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Myth or Fact?
MYTH #3:
Students with significant cognitive disabilities must show they are ready for the general education setting.
FACT:
Every student is a general education student. All students have the right to be educated in general education settings.
🎉The Truth Is...
✅ Students should not be required to reach specified benchmarks (e.g., a 2nd grader atKindergarten proficiency) before receiving instruction in general education.
✅ A student’s needs, rather than disability, should determine placement. For example, a student with an intellectual disability should not automatically be placed into a segregated setting.
✅ Mission and vision statements that read “all means all” should include the experiences of students with significant support needs.
✅ Students with IEPs, including students with significant support needs, should not have to "earn their time" in general education or "prove" they will not engage in challenging behaviors before gaining access to general education environments.Separate
EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THE FACTS:
OSPI's Inclusionary Practices Project (IPP) defines inclusion as all means all: Inclusive instruction rebukes the problematic perspective that students receiving special education services need to ‘fit in’ or ‘earn their way’ into general education classes. The belief that general education instruction is not malleable and that students should be making adaptations to be included in the general education setting has contributed to the continuation of two parallel systems of education in which students receiving special education services are marginalized and devalued as a result of their environmental segregation.
TIES Center Resource: Taking the Alternative Assessment Does NOT Mean Education in a Separate Setting!
Outcomes of Inclusive Versus Separate Placement: A Matched Pairs Comparison. Research and Practice for Persons with Severe Disabilities - Gee, K.
Gonzales, M., & Cooper, C. (2020)
STRATEGIES FOR DISPELLING THE MYTH:
💫Provide examples/frameworks that show how students with significant cognitive disabilities can engage in lessons/units (e.g., lesson examples, share inclusive IEP process, and Inclusive Education at a Glance).
💫Include core content data and stories about students with and without disabilities. Identify environmental, attitudinal, and other barriers to general education curriculum and access. Presume competence for all and meaningfully consider supports needed for instruction in general education settings.
💫Implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) into all lesson planning and ensure students with significant cognitive disabilities are included in all aspects of classroom- and school-wide Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) including academic, behavior and social-emotional.
💫Assign every student to the roster of a general education teacher with a seat in a general education classroom. This means that there is no negotiation about whether a student belongs in general education. It also clearly conveys that special education services are supplementary to general education.
OSPI Publication "Myths-Facts-Inclusionary-Practices"
https://ospi.k12.wa.us
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Margaret Simpson, HR Manager for Trico, has their award proudly displayed!
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WSSCA FAQ'S
IS INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION AVAILABLE?
Yes!
Most programs have a certification connected to the course. Skills center programs are designed to prepare students for professional or technical certification. Many programs include the opportunity to earn certification within the class. Earning certification makes students eligible for higher wages, qualifies them for scholarships, and allows for advanced placement articulation in post-secondary schools.
Examples of industry certifications available include:
✅A+ Certified (Comptia)
✅ASE – Automotive Service Excellence
✅AWS – American Welding Society
✅CISCO – Computer Networking
✅NAC – Nursing Assistant Certified
✅I-CAR
✅Microsoft MCP
✅Oracle Internet Academy
✅DigiPen
✅Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS)
✅Net+, I-Net+ (Comptia)
✅ACCESS-American Culinary Federation
✅Pro-Start – National Restaurant Association
✅State Licensing
Learn more and find a skills center near you!
www.washingtonskillscenters.org
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Sound Experience aboard the Schooner Adventuress:
Why is our chief mate in a cape? Why it’s schooner Olympics time! Our students from the Seattle Skills Center intro to Maritime program learned the lines and coiling I. The most Adventuress way possible. In a friendly, non-contact, sporting event. #seattleskillscenter #soundexperience
Sound Experience aboard the Schooner Adventuress FB Post link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AnGHRZLp6/
Back to School Seattle Public Schools
Wednesday September 3rd!
