System and School Improvement provides supports for schools identified through state and federal accountability processes. Schools are identified for their supports in tiers using theWashington School Improvement Framework (WSIF).

The Cycle 3 Washington School Improvement Framework School Identification list provides school identification and support status for all Washington schools.

The following guides provide next steps based on Cycle 3 support identification and outline expectations, timelines, resources, and templates:

• Cycle 3 Tier 3 Plus Next Steps (Comprehensive Plus, Comprehensive Graduation Plus)
• Cycle 3 Tier 3 Next Steps (Comprehensive, Comprehensive Graduation, Tier 3 Compounding)
• Cycle 3 Tier 2 Next Steps (Targeted 3+, Targeted English Language Proficiency)
• Cycle 3 Tier 1 Next Steps (Targeted 1-2)

Continuous School Improvement Resources

Further information and guidance on tiered supports, including School Improvement Plans, progress monitoring, grant management, and data implementation, can be found on theContinuous School Improvement Resources web page.

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

The ESSA cycle is a three-year cycle in which schools throughout Washington state are identified for supports based on student performance and school quality, usingWashington State Improvement Framework (WSIF) measures. School improvement data information can be found on theWashington State Board of Education website.

Whole Child Initiative

For every student to realize their full potential, OSPI's Whole Child Initiative ensures students feel safe, healthy, engaged, supported, and challenged. This page also links to resources to help school teams with Family & Community Engagement and the Powerless to Powerful (P2P) leadership framework.