Washington

A New School Year: 180 over 365

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A proposal to reduce district liability and improve student outcomes As stated by our state’s Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), “[o]n March 11, the World Health Organization characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic. To slow the spread of the virus, on March 13, Governor Inslee ordered all public and private K–12 schools in … Read more

Special Education Services During COVID-19 School Closures

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In response to COVID-19, Gov. Jay Inslee ordered the closure of all public and private schools in Washington State through April 24, possibly longer. “During mandatory closure school districts will be prohibited from providing in-person educational, recreational, and other K-12 school programs using their school buildings and facilities.” However, “Districts will not be prevented from … Read more