OSPI Bulletins August 3-7, 2026: Formal Adoption of WA K–12 Learning Standards for English Language Arts, Data Note :Title I, Part D End-of-Year Report (Capstone)

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Formal Adoption of Washington State K–12 Learning Standards for English Language Arts

Bulletin Number: B026-26

Subject: Formal Adoption of Washington State K–12 Learning Standards for English Language Arts

Informational or Action required: Informational

Summary: The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is continuing its statewide learning standards review and revision process to ensure standards remain relevant, aligned, and reflective of current research and technology. Following more than three years of review and stakeholder feedback, Washington’s revised K-12 English Language Arts (ELA) standards have been formally adopted and will be used for planning and implementation during the 2026-27 school year, with full implementation required in 2027-28. The updated standards emphasize literacy, communication, media literacy, and digital citizenship to prepare students for success in the 21st century.

Key Audiences: Educational Service District Superintendents, School District Superintendents, School District Business Managers, School District Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Administrators

Data Notes

Data Note: Title I, Part D End-of-Year Report Capstone Data Note

Due Date: October 2, 2026

Each district or Educational Service District (ESD) that claimed Federal Title I, Part D funds are required to submit a Title I, Part D End-of-Year Report (Capstone) by October 2, 2026, to Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). Institutional Education (IE) program staff should complete the report using data collected in the 2025–26 school year.

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