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• April Theme Month: Learning Options and Open Doors 
• 2023-24 Theme Calendar
• Cycle 2 - 2023-24 Continuous School Improvement Schedule of Activities
• Cycle Three Supports and CI Website Updates
• Regional Supports
• Continuous Improvement Grant Information
• Overcoming Barriers to Student Success through Integrated Supports  
• Recording: Collaborative & Proactive Solutions Training
• Training events for Open Doors
• OSSI Continuous Improvement Team

April OSSI Continuous Improvement Newsletter

April Theme Month: Learning Options and Open Doors 

The April Resource Toolkit highlights Learning Options and Open Doors which encompass various approaches to teaching and learning, varying from mainstream education in philosophy and practice. These alternatives often prioritize small class sizes, close teacher-student relationships, time and location of learning, and a strong sense of community.

You may find this month's toolkit here.  

2023-24 Theme Calendar

Month          Theme  August         CI Principles and Framework  September   Early Learning and Elementary Core Instruction  October        Secondary Core Instruction   November    Office of Native Education   December    Data & Equity- Progress Monitoring-        Healthy Youth Survey and SEL     January        Leadership and Equity with AWSP  February       Multilingual Education  March           Educator Growth and Development        April              Learning Options and Open Doors                  May              Graduation Pathways         June             Inclusionary Practices and MTSS

Cycle 2 - 2023-24 Continuous School Improvement Schedule of Activities

Calendar: Schedule of Events Spring 2024 On March 19, 2024 the public release of WSIF Cycle 3 (2023)  Reidentification data was made public, you may access your data, Report Card and Data Portal.   June 28, 2024- Tier 3 and Tier 3 Plus End of Year Progress Monitoring Submission Tier 3 and Tier 3 Plus schools upload their completed End of Year Progress Review (EOYR) into their school’s SharePoint folder. LEA’s will work with Tier 2 schools to progress monitor and review School Improvement Plans as per ESSA and the LEA-Consolidated Accountability Plan (L-CAP) that was submitted to OSSI.

Welcome to the ninth month of the Continuous Improvement Newsletter. Each month for the 2023-24 school year we will be focusing and highlighting a content theme that is aligned with supporting continuous school improvement (see below for the theme calendar). We will be featuring articles and resources aligned with the theme in our monthly newsletter and we will be providing monthly resource toolkits to supplement and support the monthly theme.

Cycle 2- 2023-24 Continuous School Improvement Schedule of Activities. This is a year-at-a-glance schedule for schools and districts on the events and deadlines for the 2023-24 school year.

Please review these previous month's resources from  August, September, October, November,  December,  January, February, and March

Cycle Three Supports and CI Website Updates

The Continuous Improvement Resources page on the OSPI website has been updated with all the reference material and templates that schools and districts will need for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, including the Cycle 3 WSIF Support list, grant information, and updated SIP template. You’ll also notice that it has also gone through a makeover to improve readability and accessibility. Cycle 2 resources are still available.

Regional Supports

Continuous Improvement Grant Information

OSSI Grants 2023-24 Grants Reminders and Looking Ahead As we conclude the 2023-24 school year and look ahead to school year 2024-25, there are important resources and information updated via our resources and website. Be sure to Grants Year 2023-24: All goods received and services rendered by June 30, 2024 for state grants. All goods received and services rendered by September 30, 2024 for federal grants. Grants Year 2024-25: SY2024-25 grant funding eligibility and amounts, Updated OSSI grants resources and guidance. For schools that need technical assistance with EGMS, we are continuing our office hours: Tuesdays @ 10:00 - 11:00AM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89599088099  Thursdays @ 1:00- 2:00PM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89742289602  Please, reach out to Akiva Erezim if you have any questions.

Overcoming Barriers to Student Success through Integrated Supports  

OSPI has put forth a legislative budget request titled: Overcoming Barriers to Student Success through Integrated Supports  

• The request asks for a variety of critical reengagement and on-track supports intended to bolster school engagement and student achievement.
• It's for this session and we hope folks are informed about it.

Removing barriers to academic achievement:

There is a particular element within the package for $1.9M in Barrier Reduction funding for re-engagement programs and schools. The funding would enable programs to assist in barrier removal related to such things as transportation, accessing state IDs, purchasing equipment for internships and career development, materials, and certificate-related needs, clothing, and other items.  

Recording: Collaborative & Proactive Solutions Training

It’s not too late to earn free clock hours! If you weren’t able to attend the live Collaborative and Proactive Solutions training with Dr. Ross Greene, you can still earn clock hours by watching the recording. In this training, Dr. Greene provides an overview of the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions (CPS) Model, as an alternative to “discipline-as-usual” behavioral intervention strategies. The training also includes: the nuances of assessment, engaging students in solving the problems that affect their lives, and strategies to reduce restraints and eliminate isolation. Register on pdEnroller to watch the recording: https://www.pdenroller.org/ospi/catalog/165393. A total of 3 clock hours are available (1.5 Equity and 1.5 Special Education).

Please email Emme Williamson with questions.

Training events for Open Doors

Juvenile Justice Impacted Students - Systems, Impacts, and Skills for Reengagement 

Trainer: Relevant Engagement, with Rashad Norris and Michael Tuncap 

This in-person training defines and explains the juvenile justice system and offers networking with peers. Please attend one of the following dates:  

• April 10, 8:30am-4:30pm in Yakima (ESD 105) Register here. 
• April 24, 8:30am-4:30pm in Spokane (NEWESD 101) Register here. 

Coming Soon!

Reimagining Resilience: Trauma-informed practices for buffering adults 

Trainer: BELONG Partners.  

This day-long session will impart direct social-emotional learning (SEL) and regulation strategies that help sustain well-being. Learning can be applied for adults and youth. 

• May 8, 8:30 am–4:30 pm, in-person/conference. Registration coming soon. 
• Details: The training is offered as the Institutional Education Conference’s Professional Development Day (Open Doors staff strongly encouraged to attend).  

OSSI Continuous Improvement Team

OSSI Continuous Improvement Team Contact Information:  Liza Hartlyn,  Director of Continuous Improvement and Student Support liza.hartlyn@k12.wa.us, (360) 870-4832 Jim Burlingame, Continuous School Improvement Administrative Assistant 3 jim.burlingame@k12.wa.us, (564) 999-0064 Mary Adams,  Continuous Improvement Partner Support Program Supervisor mary.adams@k12.wa.us, (360) 764-0198 Ellen Zito, Continuous Improvement Systems Processes Program Supervisor ellen.zito@k12.wa.us, (360) 972-4784 Akiva Erezim, Continuous Improvement Program Supervisor – Grants akiva.erezim@k12.wa.us, (360) 464-0147 Erica Olivera, Continuous Improvement Program Specialist erica.olivera@k12.wa.us, (360) 725-4468 Roger A. Rich, Jr.,  Continuous Improvement Network Program Supervisor  roger.rich@k12.wa.us, (564) 233-1565