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Welcome to the May 2025 Continuous Improvement (CI) Newsletter! In this monthly newsletter, you can find theme month resources, announcements, grant information, reminders, and contact information for Coordinated Support Team (CST) members including Continuous Improvement Partners (CIPs), ESD leads, and the Continuous Improvement team at OSPI.
The May Resource Toolkit focuses on Alternative Learning Experiences (ALE). The toolkit offers a "Choose Your Own Adventure" selection of how you want to approach ALE and Open Doors programs for your LEA or school.
Webinars are available to view on YouTube as a CI Webinar Series playlist. You can view our latest video:
Resource Inequities
Information and video links can be found on the Continuous School Improvement Resources page on the OSPI website under the "Continuous Improvement Webinar Series and Office Hours" tab.
Webinar recordings are also posted on Canvas and include additional resources.
To sign up and join the Canvas course to receive the materials, you can click on this link: https://waesd.instructure.com/enroll/J79EBR.
Alternately, if you already have a Canvas account, you can sign up at https://waesd.instructure.com/register and use the following join code: J79EBR
For any questions or concerns, please contact Roger A. Rich, Jr., Continuous Improvement Network Program Supervisor.
Kudos to Tiffany Park Elementary School!
Continuous Improvement Partner Catherine Brown wants to congratulate Tiffany Park Elementary School in Renton School District on the progress they've made with their improvement plan.
Catherine Brown says: “In reviewing mid-year data, we see that the students at Tiffany Park Elementary in Renton School District are on track to meet virtually all goals that were set in the school improvement plan. In many cases, students at Tiffany Park are collectively achieving at higher levels than the district average, sometimes by quite a bit. And when the school looks at its own growth over time, it can see, for example, how the literacy achievement of kindergartners has risen over the past three years. The leadership team at the school looks carefully at data, noting celebrations while continuously pursuing opportunities to improve. Congratulations to Tiffany Park for their impressive mid-year progress!”
Congratulations, Tiffany Park Elementary! Keep up the excellent work!
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 Annual WSIF data for 2024 is now available on OSPI Report Card and Data Portal. To find the most current data set, type WSIF into the search and select 2024 Annual. Use this data for your Comprehensive Needs Assessments (CNA), LEA Consolidated Accountability Plans (L-CAP), and School Improvement Plans (SIPs).
On April 8, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal released a statement concerning a letter from the U.S. Department of Education (Dept. of Ed.) requesting that all states certify their Title IV compliance. Superintendent Reykdal responded to the Dept. of Ed. that Washington state has already submitted all mandatory assurances on Title IV compliances. His statement can be read on the News Center on the OSPI website.
In response to the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary's comments about people with Autism, Superintendent Reykdal released a statement on April 17. As part of OSPI's efforts to provide equitable education to all students including students with disabilities, Superintendent Reykdal assured Washington state that people with Autism will receive the accommodations to aid in their success as well as special education funding as stated in Washington State Bill 5263. The statement can be read on the OSPI News Center and includes additional resources for Autism awareness and support.
Earlier in April, the Trump Administration announced their intention to investigate Washington state's nondiscrimination laws and OSPI's compliance thereof. On April 30, the first day the investigation formally opened, Superintendent Reykdal released a statement. The statement can be read in full on the OSPI News Center webpage.
The Cycle 3 2024-25 Continuous School Improvement Schedule of Activities is a year-at-a-glance schedule for schools and districts on the events and deadlines for the 2024-25 school year.
June 27: End of Year Progress Review Due
All Tier 3 and 3 Plus identified schools must submit their End of Year Progress Review (EOYR) to Basecamp on or before Friday, June 27. Schools will want to complete the EOYR sections provided on the 2024-25 SIP Progress Review Template. For assistance, please reach out to your continuous improvement partner.
To support our education leaders in their Continuous Improvement efforts, our team is hosting a monthly open office hour via Zoom. All members of your improvement teams from district office to school are invited to attend. If you have questions about any aspect of Continuous Improvement process, you are welcome to attend to receive guidance.
May 15
3:30-4:20 PM
Keep an eye out for future office hours dates and times!
2025-26 OSSI School Improvement Grants
Information and guidance about 2025-26 OSSI School Improvement grants will be sent to school and district leaders in the coming weeks.
EGMS Office Hours
EGMS Office Hours are ongoing to provide technical support to users who may benefit from 1:1 guidance on navigating EGMS and required elements of OSSI grant applications. These opportunities are spaces to ask specific questions on using the EGMS system relative to our grants or specific questions related to completing (or amending) applications. We will not discuss application determinations during Office Hours.
