Washington Administrative Code › Title 180 - Education, State Board of › Chapter 180-16 - State support of public schools › Section 180-16-220 - Supplemental basic education program approval requirements

Current through Register Vol. 24-14, July 15, 2024
The following requirements are hereby established by the state
				board of education as related supplemental condition to a school district's
				entitlement to state basic education allocation funds, as authorized by
				RCW
				   28A.150.220(4).
(1)
Current and valid certificates.
Every school district employee required by WAC
			 181-79A-140 to possess an
			 education permit, certificate, or credential issued by the superintendent of
			 public instruction for his/her position of employment, shall have a current and
			 valid permit, certificate or credential. In addition, classroom teachers,
			 principals, vice principals, and educational staff associates shall be required
			 to possess endorsements as required by WAC
			 181-82-105,
			 181-82-120, and
			 181-82-125,
			 respectively.
(2)
Annual
			 school building approval.
(a) Each
			 school in the district shall be approved annually by the school district board
			 of directors under an approval process determined by the district board of
			 directors.
(b) At a minimum the
			 annual approval shall require each school to have a school improvement plan
			 that is data driven, promotes a positive impact on student learning, and
			 includes a continuous improvement process that shall mean the ongoing process
			 used by a school to monitor, adjust, and update its school improvement plan.
			 For the purpose of this section "positive impact on student learning" shall
			 mean:
(i) Supporting the goal of basic
			 education under
			 RCW
			    28A.150.210, "...to provide students with the
			 opportunity to become responsible citizens, to contribute to their own economic
			 well-being and to that of their families and communities, and to enjoy
			 productive and satisfying lives...";
(ii) Promoting continuous improvement of
			 student achievement of the state learning goals and essential academic learning
			 requirements; and
(iii) Recognizing
			 nonacademic student learning and growth related, but not limited to: Public
			 speaking, leadership, interpersonal relationship skills, teamwork,
			 self-confidence, and resiliency.
(c) The school improvement plan shall be
			 based on a self-review of the school's program for the purpose of annual
			 building approval by the district. The self-review shall include active
			 participation and input by building staff, students, families, parents, and
			 community members.
(d) The school
			 improvement plan shall address, but is not limited to:
(i) The characteristics of successful schools
			 as identified by the superintendent of public instruction and the educational
			 service districts, including safe and supportive learning
			 environments;
(ii) Educational
			 equity factors such as, but not limited to: Gender, race, ethnicity, culture,
			 language, and physical/mental ability, as these factors relate to having a
			 positive impact on student learning. The state board of education strongly
			 encourages that equity be viewed as giving each student what she or he needs
			 and when and how she or he needs it to reach their achievement
			 potential;
(iii) The use of
			 technology to facilitate instruction and a positive impact on student learning;
			 and
(iv) Parent, family, and
			 community involvement, as these factors relate to having a positive impact on
			 student learning.