FOR FAMILIES

We all want our children to succeed––and we understand the importance of supporting and guiding them as they prepare for successful lives after high school on the education and career pathway of their choice. These resources will give parents a better understanding of what their kids are learning and how to connect classwork to education and career aspirations, as well as ways to get more involved. On this page, find tools like videos and fact sheets in multiple languages to support your students on their education journey.

Assessments

These fact sheets, blogs, and videos keep families informed about the Smarter Balanced assessments, how to interpret the scores, and ways to further support students.

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Basics About State Learning Standards and Assessments

This recently updated fact sheet — available in English and Spanish — provides key information...

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By Parents For Parents

This tool is designed by parents, for parents, to share information and...

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Learning Standards

These resources help families understand the value of grade-specific learning standards in supporting students to be prepared for success in high school and beyond.

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Building an Inclusive School Community

Amy Campbell, special education teacher and 2020 Washington Teacher of the Year,...

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Basics About State Learning Standards and Assessments

This recently updated fact sheet — available in English and Spanish — provides key information...

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Pathway Planning

These resources include information about High School and Beyond Planning, questions to ask your student and your student’s teacher and/or school counselor, and more.

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Tool: Family Conversations about the Future

This tool provides guidance for families to have conversations about students' plans...

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High School and Beyond Planning Resources

The High School and Beyond Plan process is a graduation requirement that supports students...

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DID YOU KNOW?

Students earn nearly $1 million more

over the course of their lifetime if they complete a credential after high school.

Increasingly the jobs available

in our state are being filled by workers who have completed a postsecondary credential – such as a degree, apprenticeship, or certificate.

Only 43%

of Washington students are estimated to complete a post-high school credential, such as a degree, apprenticeship, or certificate, by age 26.

13 Content Areas

make up Washington’s learning standards, including math, English language arts, science, and world languages.

State assessments

happen in grades 3-8 & 10 for English and math, and 5, 8, & 11 for science. Results provide one measure of whether students are on track, or if they would benefit from extra help or advanced learning opportunities.

The High School and Beyond Plan

is a graduation requirement and is designed to help students plan an intentional path through high school. Talk with your student about their plan starting in middle school.