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System and School Improvement provides supports for schools identified through state and federal accountability processes. Schools are identified for their supports in tiers using the Washington 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)

School District Accountability Appeal

If a school or district wants to appeal their WSIF Cycle 3 identification status. Please complete this appeal form and email it to Accountability Appeals. The appeals team will review your request and follow-up.

• 2023 School District Accountability Appeal

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 the Continuous 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, using (WSIF) measures. School improvement data information can be found on the website.

Whole Child Initiative

For every student to realize their full potential, ½ñÈÕ¿´ÁÏ'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.