Training for the 2021-2022 school year will commence in October and occur on the first Thursday of every month. Team leads will receive content and prep activities prior to the trainings.
School Climate Transformation Grant (SCTG)
Upcoming Events
Contact Information
Doua Kha
Program Supervisor
doua.kha@k12.wa.us
Justyn Poulos
Director of MTSS
justyn.poulos@k12.wa.us
OSPI is committed to supporting Washington schools address school climate through the School Climate Transformation Grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The collaborative effort of this five-year grant will build and sustain capacity for the broad-scale implementation of an integrated multi-tiered system of support for behavior.
Research demonstrates that the implementation of an evidenced-based, multi-tiered behavioral framework, such as PBIS, can help improve overall school climate and safety. This grant provides the opportunity for the intentional collaboration between OSPI, Educational Service Districts (ESD), 30 identified school districts as well as partnerships with the national PBIS Technical Assistance Center, NWPBIS and the University of Washington’s SMART center.
The U.S. Department of Education provides details on eligibility, funding status, contact information, and more!
Find resources to support School Climate Transformation in your school or district at National Center for Positive Behavior and Interventions: Support for School Climate Transformation
Quick Facts
- Washington School Climate Transformation Initiative Fact Sheet
- The grant is administered from 2018-2023
- $3.75 million
- 30 Districts
- Serving 98,336 students
- Supporting local MTSS implementation
- State and Regional training and coaching capacity
District Grantees
- Aberdeen
- Centralia
- Clover Park
- Hoquiam
- Longview
- North Mason
- Shelton
- Winlock
- North Franklin
- Othello
- Goldendale
- Wahluke
- Grandview
- Granger
- Mabton
- Yakima
- Wapato
- Brewster
- Methow Valley
- Mary Walker
Goals
Implementation of a Multi-Tiered Behavioral Support System
- Support 30 identified school districts across WA
- Implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Training and Alignment of Practices in Washington State
Provide training and alignment of coaching practices statewide for:
- OSPI Staff
- Staff at all 9 Educational Service Districts (ESDs)
- District Leadership Teams at identified districts
- Identified MTSS coaches throughout Washington state
Build Capacity to Scale Up MTSS in Washington
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Build state capacity for assisting schools across Washington with the broad-scale implementation of multi-tiered behavioral support systems
Resources
Classroom Practices Resources
- Culturally Responsive Classroom Management Modules from Wisconsin's PBIS Network
- Modules on Six Classroom Practices from Midwest PBIS Network
Family Engagement
Equity
Substance Abuse Prevention Resources for Schools to share
Monroe’s Coalition provided Evidence-based prevention tools about what works and what doesn’t work.