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Legislature and Government - OSPI Governmental Relations
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Authorizing bill/law: Revised Code of Washington 28A.650.015 §1 requires OSPI to update its statewide technology plan every two years.
Authorizing bill/law: Revised Code of Washington 28A.175.010
Graduation coaches work with school counselors to ensure that all students have the support they need to graduate. This report describes a model policy that defines the skill sets and responsibilities of graduation coaches. (27 pages) Authorizing bill/law: House Bill 1087 (2011 operating budget), §501 (1)(a)(iii)
Authorizing bill/law: Revised Code of Washington 28A.300.172, §4
Authorizing bill/law: Revised Code of Washington 28A.655.066, §5 and Second Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1087 (2011), §513 (1)
OSPI has developed a number of tests that show students’ understanding of technology. The tests are designed for students in any grade and integrate science, math, health, English language arts, social studies and the arts. Each year, OSPI provides data, submitted by districts, on the number of students using the assessments.	Authorizing bill/law: Revised Code of Washington 28A.655.075, §2 Innovative Schools and Zones
Bills passed in 2011 required OSPI to identify and recognize existing innovative schools, as well as establish an application for new innovative schools and groups of schools (zones). Each year, OSPI reports on progress made on the designation of innovative schools and zones.	Authorizing bill/law: Revised Code of Washington 28A.630.084
Authorizing bill/law: Revised Code of Washington 28A.225.151, §4
Authorizing bill/law: Revised Code of Washington 28A.400.200, §4 Online Learning Annual Report, 2011-12
Authorizing bill/law: Revised Code of Washington 28A.250.040, §3 Remote and Necessary Small Schools Committee Review update
A total of nine schools have been designated as “remote and necessary.” To meet this definition, a number of criteria, such as the school’s enrollment and its location and distance from other schools, must be met. Districts that have remote and necessary small schools receive additional state funds. Every four years, the status of each school is reviewed. Authorizing bill/law: Washington Administrative Code 392-349-015, § 5
Quality Education Council (PDF)	Since 2009, several historic bills on education funding have passed the Legislature. One of them, Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2261, created the Quality Education Council, which was tasked to develop and implement a new system for funding education. This annual report summarizes the work done by the QEC in 2012. (23 pages)
Authorizing bill/law: Revised Code of Washington 28A.290.101
Learning by Choice (PDF)
While a large majority of students go to schools that are closest to their homes, parents and guardians have many enrollment options for their students. This report details those options, which include a private school, an Alternative Learning Experience, home schooling, Running Start and more. (31 pages)
Authorizing bill/law: RCW 28A.225.290
Authorizing bill/law: Revised Code of Washington 28A.175.075, § 3a.
Authorizing bill/law: Revised Code of Washington 28A.300.490, § 3.
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Authorizing bill/law: Revised Code of Washington 28A.150.392, § 3. Statewide Strategic Plan for Career and Technical Education
Financial Education Public-Private Partnership Annual Report
The goal of the Financial Education Public-Private Partnership is to advance financial literacy education in Washington so that students have the knowledge and skills to make critical decisions regarding their personal finances. The partnership’s annual report highlights work done by the FEPPP during 2012. (19 pages)
Authorizing bill/law: Revised Code of Washington 28A.300.460, § 2h.
This quarterly update provides information on the implementation of the state’s new transportation funding system. Financial Education Public-Private Partnership: August 2012 Interim Report to the Legislature (PDF)
The Financial Literacy Public-Private Partnership (FLPPP) was created in 2004 to adopt a definition of financial literacy and identify strategies to increase financial literacy of public school students. This report highlights the work of FLPPP since the last legislative report was produced in December 2011. For additional information, contact Kathleen Lopp at Kathleen.Lopp@k12.wa.us or at (360) 725-6245. Teacher and Principal Evaluation Project Legislative Update, July 2012 (PDF)
The Teacher and Principal Evaluation Project (TPEP), which was created in E2SSB 6696 in the 2010 legislative session, created new teacher and principal evaluation systems. This update provides information regarding the implementation of the new evaluation systems, including a link to information regarding the pilot districts, the status of Regional Implementation Grant Districts (RIGS), information about specialists that have been trained to assist school districts in the implementation of the new systems, and a timeline for two upcoming reports: 1) Evaluation System and Instructional and Leadership Frameworks and 2) Student Growth and Summative Methodology. Compensation Technical Working Group Final Report, June 2012 (PDF)
This quarterly update provides information on the implementation of the state’s new transportation funding system. For additional information, contact Allan Jones at allan.jones@k12.wa.us or (360) 725-6122. Middle School and High School Poverty Adjustment Factor
Educating English Language Learners in Washington State: 2010–11 The Transitional Bilingual Instruction Program provides language support services until English language learners can develop English language skills and meet the program exit criteria established by the state. This report provides information regarding students who participated in the program for the 2010-11 school , including measurable changes in proficiency, time-in-program, and transition experience. For additional information, contact Helen Malagon at Helen.malagon@k12.wa.us or (360) 725-6147.
Financial Education Public-Private Partnership: 2011 Annual Report to the Legislature
The Financial Literacy Public-Private Partnership (FLPPP) was created in 2004 to adopt a definition of financial literacy and identify strategies to increase financial literacy of public school students. The FLPPP focused on adopting a definition of financial literacy, examining financial education curriculum for alignment with Washington's learning standards, examining financial literacy learning standards that have been developed in other states and by national organizations, and providing and encouraging professional development and workshops in financial literacy for educators. In 2009, the Financial Education Public-Private Partnership (FEPPP) was established to replace the FLPPP and continue the work of advancing financial literacy education in Washington by leveraging state funds with private donations, partnering with other organizations, and providing outreach to educators and administrators in districts throughout the state. The report highlights the work of FEPPP since the last legislative report was produced in November 2010. For additional information, contact Kathleen Lopp at Kathleen.Lopp@k12.wa.us or at (360) 725-6245.
