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  • OSPI School Safety Tips for December 2021

    Mike Donlin, Program Supervisor, School Safety Center, OSPI
    Dec 8, 2021
    I have started this month’s school safety blog many times. Many times. A tragedy occurred, yet another school shooting. The focus of this blog changed. I have been talking to educators, parents, and others. I have been reading, seeing, and listening to stories. I am sure that you have, as well.

  • Special Education and 504 Tips & Resources | December 3, 2021

    Abby Bowers | Director of Special Programs | Capital Region ESD 113
    Dec 3, 2021
    These emails are sent out weekly to leaders in special education and Section 504.. Each email contains tips and resources on a variety of topics that are meant to keep you informed and up-to-date.. Please consult your district attorney if you are looking for legal advice, as that is out of my realm.

  • Happy Anniversary for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

    Dr. Christine Espeland, Inclusion Director, AWSP
    Dec 2, 2021
    In 1975, it was a different world for children with disabilities. Prior to the enactment of IDEA, more than 1.8 million students with disabilities were denied access to an education. For those who receive any services, most were delivered in segregated settings and few children had access to the same educational curriculum as their non-disabled peers.

  • Acting on the Data You Already Have

    Gina Yonts, Associate Director, AWSP
    Nov 19, 2021
    As school leaders and staffulty wait for the return of SBA data, do not let the information (aka attendance and re-engagement data) we have on AND from students (daily, weekly, monthly) go unnoticed! Lean into this data to guide your leadership moves. Timely analysis of attendance data can help your system identify factors that are contributing to chronic absences. School culture, relationship building, team responses to data, simple communications that are easily accessible by busy families, and grading practices, all could be contributing! Get your teams meeting/huddling regularly and start with tier 1, universal (low lift/high-yield) efforts. If you’d like to know more about how to become more Data Literate, sign up to participate in our winter series of the Data Literate School Leader!

  • Special Education and 504 Tips & Resources | November 19 Edition

    Abby Bowers | Director of Special Programs | Capital Region ESD 113
    Nov 19, 2021
    These emails are sent out weekly to leaders in special education and Section 504.. Each email contains tips and resources on a variety of topics that are meant to keep you informed and up-to-date.. Please consult your district attorney if you are looking for legal advice, as that is out of my realm.

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