Resource Clearinghouse

This Resource Clearinghouse is a central home for education research, tools, and policy documents that schools and districts can use to guide effective planning, policymaking, and instructional decisions. These documents are provided to the public with the intent to (1) grow the impact of OSPI-affiliated research and development, and (2) support evidence-based policymaking and practice in education. Each piece of content is reviewed before inclusion in the Clearinghouse. To learn more about the origins of the Resource Clearinghouse, the review process, and how to submit resources for inclusion, see the links below.

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Washington OSPI WIDA Screener Identification Criteria Setting
Research
2021

Washington OSPI WIDA Screener Identification Criteria Setting

Report overviewing the development of criteria for identifying students who may need English language (EL) services. Prepared by ACS Ventures with consultation from Washington subject matter experts.

Year: 2021

Type: Research

Tags
  • English Language Proficiency
  • WIDA ACCESS

Children's Regional Behavioral Health Pilot Program: Report to the Legislature
Research
2020

Children's Regional Behavioral Health Pilot Program: Report to the Legislature

This report outlines the results of the 2-year Children's Regional Behavioral Health Pilot Program (July 2017-June 2019). Includes an analysis of the systems-level implementation of the pilot activities at both the state and regional levels.

Year: 2020

Type: Research

Tags
  • Medicaid
  • Mental and Behavioral Health
  • Pilot

Children's Regional Behavioral Health Pilot: Interview Report
Research
2020

Children's Regional Behavioral Health Pilot: Interview Report

Report on interviews with school districts in ESD 101 and 113 to investigate the benefits of ESD-level behavioral Health System Navigators.

Year: 2020

Type: Research

Tags
  • Mental and Behavioral Health
  • Pilot

Examining the Beginning Teacher Workforce in Washington State: An Update with a Special Focus on Teachers of Color
Research
2020

Examining the Beginning Teacher Workforce in Washington State: An Update with a Special Focus on Teachers of Color

Research study conducted by members of the Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy at the University of Washington. The study examined characteristics of beginning teachers in Washington state as well as factors associated with their retention/mobilities rates. A special focus is given to teachers of color.

Year: 2020

Type: Research

Tags
  • BEST (Beginning Educator Support Team)
  • Diversity
  • Mentorship
  • Retention
  • Teacher

Healthy Schools Washington Evaluation Report (Year 2)
Research
2020

Healthy Schools Washington Evaluation Report (Year 2)

Evaluation report from Year 2 of the Healthy Schools Washington program. A special focus is given to indicators of program implementation, including the administration of professional development, technical assistance, and other support activities.

Year: 2020

Type: Research

Tags
  • Program Evaluation
  • Survey Data

Washington 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Evaluation (2018-2019)
Research
2020

Washington 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Evaluation (2018-2019)

Evaluation of the Washington 21st Century Community Learning Centers for program year 2018-19. Conducted by the American Institutes for Research (AIR).

Year: 2020

Type: Research

Tags
  • 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)
  • Afterschool Programs
  • Program Evaluation

Healthy Schools Washington Evaluation Report (Year 1)
Research
2019

Healthy Schools Washington Evaluation Report (Year 1)

Evaluation report from Year 1 of the Healthy Schools Washington program. A special focus is given to indicators of program implementation, including the administration of professional development, technical assistance, and dissemination activities.

Year: 2019

Type: Research

Tags
  • Program Evaluation
  • Survey Data

Hiring and Educator Workforce Issues in Washington's Comprehensive Support Schools
Research
2019

Hiring and Educator Workforce Issues in Washington's Comprehensive Support Schools

Research study conducted by members of the Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy at the University of Washington. The study utilized administrative data as well as survey methods to explore teacher workforce issues at schools qualifying for comprehensive support.

Year: 2019

Type: Research

Tags
  • Retention
  • Teacher
  • Teacher Shortage
  • WSIF (Washington School Improvement Framework)

Project AWARE Evaluation Report (2014-2019)
Research
2019

Project AWARE Evaluation Report (2014-2019)

Evaluation of Project AWARE--a five-year grant program funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This evaluations reviews performance from 2014-2019, and it was conducted by Maike Associates.

Year: 2019

Type: Research

Tags
  • MTSS (Multi-Tiered Systems of Support)
  • Mental and Behavioral Health
  • Program Evaluation
  • SEL (Social Emotional Learning)

Recommendations for Sexual Abuse Prevention Education in Washington State K-12 Schools
Policy
2019

Recommendations for Sexual Abuse Prevention Education in Washington State K-12 Schools

Policy report resulting from the Erin's Law workgroup. Part 1 presents contextual information about child sexual abuse in Washington as well as an overview of prevention approaches. Part 2 presents the workgroup's recommendations for providing sexual abuse prevention education.

