Continuous School Improvement Resources
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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
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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:
- Cycle 3 Tier 3 Plus Next Steps (Comprehensive Plus, Comprehensive Graduation Plus)
- Cycle 3 Tier 3 Next Steps (Comprehensive, Comprehensive Graduation, Tier 3 Compounding)
- Cycle 3 Tier 2 Next Steps (Targeted 3+, Targeted English Language Proficiency)
- Cycle 3 Tier 1 Next Steps (Targeted 1-2)
- Cycle 3 Foundational Eligible Next Steps (Cycle 2 Identification at Tier 2, Tier 3, or Tier 3 Plus and Cycle 3 Identification at Foundational)
- OSSI Waiver for Foundational Eligible Schools
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.
- Improvement and Accountability Planning & Progress Monitoring Templates
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All templates for School Improvement Plan (SIP), Progress Reviews, and LEA Consolidated Accountability Plan (L-CAP) 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 toolkit 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
For additional guidance on creating a strong and effective SIP using the above templates, refer to the following resources:
- Step-by-Step SIP Planning and Implementation Guide
- Addendum for LEAs Developing a Title I, Part A Schoolwide or Targeted Assistance Plan
LEA Consolidated Accountability Plan (L-CAP)
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 2024-25.
- L-CAP Template SY 2024-25 (online template via Alchemer)
- Districts are required to complete their L-CAP through the link above.
- L-CAP Template SY 2024-25 (downloadable version)
- The downloadable version of the L-CAP template is meant to be used as a planning tool and guide for completing L-CAP drafts. The final version of you L-CAP is required to be submitted through the online link above.
- L-CAP Implementation Guide
SIP Progress Review Template
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.
Evidence-Based Practices
- OSSI Supports One-Pager
- Accessing Basecamp Instructions
- Continuous Improvement Glossary
- Evidence-Based Best Practices Reference Sheet
- Navigating Evidence-Based Practice Resource Websites
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.
- Multilingual Resources for Improvement Planning
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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
- OSPI Multilingual Learner District Plan documents district plans and procedures for the required components of a TBIP program.
- OSPI Multilingual Learner Program Evaluation supports required district annual program evaluation and continuous improvement planning.
School Resources
- OSPI Multilingual Learner School Plan provides steps for developing strategies to support multilingual learners in School Improvement Plans.
- ML Expected Progress Chart shows expected progress on the WIDA ACCESS for multilingual learners in the Washington School Improvement Framework (WSIF).
- OSSI Grants and Fiscal Guidance
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General Information
Below is information on the available OSSI form packages, eligible grantees, and guidance on how to apply.
- OSSI Grants Fact Sheet 2024-25
- OSSI Form Packages and Eligible Grantees List 2024-25
- OSSI Grants Application Guide
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.
- OSSI Grants Allowable Activities
- OSSI Grants Definitions of Allowable Activities
- OSSI Grants Prohibited Expenditures List
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 Grant Reallocations 2023-24: reallocations for awarded schools for SY 2023-24
- SY 2024-25 Grant Reallocations will be posted in the OSSI Form Packages and Eligible Grantee List 2024-25 when made available.
- Data & Implementation Resources
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Measures we report on System and School Improvement data are analyzed through an equity lens to make reducing the opportunity gap a top priority.
- Open Doors & Reengagement Resources
- Continuous Improvement Webinar Series & Office Hours
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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.
November 2024 Webinar
How do you know what your school needs most to best serve your students? Watch the webinar on YouTube for a comprehensive overview on executing the Comprehensive Needs Assessment, making data-driven decisions, address equity and inclusivity in your school, and drive continuous improvement.
Comprehensive Needs Assessment (CNA)
Resources
Past Webinars
Office Hours
To support our webinar series, we will be hosting monthly open office hours. Sign up for the Zoom series here.
Office Hours Schedule
Time: 3:30-4:20 PM
Dates:
- Thursday, November 21, 2024
- Thursday, December 19, 2024
- Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Thursday, February 13, 2025
- Thursday, March 13, 2025
- Thursday, April 17, 2025
- Thursday, May 15, 2025
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.