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.

WaKIDS Information and Support

This section will provide essential information and support for the WaKIDS implementation, updates, and resources to help you navigate the program effectively. 

Teacher Support

Teachers have several options for receiving support: 

WaKIDS Optional Office Hours: Hosted by Latisha Conley at OSPI, teachers are welcome to attend WaKIDS optional office hours. A Teaching Strategies expert will join office hours two Wednesdays per month, from September through April, to provide logistical support for the GOLD/WaKIDS implementation. 

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 add to our Early Learning Questionnaire and someone from the WaKIDS Team will reach out to you as soon as possible.
  • 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.

District Assessment Coordinators and Administrators Support

WaKIDS Office Hours: Optional hours for administrators to stop by and ask questions. Hosted by Yoona Park at OSPI.

Virtual Office Hours with Teaching Strategies: Register in advance for virtual office hours with Teaching Strategies on the first Wednesday, August-October, from 11:00 to 11:30 am. Register for these hours with this this link.