Washington Learns Reports
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2006 Final Report (1.9 MB)
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2005 Interim Report (781 KB)
Other Studies
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A New Look at the Institutional Component of Higher Education Finance: A Guide for Evaluating Performance Relative to Financial Resources
This study examines how cost-effective the 50 states are in educating college students. It considers total funding per student—including state funds and tuition dollars—and performance factors such as the number of degrees awarded, graduation rates and success in getting research grants. -
Putting Children First – December 1992
Washington Learns Meeting Materials
Steering Committee Meeting Materials
October 9, 2006
Agenda
Draft Report for October 9 Steering Committee Discussion
Global Challenge States
A Vision for Resources - Presentation
Governor's Memo to Steering Committee Re: Statewide Tuition Policy
September Public Hearings - 12 - 21, 2006
Draft Report
Global Challenge State
What Have We Learned - Presentation
Transparency and a Vision for Resources - Presentation
The Cost of Education
Public Hearing Schedule and Guidelines
August 9 - 10, 2006
Agenda
Meeting Minutes from July 10, 2006
What Have We Learned - Presentation
July 10, 2006
Agenda
Meeting Minutes from June 14, 2006
Letter from Representative Anderson to Steering Committee
K-12 Advisory Committee Proposal to the Steering Committee - Memo
K-12 Presentation
Early Learning Council Proposal to the Steering Committee - Memo
Early Learning Presentation
Higher Education Advisory Committee Proposal to the Steering Commitee- Memo
Higher Education Presentation
June 14, 2006
Agenda
Meeting Minutes from May 15, 2006
The Return on Education Investments Report (NORED)
Rate of Return to Education Investments: Economic and Social (NORED)
Comments on "The Returns on Education Investment" (Beyers)
Developing a Fiscal Foundation for Economic Success (Sims)
The Social and External Benefits of Education (Eicher)
The Economic Value of Education (Washington Research Council - Sjoblom)
Early Childhood Development: Economic Development with a High Public Return (Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis - Grunewald & Rolnick)
Net Impact & Cost-Benefit Analyses of Washington State's Workforce Development System (Upjohn Institute for Employment Research - Hollenbeck)
May 15, 2006
Agenda
Meeting Minutes from April 10, 2006
Staff Overview - International Comparisons
International Education: Overview - Presentation
Preparing American Students for the Interconnected World of the 21st Century (Levine)
International Comparisons (McGuiness)
April 10, 2006
Agenda
Meeting Minutes from March 13, 2006
Higher Education Staff Summary March 3, 2006
K-12 Staff Summary March 23, 2006
K-12 Staff Summary February 2 , 2006
March 13, 2006
Agenda
Meeting Minutes from February 13, 2006
K-12 Evidence-Based Briefing Document
Summary of K-12 Finance Policy Analyses (Picus)
Legislative Action Related to Washington Learns
February 13, 2006
Agenda
Meeting Minutes from January 12, 2006
Funding and Enrollment Analysis Project Work Plan
Assuring Access to High Quality Early Learning
Progress Report: Survey of State K-20 Programs and Initiatives
January 12, 2006
Agenda
Meeting Minutes from December 12, 2005
Formal Work Plan and Schedule (NORED)
December 12, 2005
Agenda
K-12 Advisory Brief
Early Learning Staff Summary
Picus Memo to Steering Committee
Picus Technical Proposal
Picus K-12 Funding Analysis Presentation
November 14, 2005
Agenda
Public Concerns and Attitudes About Education (NORED)
Early Learning Staff Summary 10-19-05
K-12 Staff Summary 10-19-05
Higher Education Staff Summary 10-19-05
October 10, 2005
Agenda
Interim Report Outline
Meeting Minutes from September 6, 2005
Early Learning Staff Summary 9-28-05
Joint K-12/Higher Education Staff Summary 9-14-05
K-12 Staff Summary 9-14-05
Higher Education Staff Summary 9-14-05
Creating a Vision
Washington's Educational Pathways presentation
September 6, 2005
Agenda
Panel Member Biographies
Early Learning Advisory Committee Summary
K-12 Education Advisory Committee Summary
Higher Education Advisory Committee Summary
Fiscal Realities
Understanding Numbers
Supporting Childhood Development
Washington Learns Workplan
July 25, 2005
Agenda
Roadmap Presentation
Overview
Early Learning Baseline
K-12 Baseline
Higher Education Baseline
Early Learning Advisory Committee Meeting Materials
October 17, 2006
Agenda
Access Study Strategies
Draft Report for October 9, 2006 Steering Committee Discussion
September 19, 2006
Agenda
Governance - Collaboration
Finance Comparison Chart
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
August 22, 2006
Agenda
2SHB 2964 Report
Department of Early Learning Coordination & Collaboration: What Do We Want to See?