@ CASCADIA TECHNICAL ACADEMY
12200 NE 28th St. Vancouver, WA 98682
Pre-Register at:
https://ctafoundation.ticketspice.com/2025-summerfest-cruise-in
There are three types of enrollment options for Washington State Skills Centers:
✅Open Enrollment: Designed to accommodate mid-semester entry | students work at their own pace and earn variable credit depending upon time of entry
✅Semester Entry Programs: New students may start first or second semester
✅Limited Enrollment Programs: There are some programs where a student MUST be enrolled for the full year, enrolling at the beginning of the year
Learn more and find a skills center near you!
www.washingtonskillscenters.org
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Core Plus Curriculum Report
2024 Annual Report
The Core Plus Aerospace community—students, educators, industry partners, families, and more—continues to build a strong foundation for Washington’s advanced manufacturing industry! We’re thrilled to share with you the growth and accomplishments achieved during the 2023-24 school year
See our News Section for more.....
Annual Report Link
https://coreplusaerospace.org/2024-annual-report/
Sound Experience aboard the Schooner Adventuress:
What an amazing day on the water with students from the Seattle Skills Center, great wind all day kept the ship on an exciting course from start to finish. Always remember to look up during your lessons on deck, you never know what (or who) might be overhead. #seattleskillscenter #soundexperience
Sound Experience aboard the Schooner Adventuress FB Post link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1aBBbZkway/
CORE PLUS AEROSPACE - GRADUATE & STUDENT SPOTLIGHT REPORT
Lovepreet Kaur @ Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center
The Core Plus Aerospace class at Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center helped launch Lovepreet Kaur’s career in advanced manufacturing.
“My Core Plus Aerospace instructor, Kareen Vincent’s, industry expertise and enthusiasm made complex aerospace manufacturing concepts easy to grasp, bridging the gap between theory and practice,” said Lovepreet. “I acquired the technical know-how and people skills to be successful in the field.”
Lovepreet completed the Core Plus Aerospace summer Student Development Program where she learned skills like assembly and quality control that later helped her start a career at Boeing. After graduating high school, she was hired by Boeing as a wire assembler for the 767 program in Everett, where she was responsible for assembling and routing wiring systems. Two years later, Lovepreet was promoted to her current role as a manager in the 777/777X program. Lovepreet used the leadership skills she gained in her Core Plus Aerospace class daily as she reviews production schedules, leads team meetings, and ensures her team has the resources and support they need to succeed.
Lovepreet continues to build her skills through Boeing training programs on topics like leadership and plans to pursue a PhD in aeronautical science. Her career goal is to be an engineer at Boeing. And she’s graduating with her bachelor’s degree in project management and Aeronautical Science Engineering from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University this May.
“For students exploring a career in manufacturing, I recommend focusing on both technical skills and soft skills,” Lovepreet said. “Also, be patient and persistent. Starting in an entry-level position can provide experience and insights that will help you in the long run.”
Graduate & Student Spotlight by Core Plus Aerospace:
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Ever wonder where we create and craft all our sweet NCTA merchandise?!?
✅You guessed it!
Right here at NCTA our Money & Business students put in the work to make all the gear our students, staff and even you get to show off!
Pretty impressed to see all our summer school students rocking the heat press machine!
Check out our @merchncta page to see what they are up to and click the link below to order your gear!
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*note classes & sales will resume in September
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CORE PLUS AEROSPACE - Student Development Program
@ Sno-Isle Tech Skills Center
Meet Robert W., a student from Everett High School in Everett Public Schools.WA and Sno-Isle TECH Skills Center, and a participant in the 2025 Student Development Program hosted by Boeing in Washington.
How has your Student Development Program experience been?
“It’s been really fun. We’ve talked about safety and I’m doing well on my projects. I’m proud of how far I’ve come. I’ve doubled in skill. It’s astonishing!”
Core Plus Aerospace FB Post Link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AoDfBarh9/
Myth or Fact?
MYTH #2:
Students with significant cognitive disabilities can only receive specially designed Instruction (SDI) from their case manager or assigned special education teacher.
FACT:
SDI can be provided by any teacher or educational staff member as long as the SDI is designed and supervised by special education licensed staff.
🎉The Truth Is...
✅ SDI should be delivered across all instructional environments. There is no minimum
amount of time that a student eligible for special education is required to be in a
special education setting (e.g., a self-contained classroom) to receive SDI.
