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School Celebration Newsletter | January 2023 Edition
Happy December, friends. I absolutely LOVE the holiday season. This is the month you MUST remember to take care of yourself, have some fun with your family, AND make some unforgettable memories. I find by adding fun activities for my staff, I automatically get an energy boost from their positivity, smiles, and excitement. Research is…
Learn MorePublic Hearing & Feedback Opportunity for Changes to the Principal Evaluation Timeline
OSPI is proposing to establish a timeline and defined process for professional performance evaluations of certificated principals and assistant principals. The proposal would require evaluations and summative conferences be conducted by the evaluator prior to June 1 of the school year of which the evaluation is made. The proposed timeline would apply to both focused…
Learn MoreSpecial Education and 504 Tips & Resources | Dec. 12, 2022
These resources are sent out weekly to leaders in special education and Section 504. Each post contains tips and resources on a variety of topics that are meant to keep you informed and up-to-date.
Learn MoreMeridian High School’s Give Before You Get & Winter Wishes
In 2011, Meridian High School began an ambitious goal to grant wishes that MHS staff and students had for MHS students to brighten the season for students we care about in whatever way we can. Â Through the efforts, our leadership teacher, leadership class, our staff, and generous donations from our community, Winter Wishes has grown…
Learn MoreThe Disability Roadmap Project Thanks AWSP for Their Partnership
From Dan, Samuel and the team at Disability Roadmap Project: When AWSP came on board as a funding partner for the Disability Roadmap Project, you helped spark the beginning of what has turned into an astounding journey of visibility and impact. Thanks to your early support, the short My Disability Roadmap film has reached millions…
Learn MoreLearning and The Brain: Conference Review
I recently attended the Learning and the Brain — “Teaching Struggling Brains” Conference in Boston, Massachusetts, with several of my staff. Led by some of the most respected researchers currently practicing in the United States, these three days were packed with big learnings and takeaways to support our work with students. The ability of these…
Learn MoreSchool Celebration Newsletter | December 2022 Edition
Happy December, friends. I absolutely LOVE the holiday season. This is the month you MUST remember to take care of yourself, have some fun with your family, AND make some unforgettable memories. I find by adding fun activities for my staff, I automatically get an energy boost from their positivity, smiles, and excitement. Research is…
Learn MoreOSPI School Safety Tips for December 2022
This will be my last AWSP School Safety Blog. I am retiring as of December 31, 2022. I have been involved in K-12 education since…. well, let’s just say it’s been a long time. It has been a fulfilling, powerful journey. It has been interesting, as well.  A recent conversation underscores just a part of…
Learn MoreA Message of Thanks
Focusing on gratitude and thankfulness is always a great strategy for self-care and great leadership. And it's even more appropriate this month, which also happens to be National Native American Heritage Month. From all of us here at AWSP, AWSL, Cispus, and Outdoor Schools Washington, we can't tell you how grateful and thankful we are…
Learn MoreUW Presidential Scholars Nomination/Opportunity
Some of our young people in Washington amaze us by their commitment and work to serve others and their communities. Sometimes these students do not show up on high school 'radars' that traditionally focus on highest competitive academics, athletic achievement, or relative social popularity. And yet, some of our most promising young people are quietly…
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