Access to High Quality Early Learning for Washington’s Young Children
Support for Parents and Family, Friends, and Neighbor Caregivers
Governance and Implementation Costs
Round II Policy Specification Matrix
King County School Readiness Assessment Using Early Development Instrument (EDI)
Washington Learns Steering Committee Update
July 18, 2006
Agenda
Steering Committee Comments to the ELC
ELC Proposal to the Steering Committee - July 10
Memo from the Governor to the Advisory Committee Chairs
K-12 Proposal to the Steering Committee - July 10
Higher Education Proposal to the Steering Committee - July 10
CCEL - GMAP Presentation
ECEAP - GMAP Demo
Access to High Quality Early Learning for Washington's Children (HSPC)
2SHB 2964 Document
June 28, 2006
Agenda
Parent Support Advisory Group
Early Childhood and Programs and Services
QRIS Final Recommendations
QRIS Elements
QRIS Provider Flow Chart
QRIS Provider Survey Themes
Regulatory TAC Recommendations
Regulatory TAC Draft Principles
ELC-K-12 Report
HSPC Presentation
HSPC Policy Specification Matrix
HSPC Access Guiding Principles
ELC Big Ideas Recommendations
Financial Profile of Early Childhood Programs and Services
May 23, 2006
Agenda
Staff Summary from April 18, 2006
Access to High Quality Early Learning (UW / HSPC)
Thrive by Five - Draft
Policy Specification Matrix (UW / HSPC)
What Does Research Say About Regulation of Early Learning? (ELC / Regulatory TAC)
Draft Principles of Regulation of Early Learning (ELC / Regulatory TAC)
ELC / K-12 Joint WorkGroup - Interim Report
QRIS Provider Process - Draft Elements Summary
QRIS Draft Provider Participation Process Chart
April 18, 2006
Agenda
Early Learning Investments: Summary of Findings (Bob Moore)
Kids Matter: Improving Outcomes for Children in Washington State
The Benefits & Costs of Evidence-Based Prevention & Intervention
Washington Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect - Draft Matrix
Support for Parents with Young Children - Draft
March 23, 2006
Agenda
Letter from Fort Vancouver Regional Library District
Workplan Timeline
Legislative Action Related to Washington Learns
Regulatory TAC Member List
ELC/K-12 Joint TAC Member List
February 21, 2006
Agenda
Early Learning Funding in Washington: An Overview
Access to High Quality Early Learning for Washington's Young Children
NGA Grant Proposal: Governor’s Summit on Early Childhood
Early Learning Naming
February 16, 2006
A Special Early Learning Event with Jack Shonkoff:
Closing the Gap Between What We Know and What We Do
January 24, 2006
Agenda
Letter from Governor
Major Policy Choices: Access to Early Learning Project
Alternative Policy Specifications for Access to High Quality Early Care & Education
Workplan for Early Learning Council Access Study
Assuring Access to High Quality Early Learning for Washington's Young Children
Planning for Next Steps
Regulation of Child Care and Early Learning Programs
December 7, 2005
Agenda
Naming the Early Learning Initiative
DRAFT: The Washington Early Learning Fund
Staff Summary
November 8, 2005
Agenda
Proposed Recommendations for the November 2005 Interim Report
Preliminary Design of the Quality Rating and Improvement System
Preliminary Design of the Quality Rating and Improvement System - Addendum
October 19, 2005
Joint Session
Agenda
Workplan Handout
Workplan Overview
Pathways
Interim Report Outline
Report Matrix
Early Learning Session
Staff Summary of 10/19/2005 Meeting
Staff Summary of 09/28/2005 Meeting
Vision and Goals
Cultural Competence Report
Early Learning and Development Benchmarks
National and State Efforts to Create Public Engagement
Governance Structure
Governance Structure Changes
Preliminary Design of the Quality Rating and Improvement System
September 28, 2005
Agenda
Kids Matter
Early Learning Governance
Organization of Early Learning, Care and Afterschool Programs
Small Group Discussions
August 16, 2005
Agenda
Early Learning Operating Guidelines
Legislation Summary Comparison
Roadmap
K-12 Education Advisory Committee Meeting Materials
Final Consultant Reports
Cover Letter From Picus to Dr. Terry Bergeson
Final Report - Successful District Study
Final Report - An Evidence-Based Approach to School Finance Adequacy in Washington
August 22, 2006
Agenda
Staff Summary from July 18, 2006
Transparency and A Vision for Resources - Finance Subcommittee
Efficiency, Effectiveness and Accountability in Public Education
Student Success for the 21st Century
Six State Review
Peer Review Documents:
OSPI Peer Review Cover Letter
Letter from Representative Glenn Anderson to Steering Committee