Office Hours Dates/Times:
- Tuesdays: 10-11 AM
- Thursdays: 1-2 PM
For issues, contact EGMS.Support@k12.wa.us.
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School Improvement Plan (SIP) templates for 2025-2026 are now accessible on the Continuous School Improvement Resources webpage. All schools in the state of Washington are required to have a School Improvement Plan (WAC 180-60-220 (2)(b)). All schools eligible for Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 3 plus supports are required to complete a SIP per Washington State ESSA which are used to inform their district's LEA Consolidated Accountability Plan (L-CAP).
All schools eligible for Tier 3 and Tier 3 plus supports must submit their SIPs to Basecamp by August 29, 2025.
SIP Templates
Additional Resources
Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA)
A Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA) assesses student needs and is a required part of the SIP and L-CAP. A CNA template, toolkit, and guidance are available for performing or updating your CNA.
Every Local Education Agency (LEA) containing one or more schools identified as eligible for Tiers 1, 2, 3, or 3 Plus supports is responsible for completing an LEA Consolidated Accountability Plan (L-CAP) at the beginning of SY 2025-26. The L-CAP is required for 2025-26 OSSI school improvement grant applications in EGMS by October 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM.
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L-CAP Template SY 2025-26 (online template via Alchemer)
- The downloadable version of the L-CAP template is meant to be used as a planning tool and guide for completing L-CAP drafts. The final version of your L-CAP is required to be submitted through the online Alchemer template.
- Districts are required to complete their final L-CAP submission through the Alchemer link.
- Once submitted, districts will receive a PDF version.
- OSSI will upload the Alchemer submission to Basecamp.
- L-CAP Template SY 2025-26 (downloadable version)
Additional Resources
Tutorial Video
If you are having trouble navigating Basecamp and figuring out what gets posted to it, a Basecamp Tutorial is now available on YouTube. The tutorial walks you through:
- What goes on Basecamp
- How to request access
- Where to find your school files
- How to upload new files
- How to replace a SIP document after making revisions
Additional Resources
For more guidance, go to the Continuous School Improvement Resources webpage. Under the "Additional Resources" tab, you'll find:
For additional questions and concerns, contact Erica Olivera, Continuous Improvement Program Specialist and Basecamp administrator.
MTSS Community of Practice - MTSS and School Improvement
Friday, May 23, 10-11:30 PDT - Virtual
Join us for the sixth and final Community of Practice (CoP) session for school year 2024-2025 on integrating MTSS and School Improvement. We will explore how Washington districts and schools can:
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Apply the MTSS framework to drive sustainable improvement and equitable student outcomes.
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Align supports across school and district systems with
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Data-informed decision-making
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Collaborative leadership
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Continuous improvement cycles
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Use intentional MTSS planning and implementation as a powerful strategy for addressing student needs, especially those farthest from educational justice
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Examine key drivers of systems improvement, including the alignment of district-level support structures and school-based leadership teams
Highlight real-world examples and elevate the voices of those leading our work
If you’re eager to dive in early, check out Washington’s core components of MTSS.
Thank you to everyone who attended our first four sessions on The Continuum of Supports, Inclusionary Practices, Behavior, Comprehensive School Counseling Programs, and Community Supports. We hope to see you again in School Year 2025-2026. While we love to see you all at every CoP, attendance at any prior session is not required for future meetings. Due to increasing demand, if you find that you can’t make it, kindly remove yourself from the pdEnroller registration to open your seat for someone on any potential waitlist.
