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We are proud to share the Open Doors Overview video, a quality short film featuring programs and students.
Open Doors recently completed the two-year summer pilot. In the pilot, programs reconnected youth with education and opportunity through July and August. Our footage came from the summer pilot programs, students, and staff.
We hope you enjoy, and share, our new video.
OSPI is excited to continue co-sponsoring our Fall 2025 Launch Cohort trainings with SchooLinks! Districts have been diligently completing their Admin Training and diving into Student Rostering and Data Migration processes. We’re thrilled to have initiated Change Management Trainings this month to support the important transition to the new HSBP platform, ensuring everyone feels prepared.
We’re also looking forward to kicking off the Getting Started Training this June — 1.5 FREE clock hours will be available for staff! Use the link below to access registration information.
OFFICE HOURS:
OSPI is hosting two more weekly drop-in HSBP Office Hours before summer break! Staff will be available to answer questions, hear how pre-implementation is going, and gather ideas and feedback on how we can better support this statewide transition to the new HSBP platform.
June HSBP Office Hours:
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Tuesday, June 10 from 2:30–3:30 PM
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Thursday, June 5 from 8:30–9:30 AM
Zoom link for all Office Hours: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89264738852
Have an idea you want to share or a question to ask? Email us at HSBP@k12.wa.us, and OSPI staff will respond to your request as soon as possible.
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Superintendent Reykdal sent state legislators communication regarding rumors of Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity. For your awareness, please see below for some key points from this communication.
With increased activity in our state by ICE officials, we are tracking down rumors about ICE contacts and detainments on school grounds. We track these rumors down immediately. To date, there have been no ICE contacts with students at schools, and there have been no detainments on school grounds. Below is our process and a link to a guidance document that we have sent on at least two occasions to all district superintendents.
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- We have asked all school leaders to contact OSPI or their ESD immediately if they believe a student is being sought by ICE officials.
- Whether OSPI gets this information directly from a school official or even if a rumor is circulating, we make contact with the District Superintendent to gather facts for next steps.
- If there is any ICE activity that involves student detainment on one of our school campuses, we will contact the Office of the Attorney General and the Governor’s Office, we will notify lawmakers, and we will issue a statement immediately so that the facts are presented as we know them for the media.
By way of reminder, it was a long-standing practice for federal officials not to use schools, churches, or hospitals to engage in immigration enforcement activities. The Trump Administration has stated that they may not honor that (it’s not federal law). But again, to date, there have been no enforcement activities on school grounds in Washington state.
The ASA Center for Career Navigation at Jobs for the Future (JFF) is launching the Career Navigation Stakeholder Network—a new initiative bringing together professionals committed to supporting young people (ages 16–24) in making informed education and career decisions. This network will foster collaboration, share research and best practices, and engage with policy to drive meaningful impact across local, state, and national systems.
The Benefits
- Exclusive access to webinars, trainings, and early-release tools supporting youth career pathways.
- Professional growth through virtual/in-person workshops and peer learning with national partners.
- Opportunities to apply for funding, technical assistance, and resources to enhance your impact.
Who Should Join?
- Supports or serves 16–24-year-olds in education and career pathways.
- Funds or partners with programs focused on education and workforce development for young people.
Network activities start in Spring 2025 so if you are interested in joining, don’t delay!
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The Passport to Careers program helps former foster youth and unaccompanied homeless youth prepare for and succeed in college, apprenticeships, or pre-apprenticeship programs. Passport to Careers includes two sub-programs:
- Passport to College
- Passport to Apprenticeship Opportunities
Through Passport to College, students get a scholarship and support services from college staff. Funds can be used for tuition, fees, books, housing, transportation, and some personal expenses.
Passport to Apprenticeship Opportunities supports people in registered apprenticeship or pre-apprenticeship programs. Funds can cover tuition and fees for classes, and occupational costs like work clothes and tools.
The Supplemental Education Transition Program (SETuP) also supports this student population. Learn more in the Passport to Careers Guide.
View and print the Passport to Careers info sheet and flyer.
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The Prep Table is a pre-employment training offering meant for those who are currently unemployed and interested in working in a commercial kitchen in an entry level role with a unionized employer.
Benefits for Youth:
- Entry-level culinary jobs start at $25/hour with great benefits
- Learn real kitchen skills, culinary math, customer service, and job readiness
- Build confidence, communication, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment
- Get help with resumes, applications, and interview prep
- Earn your Washington State Food Worker Card
- Receive a stipend for completing the program
Dates: July 21 – August 1
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Two sites in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood
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Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Reporting Requirements for 2025
Bulletin:031-25; Action Required
This bulletin provides notification of annual requirements for schools to report to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) on their activities related to the provision of comprehensive sexual health education (CSHE).
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This bulletin highlights key statewide initiatives and OSPI’s prioritized supports for the 2025–26 school year. Topics include updates on learning standards implementation, the High School and Beyond Plan, Professional Learning Day, the sunsetting of Continuous Learning 2.0, and student discipline.
Upcoming Grant Opportunities:
- Inclusionary Practices
- Reducing Restraint and Eliminating Isolation
- School Improvement and other funding opportunities
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Email the Open Doors team for support with your questions at OpenDoors@k12.wa.us.
You can also call the new Open Doors voicemail line at 360-725-4958.
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Past Newsletters:
Check our website for previous years' newsletter topics.
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