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Special Education and 504 Tips & Resources | Nov. 18, 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 MorePART II: Can We Rethink “Improving Instruction”?
Did I get your attention with my last blog, “Let’s Rethink Improving Instruction?” I hope so. It has conjured up a wide array of emotions, but most importantly, it stirred long-overdue discussions about a system that needs to be addressed. What system? The working conditions of our principals and assistant principals. For starters, let me be…
Learn MoreSEBB Open Enrollment for School Employees
It’s open enrollment time for school employees through the School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB). Open enrollment takes place from October 31 through November 21, 2022. Enrollments, changes, and premiums are effective January 1, 2023. This is your chance to change your medical, dental, or vision plans. All of the information you need can be found on…
Learn MoreThe Dream of Buying Lunch in the Cafeteria
Belongingness is a big deal for every individual. When people feel like they belong to a place or group, they express, share, contribute, and give their best. Â Students are not exempt from this. Â Students can give their best when they feel they belong to their school, classroom, playground, sports team, band, cheerleaders club, music, or…
Learn MoreWhat Does a “Sense of Belonging” Really Mean?
In my third year as the principal at Sunnyside Elementary in the Marysville School District, my goals for my students are to have a voice and to feel a sense of belonging and connection to their school. With those goals in mind, I initiated a student council, that would be voted by and would represent…
Learn MoreSpecial Education and 504 Tips & Resources | Nov. 4, 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 MoreHonoring Native American Heritage Month
November is National Native American Heritage Month. From all of us at AWSP, Cispus, AWSL, and Outdoor Schools Washington, we thank you for sharing your stories and allowing us to embrace your culture. We, as an organization, have been honored to serve and learn from our tribal partners throughout Washington state. With principals in every school,…
Learn MoreOSPI School Safety Tips for November 2022
It’s November. It’s dark and rainy. Elections are coming up. Daylight Savings Time is ending. Veterans’ Day is approaching. Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Let’s go there now.
Learn MoreOne Day in the Life of a Principal
It was Friday, October 7.  The sky was smokey and the temperature warm. It was 10:50am. Parking was limited, but some spots were available. The office was dealing with one student in the health room, one student seated on a chair in the office, a parent seated, and one parent signing a student out. The fire inspector…
Learn MoreSpecial Education and 504 Tips & Resources | Oct. 28, 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.
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