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Open Doors is funded at the Running Start rate. For 2020-2021, the rates are:
- Basic Ed $8,679.65
- Vocational (>100-level courses only) $9,664.94
OSSI Continuous School Improvement Funds are now available through iGrants for schools in improvement status
At this moment, 60% of eligible schools have not yet applied for grants this year, though the application closes October 30.
The purpose of these funds is to support the implementation of activities that advance the high-leverage goals identified in the School Improvement Plan (SIP).
Last year over half a million dollars went unclaimed or unspent.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by 5pm, October 30, 2020
How can I see if my school qualifies?
Click on your school’s name in column 3 of the EDS iGrant screen. Click on the form package profile in the upper left-hand corner. Click on the Reference/URL link to the listing of qualifying schools and award amounts. If your school’s name is listed there, you may initiate the application. If you can’t find your school’s name on the list of schools, and believe you are eligible, contact mary.adams@k12.wa.us.
How do I apply?
- The full fact sheet on these grants is available here.
How long does it take to process applications?
- New applications: up to 30 days for initial review; typically two weeks, depending on the number in queue and the quality of the applications.
Who do I contact for assistance or questions?
Lead with the positives
Students arrive at your program with strengths, despite missing credits.
Set a plan of study
- High school diploma, GED, job skills, college prep
- Plan based upon their strengths, goals and identity.
In working from a strengths-based starting point, focus on what the students have already accomplished through dedication and hard work, not through just talent and intelligence.
Students who have long been told that they are "smart" or "talented" and have recently failed at a course or task are more likely to give up. Students who spend time and effort on the same task - and are praised for that time and effort - are more likely to persevere and achieve.
Promote student success and reward their efforts:
- Provide multiple opportunities for earning Indicators of Academic Progress (IAPs), including high school credits, GED assessments, pre-high school level skills, job skills achievement, industry certificates, college prep, and college level coursework (Dual Credit).
- Provide recognition for effort and growth through Students of the Month, stickers and certificates.
- Be specific in your verbal and written praise - focus on what they did, how they did it, and their perseverance.
The Open Doors Youth Reengagement Annual End of Year Report is OPEN for the 2019-2020 school year, and the deadline has been extended to December 1!
The Youth Reengagement application is accessed through the Education Data System (EDS). If you need access to the application, please contact your District Data Security Manager.
The due date for districts to submit all youth reengagement data will be DECEMBER 1, 2020. This allows programs time to submit data to the district and to verify the data.
For full information on the responsibilities and access to the Open Doors End-of-Year Reporting, please refer to our August 4th Open Doors Update.
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Work2BeWell (Providence Hospital initiative) Fall Teen Mental Health Summit, October 28, 3-5 pm. For more information and registration, visit their website.
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McKinney-Vento Liaison Virtual Training: Register for the Autumn sessions November 10, 2020 or December 9, 2020.
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RAPSA Forum Virtual Conference, November 18-20, 2020. Register at forum.rapsa.org
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GATE Equity Webinar Series - Regular monthly webinars. Information and registration available through the GATE website.
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WCAN's College Knowledge is a series of 23 digital handouts covering the most requested college readiness topics for supporting students in completing their High School and Beyond Plan or college prep course. They're organized by topic or by grade, and are available in English, Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese and Russian. These materials were developed with input from students and educators across Washington state.
2020-2021 Newsletters
August: Fall Considerations
September: Fall Updates and High School & Beyond
Contact Liz Quayle for previous years' newsletter topics.
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