Senate Bill 5263, passed by the state Legislature in the 2025 session, made several changes to the special education funding system. One large component of the bill is the increase of the K–12 “multiplier”, which is the formula the Legislature uses to send additional dollars to districts for each student receiving special education services.
The bill also eliminated the artificial cap on funding for enrollment of students with disabilities, now allowing districts to receive funding for all the students with disabilities they are required to serve under federal and state laws.
OSPI created a data display showing the increase in special education funding as a result of this legislation. The map uses color gradients to indicate levels of funding increases, with lighter shades representing lower increases and darker shades representing higher increases.
⬇️Click the link to learn more about the impact of this legislation on your district.
Special Education Funding Increase Map:
https://ospi.k12.wa.us/data-reporting/data-displays-and-maps/special-education-funding-increase-map
#WAedu #specialeducation #InclusiveEducation
*Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) FB Post link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AeEHEH3LN/
The bill also eliminated the artificial cap on funding for enrollment of students with disabilities, now allowing districts to receive funding for all the students with disabilities they are required to serve under federal and state laws.
OSPI created a data display showing the increase in special education funding as a result of this legislation. The map uses color gradients to indicate levels of funding increases, with lighter shades representing lower increases and darker shades representing higher increases.
⬇️Click the link to learn more about the impact of this legislation on your district.
Special Education Funding Increase Map:
https://ospi.k12.wa.us/data-reporting/data-displays-and-maps/special-education-funding-increase-map
#WAedu #specialeducation #InclusiveEducation
*Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) FB Post link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AeEHEH3LN/
Seattle Public Schools Skills Center #Maritime #summerprogram #LearnMore
https://skillscenter.seattleschools.org/
Seattle Skills Center:
"So proud of our students and the incredible growth they showed during their maritime adventure! Huge thanks to our partners at Sound Experience for giving them real-world, hands-on experience at sea." ⛵ #SeattleSkillsCenter #SoundExperience
Sound Experience aboard the Schooner Adventuresss:
"We had a great trip last week with students from the Seattle Skills Center Intro to Maritime Vessel Operations class. We had these students for 9 total days. Including 5 where they slept aboard the ship. They each had the opportunity to work on a project with a different department learning about bosunry, navigation, engineering, and how to stock and run a galley. We’re so proud of them; by the last day they were able to almost run the deck by themselves. We’re so excited to see the next generation of mariners in the beginnings of their journeys and can’t wait for the next group." #soundexperience #seattleskillscenter
Sound Experience aboard the Schooner Adventuresss FB post link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AwdBTsm9S/
Why WA students are choosing Career & Technical Education programs. As more students consider alternative career paths, Washington schools are investing in programs that blend hands-on experience and academic growth. This year, Washington lawmakers passed legislation to ensure that the credits students earn in Career and Technical Education programs can be applied after they graduate from high school.
“We’re ensuring students see real value from the classes they take, and that those credits help launch their careers,” said Rep. Dave Paul, who was the primary sponsor of the bill.
House Bill 1273 solves the disconnect between students taking CTE classes and receiving those credits. By streamlining the credit transfer process, eliminating administrative redundancies, and mandating alignment with job market needs, the law aims to ensure these credits hold tangible value beyond high school.
Check out our NEWS section for the full story!
Cascade PBS
Sponsored by PEMCO Insurance. https://bitl.to/4oN7
#TeacherTuesday #WAedu
“We’re ensuring students see real value from the classes they take, and that those credits help launch their careers,” said Rep. Dave Paul, who was the primary sponsor of the bill.
House Bill 1273 solves the disconnect between students taking CTE classes and receiving those credits. By streamlining the credit transfer process, eliminating administrative redundancies, and mandating alignment with job market needs, the law aims to ensure these credits hold tangible value beyond high school.
Check out our NEWS section for the full story!
