Equity and Student Discipline Training | March 1, 2023, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | NWESD, Anacortes

“Like other states, Washington has experienced significant and persistent disparities in the discipline of students based upon race/ethnicity, disability status, language, sex, and other factors. While overall rates of exclusionary discipline (suspension and expulsion) have declined over the last decade, significant disparities persist. These trends warrant serious attention from school districts, as well as OSPI, to work toward equitable opportunities and outcomes for each and every student.” OSPI

Join the NWESD Behavioral Health and Prevention Department in partnership with OPSI for this one-day training

  • Participants will conduct a root cause analysis using live data districts bring to the session.
  • Examples of how to conduct the analysis will be shared.
  • The goal is to begin the development of an action plan to address inequities in discipline.
  • Pre-session information will be provided e.g., pre-reading.
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Presenters:

Anna Marie Dufault, OSPI Assistant Superintendent Student Engagement and Support
The Student Engagement and Support division helps school districts prepare each student for post-secondary pathways, careers, and civic engagement by embracing an approach to education that encompasses the whole child. In doing so, the division works to ensure every child is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged.

Jon Ram Mishra, OSPI Assistant Superintendent Elementary Education, Early Learning, Special Programs, and Federal Accountability
The Elementary Education, Early Learning, Special Programs, and Federal Accountability division is responsible for supporting educators, Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and Educational Service Districts (ESDs) in Washington state through a variety of approaches, including, providing professional development and technical assistance, and partnering with other OSPI divisions and state/regional stakeholders to support integration and coordination of programs and activities.

Audience

K-12 schools and district school superintendents, assistant superintendents, principals, assistant principals, teachers, and counselors.

Questions?

Karen Schwenk,  Administrative Assistant for Behavioral Health & Prevention