  October 2023 Edition
Sewing Machine Equipment Assistance
If you have sewing machines in need of maintenance or new equipment please fill out the link below in order to be connected to Sew-Creative. They would love to assist your district in all your sewing machine needs. They will also be in attendance at WA-FACSE Conference!
Fashion Industry Conference (FIC)
Gear up for FIC 2024!
The website is live and registration will be opening soon. Save the date now! There will be updates to speakers and registration very soon. Check out the highlights from FIC 2023 at instagram.com/ficseattle/.
Windows Wear Conference
Join fellow educators at the 2024 National Teacher Professional Development Conference in New York City! Meet industry leaders, go behind-the-scenes with engaging site visits, and gain real-world experiences and insights to use in your classroom!
- New York City, New York
- June 12–14, 2024
- Limited spots are available, so register ASAP.
Can't wait to see you there!
 DCYF's New Training Site is Now Named DEVELOP!
So excited about our new name, and hope you agree!
In June, DCYF surveyed early care and education professionals asking about their profession and how they describe it. The 400+ responses they received provided key words that helped DCYF come up with some names for the new Learning Management System (LMS). They then took those names and had the public vote for their favorite name.
DCFY will continue working with you as they transition to the new site. For updates, or to learn more about DEVELOP, visit the webpage.
DCYF will be in attendance at WA-FACSE Annual Conference to assist with this transition.
SB 5355 (2023): Sex Trafficking Awareness and Prevention
This law will require schools to offer sex trafficking prevention education to students at least once between grades 7 and 12, starting no later than the 2025–26 school year. OSPI will be providing guidance and resources prior to the requirement going into effect. Two possible resources for curriculum: A21.org and Love146. (Resources are provided for informational purposes and not as recommendations from OSPI.)
Fentanyl Resources
Fentanyl is flooding our communities. Some teens are purchasing what they think are Adderall, Percocet, Oxycodone, and Xanax pills via social media; what they’re getting are fake pills made from the cheap, deadly and more potent synthetic drug called Fentanyl. When we equip our students with knowledge and then repeat that information regularly, they're more likely to make responsible decisions.
NPR Article
Middle and High School Lessons
EverFI Courses
(Resources are provided for informational purposes and not as recommendations from OSPI.)
ServSafe Testing at FCS Annual Conference: Pre-Registration Required.
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Location: WA-FACSE Conference – Vancouver Hilton – Vancouver, Washington
Time: 8:00am–5:00pm (includes testing time)
ServSafe is a nationally recognized food safety training and certification program for anyone involved in the food service industry. The training includes the latest updates in food safety. ServSafe is an opportunity to obtain nationally accredited food safety certification from the National Restaurant Association.
The cost is $130 and includes the textbook and test. Each participant needs their own textbook. Pre-study is highly recommended. Upon receipt of registration money or a plan for payment, a textbook and study materials will be mailed to you. Successful completion of the course includes a ServSafe certificate for 5 years.
Please fill out the registration form and mail to the WSU Extension with your payment. Registration should be received by October 10, 2023 to ensure a textbook and ample study time. Class size is limited to 35 people.
If you have questions about the class, contact Margaret via email or at 509.745.8531.
Red Comet, an OSPI-approved online course provider, has Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technology available to K-12 schools. Virtual labs and activities in real-life 3D are available for all K-12 science classes, STEAM, and CTE programs. Adopting and integrating such technology can give all students a significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. This technology can help close educational achievement gaps while preparing students for current and future jobs.
(Resources are provided for informational purposes and not as recommendations from OSPI.)
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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.
LEAD FCS ED (National FCS-Standards)
AAFCS
WA-FACSE
WA-AAFCS
FCS Educators
HSCTE
NCHSE (National Health Science Standards)
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