Continuous School Improvement Resources

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  • May 15

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OSPI System and School Improvement provides numerous resources and tools to assist our partners, districts, and schools with what they need to create a learning environment and system of sustainable growth.

This page consists of information sheets, guides, tutorials, and FAQs pertaining to Continuous School Improvement supports for schools identified for tiered support through the Washington School Improvement Framework (WSIF). Each section below provides information related to School Identification, School Improvement Plans (SIPs), Grant Management, and more.

Cycle 3 WSIF Identification

Cycle 3 Washington School Improvement Framework School Identification Support lists school identification and support status for the third cycle of Washington State Improvement Framework (WSIF) identification and supports.

The following guides provide next steps based on Cycle 3 support identification and outline expectations, timelines, resources, and templates:

School District Accountability Appeal

If a school or district wants to appeal their WSIF Cycle 3 identification status. Please complete this appeal form and email it to Accountability Appeals. The appeals team will review your request and follow-up.

Continuous Improvement Webinar Series

Webinar Series

The Continuous Improvement team will be hosting a series of webinars to assist our schools and districts in CI tasks. Webinars will cover topics such as:

  • Writing SMARTIE goals
  • MTSS Implementation
  • Comprehensive Needs Assessments
  • And more...

As recordings of webinar topics are released on a monthly basis, they can be viewed at any time and in any order. 

May 2025 Webinar

Resource Inequities need to be assessed before creating SIP or L-CAP goals. When resources are used well and directed where they’re most needed, we can close gaps and create real opportunities for all students. To learn more about how to analyze and prioritize resource inequities, watch this month's webinar video on YouTube. Slide printout and checklist are included. 

Resource Inequities

Resources

Past Webinars

View all our videos on YouTube and more as they come out by our CI Webinar Series playlist.

Continuous Improvement Guidance on Canvas

Webinars and their resources can be viewed in the Continuous Improvement Guidance archive on Canvas. Monthly Resource Toolkits will also be available.

Sign up and get access to the materials on Canvas.

Or you can register for Canvas and use the code: J79EBR to find the archive.

School Improvement Plans & Needs Assessment

All tier 1, tier 2, tier 3, and tier 3 plus are required to complete a School Improvement Plan (SIP) for SY 2025-26. All schools eligible for Tier 3 and Tier 3 plus identification are required to submit their completed SIPs to Basecamp.

Templates and guidance for the Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA) and School Improvement Plan (SIP) are available here for use. For questions or technical assistance on completing templates, please contact the Continuous Improvement team or your Continuous Improvement Partner (CIP).

Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA)

A Comprehensive Needs Assessment is required by schools and districts to identify the priority needs and define their WSIF tier placement. The CNA template, toolkit, Examining Resource Inequities Tool, and Common Data Sources Guide will assist schools and districts in the CNA process and lay out the steps for completion.

School Improvement Plan Template

2025-2026

SIP templates are available for schools to create their goals and monitor progress. Use the Step-by-Step SIP Planning and Implementation Guide for instructions on how to fill in the SIP.

2024-2025

For additional guidance on creating a strong and effective SIP using the above templates, refer to the following resources:

Evidence-Based Interventions

LEA Consolidated Accountability Plan

Every Local Education Agency (LEA) containing one or more schools identified as eligible for Tiers 1, 2, 3, or 3 Plus identification is responsible for completing an L-CAP at the beginning of SY 2025-26. The L-CAP is required for 2025-26 OSSI school improvement grants in EGMS.

2025-2026

Evidence-Based Interventions

2024-2025

School Improvement Progress Monitoring

Reviews on SIP progress are required at the beginning of the year (BOYR), mid-year (MYPR), and the end of the school year (EOYR). All schools eligible for Tier 3 and Tier 3 Plus identification are required to complete each review for the current WSIF cycle. For questions and assistance, please contact your school's CIP.

The SIP Progress Review template can be used for the MYPR and EOYR in their respective sections. Once completed, reviews can be submitted to Basecamp.

Evidence-Based Interventions

Data & Implementation Resources

Measures we report on System and School Improvement data are analyzed through an equity lens to make reducing the opportunity gap a top priority.

Multilingual Resources for Improvement Planning

The following resources can support districts and schools in implementing effective, high-quality school and district improvement planning for multilingual learners (MLs). You can also find more information, including policies, additional resources, and templates on the Transitional Bilingual Instruction Program (TBIP) Guidance webpage.

District Resources

School Resources

Open Doors & Reengagement Resources
OSSI Grants and Fiscal Guidance

***Attention: SY24-25 OSSI Grants "revisions deadline" has been extended to 03/14/2025 @ 5:00PM. Please refer to any emails from OSSI and EGMS on this for more information, as well as our updated grants guidance.***

General Information

Below is information on the available OSSI form packages, eligible grantees, and guidance on how to apply.

Allowable and Prohibited Expenditures

Below is information on allowable uses of OSSI grant funding. Note the list of prohibited expenditures before planning any activities with OSSI funds.

Technical Assistance Support

The below information refers to technical assistance support for the Education Grant Management System (EGMS), as well as other components of the grant application process.

Forms and Reporting

The items below address Time and Effort reporting for federally funded grants, as well as the request for capital expenditures at or above the state/federal threshold.

OSSI Grant Reallocations 2023-24

Upon successful revisions/amendments to their grant application, eligible schools are awarded an increased award amount due to unused funds reallocation.

OSSI Resource Allocation Review (RAR)
  • OSSI Resource Allocation Review (RAR) Objective and Purpose
    • This document describes the objective and purpose of Resource Allocation Review (RAR), conducted by the Office of System and School Improvement (OSSI) and Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), along with definitions, qualifying criteria, and additional information.
Additional Resources

CI Guidance

Basecamp Support