Name: The Road to 2028: An Overview of the Last Mile Project to Support RtI Implementation
Start: 2025-08-01T10:15:00-0700
End: 2025-08-01T11:15:00-0700

Friday August 1, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am PDT

Golden Delicious

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This presentation will provide an overview of the 2028 shift in Specific Learning Disability eligibility guidelines, provide an overview of the Last Mile project (an OSPI funded partnership with the University of Washington Bothell), and offer action steps for districts to take in preparation for the upcoming change in eligibility guidelines including access to the Last Mile RtI Implementation Rubric. A Last Mile district administrator partner will also offer insights into this work from the district perspective.

Speakers

Melissa Van Stratten

Director of Elementary Teaching, Learning, and Leadership, Mount Vernon School District

Assistant Principal, Madison Elementary

Fran McCarthy

ECSEL Faculty, UW Bothell

Fran has been in education as a teacher, school administrator, central office administrator, and ESD director for 37 years. She has a passion for equity in education with equitable access to learning for all. In her retirement she plans to continue on this journey. She is an avid... Read More →

William Rasplica

Executive Director, Learning Support Services (Retired), University of Washington Bothell Goodlad Institute

Bill retired after 42 years working in the public schools of Illinois, Iowa and Washington State. Past positions include paraprofessional, special education teacher, principal, AEA special education consultant and district special education administrator. In Washington, Bill has been... Read More →