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Special Education and 504 Tips & Resources | November 19 Edition
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.
Learn MoreCreating A School Of Dancers, Not Devious Lickers
What is the "Devious Lick Challenge"? It is a challenge on TikTok, where students are encouraged to take something from their school; these items may include the bathroom sink, a soap dispenser, or even a teacher's desk. Schools have tried a multitude of ways to stop students, yet this challenge is just as popular today…
Learn MoreSpecial Education and 504 Tips & Resources | November 5 Edition
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.
Learn MoreA World of PBIS Resources
Hey principals and school mentors…we see you! You did it!! You survived October with all of its challenges and have supported many throughout these first few critical months. If you're looking for something that can help support you, the PBIS World website has many amazing resources. They can give you ideas to refresh your behavior…
Learn MoreMental Health Resources for Fall 2021
This week, we hosted a Zoom on the topic of mental health. Our guests included Representative Lisa Callan who co-chairs the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Work Group (CYBHWG), Representative Carolyn Eslick who is the co-chair for a sub-group of CYBHWG (Youth and Young Adult Continuum of Care), and Representative Monica Stonier who led the…
Learn MoreAWSP News for October 29, 2021
In this special edition of AWSP News, we discuss the final week of National Principals Month, launching Networking November, our Level-Up Your Leadership Series for Assistant Principals, our “How to Become a Culturally Competent Leader Now” series, AWSL's Fall Conference, Outdoor School experiences for your 5th/6th grade students, feedback on the draft cultural competency, diversity,…
Learn MoreSpecial Education and 504 Tips & Resources | October 29
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.
Learn MoreOSPI School Safety Tips for November
From conversations with fellow educators at all levels and all parts of the state – and even colleagues around the country, it feels like that same flip has been occurring in schools just about everywhere. Calls, emails, texts, and other communications have been filled with stories of bullying, mental health concerns, threats – real and…
Learn MoreResources for Supporting Students’ Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health
The U.S. Department of Education recently released this new resource on supporting child and student social, emotional, behavioral and mental health during the ongoing COVID-19 era.  This resource highlights seven key challenges to providing school- or program-based mental health support across early childhood, K–12 schools, and higher education settings, and presents seven corresponding recommendations. It…
Learn MoreA Letter to Principals from WSSDA Executive Director Tim Garchow
Tim Garchow, Executive Director of the Washington State School Directors' Â Association, thanks principals for the enormous amount of work and dedication displayed while navigating the challenges of this year. "Our children are lucky to have you, and so are the rest of us."
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