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1310SP Policy and Procedure Development
This Procedure outlines processes for staff supporting Board policymaking and Superintendent procedure development. Staff Support for Board Policymaking Board policy adoption is the responsibility of the School Board. Policy work undertaken by Directors and supporting staff should align with Board planning efforts and include a Board sponsor except in the case of non-substantive administrative updates […]
View2015SP.A Instructional Materials Complaint
It is the policy of the Seattle School Board to provide programs, courses of study, and activities, which will afford learning experiences, appropriate to the age and level of student understanding. Although great care is taken to choose instructional materials to further this goal, at times a Seattle Public Schools parent, guardian or student may […]
View2015SP.B Selection and Adoption of Instructional Materials
Guiding Principles for the Adoption of Instructional Materials This procedure is intended to provide specific guidance to the Instructional Materials Committee (“IMC”) and adoption committees on the selection and adoption of core instructional materials and extended core instructional materials. Board Policy No. 2015, Selection & Adoption of Instructional Materials; Board Policy No. 0030, Ensuring Educational […]
View2015SP.C Approval of Supplementary Instructional Materials
The principal is ultimately responsible for approving all supplementary instructional materials used in his/her school. Criteria for Selection The following criteria are to be used when selecting supplemental materials. The materials should: Be consistent with District-adopted curriculum and relevant policies, procedures, and regulations (e.g., controversial issues, advertising); Provide material for the curriculum, taking into consideration […]
View2015SP.D Disposition of Instructional Materials
Introduction Textbooks, library books, and other instructional materials (“materials”) become obsolete in time. Periodic replacement of materials is in keeping with the District's continued efforts to provide students with current, educationally-sound materials. Surplus and obsolete materials include materials that are damaged, worn or are no longer considered officially-adopted materials. Definitions Currently adopted instructional materials refer […]
View2020SP Waive Use of District-Adopted Materials
The purpose of a systemic curriculum alignment framework which includes professional development, standards, assessment, and adopted materials, is to increase student achievement by ensuring all students throughout Seattle Public Schools have an opportunity to access the same rigorous instruction and are held to the same high expectations from teacher-to-teacher and school-to-school. Therefore, schools seeking a […]
View2021SP Library Media Centers
Library Collection Development This procedure guides Teacher-Librarians, as well as, informs the community about the process for selecting, acquiring, evaluating and maintaining library materials. The objective of each school library media program is to implement, support and enrich the educational program of the district. To best meet the unique needs of each school, the district […]
View2022SP Electronic Resources/Use of the Internet
This procedure supports implementation of Board Policy No. 2022, Electronic Resources/Use of the Internet; Board Policy No. 2023, Digital Citizenship & Media Literacy; and related district policies and procedures. These policies and procedures are intended to promote positive and effective digital citizenship among students and staff. Per Board Policy No. 2023 and RCW 28A.650.010, "Digital […]
View2024SP Out-of-District Credits and Credit Recovery
Out-of-District Credits for First Time Credit A. Conditions Section I of this procedure outlines the process by which first time credit to fulfill graduation requirements will be granted for student learning that occurs outside of Seattle Public Schools for students actively enrolled in Seattle Public Schools. Out-of-District courses include courses taken through public schools outside […]
View2025SP Copyright: Acquisition and Compliance
Copyrighted works shall only be used to the extent authorized by law, Board Policy No. 2025 and Superintendent Procedure 2025SP. While this procedure provides guidance to District employees regarding copyright acquisition and compliance, it is the responsibility of each district employee to ensure that their actions comply with the Federal Copyright Law, Board Policy No. […]
View2026SP Addition to Catalog of Secondary School Subjects
Introduction The Catalog of Secondary School Subjects lists all approved secondary courses. Staff responsible for scheduling must use accurate course titles and numbers as listed in the catalog. Only courses included in the catalog may be offered, but schools may select course offerings based on student need, graduation requirements, and available staffing and facilities. Procedure […]
View2030SP Service Animals in Schools
A. Service Animal Uses Service animals are animals that are individually trained to perform tasks for people with disabilities such as guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, pulling wheelchairs, alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure or performing other special tasks. Service animals are working animals, not pets. […]
View2080SP.A Assessment
Policy Statement The Board of Directors of Seattle Public Schools, in alignment with Policy No. 0010, Instructional Philosophy, believes that assessments are a critical component of our education system to inform instruction through the identification of student strengths, assessment of learning growth, and diagnosis of barriers and areas of support. Definitions Four general types of […]
View2080SP.B Third-Party Test Administration
Third party agencies or organizations that administer tests to Seattle Public School students during the school day or on school property must comply with all federal and state laws as well as all Seattle Public School policies, procedures, and guidelines. When voluntary admission, aptitude, or career-enhancing tests are administered to students, schools that offer the […]
View2090SP District Educational Research and Program Evaluation
This procedure outlines the manner in which Seattle Public Schools will prioritize projects for inclusion in the Annual District Educational Research and Program Evaluation Work Plan in accordance with Policy 2090. It also provides greater detail into the types of research and evaluations conducted and development of the Annual Plan. Policy 2090 and this Superintendent […]
View2110SP Multilingual Department
Transitional Bilingual Instruction Program The following procedures are instituted for purpose of implementing a Transitional Bilingual Instruction Program, also referred to as an English language development program. A Transitional Bilingual Instruction Program, as defined by state law, means a system of instruction which uses two languages, one of which is English, to build upon and […]
View2125SP Sexual Health Education
Instruction and materials for the District’s comprehensive sexual health education program must be: Medically and scientifically accurate; Age appropriate; Inclusive of all students, regardless of their protected class status; Consistent with the Health Education K-12 Learning Standards adopted by the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI); and Consistent with the Guidelines for Sexual Health […]
View2140SP Advising and School Counseling
Board Policy No. 2140, Advising and School Counseling, recognizes the importance of advising and school counseling, prohibits discrimination in these programs, requires the development of a comprehensive school counseling program, and authorizes the Superintendent to create procedures for the program consistent with state laws and regulations, ethical standards, and district policies and procedures. This procedure […]
View2145SP Suicide Prevention
Per Policy No. 2145, the Seattle School Board recognizes that suicide is a leading cause of death among youth and suicidal indicators, such as substance abuse and violence, are complex issues that should be taken seriously. The following procedures describe the district’s plan for recognizing, screening, referring, and responding to students in emotional or behavioral […]
View2151SP Interscholastic Activities
Eligibility for Participation in Interscholastic Activities Eligibility - Students expecting to participate in interscholastic activities must establish their eligibility during the most recent completed grading period immediately prior to participation. Intervention and assistance is available for all students. Normal Progress – To meet the District’s graduation requirements during four (4) regular school years, students must […]
View2163SP Supports and Interventions
When using a Multi-Tiered System of supports (MTSS) framework, schools implement core instructional strategies and curriculum that are aligned to standards, early intervention supports and ongoing formative assessments to measure student response to instruction and intervention supports. A system of assessments is used to identify student academic and behavioral needs, match students with appropriate intervention […]
View2165SP Home or Hospital Instruction
Request The procedures for instituting home/hospital instruction are as follows: Parent/guardian submits a Request for Home/Hospital Instruction form with student information and with Section 1 completed by an approved medical practitioner. The district office reviews the request to determine if it meets guidelines and lets the school principal, school nurse and teacher or other school […]
View2180SP Nutrition Education and Nutrition Promotion
Introduction The Seattle Public Schools Board recognizes that it is the School District’s role, as part of the larger community, to model and actively practice, through policies and procedures, the promotion of nutrition education, smart food choices, and overall health. It is the intent of the school district to assist family and societal efforts in […]
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