• 9/26 North Thurston

• 11/21 White River
• White River School District DDC Building 310 North River Road Ave. Buckley WA 98321

  Parking on both sides of the building. FYI-The district admin. building is the 3 story brick building on A Street. The DDC is the building with the parking lots on both sides of it.

• 12/17 Holiday Luncheon
• 1/16 Seattle
• 3/20 North Kitsap
• 5/15 Franklin Pierce
• 6/5 End of Year Luncheon

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JMLSTI Grants

With the passage of House Bill 1879 in 2024, Since Time Immemorial has been renamed the John McCoy (lulilaš) Since Time Immemorial (JMLSTI) curriculum. During this reporting period, ONE conducted JMLSTI trainings through conference workshops and district/school coordinated staff trainings reaching over 4,000 participants. As JMLSTI is a place-based curriculum, tribal education and/or culture specialists engaged in the planning and teaching of these training courses. Fifteen of our Tribal partners collaborated on joint JMLSTI trainings. Districts are developing systemic district-wide plans, in collaboration with tribal partners, to implement the curriculum.

The Office of Native Education also continues to collaborate with tribal education representatives with the implementation of integrating JMLSTI into all teacher preparation programs. Administrative preparation programs are also integrating JMLSTI into their courses.

We are excited to announce that a new Traditional Ecological Knowledge unit and lesson plans have been developed and will be populating the OSPI website soon. This unit will highlight our TEK partners and the utilization of a seasonal calendar that is front facing for educators to access and implement.

Fall WACTA Post Conference Workshop

Government-to-Government Relationships Training is available at the Fall Washington Association of Career & Technical Administrators (WACTA) Conference.

Friday, October 18 | 12 – 5 pm
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Ridgefield, WA 98642

Register here for G2G Training. Cost is $100 for the training and includes lunch.

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https://www.dshs.wa.gov/dda/children

Removal of IQ Requirement for DDA Eligibility:

New rules are now also in effect that remove the requirement for an IQ score as part of an application to establish DDA eligibility.

Rose Spidell (she/her)

DDA Educational Liaison Program Manager

360-229-4697 / rose.spidell@dshs.wa.gov

Developmental Disabilities Administration
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services

Developmental Disabilities Administration

Invitation to DSHS DDA Native American Heritage Month Hybrid Event on Nov. 1

We are excited to invite you to a unique hybrid event in honor of those with special gifts - our tribal DSHS Developmental Disabilities Administration clients. Join us as we celebrate Native American Heritage Month. This event will offer in-person and virtual participation options, making it accessible to everyone.

Event Details

Date: November 1, 2024

Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: DSHS Office Building 2 Auditorium 1115 Washington St. SE, Olympia

Event Highlights:

• A community resource fair showcasing support services for families.
• A live dance performance by Wa He Lut Indian School students and opening remarks will begin at 12PM, followed by the film screening of “Fish War" at 1PM. A panel discussion highlighting powerful stories from Native American communities will take place immediately after the screening. Seating to the film screening is limited.

How to Register or RSVP:

Early registration is encouraged if you plan to attend in person or virtually to secure your spot, as spaces are limited.

• For In-Person Attendance

Register for the in-person event at DSHS Native American Heritage Event/Film Screening IN-PERSON Registration. Once registered, you will receive a complimentary event ticket and parking pass.

• For Virtual Attendance

Register for the event’s virtual film screening and panel discussion portion at DSHS Native American Heritage Film Screening VIRTUAL Registration. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link and event details.

Event Flyer:

Check out the event flyer. Feel free to share it with others who may be interested in attending.

Whether you attend in person or virtually, we hope you will join us for this important celebration of Native American heritage.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

If you have questions about the event or would like to volunteer at it, please contact Tribal Affairs Administrator Lisa Pemberton at lisa.pemberton1@dshs.wa.gov.

We’re excited to invite your high school students to the CASHE Conference (Children of Aztlán Sharing Higher Education) at Washington State University! This three-day, two-night event is designed to inspire and empower Chicanx/Latinx students, focusing on leadership development and higher education.

Event Details:

• Dates: November 15-17, 2024
• Location: WSU Pullman Campus
• Student Application: CASHE Application
• Application Deadline: Sunday, October 27 by 11:59 PM
• Transportation: Provided via charter buses from multiple locations across Washington state.
• Cost: $75 (covers transportation, lodging, meals, and conference materials; please note that fee waivers are limited and available upon request)

The conference is primarily for juniors and seniors from Chicanx/Latinx backgrounds, but we welcome applications from students of all identities and grade levels.

Students will engage in workshops, team-building activities, and discussions on college prep, personal growth, and community challenges. This year’s theme, Illuminar, focuses on helping students recognize and develop their strengths while addressing educational barriers.

We’re hosting informational webinars for counselors. Please sign up for one of the following webinars to learn more about the CASHE conference.

• Webinar #1: 3 - 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19
• Webinar #2: 3 - 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8
• Webinar #3: 12 - 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18
• Webinar #4: 3 - 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 21

We hope your students take advantage of this opportunity. For questions, contact us at si.cashe@wsu.edu or reach out to our advisor, Josue Zuniga.

Best regards,

If your district is interested in joining NAYLA reach out wwnaec@gmail.com

Email: wwnaec@gmail.com
Website: www.wwnaec.org
Location: PO Box 494 Puyallup WA 98371