Institutional Education Structure and Accountability Advisory Group

The Institutional Education Structure and Accountability Advisory Group provides advice, assistance, and information to OSPI and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) for the development of recommendations for a reformed institutional education system. The recommendations must be focused on meeting the complex needs of students who are in or have been released from secure settings and must be based on the foundational concept that every student can succeed given the necessary supports.

OSPI and DCYF have selected the American Institute for Research (AIR) as the external contractor that will provide facilitation and logistical support for the Advisory Group meetings. AIR is a nonpartisan, non-profit organization whose mission is to generate and use rigorous evidence to contribute to a better and more equitable world.

The Improving Institutional Education Outcomes: Interim Status Report, jointly prepared by OSPI and DCYF, describes the formation of the Advisory Group and next steps in developing recommendations to address educational outcomes for youth and post-resident youth.

Authorizing Legislation

Institutional education system recommendations and Advisory Group — RCW 28A.190.130

Meeting Agendas and Notes

• October 11, 2021 Advisory Group Agenda
• October 11, 2021 Advisory Group Meeting Notes
• November 16, 2021 Advisory Group Agenda
• November 16, 2021 Advisory Group Meeting Notes
• February 10, 2022 Advisory Group Agenda
• February 10, 2022 Advisory Group Meeting Notes
• April 14, 2022 Advisory Group Agenda
• April 14, 2022 Advisory Group Meeting Notes
• June 9, 2022 Advisory Group Agenda
• June 9, 2022 Advisory Group Meeting Notes
• September 8, Advisory Group Agenda
• September 8, Advisory Group Meeting Notes

Advisory Group Meeting Schedule & Members

• Advisory Group Meeting Schedule 2022
• Institutional Education Structure and Accountability Advisory Group Member List

Public Comment

If you are interested in attending and/or providing public comment at an upcoming Institutional Education Structure and Accountability Advisory Group meeting, please complete the Attendance and Public Comment Form.