Year: 2019

Type: Policy

Tags
  • Abuse Prevention
  • Trauma-Informed

School Health Profiles Survey: Update for the Legislature
Research
2019

School Health Profiles Survey: Update for the Legislature

Report summarizing results from two surveys about districts' implementation of sexual health education. The School Health Profiles Survey is used to identify the sexual health curricula utilized by districts across the state. The Health Instruction and Assessment Survey inquired further into which grade levels received instruction.

Year: 2019

Type: Research

Tags
  • Sexual Health
  • Survey Data

School Leaders and Teacher Evaluation: Learning, Leading, and Balancing Responsibilities
Research
2019

School Leaders and Teacher Evaluation: Learning, Leading, and Balancing Responsibilities

Research study conducted by members of the Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy at the University of Washington. The study utilized administrative data, surveys, and case studies to better understand school leaders' experiences with the state's revised evaluation system (TPEP).

Year: 2019

Type: Research

Tags
  • Principal
  • Professional Development
  • Survey Data
  • TPEP (Teacher and Principal Evaluation Program)

State of Washington Transportation Funding Review
Policy
2019

State of Washington Transportation Funding Review

This report documents an evaluation of Washington's transportation funding formula conducted by School Bus Consultants. Specifically, the project examined how well the state's existing funding formula met the actual costs incurred for providing pupil transportation. Recommendations are made based on the project's findings.

Year: 2019

Type: Policy

Tags
  • Funding
  • Transportation

Washington 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Evaluation (2015-2016)
Research
2019

Washington 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Evaluation (2015-2016)

Evaluation of the Washington 21st Century Community Learning Centers for program year 2015-16. Conducted by the American Institutes for Research (AIR).

Year: 2019

Type: Research

Tags
  • 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)
  • Afterschool Programs
  • Program Evaluation

Washington 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Evaluation (2017-2018)
Research
2019

Washington 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program Evaluation (2017-2018)

Evaluation of the Washington 21st Century Community Learning Centers for program year 2017-18. Conducted by the American Institutes for Research (AIR).

Year: 2019

Type: Research

Tags
  • 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)
  • Afterschool Programs
  • Program Evaluation

Washington Migrant Education Program: 2017-2018 Evaluation Report
Research
2019

Washington Migrant Education Program: 2017-2018 Evaluation Report

Evaluation of the Washington Migrant Education Program for the 2017-2018 program year. Prepared by META Associates.

Year: 2019

Type: Research

Tags
  • Equity
  • MEP (Migrant Education Program)
  • Program Evaluation
  • Title I

2018 Youth Sexual Health Fact Sheet
Research
2018

2018 Youth Sexual Health Fact Sheet

This 2018 fact sheet includes an overview of youth sexual health and sexual health education in Washington based on the results of the Healthy Youth Survey (HYS) and School Health Profiles Survey, which is administered to randomly selected secondary schools to assess health education and services in WA schools.

Year: 2018

Type: Research

Tags
  • Healthy Youth Survey
  • Sexual Health
  • Survey Data

Exploring the Relationship Between Afterschool Program Quality and Youth Development Outcomes: Findings From the Washington Quality to Youth Outcomes Study
Research
2018

Exploring the Relationship Between Afterschool Program Quality and Youth Development Outcomes: Findings From the Washington Quality to Youth Outcomes Study

Research study conducted by American Institutes for Research in conjunction with their program evaluations of the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLCs). Youth development outcomes of interest included (1) academic identity, (2) positive mindsets, (3) self-management, and (4) interpersonal skills.

Year: 2018

Type: Research

Tags
  • 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC)
  • Afterschool Programs

HiCapPLUS Final Evaluation Report
Research
2018

HiCapPLUS Final Evaluation Report

Evaluation of the HiCapPLUS project, which provides professional development opportunities for districts/ESDs serving Highly Capable students. The evaluation was conducted by Education Northwest, and it focuses on the project's third and final year.

Year: 2018

Type: Research

Tags
  • Gifted & Talented
  • Highly Capable Program
  • Program Evaluation

Examining Beginning Teacher Retention and Mobility in Washington State
Research
2017

Examining Beginning Teacher Retention and Mobility in Washington State

Research study conducted by members of the Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy analyzing statewide beginning teacher retention and mobility. Includes focus on beginning teachers at districts that received BEST grants.

Year: 2017

Type: Research

Tags
  • BEST (Beginning Educator Support Team)
  • Mentorship
  • Retention
  • Teacher