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OSSI’s monthly newsletter provides accessible resources and connects readers to best practices at the state, regional, and local level that are improving student outcomes. Do you have a story to share? Let us know about it!
FOCUS: Continuous Support Through COVID-19
We are so proud of Washington’s educators! Thank you for your efforts to support students and communities. As we travel the road forward together, we are committed to staying connected, sharing resources, and learning with you.
April 6th Gov. Inslee and Supt. Reykdal Press Conference
April 3rd Q&A with Superintendent Chris Reykdal During COVID-19 School Closures
March 27th, A Message from Supt. Chris Reykdal During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Check out OSPI's most up-to-date resources for educators, parents, students, and seniors.
 The Washington Hub on OER Commons contains openly licensed instructional materials and remote learning suggestions for educators and families curated by OSPI content experts.
By Kim Reykdal, School Counseling Program Supervisor Lead
As we collectively do our best to follow the Governor’s declaration to "Stay Home, Stay Healthy", teachers and support staff across Washington continue to develop and provide continuous learning opportunities and support services for students. During this unprecedented time spent at home, students can also engage in self-reflection and career/college exploration components of their High School and Beyond Plan...CONTINUE READING
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ReadyWA has short, informative “HSBP 101” videos for parents, staff and students; Quick Guides and a Q & A video for school counselors; additional student voice videos and resources; and other educator resources that are easy to share with middle or high school students.
The Washington Student Achievement Council has FREE resources to help schools complete the new HSBP requirement to inform all students about federal and state financial aid.
Check out OSPI’s guidance specifically about supporting seniors with their graduation requirements in Bulletin #022-20 (March 20, 2020).
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Last week, the American School Counselor Association provided a webinar related to Ethical Considerations for School Counseling in a Virtual Setting. Check out ASCA’s related FAQ to help develop and deliver student supports during our state’s extended school closures.
ASCA also provided a webinar about how to deliver School Counseling in an Online World, which can be accessed here. A related list of tech tools is also available to help with providing online support.
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WA Student Achievement Council (WSAC) revised the Admission Standards policy for this year’s seniors to allow colleges additional flexibility for college admissions this fall that includes:
- Removes the 15% cap for how many first-year college students can be admitted using alternate standards (e.g. meeting fewer CADRs than normally required this year).
- Allows institutions to give short-term test options without submitting anything in writing to the WSAC.
Check out a recent bulletin posted by the WSAC for links to their Top 5 Resources for using the school closure time to explore and prepare for career and college options after high school. For seniors specifically, check out the WSAC’s Class of 2020 Action Plan webpage made just for you!
Check out the March 30, 2020 Education Week story where experts share strategies for how to support students’ emotional well-being during extended school closures.
Ways to Promote Children's Resilience to the COVID-19 Pandemic
Panorama SEL and Self-Care Resources for Educators, Schools, and Parents related to COVID 19
Mental Health and Coping During COVID 19 (CDC)
Art Education and the Coronavirus (COVID 19) The Art of Education free webinar and 50+ Resources for Teaching Art Online
How the Coronavirus Has Upended College Admissions. As high schools close, seniors are scrambling to sort out financial aid and college decisions without guidance from counselors.
Guide to Well-Being During Coronavirus. Practices, resources, and articles for individuals, parents, and educators.
Choosing A College Amid the Chaos. It might be hard to see just when life will be back to business as usual, but when it is, you want to make sure your plans are on track to move forward with your life in the best way you can.
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