News
March 16, 2012 |
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Announcing the WESPaC
Electronic Food Service Application |
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Currently, families in the State of Washington
wishing to qualify for free or reduced lunch cost considerations complete a
lengthy hardcopy application. This is submitted to the school district for
review and approval. In order to assist families in making application,
the Skyward WESPaC product has been enhanced to include an electronic version of
the District Food Service Application. Through WESPaC Family Access the guardian can
complete an electronic version of this district application and submit it
directly to the district electronically. The guardian will complete the
application information including a full list of members in the household,
earnings for each, additional income from social security, child support, and
other sources. This application also considers foster children living in
the household. This process allows for entry of TANF/Food Stamp numbers,
as well, which will place the student in a Free status when approved. Districts receive the electronic completed form with
electronic signatures from the guardian. The application remains in an
“awaiting approval” status until the appropriate district representative
approves it. Once approved, the guardian will see that approval note in
Family Access. The WESPaC Electronic Food Service Application was
approved for use in Washington State by the Child Nutrition Services department
at OSPI in August, 2011. November 9, 2011 |
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HomeRoom for WSIPC – Data-driven decision making tool helps
students achieve |
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Homeroom for WSIPC
displays WESPaC student data and other data sources in an easy to use, common
look and feel web application that provides multiple ways for educators to
graphically view student performance results. The strength of
the system is the ability to combine WESPaC data; such as schedule, attendance
and discipline, and student assessment data from a full range of state and
district assessment measurements. The Homeroom for WSIPC
implementation will begin in fall of 2011 in one ESD region.
This initial implementation will assist WSIPC with developing a statewide
deployment model and implementation schedule. Since 1967 WSIPC has been working for the common good of
schools across the state providing IT solutions, services and support.
As the field of education continues to change, WSIPC strives to make cost
effective tools available to educators that can be accessed securely from any
computer over the internet. From academic and standards
referenced gradebooks to Family Access and Message Center, WSIPC helps teachers
and administrators manage students, lessons and communication with ease. Continuing to build on this foundation, the partnership with
School Data Solutions will provide
educators a tool to build strong connections with each student, easily analyze
data, discover trends and most importantly make decisions that ultimately help
student’s achieve. For inquiries: Katherine Hale, WSIPC Project Manager
November 14, 2011 |
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