Changing Perspective on Oversight: the SEA, LEA Partnership Approach

Friday February 9, 2024
3:45 - 4:45 PM
Oregon Ballroom 201

In this presentation, we will discuss the shift in focus of Washington state’s oversight of ESEA programs from a compliance-based monitoring system to a continuum of oversight with a partnership approach and student outcome focus. We will discuss how we moved from a limited one-time monitoring visit every few years to an inclusive, all-encompassing process of oversight that includes everything from application review to guidance document preparation. We’ll also discuss how we changed the approach from a compliance-based, “audit” style review to a partnership focusing on student outcomes. This includes a re-designed application and a complete three-tiered program review process to meet the needs of the LEAs. All this while complying with the federal and state oversight requirements. Using this approach, we seek to build relationships of trust between the SEA and the LEAs leading to a more cooperative effort to support the student and create the possibilities.

Presenters
Jason Miller

Jason Miller is Executive Director of Elementary, Early Learning, and Federal Programs at the Washington state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. He has worked in education for the past 25 years as a teacher at the elementary, secondary, and postsecondary levels. Over the past 6 years Jason has worked for WA state managing the Title I, Part A and other ESEA programs. He currently oversees the state federal programs monitoring system and has worked closely on the development of Washington’s ESEA Consolidated Grant Application. Jason has served in various capacities on the NAESPA Board for the past 5 years.
Jon Mishra

Dr. Jon Ram Mishra is the Assistant Superintendent of Elementary, Early Learning, and Federal Programs division at the Washington state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). Dr. Mishra has worked in education for over 30 years at all levels in in various roles as a teacher, athletic coach/director, counselor, dean of students, assistant principal, principal, central office administration (HR, business, special services), and superintendent of schools. Over the past 4 years at OSPI, Jon as worked as director, executive director, and assistant superintendent. In his current role Jon oversees various federal and state program including Title I, Part A, Rural Ed, highly capable 21st Century Community Learning Centers, Learning Assistance Program as well as overseeing elementary education, and early learning.
type:
In-person Lecture
theme:
policy
audience:
district leaders
tags:
effective leaders