If you are a student or family member of a student, see the Families and Students page. Or, click on your year to see the state graduation requirements. Students are assigned an expected graduation year at the time they enter ninth grade (WAC 180-51-035). They are held to the...
Educators
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Washington State Science Learning Standards: Resources for Teachers, Administrators, Parents, and Students
The Washington State 2013 K-12 Science Learning Standards (WSSLS) are the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). These standards describe what students should know and be able to do at each grade level. The State Board of...
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At the meeting of the Washington State Board of Education, September 13, 2017, the following resolution was proposed and approved unanimously:
WHEREAS, Washington State’s Constitution states that it is the “paramount duty of the state to educate all children residing within its borders…”, and,
WHEREAS, under the U.S. Supreme Court decision Plyler v. Doe, 457 U.S. 202 (1982), all children have an equivalent right to attend public...
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Statewide K-12 Accountability
The State Board of Education is responsible for implementing a standards-based accountability framework that creates a unified system of increasing levels of support for schools in order to improve student achievement (RCW 28A.305.130).
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The SBE collects compliance information annually
The State Board of Education (SBE) collects compliance information annually online (through Igrants, form package 600) from each school district in Washington.
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Starting in 2015, the State Board of Education, with the support of a National Association of State Boards of Education Deeper Learning Stipend, has explored and discussed career readiness within the context of Washington’s high school diploma. The SBE has held joint meeting with Washington’s Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board and has met with and discussed career readiness with agency partners, parents, students, community...
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Statewide Indicators of Educational System Health
2018 Report on the Statewide Indicators of Educational System Health
Our 2018 report...
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Equity Statement
The Washington State Board of Education uses equity as a guiding principle in carrying out its statutory charges, strategic planning, and policymaking.
The Board believes that the state’s school system exists to empower all students and assure they are ready to become productive, caring, and civically engaged community members.
The Board is committed to successful academic attainment for all students...
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Governor-appointed former Board Member, Connie Fletcher, is recognized nationally for comitment to closing achievement gaps and support for students, educators
OLYMPIA, WA -- The National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE) announced Tuesday... -
The Board typically meets bimonthly.
2019 Meetings:
Date Place City January 9-10 DoubleTree Olympia March 13-14 SPSCC Event Center Lacey May 8-9 Confluence Technology Center Wenatchee July 10-11 Cedarbrook Lodge Seattle September 10-12 Oxford Suites Yakima November 6-7 Kitsap Conference Center Bremerton2020 Meetings:
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Click on your year to see the state graduation requirements. Students are assigned an expected graduation year at the time they enter ninth grade (WAC 180-51-035). They are held to the graduation requirements of that graduation year regardless of the year they actually complete high school. [Back to Graduation...
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Click on your year to see the state graduation requirements. Students are assigned an expected graduation year at the time they enter ninth grade (WAC 180-51-035). They are held to the graduation requirements of that graduation year regardless of the year they actually complete high school. [Back to Graduation...
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NOTICE: New legislation was passed in the 2017 legislative session that affects assessment graduation requirements. We are working to update these webpages. For more information, click here.
Click on your year to see the state graduation requirements. Students are assigned an expected graduation year at the time they enter ninth grade (...
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NOTICE: New legislation was passed in the 2017 legislative session that affects assessment graduation requirements. We are working to update these webpages. For more information, click here.
Click on your year to see the state graduation requirements. Students are assigned an expected graduation year at the time they enter ninth grade (...
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Click on your year to see the state graduation requirements. Students are assigned an expected graduation year at the time they enter ninth grade (WAC 180-51-035). They are held to the graduation requirements of that graduation year regardless of the year they actually complete high school. [Back to Graduation...
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The High School and Beyond Plan is a graduation requirement for every student. It's a tool for students, parents, and teachers to guide students through high school and think about their future. Plans are personalized and designed to help students set, visualize, and work to achieve goals.
Requirements
High-Quality Plans
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The Washington State high school diploma was developed to be flexible, meaningful, and achievable. All students deserve a meaningful education that helps them achieve their academic and life goals. Whether deciding to pursue a career as a doctor or a machinist, serve in the military or enter the technology sector, Washington State students have numerous career choices post-high school. Washington state’s high school diploma provides...
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The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) will conduct elections this fall to fill positions on the State Board of Education and board positions on the state’s nine educational service districts (ESD). State Board of Education candidates must... -
Date Media 2018 February Washington High School Achievement: A Matched Pairs Examination of Three- and Four-Year High Schools January Impacts of a Narrowed Curriculum 2017 December... -
2013 Anti-Bullying Resolution
Supporting Inclusion of Students in Anti-Bullying Policymaking
Adopted on November 15, 2013
WHEREAS the State Board of Education affirms its commitment to strongly support the inclusion of students in the development of anti-bullying policies...
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Resolution to Approve Washington State Graduation Requirement Framework: Career and College Ready
Adopted on January 9, 2014
WHEREAS, Our children are our state’s future and our education system must prepare them now for the continuing challenges of the 21st century; and
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2014 Resolution on the McCleary School Funding Decision and school funding proposals entertained during the 2015 Legislative Session
Adopted on September 10, 2014
WHEREAS the Washington State Constitution establishes, as the paramount duty of the state, to make ample provision...
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2014 Resolution to Raise Awareness of School Discipline Concerns and Best Practices
Adopted on March 6, 2014
WHEREAS the State Board of Education affirms its commitment to improving school discipline practices in Washington by collaborating with districts and communities, to promote best...
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State Board of Education Resolutions
2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2010 | 2009 | 1993
2019 Resolutions
September 12, 2019 >...
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The State Board of Education has the authority to creates rules for public and approved private schools in Washington state. Rules developed by SBE can be found in Title 180 WAC.
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Composition of the Board will include 16 members:
- 5 members elected by public school directors - 2 in eastern Washington, 3 in western Washington
- 1 member at-large elected by private schools
- The superintendent of public instruction
- 7 members appointed by the governor
- 2 student members selected by the Association of Washington Student Leaders Student Steering Committee
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The Washington State Board of Education (SBE) recently hosted it's annual Board retreat in Yakima September 10-12. One of the days featured a presentation about the upcoming release of SBE's annual report (...
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School Spirit and Student-focused Support at the Yakama Nation Tribal SchoolTradition starts here. That’s the signage that greets students, teachers, and during this past week’s SBE annual...
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Read highlights from this meeting.
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The Washington State Board of Education (SBE) envisions an education system where students are engaged in personalized education pathways that prepare them for civic engagement, careers, postsecondary education, and lifelong...
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Waivers Rule Criteria
- In November 2012, the State Board of Education adopted rules to establish criteria for evaluation of requests for waivers under RCW 28A.305.140-141 from the basic education requirement of a minimum 180-day school year.
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