SHB 2776, which was passed in the 2010 session, established the implementation date of a new student transportation funding system as September 1, 2011, and provided funding for the development of the necessary computer system. Teacher and Principal Evaluation Pilot, July 2011
The Teacher and Principal Evaluation Pilot Report to the Legislature summarizes the work of the teacher and principal evaluation pilot projects that have been developing and implementing new evaluation systems as a result of E2SSB 6696, which was passed in the 2010 Legislative Session. The report also includes Superintendent Dorn’s recommendations regarding the approval of school district evaluation systems prior to the statewide implementation of new evaluation systems, which is required beginning in the 2013-14 school year. Comprehensive Plan for a Voluntary Program of Early Learning: Progress Report, July 2011
This report includes information regarding the multidistrict online provider approval process, the demographics of students who are participating in online learning opportunities, statewide assessment results for online students, and course taking patterns and course achievement results. High-Performance School Buildings, January 2011
2009-10 Truancy Report, January 2011 State law requires the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction report to the Legislature each year the number of truancy petitions filed with the courts and other truancy-related information. In the 2009-10 school year, a total of 3,501 petitions were filed for students in grades one through eight, and 8,747 were filed for students in grades nine through twelve.
This summary provides an overview of the state’s K-12 assessment system in 2010, designs for the 2011 test administration, an introduction to other program initiatives, and a review of formative assessment efforts. Safety Net Survey Report, January 2011
This report provides information regarding the state-funded Transitional Bilingual Education Program, including the services provided to students, information regarding the language background of the students served, staffing and instruction, the length of time students are in the program, and other information. 2010
The Legislature has directed the Quality Education Council (QEC) to recommend funding formulas consistent with its new definition of basic education. The 2010 Legislature specifically directed the QEC to recommend programs that close the achievement gap and improve graduation rates. Since our state’s 91,000 English language learners (ELLs) have consistently lower graduation rates than their peers, the QEC convened the Transitional Bilingual Instruction Program (TBIP) Technical Work Group to identify best practices and effective programs that serve ELLs, and the level of funding needed to implement them. QEC Learning Assistance Program Report, December 2010
High School Science End-of-Course Assessment Recommendations, December 2010 In 2009, the Legislature directed OSPI to develop a biology end-of-course assessment, and to make recommendations with regard to whether other end-of-course assessments should be developed. The report recommends that other assessments be developed, and provides a timeline for implementation. It also recommends that the science assessment graduation requirement be postponed until the Class of 2017.
Financial Education Public-Private Partnership Report, December 2010
Includes a summary of the work completed by the Financial Education Public-Private Partnership and its future plans. The purpose of the workgroup is to seek out and determine the best methods of equipping students with the knowledge and skills they need to make critical decisions regarding their personal finances.
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Passed during the 2009 legislative session, required the Superintendent of Public Instruction to report on three different topics pertaining to the state’s K-12 assessment system, including: 1) The changes and a cost analysis of the changes pertaining to redesigning the State’s accountability tests; 2) a cost analysis of any changes and costs to expand availability and use of instructionally supportive formative assessments; and 3) making recommendations to the Legislature for improvements related to the state’s alternative assessments, appeals for high school assessments, and the alternate portfolio assessment for students who are severely cognitively impaired. This report includes the analyses and recommendations requested in ESSB 5414. Educating English Language Learners in Washington State, 2008-09
Financial Education Public-Private Partnership, December 2009
Financial Education Public-Private Partnership Substitute House Bill 1347, passed during the 2009 Legislative session, established the Financial Education Public-Private Partnership (FEPPP), a re-commissioning of the Financial Literacy Public-Private Partnership established by the Legislature in 2004. The legislation set forth several goals to be addressed. These goals, in part, include communicating the national Jump Start financial standards, skills and content knowledge; reviewing of curriculum; developing curriculum evaluation standards; identifying assessments and outcome measures; monitoring and providing guidance for professional development; and providing an annual report to the Legislature, beginning December 1, 2009. This report serves as the annual report and discusses the extent to which the identified goals are being addressed. For additional information or if you have questions, please contact the Mathematics Teaching and Learning office at (360) 725-0437.
The K-12 Education Data Governance: Preliminary Report was required in Part 2 of Engrossed Substitute House Bill 2261 (2009 Session). The report provides background information on the Legislative expectations for a K-12 education data system, the progress that has been made in meeting the Legislative expectations, and our future actions and plans. For additional information please contact the Data Governance office at (360) 725-6111. K-3 Demonstration Project Senate Bill 5841 Final Report, December 2009
This report includes the preliminary findings of an evaluation conducted by the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory of three primary grade demonstration projects that include all-day kindergarten, small class sizes, and instructional coaches. The schools are located in Yakima, Highline, and Spokane. For additional information, please contact the Early Learning office at (360) 725-6343.2008 Mathematics Instructional Coaching: Interim Report, September 2008
This report was written to inform policymakers and educators about educational research findings on effective instructional practices for English language learners. It was written by personnel at the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory under contract with OSPI. For additional information, please contact the Migrant and Bilingual Education office at (360) 725-6147.2008 Annual Report on Students in Foster Care
In order to provide additional avenues for English language learners to meet academic content while developing English language skills, the 2008 Legislature asked for a report on the availability of appropriate online curriculum in other languages. This report summarizes the option that is currently available and the estimated cost of providing funding to support the online curriculum. For additional information, please contact the Migrant and Bilingual Education office at (360) 725-6147.Online Mathematics Curricula Request for Information Responses