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Remember that IAP stands for “indicator of academic progress.”
The Open Doors Youth Reengagement Program exists to
support students in making progress and it is imperative that
progress indicators are always documented.
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This document provides explanations and examples specific to the Open Doors “1418” Youth Reengagement Program’s indicators of academic progress (IAPs).
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) are addressed and answered.
Click here to read the New Open Doors IAP Manual
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OSPI will be hosting a Statewide Fall All Call to Improve awareness of Open Doors Youth Reengagement rules, requirements, policy updates and general information.
This statewide meeting will include the following:
- Break out with peers
- OSPI Updates
- Rules, requirements, and policies
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Date/Time: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 11:30 AM.
October 31, 2023 is the due date for Open Doors End-of-Year (EOY) reporting for the 2022-2023 school year. Log-in to the EDS application and enter your Open Doors data.
Open Doors districts and programs are encouraged to read the EDS User Guide for Youth Reengagement and watch previously recorded webinars. EOY guidance materials can be found in the “Annual Reporting Information” section of the resources webpage.
Due Date: EOY submissions are due October 31, 2023
If you would like assistance, please contact Lisa Ireland at lisa.ireland@k12.wa.us.
 The Open Doors Summit is happening October 26-27 at the DoubleTree Seattle Southcenter, 16500 Southcenter Parkway, Seattle, WA.
The Summit centers Open Doors Youth Reengagement, especially Open Doors structures, practices, and findings from the recent Community Partnerships for Reengagement Initiative. There will be multiple sessions to attend and lots of opportunity to reflect on program implementation. Unlike a conference, where outside inspiration or outside strategies share the stage, the Open Doors Summit is 100% focused on understanding what Open Doors Youth Reengagement presently is, how it works, and what we may support it to become in the future.
Have you identified 2 program staff to attend the Open Doors Summit?Registration is limited to two (2) people per program location. Programs may identify two people to represent their program and attend.
The legislatively funded Open Doors Summer Pilot Project is underway. We had five (5) programs receive funding to offer summer sessions. Programs were selected based on their higher-than-average service of post-resident students:
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1. ESD 101 Next Generation Zone Open Doors Youth Reengagement Program
2. ESD 113 Gravity Open Doors Youth Reengagement Program
3. ESD 105 Open Doors Youth Reengagement Program
4. Seattle Interagency School Orion and Columbia Center Open Doors Youth Reengagement Program
5. Coupeville School District Open Den Youth Reengagement Program
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In the following months, additional Open Doors programs will be selected to participate. Programs will have roughly 5 months to prepare to offer their summer pilot programming to occur in Summer 2023-2024.
 The funding rate used for Open Doors in 2023-24 is:
- Nonvocational Running Start rate = $9,555.02 per 1.0 AAFTE
- Vocational Running Start rate (colleges only > 100 level) = $10,463.80 per 1.0 AAFTE
The 2024-25 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) will not be available until December 2023. The WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) will also be delayed until the FAFSA opens. Applications usually open October 1. The exact date applications will open this year has not yet been announced. The good news is this delay is due to positive changes in the application process:
- The FAFSA form will be shorter and less complex.
- More students will be eligible for federal Pell Grants, and the average Pell award will be larger.
The Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) will offer training for your staff, and helpful resources and outreach materials so you can partner up and spread the word.
We will make sure to let you know as soon as that information is available. Until then, we recommend delaying any financial aid filing events held by your school or organization. WSAC will communicate suggestions on other ways to prepare students during the fall. Please stay tuned!
Effective September 1, 2023, OSPI is changing the current website address from k12.wa.us to ospi.k12.wa.us. This change is required for improved security.
Please make sure to update your bookmarks, links, and saved pages to reflect this change, as redirects will only be in place for a period of 6 months. Rest assured, all the content and functionality you've come to rely on will remain intact at the new URL.
All OSPI email addresses will remain unchanged. If you encounter any issues or have any questions about this URL change, please reach out to OSPI’s support team at webteam@k12.wa.us. We're here to assist you and ensure a seamless transition.
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2023 Back-to-School Toolkit, Welcoming Schools, welcomingschools.org
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FLASH online licenses - OSPI has a limited number of first-time, one-year licenses available for middle and high school FLASH, for districts outside of King Co. For more information, contact Taylor.Allen@k12.wa.us.
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GATE Equity Webinar Series - Regular monthly webinars with clock hours. Information, registration, and recordings available through the GATE website.
- October 11: Restorative Practices
- November 8: Tier II Solutions for Student Well-being
- December 13: Organizational Wellness for Equity
- January 10: Mentoring for Diversity & Inclusion
- February 14: Easing Transitions
- March 13: Financial Literacy & Asset-based Engagement
- April 10: Systems & Interventions for Attendance & Reengagement
- May 8: Student Pathways to Career Opportunity
Past Newsletters:
Check our website for previous newsletter topics.
Mandy Paradise,
M.Ed
Open Doors
Program Supervisor
Email Mandy
360-789-3949
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