Cascade PBS
Sponsored by PEMCO Insurance. https://bitl.to/4oN7
#TeacherTuesday #WAedu
WHAT IS A SKILLS CENTER?
A Skills Center is dedicated to offering high quality tuition free technical and professional training for high school aged students. One of the benefits of a skills center is that it is a cooperative that serves many school districts in a central location, thus reducing the cost of costly programs and providing greater access to advanced program opportunities.
Skills Centers are designed to help students get a head start on their career and college goals by providing focused education and training in specific professions. At the skills center students participate in extended time blocks, where they not only learn the theory of a subject, but also get relevant, hands-on experience as well. Instructor to student ratios is low, allowing the Skills Center staff the time to get to know each student and address their unique learning styles.
Learn more and find a skills center near you!
www.washingtonskillscenters.org
#skillscenters #HandsOnLearning #HandsOnTraining #CTE #CareerReady #CareerFocusedLearning #CareerExploration #ProfessionalDevelopment
A Skills Center is dedicated to offering high quality tuition free technical and professional training for high school aged students. One of the benefits of a skills center is that it is a cooperative that serves many school districts in a central location, thus reducing the cost of costly programs and providing greater access to advanced program opportunities.
Skills Centers are designed to help students get a head start on their career and college goals by providing focused education and training in specific professions. At the skills center students participate in extended time blocks, where they not only learn the theory of a subject, but also get relevant, hands-on experience as well. Instructor to student ratios is low, allowing the Skills Center staff the time to get to know each student and address their unique learning styles.
Learn more and find a skills center near you!
www.washingtonskillscenters.org
#skillscenters #HandsOnLearning #HandsOnTraining #CTE #CareerReady #CareerFocusedLearning #CareerExploration #ProfessionalDevelopment
When it comes to public education, Washington is largely a local control state. This means that individual schools and school districts make most of the educational decisions regarding their students. So, what exactly is OSPI's role? Click through the carousel to learn more about the agency and what it does and doesn't do.
#WAedu
*Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) FB Post link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AXUS26rBb/
#OSPI #FactsMatter #WAedu #waeducation #educationmatters #educationforall #LearnMore
https://ospi.k12.wa.us
#WAedu
*Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) FB Post link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AXUS26rBb/
#OSPI #FactsMatter #WAedu #waeducation #educationmatters #educationforall #LearnMore
https://ospi.k12.wa.us
Meet Timothy G., a student from of Spokane Valley Tech in the Central Valley School District - Spokane Valley, WA, and a participant in the 2025 Student Development Program hosted by Boeing in Washington.
What are you proud of accomplishing in the Student Development Program?
“I’m proud of getting rivets down and being able to take different components and drill and fasten them together so it fits perfectly.”
Core Plus Aerospace FP Post Link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16rjWMnxa3/
What are you proud of accomplishing in the Student Development Program?
“I’m proud of getting rivets down and being able to take different components and drill and fasten them together so it fits perfectly.”
Core Plus Aerospace FP Post Link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16rjWMnxa3/
Cascadia Tech Academy Kick-Off Day!
August 20th
All Students Attend
See the Schedule for Program Times
Openings for 25-26 are available in:
Dental, Forest Management, Maritime Technology,
Information Technology Systems, Service & Security,
Pre-Engineering Design Technology and Teaching Academy
Learn More!
https://www.cascadiatechnicalacademy.org/
August 20th
All Students Attend
See the Schedule for Program Times
Openings for 25-26 are available in:
Dental, Forest Management, Maritime Technology,
Information Technology Systems, Service & Security,
Pre-Engineering Design Technology and Teaching Academy
Learn More!
https://www.cascadiatechnicalacademy.org/
#vetmedicine #vetassistant #wounds #woundcare #woundlab #summerschool
Our YV-TECH Green Energy/Electrical Instructor position is open. If you are, or you know, a journeyman electrician who would love to pass their knowledge on to the next generation—we are looking for you!
