CWU College in the High School

Spring Notes for Administrators
March 24, 2021
Interlocal Agreements Going Digital
The season for the annual Interlocal Agreement is approaching fast. In just a few short weeks, this contract which stipulates the expectations and responsibilities of both the CWU High School Partnerships and your District Administration, teachers and business people will be going out to our partners across the state.

This year we will be able to accommodate the exchange of information and legally binding signatures in a more forthright and effective manner, using Docusign.

District administrators will receive an email prior to receiving their digital ILA, confirming the best contact information and giving guidance about this new practice.
OSPI Launching New Education Grant Management System
OSPI is in the process of transitioning to Education Grant Management System, a modern solution to replace the iGrants system.
Their plan is to go live in May, for the 2021-22 academic year. If you have used the iGrant system (for College in the High School grant or Dual Credit Equity grant), you will need a new EGMS account, and complete the grant applications there.
Additional information and updates about registering as a new user, access to the applications webpage, and training (scheduled for April) will be available through the OSPI Education Grant Management System webpage.
Add Classes and Qualified Teachers
Applications are now being accepted for high school teachers to become CWU adjunct instructors with College in the High School.
Application deadline is May 15, 2021 for the 2021-2022 academic year.

All instructors for CWU College in the High School meet requirements set by CWU faculty, which include: Level of education, teaching experience, and other career experience as appropriate. Minimum Qualifications

Newly approved teaches must attend Summer Institute, a one day training, prior to offering CWU CiHS classes. Summer Institute

Send these links out and encourage teachers to apply earlier rather than later, to help you plan class offerings for next year. The approval process usually takes four to six weeks.

Specific questions about the teacher application process which are not addressed in the links above may be directed to Dave Welz. Email Dave
And the Survey Says...
Results from the recent NACEP survey of CWU CiHS students are in, and the responses are impressive. The results provide so much information we can't possibly share it all here but highlights include:

From the "One Year Out of High School" survey:
91% of students rated their CWU CiHS experience as "Good" or "Excellent"
59% are continuing their education in a public 4-year college or university
16% are continuing their education in a private 4-year college or university
23% are continuing their education in a public 2-year community or technical college
54% plan to obtain a bachelor's degree
34% plan to obtain a graduate degree
You're Invited
Please join us for a few hours of informative interaction with the CWU College in the High School staff and academic liaisons.
All Administrators are invited to attend one of the online Summer Institute sessions to gain a deeper understanding of the CWU CiHS program and its long-term benefits to your students, teachers and community.
Learn more about this no-cost, professional development opportunity here:
Keep on your radar:
Monthly Report - sent by email each month from our Fiscal Specialist. Check it and confirm all details are correct. Let your Program Coordinator know if everything is accurate, or if you find discrepancies.
Other responsibilities - as outlined and agreed upon within the ILA, the expectations between CWU and the district are explained in the Administrator Participation Guide, and in additional detail under the tab for administrator responsibilities.
Testing - Students that test in the spring usually receive higher scores than those who test in the fall. Please reach out if you have questions about becoming a CWU Testing Center and offering the Accuplacer English and Math Placement tests. More about testing information
Student or Staff Information Sessions
Please contact us if you would like to schedule a meeting or a presentation about CWU College in the High School. Email High School Partnerships
Students are Asking How to Order Transcripts:
Students need to log into their MyCWU account, and from their Student Dashboard, in the left hand column, click on "Records", and then "Request Official Transcript" from the drop down menu. They need to have their payment card handy, and the contact information and address for the college or university where they want the transcript sent.
Registration Deadlines: Spring
Trimester Schools: April 9
Quarter Schools: April 9
Block Schools (Block 4): April 16
View our Registration Instructions which guides our partners through the entire process involved for enrollment.
Is everyone receiving all the information they need?
Please remind your staff to check their inboxes and make sure that our newsletters are not misdirected into a junk mail box.
Communication with all partners - the instructors, administrators, students and counselors - remain a top priority.
Contact Us
Please reach out with any questions or concerns. It’s our pleasure to be of service.
Email High School Partnerships for general questions.
Class or enrollment questions should be directed to your Coordinator:
For western Washington: Sarah Maes
For eastern Washington: Zane Morrison
Billing questions can be directed to our Fiscal Specialist.
Mailing address:
CWU High School Partnerships
400 E. University Way MS 7431
Ellensburg, WA 98926
CWU College in the High School
(509) 963-1351
CWU is an EEO/AA/Title IX Institution. For accommodation email: DS@cwu.edu