Thank you for visiting the home page of the Washington State Learning First Alliance(WSLFA). The WSLFA "is an alliance of major state educational organizations dedicated to strengthening environments for teaching and learning." Each organization is represented by its president and executive director.

The WSLFA is one of seven member states of the National Learning First Alliance (NLFA) that was organized in 1996. If you have questions or suggestions about the content of this Web site, contact us at: wslfa@ospi.wednet.edu

Members of the Washington State Learning First Alliance (WSLFA) are committed to improving student learning by:

• Recognizing the interdependency of all alliance organizations and coming to work together.
• Effectively communicating and collaborating to:
  • Focus on state learning goals and the Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs).
  • Share responsibility and advocacy for all children's learning.
  • Advocate for supportive learning communities that are culturally inclusive and equitable for all students.
  • Expand the capacity of educational systems.
• Promoting safe and supportive places of learning for all students
• Mutually affecting the development of a fair and meaningful accountability system.