Helping Teens Manage Depression: Practical Skills That Work — Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM ET/ 4:00 to 5:30 PM PT. Register for the live webinar discussion or watch on demand after it airs.
Amy Mezuliz, PhD, a licensed clinical psychologist and author of, “Reversing the Spiral of Depression for Teens: Simple Actions to Improve Mood, Boost Motivation, and Build the Life You Want," will focus on powerful approaches grounded in evidence-based practices. The webinar will provide concrete tools and hands-on skills you can implement immediately to support teen’s mental health.
Vetted by a public health team and youth leaders from across the state, Teen Health Hub WA offers information on health topics important to youth! The topics range from dating, relationships, and safety to mental and behavioral health information from trusted sources. Youth will find articles like WA Friends for Life Campaign's Real Facts about Fake Pills, and more.
OSPI's Graduation webpage has been updated with the Class of 2025 Graduation Toolkit, Class of 2025 Graduation Toolkit Frequently Asked Questions and Answers, and Class of 2025 Graduation Pathways Quick Reference.
A new webinar series to support individuals implementing the ISS protocol at the school and LEA levels. The webinar and office hours opportunities will clarify SHB 1208, develop participant understanding, and increase awareness of the ISS Protocol and its associated requirements. Registration required for each session to receive clock hours. Download and share the flyer for the webinar series.
Email LAP@k12.wa.us with any questions about the webinar series or the ISS Protocol.
OSPI is seeking feedback on a DRAFT Scope & Sequence that will become the foundational activities and process that students will complete with staff support to meet minimum state requirements for their HSBP. The feedback received by noon on Friday, March 7, 2025 will inform the Scope & Sequence districts must use within SchooLinks during the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years while all districts are being transitioned to the new platform.
Please review the linked information and complete the brief survey linked within the document by March 7, 2025. We appreciate your time spent to share with us your feedback on this DRAFT Scope & Sequence for the SchooLinks HSBP platform!
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On February 27th, OSPI will announce the 156 districts and charter, tribal and technical high schools who have joined the Fall 2025 Launch Cohort, committing to offer the SchooLinks HSBP platform to at least some of their 7th-12th grade students during the 2025-26 school year. Those districts received a GovDelivery message from OSPI with information outlining the initial steps in the pre-implementation process on Monday, February 25th. OSPI is thrilled to partner with the Washington SchooLinks team to support this transformative change in how we can support our students' career and college exploration and preparation for a meaningful first step after high school graduation!
ICYMI: To see an overview of what the SchooLinks platform offers, all available recordings are accessible on OSPIs YouTube HSBP Playlist. To learn more about what the pre-implementation process looks like for the Fall 2025 launch cohort, check out the HSBP Platform Pre-Implementation Guide.
Have an idea you want to share or a question to ask? Send an email to HSBP@k12.wa.us and OSPI staff will process your request ASAP.
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Join us on March 26, 9:00-10:30 AM for the OSPI-WSAC Webinar, Apprenticeships: Strategies to Strengthening Collaboration & Communication.
Register for the webinar now and access the flyer to share with your networks.
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Students experiencing foster care who plan to enroll in a dual credit or post-secondary program can apply for the Education and Training Voucher (ETV) Program now for up to $5,000 per academic year and $2,000 for dual credit! The priority deadline is April 30, 2025. All applications received after April 30 will be awarded on a funds available basis. 2024-25 ETV applications are still being accepted!
Learn more at the ETV webpage and ETV brochures are available to print. Questions? Contact ETVWash@dcyf.wa.gov.
Comprehensive School Counseling Program Supervisor
Gayle Fleming, gayle.fleming@k12.wa.us
Secondary School Counseling Program Supervisor
Maria Muto, maria.muto@k12.wa.us
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Note: Resources are provided for informational purposes and not as recommendations from OSPI. Resources referenced here may be for educators or parents and may not be intended for use in the classroom. We recommend reviewing all educational materials for alignment with district policy and state law before using with students. Articles and other resources are provided for informational purposes and do not necessarily reflect the viewpoints or policies of OSP
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