YV-TECH is seeking a passionate, industry-experienced individual to join our instructional team as the Electrical Instructor. We are excited to welcome a new team member who brings real-world expertise and a commitment to student success in the electrical/green energy careers.
Teacher certification can be earned through the Business/Industry route, which credits prior work experience and includes taking a teaching instruction program.
If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of future electricians, we want to hear from you!
📧 For more information, please contact: Bonnie L. Smith
📍 Email: smith.bonnie@ysd7.org
Apply Now:
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YV-TECH is seeking a passionate, industry-experienced individual to join our instructional team as the Electrical Instructor. We are excited to welcome a new team member who brings real-world expertise and a commitment to student success in the electrical/green energy careers.
Teacher certification can be earned through the Business/Industry route, which credits prior work experience and includes taking a teaching instruction program.
If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of future electricians, we want to hear from you!
📧 For more information, please contact: Bonnie L. Smith
📍 Email: smith.bonnie@ysd7.org
Apply Now:
IwY2xjawLrWeZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkx6ZIzE7jnsVH8SrLwXdyQRp6ZfxXObauePJbhE_jnl3X0Hswz5qzsdaklc_aem_tAW2vjtsW2LxTkqWw
Meet Andres V. a student from Lakewood High School in Lakewood School District 306 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?
“My Student Development Program has been really great. I’ve had a lot of hands-on experience and met a lot of great people. I definitely recommend it for anyone who is interested in getting into the industry.”
Core Plus Aerospace FB Post Link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B5MEDbBNy/
How has your Student Development Program experience been?
“My Student Development Program has been really great. I’ve had a lot of hands-on experience and met a lot of great people. I definitely recommend it for anyone who is interested in getting into the industry.”
Core Plus Aerospace FB Post Link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B5MEDbBNy/
#Registernow #SEATech
While priority registration has ended, students who will be Juniors and Seniors in the 25-26 school year, and attend a high school in College Place, Dayton, Prescott, Touchet, Waitsburg, or Walla Walla, can still submit a registration request to take classes at SEATech Skills Center for the 2025-26 school year! Applications will be considered in the order they are received.
2025-26 School Year:
Careers in Education (PM only), Criminal Justice, and Careers in Media & Entertainment have some seats available, but are filling up.
Advanced Manufacturing & Welding Technology, Construction Technology, and Health Science Careers are full and have wait lists.
https://www.myseatech.org/
https://www.wallawallacte.org/2025-spring-newsletter/seatech-enrollment-for-2025-26
While priority registration has ended, students who will be Juniors and Seniors in the 25-26 school year, and attend a high school in College Place, Dayton, Prescott, Touchet, Waitsburg, or Walla Walla, can still submit a registration request to take classes at SEATech Skills Center for the 2025-26 school year! Applications will be considered in the order they are received.
2025-26 School Year:
Careers in Education (PM only), Criminal Justice, and Careers in Media & Entertainment have some seats available, but are filling up.
Advanced Manufacturing & Welding Technology, Construction Technology, and Health Science Careers are full and have wait lists.
https://www.myseatech.org/
https://www.wallawallacte.org/2025-spring-newsletter/seatech-enrollment-for-2025-26
#summerschool #KitchenChampions
Round 2! Votes are coming in strong!
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#culinarytalents #delicious #trynewfoods #whatsyourflavor
Summer School fun in Video Game Development class!
@NCTA
Thank you to our Criminal Justice students for arriving early and staying late every day through summer school for traffic control. Our parents, students, and staff are safer during drop off and pick up because of you!
#CascadiaTech #SummerSchool #Safety1st
#CascadiaTech #SummerSchool #Safety1st
#summerschool #veterinarymedicine #suturingskills #suturingpractice
Two PCSC Students Medal at SkillsUSA Nationals in Atlanta!
We are incredibly proud to share that two of our talented students from the ITS & Cybersecurity program represented the Pierce County Skills Center at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference — and brought home top honors!
