We would like to extend a huge congratulations in acknowledgment of the hard work these teams did to achieve RAMP recognition.

The Recognized ASCA Model Program® (RAMP®) recognizes schools committed to delivering school counseling programs aligned with the ASCA National Model® framework. The RAMP® designation demonstrates to administrators, school boards, families and the community at large that the schools are committed to supporting the mission of the school and district.

• B.F. Day Elementary School, Seattle Public Schools
  • RAMP submitted by John Taylor, School Counselor
  • Natalie Zisko, Principal
• Burton Elementary School, Evergreen Public Schools
  • RAMP submitted by Rana Lutjen-Wall, School Counselor 
  • Rebecca Chase, Principal
• Naches Trail Elementary School, Bethel School District
  • RAMP submitted by Sarah Avila, School Counselor 
  • Principal Kay Gallo

We have mentioned this group a few times in passing this school year, but now is the time to let them shine. This year the CSCP team at the state level convened a group of dedicated volunteers with a very unique experience, they are all school counselors who transitioned into an administrator role. The group has been working on an array of tools and resources to support CSCPs statewide that we look forward to sharing soon!

Are you a school counselor who has transitioned into an administrator role? Join us!

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Where does your Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP) “live” on paper? How do you document your plan for implementing the CSCP?

Join us for a walkthrough of the tools designed by Hatching Results to support CSCP programs across the state create written documentation of their plans.

Register here, and use this link to join the next Zoom: https://hatchingresults.zoom.us/j/89944945450?pwd=npzb5XlASk228UYqb7TLt6ClI2A0Bh.1

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Need help getting started on your CSCP? Trying to figure out if your pre/post-test is asking the right questions to assess the effectiveness of an intervention? Could you use another set of eyes on a flashlight report before presenting it to your administration team or School Board?

We've got you covered!

Sign up for a consultation with a Hatching Results expert! A $500 value, but free to you thanks to funding from OSPI. If there is a project you have been working on, program hurdle you are facing, or general questions you have, you can get individualized feedback from a Hatching Results trainer via meeting or in writing.

Don't miss this opportunity to get one-on-one expertise and collaboration on your current projects or program. This opportunity ends in June and space + scheduling are limited!

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Participants earn 15 clock hours per completed course! OSPI has funded access to These asynchronous courses are GREAT for district counselor PLCs. Click the button below to register. 

Online Course Completers - April

• Melissa Alfstad
• Heidi Lally
• Rebecca Baurichter
• Marissa Smith
• Laina Mitchell
• Savali Taamu

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Join the OSPI school counseling team for a monthly, virtual office hour. No pre-registration required! Click the link below to join the office hour on Friday, May 10 from 9:00-10:00.

Join the Zoom room with this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83302856980

Can't make it? No problem! Send us an email or join us in June. Contact information can be found at the bottom of this newsletter.

On April 11, the SBE Board approved a rule change that allows a district to waive the pathway requirement, based on individual student circumstances, for students graduating in 2024. The graduation pathway can only be waived provided that the district has not also waived a core course requirement in the same subject for that student. The rule change language is included below and is available in the SBE meeting agenda.

OSPI and SBE recently held three Graduation office hours. A recording will be available on the YouTube playlist soon!

OSPI will not be making any changes to the current Running Start Enrollment Verification Form for the upcoming year. Students may submit the 2023-2024 RSEVF last revised 5/2023 or the attached 2024-2025 RSEVF, which is identical except for the dates. 

• 2024-25 RSEVF (digital)
• 2024-25 RSEVF (non-digital)

*Important notice: For digital forms, the digital signature functionality will not work in a web browser. Please download the form and open the file in Acrobat to utilize the e-signature feature. For more information on how to complete the RSEVF, consult the RSEVF tutorial.

Join OSPI and agency partners from the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges (SBCTC) and the Council of Presidents (COP) for one of two upcoming office hour opportunities on April 19th at 10:30 AM and May 1st at 3:00 PM.

Topics include:

• Summer Running Start Bulletin Review
• Summer 2024 RSEVF
• Fall 2024 RSEVF

Engage in a comprehensive Q&A session to address your questions and provide insights. Don't miss this opportunity to stay ahead with the latest updates and information!

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OSPI is excited to announce that SchooLinks, Inc., has been selected as the Apparent Successful Bidder for the SB5243 Universal HSBP Platform!  Implementation planning will begin once contracts are finalized and will be communicated to school districts in conjunction with the legislative report due Oct. 1, 2024.

Currently OSPI is projecting that the earliest districts would be expected to use the universal HSBP platform would be in Fall 2025. OSPI will partner with districts to determine the statewide onboarding schedule and provide extensive training, resources and support to ensure a smooth process.

An opportunity to hear more and ask questions will be provided at the next Grad Team Office Hours Zoom meeting on May, 8, at 2:30 pm available at the link below. A recording will be posted by mid-May for those who cannot attend this meeting.

Join Zoom Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81775131532

OSPI is incredibly grateful to the other 6 preliminary finalists who participated in the RFP process, the 5,430 stakeholders who let their voices be heard by responding to the Statewide HSBP Platform survey, and to all of the volunteer stakeholders and agency partners who participated in this first phase of the process. 

Join the OSPI-WSAC team on May 15th from 9:00-10:30 AM for our final webinar of the school year. We'll have guest speakers reviewing legislative updates from the 2024 session that will impact programs supporting students' career and college preparation. 

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The Council of Presidents has all of their webinars posted from this school year! Washington’s public four-year colleges and universities have hosted a variety of opportunities to learn more about their systems and practices. Topics include:

• Applications
• Holistic Admissions
• Understanding CADRs
• Recording coming soon! Embarking on the Journey: Guiding College Transitions

All of the webinar materials and recordings and more resources are available on the Council of President's Admissions page. 

Twelve students have made it to the Semifinalist stage for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program! 

The full list of students moving forward is available here. 

Contact Us

Elementary School Counseling Program Supervisor

Kylie Massey, kylie.massey@k12.wa.us

Secondary School Counseling Program Supervisor

Maria Muto, maria.muto@k12.wa.us