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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: Substance Use
October 2019
by Mandy Paradise, Intervention Specialist Program Supervisor, OSPI
Let’s talk school discipline and substances. For decades, schools have taken a zero-tolerance approach to alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs. Did you know that students are experiencing significantly more exclusionary days for substance-related violations compared to other behavior violations? Washington State discipline data show that, during the 2016–17 school year, students were excluded from school an average of 12.4 days for marijuana... CLICK HERE to continue reading
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Social Norm Campaigns, focus on positive messages pertaining to healthy attitudes and behaviors that are common among most people in a group. For example, rather than focusing on the fact that 5% of 10th graders are smoking cigarettes, focus on the fact that 95% of students in that grade are not smoking.
Such campaigns among youth may help them realize that they themselves are “part of the norm”.
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The campaign can also help people understand real numbers pertaining to behaviors, and help avoid moralistic messages, or scare tactics which have proven to be ineffective prevention methods, when talking about sensitive subjects.
Hoquiam Middle School, used data from the Healthy Youth Survey and tied in their school mascot to create a Social Norm campaign for their students. Similar campaigns can be done in your school and community. |
In 2018, the Washington State Department of Health launched the You Can campaign to educate youth (12-17) about the health effects and consequences of using marijuana and encourage young people to pursue their future dreams and immediate personal goals. At its core, You Can is designed to empower youth by inspiring them to choose life, school, relationships, health, and safety over using marijuana. Youth can visit www.YouCanWA.org or like the campaign on Facebook and Instagram. As a trusted adult, you can also find tips on how to talk about marijuana with the teens in your life at www.StartTalkingNow.org or engage in the campaign by visiting our online toolkit.
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 read more on LifeSkills Substance Abuse Prevention Grant |
Cultural & Linguistic Competency Training Program
OSPI has provided cultural and linguistic competency professional development training resources …….CLICK HERE to continue reading
School Discipline, Substance Use, and Restraint and Isolation Policy and Proactive Approaches to Support Positive Behavior
Trainings across the state happening now through March 2020. Information and registration here
Training for School Counselors and Career Specialists
Assist K-12 students with career exploration, learn how to access information on state and local CTE delivery systems & identify potential strategies to implement in your community. Develop a plan – including next steps and strategies – for your school! Wenatchee Oct 15th, 9am-4pm
Register now, space is limited
Ensuring Equity and Access to Complex Tasks and Rigorous Learning
October 29, 2019 Seattle Pacific University
Click here for info and Registration
Teaching Tolerance's Social Justice Teaching 101
ESD 112, October 30th- $60 includes lunch and clock hours
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