 2025 Integrated MTSS Conference
NCESD, WASA, and OSPI are excited to announce the 2025 Integrated MTSS Conference. This year’s conference will be held at the Wenatchee Convention Center in Wenatchee, WA, from July 30, 2025, to August 1, 2025.The focus of the conference will be on best practices and approaches that address the strands listed below:
MTSS Themes & Focus Areas
Innovate: Reimagining MTSS for Today's Schools
- Creative problem-solving in tiered interventions
- Leveraging technology to enhance student support
- Integrating MTSS to meet evolving student needs
Include: Building Equitable Systems for Every Learner
- Addressing disproportionality in student outcomes
- Strengthening inclusion in academic and behavioral supports
- Enhancing family and community partnerships in MTSS
Inspire: Leading MTSS with Purpose and Passion
- Supporting staff to sustain MTSS implementation
- Developing a culture of collaboration and shared leadership
- Celebrating success stories in student growth
Date, Time, and Location
- Wednesday, July 30 | 8:30 AM - 4 PM
- Thursday, July 31 | 8:30 AM - 4 PM
- Friday, August 1 | 8:30 AM - 12 PM
Wentachee Convention Center
121 N Wenatchee Ave
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Integrated Student Supports Webinar Series
OSPI's Learning Assistance Program (LAP) is hosting a series of webinars on Integrated Student Supports (ISS). ISS is a protocol that serves as a part of the Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to promote student success. These webinars will go from 1-2:30 PM and will cover:
LAP will also host a series of office hours to support ISS learning. Each session will last for an hour from 1-2 PM on:
Registration for all webinar and office hour sessions will be through pdEnroller in the links above.
For more information, refer to the ISS Webinar Series flyer.
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Graduation Equity Webinar
Graduation Equity Webinars were designed for leadership teams to highlight best practices with strategic real practitioner examples and help growth minded education leaders and advocates to learn from Washington districts who are doing innovative work. Using OSPI data and experience from practitioners, Graduation Equity Webinars reveal the systems that drive success with an equity focus and key strategies that are getting students to graduation.
Teacher Strategies for Supporting Mental Health in the Classroom
May 14 | 10 - 11:30 AM
Students come to school with experiences and perspectives that are shaped by their home lives. Integrating mental health literacy into classroom curriculum can go a long way to reduce stigma and promote mental health awareness. Social emotional learning standards can be integrated into any content with learning options that personalize lessons to student experiences. In this webinar you’ll get tips from Student Assistance Program and teacher staff who are using strategies to integrate mental health supports into classrooms. We’ll have resources to share that you can use and free Equity Clock Hours for participants.
Objectives
- Learn the four components of mental health literacy
- Get tiered supports and shared language alignment examples that can decrease stigma and increase help seeking behaviors
- Get strategies for integrating mental health supports into school climate that can be strengthened through classrooms supports
- Learn from practitioners who have implemented these strategies in their own classes
- Get resources to help you get started
Presenters
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Sara Ellsworth, Clinical Director True North Behavioral Health Program, ESD 113
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Kaitlyn Puri, Student Assistance Professional (SAP), Tumwater Middle School
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Mabel Thackeray, Clinical State Supervisor, WSCA Advocate of the Year 2025, National Certified School Counselor, NCSC, Mental Health Specialist, District Support, North Thurston Public Schools
- Renee Cruickshank, Tumwater Middle School RISE Program Teacher
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Josh Kent, Mental Health Literacy Program Supervisor, OSPI
If you can't make it, we post all our videos on the OSPI YouTube Channel - Check out our playlist! Subscribe by clicking on the bell to get alerts for videos as we post them.
Be sure to keep an eye out for next year's schedule!
Each month for the 2024-25 school year we will be focusing and highlighting a content theme that is aligned with supporting continuous 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.
For regional supports in MTSS, content, and special services, contact your Educational Support District (ESD).
ESD 101
ESD Lead: Erik Wolfrum
Continuous Improvement Partners
ESD 105
ESD Lead: Darcie Jamieson
Continuous Improvement Partners
ESD 112
ESD Lead: Kathy Whitlock
Continuous Improvement Partners
ESD 113
ESD Lead: Russell Rice
Continuous Improvement Partners
ESD 114
ESD Lead: Mona Johnson
Continuous Improvement Partners
ESD 121
ESD Lead: Anthony Brown
Continuous Improvement Partners
ESD 123
ESD Lead: Molly Hamaker-Teals
Continuous Improvement Partners
ESD 171
ESD Lead: Ashley Goetz
Continuous Improvement Partners
ESD 189
ESD Lead: Gayle Everly
Continuous Improvement Partners
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Liza Hartlyn
- Director of Continuous Improvement and Student Support
- (360) 870-4832
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Jim Burlingame
- Continuous School Improvement Administrative Assistant 3
- (564) 999-0064
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Mary Neal
- Continuous Improvement Partner Support Program Supervisor
- (360) 764-0198
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Ellen Zito
- Continuous Improvement Systems Processes Program Supervisor
- (360) 972-4784
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Erica Olivera
- Continuous Improvement Program Specialist
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(360) 725-4468
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Roger A. Rich, Jr.
- Continuous Improvement Network Program Supervisor
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(564) 233-1565
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