Executive Summary - Responses to Peer Reviews of Evidence-Based Report
Responses to Peer Reviews of Evidence-Based Report
Smith Peer Review
Hanushek Peer Review
July 18, 2006
Agenda
July 10 Steering Committee Comments Regarding K-12 Recommendations
Memo from the Governor to the Advisory Committee Chairs
Evidence-Based Report - July 18 Draft (PICUS)
Washington Successful Districts Study - Presentation (PICUS)
Washington Successful Districts Study - Full Report (PICUS)
Regional Cost Adjustment for Washington State - Teachers (PICUS)
Regional Cost Adjustment for Classified Staff in Washington (PICUS)
Professional Judgement Panel Summary Memo (PICUS)
June 28, 2006
Agenda
Draft K-12 Funding Structures Sub-Group Meeting Notes
Draft K-12 Compensation Sub-Group Recommendations
DRAFT Recommendations of the K-12 Advisory Committee submitted by Superintendent Bergeson
DRAFT Recommendations of the K-12 Advisory Committee submitted by Representative Hunter
Side-by-Side Comparison of Bergeson's & Hunter's Recommendations
Special Education Funding Formula - Memo (PICUS)
DRAFT Evidence-Based Approach to School Finance Adequacy in Washington State (PICUS)
DRAFT Evidence-Based Approach - Revised Portions (PICUS)
June 27, 2006 - Special Meeting
Agenda
Education Structures & Equity Sub-Group:
Draft Goals
Priority Implementation Recommendations
Draft Summary of Picus & Odden Recommendations with Advisory Committe Action
Accountability & Implementation
DRAFT Recommendations of the K-12 Advisory Committee submitted by Superintendent Bergeson
May 23, 2006
Agenda
Professional Judgement Panel Report (Picus)
Evidence-Based Briefing Document - Updated Working Draft (Picus)
Evidence-Based Model - Presentation (Picus)
May 22, 2006 - Special Meeting
Agenda
Six State Review
April 17, 2006 - Special Meeting
Agenda
Staff Summary from February 20 & 21, 2006
Staff Summary from March 22 & 23, 2006
Student-Centered Goals: Starting Point for Discussion
April 18, 2006
Agenda
Professional Educator Standards Board: Getting and Retaining Teachers
Professional Educator Standards Board Presentation
Educator Development and Compensation Presentation (OSPI)
Regional Cost Adjustments for Washington State (Picus)
Rationale for Granting Years of Service Credit to Educational Staff Associates
Six State Review - Compensation Summary
Policy Decisions to Make on Compensation (Picus)
March 23, 2006
Agenda
Review of K-12 Funding Structures in Six States
Memo: Supplemental Review of K-12 Funding Formulas in Six States
Overview of Teacher Compensation Issues (Picus)
New Vision of a School (Picus)
Instructional Materials (Picus: Evidence-Based insert)
Central Office Administration (Picus: Evidence-Based insert)
Operations and Maintenance V.3 (Picus: Evidence-Based insert)
March 22, 2006 - Special Meeting
Agenda
Staff Summary from February 21, 2006 Meeting
Legislative Action Related to Washington Learns
February 21, 2006
Agenda
Staff Summary from January 24, 2006 Meeting
Amended Operating Procedures
Roadmap to November: Steering Committee
Roadmap to November: Steering & Advisory Committees
K-12 Memorandum re: Steering Committee
Motion to Approve Successful District Analysis
Successful District Report (Picus)
Technology Costs (Picus)
February 20, 2006
Agenda
January 24, 2006
Agenda
Changing Demographics
Evidence-Based Briefing Document (Picus)
Successful Districts Briefing Document (Picus)
January 23, 2006 - Special Meeting
Agenda
December 12, 2005
Agenda
November 29, 2005
Agenda
Staff Notes from 10/19/05 Meeting
Advisory Brief
Presentation Material from Barbara Billinghurst
October 19, 2005
Joint Session
Agenda
Workplan Handout
Workplan Overview
Pathways
Interim Report Outline
Report Matrix
K-12 Session
The State Consitution and School Funding in Washington
Transportation Funding
Bilingual Education Funding
Overview of K-12 Compensation Funding
Education Reform Funding
General Apportionment for Basic Education
K-12 Finance Overview
Learning Assistance Program
Local Maintenance and Operation Levies and Levy Equalization
RFP No. 06-800: K-12 Funding Analysis for Washington State
Special Education Funding
September 14, 2005
Joint Session
Joint Agenda
Steering Committee Staff Summary from September 6
Defining Transitions
Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Washington Transition Mathematics Project
Defining College Readiness
Navigation 101
Junior Assessment Project
Transfer Issues
College in the High School
K-12 Session
Agenda
Shoreline School District experience with mathematics
How Do You Motivate Students Who Haven't Experienced Academic Success?
