The winter checkpoint closes on March 15 at 9pm. All data must be entered and finalized by this time and the system will automatically roll over to the spring checkpoint on March 16.
Winter and spring checkpoints are optional for kindergarten classes but it is accessible to teachers and families year-round to monitor growth and create reports.
All TK teachers must assess their students twice during the school year per WAC 392-425-055. If they assessed children in fall and submitted data, they can assess again for either winter or spring checkpoints. If they did not assess in fall then children must be assessed for both winter and spring checkpoints.
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TK Student Outcomes on WaKIDS Whole-child Assessment
OSPI published TK data on February 5, 2025, showing that TK is an effective strategy for closing opportunity gaps. In the fall of 2024, kindergarten students who had participated in TK outperformed their peers on the WaKIDS assessment in all six domains. Differences were especially pronounced for some student groups, confirming that participation in TK––even for a short time––provides students with the jump start they need for a successful kindergarten entry.
TK Headcounts by Schools
OSPI reports TK headcounts by schools on the TK website. Enrollments are reported by districts on their P223 form each month. Anyone interested in learning about the locations and enrollments of TK classes may access it anytime. If you have any questions about enrollments, please contact Becky McLean becky.mclean@k12.wa.us
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The Washington OER Hub is an online library of K-12 open educational resources created by and curated for Washington educators. Resources include unit or robust lesson level supplemental instructional materials, educator guidance documents, and professional learning materials like these linked here:
Unlocking Literacy for Students with Disabilities: Module 2 of 4 - Alphabet & Phonological Awareness
Unlocking Literacy for Students with Disabilities: Module 3 of 4 - Emergent Reading Unlocking
Literacy for Students with Disabilities: 4 of 4 - Emergent Writing
The Early Learning Team is hosting a Blending and Braiding Funds for Early Learning Zoom webinar on Wednesday, April 23 from 1-3pm. This will encompass information for both preschool and Transition to Kindergarten programs. Program Supervisors from multiple state, federal, and fiscal teams will present briefly on their program and will be available for questions during a Q and A. Please forward this to anyone in your district you think may benefit from this information!
Clock hours will be provided after the webinar. To attend, register on pdEnroller.
The Washington Association for the Education of Young Children (WAEYC) is a state affiliate of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Our mission is to provide responsive and engaging professional development for educators in early learning so that all children thrive and meet their fullest potential. WAEYC is committed to ensuring equitable and just early learning experiences for all children. We stand in solidarity with children, families and educators, today and everyday, in working toward transforming systems toward this vision.
Visit the WAEYC webpage to learn more.
ISS is a school-based approach to promoting students’ academic success by developing or securing and coordinating supports that target academic and nonacademic barriers to achievement (Child Trends, 2014, 2017).
By September 1, 2025, all districts receiving Learning Assistance Program (LAP) funds must implement the Integrated Student Support System (ISS) Protocol. Schools with TK programs must allocate a portion of these funds to support TK. While the ISS Protocol is required for planning and implementing LAP supplemental supports, it should also be used broadly to integrate state and federal requirements (also used in TK classrooms) for better student outcomes. Additionally, the Strength and Needs assessment of the protocol can align with a building's comprehensive needs assessment for TK program implementation.
Supporting implementation
More Information
THE DETAILS
Webinars: 1-2:30 PM
Office Hours: 1-2:00 PM
RESOURCES
OSPI ISS Webpage
ISS Protocol Overview
QUESTIONS?
360-725-6100
LAP@K12.WA.US
Receive Updates from Govdelivery.
We invite administrators and teachers to attend our office hours to discuss any questions or concerns related to WaKIDS or TK implementation.
WaKIDS Office Hours
Dates: Every 1st Wednesday of the month
Time: 10am
WaKIDS Office Hours Zoom Link
TK Office Hours
Dates: March 18; April 29; May 13; June 17
Time: 11am
TK Office Hours Zoom Link
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Samantha Bowen, Executive Director of Early Learning
OSPI: 360-725-6161 | Email: samantha.bowen@k12.wa.us
Alondra Mendoza, Administrative Assistant for Early Learning
OSPI: 360-725-6161 | Email: alondra.mendoza@k12.wa.us or WaKIDS@k12.wa.us
Yoona Park, Early Learning Data Specialist
OSPI: 360-725-6180 | Email: yoona.park@k12.wa.us
Latisha Conley, Early Learning Program Supervisor
OSPI: 564-669-4669 | Email: latisha.conley@k12.wa.us
Emily Statler, Title I, Part A Program Supervisor
OSPI: 360-725-6189 | Email: emily.statler@k12.wa.us
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ALL STUDENTS PREPARED FOR POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS, CAREERS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Led by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, OSPI oversees K-12 public education in Washington state. Our mission is to provide funding, resources, tools, data and technical assistance that enable educators to ensure students succeed in our public schools, are prepared to access post-secondary training and education, and are equipped to thrive in their careers and lives.
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Got questions? Ask OSPI!
OSPI has launched a new publication that invites all Washington residents to ask OSPI questions directly and get answers publicly. Called The Study Session, this publication is an opportunity for families and community members to engage with OSPI on all things public education. It is published once per month on the OSPI Blog. Click to learn more about The Study Session, including how to submit questions.
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