The Private School Annual Approval application, as explained in
Memorandum 022-09M, is now
available electronically.
Private School Initial Approval packets are now available and can be requested by calling (360) 725-6433 or via e-mail at
privateschools@ospi.wednet.edu. You may also
download the forms. In addition to the forms, an applicant must submit a brief synopsis of instruction provided at each grade level and a copy of a student/parent/employee handbook outlining the policies of the school.
Private Schools
Overview
The Office of Private Education coordinates the approval of private schools as an education option for Washington students.
Washington regulations state that a “private school” is a non-public school conducting a program consisting of kindergarten and at least grade one or any of all grades one through twelve. Minimum standards of health, safety, and education are also defined. Approval is granted by the State Board of Education upon completion of the application for approval and recommendation by the Assistant Superintendent of Student Support.
Federal Participation
by Approved Private Schools
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as reauthorized by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB), and the Carl D. Perkins Act of 2006 require school districts to provide equitable services to eligible private school students, teachers, educational personnel, and parents under certain federal programs.
Private schools that wish to participate in services must be approved, non-profit elementary and secondary private schools. School districts must communicate with their private schools through timely and meaningful consultation to determine the appropriate services to be provided. Visit
ESEA Private Education for more information.
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