OSPI Reports to the Legislature

The SEL K–12 Standards, benchmarks and indicators along with the guiding principles provide a foundation and system for effective SEL implementation. This framework outlines key SEL skills and defines SEL as a process through which individuals build awareness and skills in managing emotions, setting goals, establishing relationships, and making responsible decisions that support success in school and life.

This report includes The Washington Social Emotional Learning Committee accomplishments, state-level data regarding implementation of SEL, identification of systemic barriers, and recommendations. For each recommendation, the Committee offers relevant context and rationale in the Recommendations section of this report to inform decision-making.

Every year on January 16, Washington’s public schools participate in Temperance and Good Citizenship Day (TAGCD). On this day, social studies teachers must coordinate a voter registration event in each social studies class attended by high school seniors, providing the necessary materials and instructional time for students to complete the registration process in class. The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction in consultation with the Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS), prepares and publishes materials for educators to support the teaching of elections and voting in Washington.  

Washington State has made meaningful progress since the 2020 Transition Collaborative Summative Report in strengthening coordinated transition services for students with disabilities, particularly students with developmental disabilities who have the most significant support needs and are likely to become eligible for adult services through Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). 

This report fulfills the requirements of Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5253 (E2SSB 5253), directing OSPI, DSHS, DSB, and partner transition agencies to collaboratively update the state’s transition implementation plan. 

As required, this plan addresses: 
(a) Provision of coordinated transition services; 
(b) Examples of coordinated transition services for students ages 16–22; and 
(c) Assurance that transition services supplement and do not supplant special education funding. 

State law (Revised Code of Washington RCW 28A.320.130) requires OSPI to annually report to the Legislature the number of incidents in violation of RCW 9.41.280, which involves the possession of weapons on school premises, transportation systems, or in areas of facilities while being used exclusively by public or private schools.