Improving Student Achievement
Improving School Districts
August 19, 2005
Agenda
K-12 Operating Guidelines
K-12 Background Presentation
Legislative Charges
Legislation Summary Comparison
Roles & Responsibilities
Higher Education Advisory Committee Meeting Materials
July 18, 2006
Agenda
Staff Summary from June 28, 2006
Memo from the Governor to the Advisory Committee Chairs
Steering Committee Feedback for the Higher Education Advisory Committee
June 28, 2006
Agenda
"Making The Grade" Washington Higher Education and the Global Challenge - DRAFT REPORT (NORED)
"Making The Grade" Condensed Version of DRAFT REPORT (NORED)
"Making The Grade" DRAFT REPORT Presentation (NORED)
Decision-Making Process for Washington Learns
Memo regarding the GET Program and Tuition Setting Authority (UW)
May 23, 2006
Agenda
Staff Summary from April 18, 2006
Progress Report on Funding and Governance (NORED)
Higher Education and the Public Good (NORED)
Higher Education Expenditures on Research in Washington State (OFM)
Faculty Salaries as Compared to Peer Groups (HECB)
Faculty Compensation (SBCTC)
Essential Investments in Higher Education - Opportunity Grants (SBCTC)
April 18, 2006
Agenda
Staff Summary from March 23, 2006
Tuition Discussion Points
Tuition-Setting Authority Memo (HECB)
Transitions Work Group Position Statement
Transitions Work Group Presentation
Workforce Needs Report: A Joint Report - HECB; SBCTC; WTECB
Demand for Higher Education (NORED)
Higher Education Enrollment and Projections (OFM)
Enrollment Needs and Distribution: Policy Considerations (NORED)
March 23, 2006
Agenda
Staff Summary from February 21, 2006 Meeting
Higher Education Meeting Dates and Primary Objectives
Tuition Policy Options
High-Demand Enrollments (Staff Presentation)
Washington's Global Challenge States (NORED)
Tuition and Financial Aid Trends in Higher Education (NORED)
February 21, 2006
Agenda
Staff Summary from January 24, 2006 Meeting
Context of Higher Education in Washington
Questions for NORED
January 24, 2006
Agenda
Briefing Paper: Survey of State PreK-20 Programs & Initiatives
High School Course Requirements Chart
Proposed Higher Ed. Admissions Standards / Summary of Public Comments
January 12, 2006 - Special Meeting
Agenda
Staff Summary from December 19, 2005
December 19, 2005
Agenda
Breaking Through: Helping Low-Skilled Adults Enter and Succeed in College
Breaking Through Presentation
Advisory Brief/Selection Process
RFP/Scope of Work
Questions for Higher Education Finalists
NORED Proposal
November 29, 2005
Agenda
Staff Notes from 10/19/05 Meeting
Outcomes
October 19, 2005
Joint Session
Agenda
Workplan Handout
Workplan Overview
Pathways
Interim Report Outline
Report Matrix
September 14, 2005
Joint Session
Joint Agenda
Steering Committee Staff Summary from September 6
Defining Transitions
Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Washington Transition Mathematics Project
Defining College Readiness
Navigation 101
Junior Assessment Project
Transfer Issues
College in the High School
Higher Education Session
Agenda
What Should We Expect from Washington Learns for Higher Education?
High Skills, High Wages 2004: Washington's Strategic Plan for Workforce Development
2004 Strategic Master Plan for Higher Education Presentation & Handout
August 16, 2005
Agenda
Higher Education Operating Guidelines
Legislative Charges
Legislation Summary Comparison
Roadmap