✅Special educators are not the only staff who can provide SDI to students. General education teachers and paraeducators can support the delivery of SDI to students with IEPs who are in general education settings.
✅All SDI counts toward a student's complete education program. IEP service minutes include SDI provided by special education staff in any environment as well as SDI provided in general education settings by paraeducators and general education teachers.
EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THE FACTS:
WAC 392-172A-02090 (1)(i):
General education teachers and paraeducators may assist in the provision of SDI so long as it is designed and supervised by special education staff. Student progress must be monitored and evaluated by special education certificated staff or for related services, a certificated educational staff associate.
The “myth” that SDI provided by general education staff does not count may be predicated on a belief that a student's IEP is the entire education program. In fact, a student’s IEP details a student's access to and progress in the general education curriculum based on grade-level standards. IEP service minutes are for special education services provided in addition to and as part of general education minutes to support access and progress in the general education curriculum.
STRATEGIES FOR DISPELLING THE MYTH:
💫Consider the extent to which the IEP addresses: (1) access to and progress in the general education grade-level curriculum and core standards,
(2) how SDI will be integrated across the school day through multiple means, and (3) how special educators will provide direct and indirect support
for SDI (whether SDI is provided directly by special educators or designed and supervised).
💫Consider whether special education staff roles and responsibilities are defined based on myths or formal/informal policies and practices rather than
roles and responsibilities that support greater student outcomes.
💫Consider how funding sources can be braided to provide flexibility in how staff meet a variety of student needs. For example, a school social worker
or intervention teacher funded by both special education and Title 1 funds to provide small group support for heterogeneous groups of students.
OSPI Publication "Myths-Facts-Inclusionary-Practices"
https://ospi.k12.wa.us
CORE PLUS AEROSPACE - GRADUATE & STUDENT SPOTLIGHT REPORT
Kai Grignon
Northwest Career and Technical Academy
Kai’s career path into advanced manufacturing started in a Core Plus Aerospace classroom at Northwest Career and Technical Academy. His instructor Jason Leander taught Kai skills like blueprint reading, riveting, safety, and teamwork.
This foundation opened the door to opportunities to further develop his skills after graduation, including the Community and Technical College Student Development Program hosted by Boeing. Kai completed the toolmaker program and then landed a role at Boeing’s factory in Everett as a toolmaker. Kai builds and maintains tools and structures that help assemble airplanes. He also does preventative maintenance and uses tools such as disc grinders and laser trackers.
Kai is interested in studying computer science through Boeing’s Learning Together Program and encourages students to explore career pathways while in high school.
“For students who are considering a manufacturing career, take in everything,” Kai said. “Try a whole bunch of different things and then once you find something that fits you, then go for it.”
Graduate & Student Spotlight by Core Plus Aerospace:
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Sound Experience aboard the Schooner Adventuress:
"What an amazing day on Puget Sound! Our students from the Seattle Skills Academy were joined by members of the US Coast Guard as the Adventuress joined in escorting the USCGC Eagle as they left Seattle and continued their west coast tour. A little cello in the sun wouldn’t do us any harm either."
#soundexperience #uscgceagle #seattleskillscenter
Sound Experience aboard the Schooner Adventuress FB Post link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1aBBbZkway/
✅Students aged 16-20 enrolled in high school, private and online schools, and home-schooled students that have not yet earned their high school diploma can enroll in skills center programs
✅Students aged 16-20 that are working on or have earned their GED may be able to enroll if there is space available (check with your skills center)
✅Contact your local skills center to learn more about enrollment, eligibility, and entrance to the skills center
Learn more and find a skills center near you!
www.washingtonskillscenters.org
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✅ Summer Student Development Program
✅ AJAC Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships Youth Apprenticeship
Owen did these in high school and it set him up to start his manufacturing career as a new high school graduate! 🎓
Congrats Owen! Read Owen’s story and more in our annual report https://coreplusaerospace.org/multiple-pathways-2024/
Core Plus Aerospace FB Post Link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1ASPKNRU6M/
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Learn more about our Culinary program!
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