Search Results
AWSP News for April 2, 2021
In this edition of AWSP News, we discuss National Assistant Principals Week, NAESP recognizing AWSP for the highest membership count and percentage in the country, the Washington State Legislature considering a budget request for Outdoor School, Roz's legislative update, AWSL's Summer Leadership Series, a chance to help a rock star AP Capstone student and a…
Learn MoreSpecial Education and 504 Tips & Resources | April 2 Edition
Weekly special education and Section 504 resources from Abby Bowers, Capital Region ESD 113's Director of Special Programs.
Learn MoreRetirement & Health Benefits for April 2, 2021
The good news is that K–12 got all the dollars they needed and more. The bad news is that April Fool’s Day ran long. Most of the policy and fiscal bills are moving to their respective Rules Committees where they may then move to floor action. Lurking in the background are the two proposed budgets with…
Learn MorePartnership With a Purpose: Cispus Learning Center and the Nisqually Indian Tribe
On March 18, 2021, the Nisqually Indian Tribe and the Cispus Learning Center came together in the mountains of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest to partner and build for the future. We believe knowledge is power and when you build emotion into a hands-on experience, it will stay with you forever. We hope to pass…
Learn MoreSchool Celebration Newsletter | April Edition
I love the later sunsets, the blooming flowers (even though it brings out my husband's allergies), the birds in the morning, smell of fresh bark, and evenings on my deck. All of those signs of the changing season make me smile. However, April brings with it a new level of exhaustion for educators. Sprinkle in…
Learn MoreOSPI School Safety Tips for April
Not too long ago, this School Safety blog for April was well underway. It was going to focus on two bills currently moving thru the legislature: ESHB 1214, which revises requirements around SROs and other school safety personnel, and SHB 1484 concerning the school mapping requirements. However, other issues arose and, although quite different, seemed…
Learn MoreLegislative Update for March 26, 2021
It was a busy, busy week in the Legislature with committees having to pass policy bills out by today, Friday, March 26. Several bills were changed significantly by the opposite house, particularly SB 5044 – related to professional learning on topics of equity and cultural competency – and SB 5265, which creates a bridge year…
Learn MoreSpecial Education and 504 Tips & Resources | March 26 Edition
Weekly special education and Section 504 resources from Abby Bowers, Capital Region ESD 113's Director of Special Programs.
Learn MoreRetirement & Health Benefits for March 26, 2021
Committees continued meeting primarily to move bills out of their respective committees while concurrently, the majority party in each house released their budget proposals as the week ended. The policy cut-off for bills was Friday, March 26th; the fiscal one will be the following Friday, April 2nd. Bills are stacking up for scheduling on floor…
Learn MoreLegislative Update for March 19, 2021
We reached the one-year anniversary of school closures to in-person learning this past week, and work continues to get all school buildings open once again. The ever-changing requirements and guidance for our schools keeps coming, among them being Governor Inslee’s announcement last Friday that requires all school districts to provide all K–12 students with the…
Learn More