Program Review & Support

The Program Review & Support process includes multiple aspects of OSPI’s oversight of federal and state programs. The process emphasizes a partnership approach to oversight and monitoring that focuses on student outcomes.

Over the past several years, OSPI has worked to align this process with OSPI's Strategic Goals. OSPI has worked with local, state, and national organizations to develop the process. OSPI's goals for Program Review & Support are to:

  • Reduce the burden on LEAs.
  • Strengthen partnerships between OSPI and LEAs.
  • Improve student learning and increase equitable access.

A Continuum of Oversight

Program Review & Support is an iterative process which includes all interactions OSPI has with LEAs. The continuum of oversight includes interactions such as:

  • The application process.
  • Technical assistance calls.
  • Guidance documents, program training, and reporting.
  • Program reviews.

OSPI Program staff will tailor oversight to align with the needs of the LEA. Each year, some LEAs will take part in a Limited Program Review. Other LEAs will take part in a Full Program Review. Some LEAs will not participate in the Program Review for several years. For other LEAs, OSPI program staff may provide on-site Focused Support.

This process is used to monitor several programs under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). This oversight process fulfills requirements under state and federal regulations. The main focus of this continuum is to support LEAs as partners with an emphasis on student outcomes.

Annual Program Support Assessment and LEA Selection

OSPI will select LEAs to participate in a review based solely on the score an LEA receives from the Annual Program Support Assessment. LEAs who score the highest are selected to take part in the Program Review process.

The annual Assessment includes data related to the federal ESEA and state programs. The annual Assessment is based on the following available data:

  1. Last time the LEA participated in Program Review (or CPR)
  2. Sum of federal funds
  3. Percentage of schools identified for supports as part of the Washington State Improvement Framework (WSIF)
  4. ESEA and state program data
  5. Items not fully implemented in previous Program Review (or CPR)

Charter Schools and State Tribal Education Compact Schools

In addition to being included in the Annual Program Support Assessment, charter schools and State-Tribal Education Compact Schools are selected by way of a modified selection process:

  • In the second year of operation or participation, the school is selected to participate in a Limited Review.
  • A Full Review occurs in their fourth year.
  • Starting the sixth year and beyond, their selection is based solely on the Annual Program Support Assessment.

LEAs selected to participate in Program Review are notified in June. The list of selected LEAs will be available on this webpage in the resources section above.

Programs Included