts that reported ALE enrollment during 2022-23. The deadline to submit your report is August 31, 2023.
When will it open?
The report is currently open for submissions.
Where can I find more information?
Questions? Contact us via the Learning Options email.
Congratulations to newly approved Multi District Online School Program:
Bellevue Digital Discovery (Bellevue School District)
Congratulations to newly approved Online Course Provider:
Tacoma Online
Bulletin 035-23
Informational
Re: State Funding for Truancy Supports
Summary: The Operating Budget Appropriations Act (Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5693, Laws of 2022) contains an appropriation of $1,399,000 for 2022–23 for school districts to support youth who are truant under chapter 28A.225 RCW or at risk of becoming truant, and for costs associated with filing or serving petitions under RCW 28A.225.030. This communication provides information on changes to the purpose of this funding.
House Bill 1658 authorizes high school students aged 16 and over to earn up to two elective credits through paid work experience if specified requirements are met.
OSPI staff are developing rules and guidelines which will be shared in our upcoming newsletters. For more information on rulemaking activity, monitor the OSPI Rulemaking website.
To establish a more customizable option for students, the legislature has approved an additional Graduation Pathway option. Please work with your local district regarding this pathway option for students.
Senate Bill 5243: Concerns high school and beyond planning. It aims to strengthen expectations and clarifies process for high school and beyond planning. It initiates the transition to and adoption of a single common online platform for the high school and beyond plan and takes effect July 23, 2023. All districts will be required to transition to the single platform within two years of adoption.
House Bill 1316 expands access to dual credit programs and raises the student FTE limit for Running Start from 1.2 to 1.4, effective with the 2023-24 school year. Additionally, the bill instructs OSPI to adopt rules to fund eligible students' enrollment in the summer quarter for a maximum of 10 postsecondary credits, broadens eligibility for fee waivers, and requires reporting on Running Start enrollment.
COHORT 2 INFO SESSION | Thurs, Aug 10 | 1-2 pm 💟
Interested in applying to become a new MBLC member school? Come to an info session to learn about culturally responsive mastery-based learning, the experience of joining this community of schools, grant funding, professional learning, and more.
NOTE: Viewing the August 10 or September (date TBD) Cohort 2 Info Session is a required step in applying for MBLC Cohort 2 membership.
- For those not in the MBLC, resources for mastery-based learning (MBL) practices and professional development are still available! Join the Friends of MBLC interest group, which includes access to professional learning webinars and online materials.
Register here and share with others: bit.ly/MBLC2_InfoSession_Aug
OSPI is seeking representatives from special groups to give feedback on OSPI's proposed Seal of Biliteracy (WAC 329-410-350) rules revision. The survey closes on July 1, 2023.
Reach out to Veronica Trapani, Ed.D, Associate Director of Content, World Languages, for more information.
Reach out to one of the ESD contacts for a schedule of upcoming events in your region.
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WASA/AWSP 2023 Summer Conference is scheduled for June 25-27, 2023 in Spokane, Washington. Information and registration are available through the conference website.
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Aurora Institute (formerly iNACOL) 2023 conference is scheduled for October 15-17, 2023 in Palm Springs, CA. Information and registration are available through the conference website.
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National Alternative Education Association (NAEA) 2023 conference is scheduled for October 16-18, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. Information and registration are available through 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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