WaKIDS Contacts

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The Washington Kindergarten Inventory of Developing Skills (WaKIDS) is a transition process that helps to ensure a successful start to the K-12 experience and connect the key adults in a child’s life. Below are WaKIDS staff to contact for any questions or technical support.

Staff Contacts

Contact your ESD WaKIDS Regional Coordinators for targeted support, training opportunities, and more.

Find your district's ESD by using one of the two search options available. Then click on Apply to see the results.

OSPI WaKIDS
OSPI WaKIDS team
360-725-6161

Early Learning District Liaisons
View a list of our Early Learning District Liaisons and/or add yourself to the lists.

Technical Assistance Options for Teachers

If you have technical questions regarding the SmartTeach® platform: 

  • For time-sensitive questions, please call 844-853-GOLD (4653)
  • For non-urgent questions, please email wakids@k12.wa.us 
  • The SmartTeach® Support Portal is a self-help portal with over 900 easily searchable articles to assist you. The Support Portal is your first place to get GOLD® support.
  • There will also be WaKIDS Office Hours hosted by Yoona Park at OSPI on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month until the fall Checkpoint on November 15th. A Teaching Strategies® expert will join office hours two Wednesdays per month to provide logistical support for the GOLD®/WaKIDS implementation.
    • Time: 11:00-11:30am 
    • Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87320810238 
    • Use this link to register in advance for virtual office hours with Teaching Strategies on the 1st Wednesday of September and October, from 11-11:30 am. 
    • ​​​​​​​It is optional for administrators to stop by and ask questions.