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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.
We’re looking for health educators to provide feedback on mental health literacy (MHL) resources aligned with OSPI’s proposed health standards. MHL helps students understand mental health, reduce stigma, and develop coping strategies. Sign up through the Doodle poll-available for one week. For questions, contact Josh Kent, Mental Health Literacy Specialist, josh.kent@k12.wa.us. Josh brings a wealth of experience in mental health intervention and skills, and serves to extend these skills to our classrooms.
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The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) published guidance for Washingtonians that summarizes general information about limitations on federal immigration enforcement power, limits on state and local agencies from participating in immigration enforcement, and the rights of individuals and entities within Washington. The guidance is based on current law as of the date of being published and is not intended to be legal advice. Please feel free to share the guidance through your networks as appropriate.
OSPI is pleased to announce the availability of revised standard and summer Running Start Enrollment Verification Forms (RSEVF) for 2025-2026. The revisions are responsive to the feedback of over 100 survey respondents. OSPI, SBCTC, and the Council of Presidents are actively investigating options for simplifying and/or digitizing the Running Start enrollment process for 2026-2027. We appreciate all the feedback we received and are committed to making additional improvements in the year ahead.
Join the next webinar in the CiHS series, hosted by the Council of Presidents and the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, on Wednesday, April 30 from 11:00 AM-12:30 PM. These webinars are informational and provide an opportunity for TK-12 educators to connect with higher education colleagues. All are welcome to join; bring questions and colleagues!
The recording of the February 26 webinar, CiHS Process 101 & Responsibilities, is now available! Access the flyer here.
Register to join the second webinar in the series to support individuals implementing the ISS protocol at the school and LEA levels ISS Preparation (Steps 1-3) on May 14 from 1:00-2:30 PM. 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.
- Graduation Equity Webinar Series: Alternative Learning Options April 9, 10-11:30 | Register
- CiHS Webinar: Legislative and State Level Updates June 4, 11-12:30 | Zoom
- ISS Protocol Webinar: ISS Delivery (Steps 4-5) June 3, 1:00-2:30 | Register
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First, THANK YOU to everyone who provided feedback on the DRAFT Scope & Sequence (S&S) that will become the foundational activities and process that students will complete with staff support to meet minimum state requirements for their HSBP. We've analyzed all the responses and made some minor adjustments to the finalized Scope & Sequence that ensure we're still meeting the legislature's vision of a more equitable student experience. SchooLinks will integrate the final S&S into the platform to pilot for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years.
Second, as we begin trainings and support for our Fall 2025 Launch Cohort this week, OSPI will start hosting weekly drop-in HSBP Office Hours on April 10th... OSPI staff will be available for questions, to hear about how pre-implementation is going, and to gather ideas and feedback on how we can better support this statewide transition to a new HSBP platform. Here are the Zoom links for our Tues/Thurs HSBP Office Hours:
- Tuesdays (4/15, 4/29, 5/13, 5/27, & 6/10) from 2:30-3:30pm
- Thursdays (4/10 & 4/24) from 8-9am
- Thursdays (5/8, 5/22 & 6/5) from 8:30-9:30am
- The Zoom link for all Office Hours is
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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The March OSPI-WSAC Webinar has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. We hope you can join us for the Legislative Update webinar in May.
Register to join the Council of Presidents for an informative webinar on April 9 from 10:30-11:30 AM that will provide guidance for helping students transition from high school to college and tips for supporting undecided students. Recordings and materials will be available for those unable to attend the live session and clock hours will be available. (Flyer)
The Washington Council for High School-College Relations (WCHSCR) has a new resource to support planning and calendaring events for the 2025-26 school year including best practices and sample questions to ask college representatives. Check out the resource here!
A new resource is now available to help Washington students, families, and educators prepare for the April 2025 ACT and beyond. This tool includes live links to free ACT practice tests, study guides, videos, and test-taking tips from the ACT Counselor’s Blog. Share this resource to support students in feeling confident and prepared for test day!
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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