State Resources
OSPI (Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction)
The OSPI website links to a wealth of resources. Browse the following categories for information and tools to help you plan.
Education Related Links
Education Related Links: Organized by Curricular Resources, Colleges and Universities, Educational Organizations, State and Federal, and Private Schools.
OSPI WASL Instructional Support Modules
OSPI WASL Instructional Support Modules are intended for use by teachers during summer school sessions and/or throughout the school year in extended learning environments. They are designed to accelerate the achievement of students who have not met standard on the following portions of the WASL:
WASL Released Items
WASL Released Items: WASL Testletts, including WASL released items and prompts for math, reading, science, and writing.
EALRs
EALRs: Up-to-date information on curriculum and instruction issues, including updated documents related to the Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs).
Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements: Information and resources for educators and students regarding graduation requirements starting with the class of 2008.
Special Education Graduation Resources
Graduation Decisions Special Education Pamphlet (PDF): A framework for IEP teams.
Graduation IEP Resource Guidebook (PDF): Considerations for students eligible for special education.
On-line Grade Level Resources
On-line Grade Level Resources: Educator resources aligned to Grade Level Expectations (GLEs) to support curriculum development, instructional practices, and assessment of student learning.
Mathematics
Mathematics: Information about the EALRs and GLEs as well as additional math resources.
Mathematics Assessment: Tools, resources, presentations, handouts, and more. You can also sign up to receive pertinent mathematics information, announcements of meetings and workshops, and other mathematics notices from the Movers and Shakers email list.
Common Characteristics of High Performing Schools
Common Characteristics of High Performing Schools: Key websites, books, reports, and articles that can be used to help schools improve in each of the characteristics of high-performing schools. Information about other characteristics are embedded throughout these resources. After assessing areas that need the most attention in your school, review and then discuss materials from this resource to focus your school improvement efforts.
K-12 Reading Model Implementation Guide
K-12 Reading Model Implementation Guide (PDF): OSPI developed this resource to assist schools and districts as they work toward greater student achievement gains in the area of reading. The OSPI Curriculum and Instruction Division, as well as educators from around the state, have worked hard at making this document useful and accessible to all K-12 teachers and others interested in achieving Washington State's goal of 100% literacy.
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