Crockett placed 3rd in the nation in Internet of Things: Smart Home Installation, showing exceptional skill in emerging home automation and smart technology systems.
Odyn achieved 1st place in the nation in Telecommunications Cabling, demonstrating expert-level knowledge in cabling standards, installation, and diagnostics — and beating out top students from across the country!
These students competed at the highest level and showed exactly why hands-on career and technical education is so important to our community and our workforce.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to all of the industry judges and SkillsUSA volunteers who made this experience possible.
To our local business community: These students — and many other PCSCr graduates — are ready to enter the workforce and bring their talent and training to your companies. If you’re looking for skilled, dedicated, and job-ready young professionals, we’d love to connect you.
#PierceCountyProud #SkillsUSA #CTEWorks #SmartHomeInstallation #Telecommunications #IoT #CablingChampions #SkillsUSANationals #WorkforceReady #SkilledTrades #CareerTechEd #CommunityStrong #FutureOfWork #SupportCTE #skillsusawa
Bethel School District
We are incredibly proud to share that two of our talented students from the ITS & Cybersecurity program represented the Pierce County Skills Center at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference — and brought home top honors!
Crockett placed 3rd in the nation in Internet of Things: Smart Home Installation, showing exceptional skill in emerging home automation and smart technology systems.
Odyn achieved 1st place in the nation in Telecommunications Cabling, demonstrating expert-level knowledge in cabling standards, installation, and diagnostics — and beating out top students from across the country!
These students competed at the highest level and showed exactly why hands-on career and technical education is so important to our community and our workforce.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to all of the industry judges and SkillsUSA volunteers who made this experience possible.
To our local business community: These students — and many other PCSCr graduates — are ready to enter the workforce and bring their talent and training to your companies. If you’re looking for skilled, dedicated, and job-ready young professionals, we’d love to connect you.
#PierceCountyProud #SkillsUSA #CTEWorks #SmartHomeInstallation #Telecommunications #IoT #CablingChampions #SkillsUSANationals #WorkforceReady #SkilledTrades #CareerTechEd #CommunityStrong #FutureOfWork #SupportCTE #skillsusawa
Bethel School District
🎓✨ Our college Esthetics students have been working hard getting ready for their State Board practical and theory exams — so we took a well-earned break to explore a little creativity... with Henna! 🎨🖌️
This temporary tattoo technique is not only a fun way to practice precision and artistry — it’s also becoming part of our Esthetics curriculum starting next year! 🙌
Swipe to see some of the before & after photos of their beautiful designs – from fresh application to fully dried masterpieces! 🌿💫
Way to go, future professionals! Your talent just keeps growing! 💪💅 #EstheticsLife #HennaFun #WSTGlowUp #StudentSuccess #StateBoardPrep #FutureEstheticians #WestSoundTech
This temporary tattoo technique is not only a fun way to practice precision and artistry — it’s also becoming part of our Esthetics curriculum starting next year! 🙌
Swipe to see some of the before & after photos of their beautiful designs – from fresh application to fully dried masterpieces! 🌿💫
Way to go, future professionals! Your talent just keeps growing! 💪💅 #EstheticsLife #HennaFun #WSTGlowUp #StudentSuccess #StateBoardPrep #FutureEstheticians #WestSoundTech
That's a wrap on WST Summer School. We had a great experience! Students learned a lot about the trades education we offer! #wstworks!
🔨 Summer Skills in Action!
Students in Chris Johnson's summer Fundamentals of Construction class are getting hands-on experience while learning essential skills in teamwork, tool safety, and building techniques. From blueprints to build-out, they’re laying the foundation for a future in the trades. Great work, team!
Students in Chris Johnson's summer Fundamentals of Construction class are getting hands-on experience while learning essential skills in teamwork, tool safety, and building techniques. From blueprints to build-out, they’re laying the foundation for a future in the trades. Great work, team!
