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Last Updated: 10/07/2024
Give students individual attention
Strategy: Give students individual attention
Agency: 351 - State School For The Blind
A001 - Administration
The administration activity provides leadership in the development and implementation of effective and efficient programs at the Washington State School for the Blind (WSSB).
| Account | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 1,121,000 | 1,133,000 | 2,254,000 |
| 19B - School for the Blind Account | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 60,000 | 60,000 | |
| FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| GFS | 560,000.0 | 569,000.0 | 1,129,000.0 |
| Other | 30,000.0 | 30,000.0 | |
| Totals | 590,000.0 | 569,000.0 | 1,159,000.0 |
Expected Results
This activity also contributes to the customer satisfaction measure listed with the on campus and off-campus program activity.
A003 - Intensive Training Opportunities
The school provides an extended core curriculum for blind and visually impaired children that focuses on skills relating to orientation and mobility, daily living, and recreation and leisure. Students receive this training while residing in cottages on the campus.
| Account | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 66.1 | 66.1 | 66.1 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 6,251,000 | 6,224,000 | 12,475,000 |
| 19B - School for the Blind Account | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 1,900,000 | 166,000 | 2,066,000 |
| FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 33.0 | 33.0 | 33.0 |
| GFS | 3,072,000.0 | 3,139,000.0 | 6,211,000.0 |
| Other | 950,000.0 | 83,000.0 | 1,033,000.0 |
| Totals | 4,022,000.0 | 3,222,000.0 | 7,244,000.0 |
001589 - Student Independence
Graduates transitioned to employment or post-secondary programs.
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | A2 | 66% | 80% |
| 2019-21 | A3 | 100% | 80% |
001591 - Training opportunities related to blindness education accessed by individuals.
Number of training opportunities related blindness education accessed by individuals.
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | Q1 | 9,124 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q2 | 11,701 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q3 | 13,191 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q4 | 13,102 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q5 | 11,929 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q6 | 11,742 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q7 | 0 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q8 | 0 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q1 | 10,810 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q2 | 11,246 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q3 | 10,526 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q4 | 8,706 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q5 | 0 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q6 | 8,750 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q7 | 8,376 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q8 | 0 | 1,000 |
001593 - Number of students receiving an education on-campus.
Number of students receiving an education on-campus.
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | Q1 | 105 | 80 |
| 2019-21 | Q2 | 79 | 80 |
| 2019-21 | Q3 | 56 | 80 |
| 2019-21 | Q4 | 56 | 80 |
| 2019-21 | Q5 | 67 | 80 |
| 2019-21 | Q6 | 67 | 80 |
| 2019-21 | Q7 | 0 | 80 |
| 2019-21 | Q8 | 0 | 80 |
| 2021-23 | Q1 | 56 | 80 |
| 2021-23 | Q2 | 60 | 80 |
| 2021-23 | Q3 | 59 | 80 |
| 2021-23 | Q4 | 82 | 80 |
| 2021-23 | Q5 | 0 | 80 |
| 2021-23 | Q6 | 72 | 80 |
| 2021-23 | Q7 | 66 | 80 |
| 2021-23 | Q8 | 0 | 80 |
002764 - LIFTT Students education/employment
Percentage of Living Independently For Today and Tomorrow (LIFTT) students who, within two years, are employed or are continuing to pursue successful implementation of their Individual Plan of Employment (IPE).
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | A2 | 100% | 100% |
| 2019-21 | A3 | 0% | 100% |
| 2021-23 | A2 | 100% | 100% |
| 2021-23 | A3 | 0% | 0% |
002765 - LIFTT Satisfaction Survey
Percentage of LIFTT stakeholders rating services 4.0 or higher, with 5.0 as the highest measure.
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | A2 | 83% | 80% |
| 2019-21 | A3 | 0% | 80% |
| 2021-23 | A2 | 85% | 80% |
| 2021-23 | A3 | 0% | 0% |
A004 - Off-Campus Services to Students/Districts
Approximately one-sixth of school districts in Washington contract with Outreach Services to obtain itinerant services (direct and consultative) by trained teachers of the blind and visially impaired (BVI). This enables districts to provide visually-impaired students with high-quality services in a cost-effective and efficient manner.
| Account | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 58.2 | 58.2 | 58.2 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 4,655,000 | 4,706,000 | 9,361,000 |
| Local | 34,000 | 34,000 | 68,000 |
| 001 - General Fund Totals | 4,689,000 | 4,740,000 | 9,429,000 |
| 19B - School for the Blind Account | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 4,056,000 | 3,666,000 | 7,722,000 |
| FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 29.0 | 29.0 | 29.0 |
| GFS | 2,333,000.0 | 2,385,000.0 | 4,718,000.0 |
| Other | 2,045,000.0 | 1,850,000.0 | 3,895,000.0 |
| Totals | 4,378,000.0 | 4,235,000.0 | 8,613,000.0 |
001591 - Training opportunities related to blindness education accessed by individuals.
Number of training opportunities related blindness education accessed by individuals.
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | Q1 | 9,124 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q2 | 11,701 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q3 | 13,191 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q4 | 13,102 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q5 | 11,929 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q6 | 11,742 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q7 | 0 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q8 | 0 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q1 | 10,810 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q2 | 11,246 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q3 | 10,526 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q4 | 8,706 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q5 | 0 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q6 | 8,750 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q7 | 8,376 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q8 | 0 | 1,000 |
001592 - Braille & Recertification exams administered.
Number of teachers/paraprofessionals taking the Braille Competency Exam and Braille Recertification Exam.
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | Q1 | 19 | 19 |
| 2019-21 | Q2 | 6 | 15 |
| 2019-21 | Q3 | 29 | 12 |
| 2019-21 | Q4 | 44 | 10 |
| 2019-21 | Q5 | 41 | 19 |
| 2019-21 | Q6 | 30 | 15 |
| 2019-21 | Q7 | 0 | 12 |
| 2019-21 | Q8 | 0 | 10 |
| 2021-23 | Q1 | 0 | 15 |
| 2021-23 | Q2 | 14 | 12 |
| 2021-23 | Q3 | 24 | 10 |
| 2021-23 | Q4 | 24 | 15 |
| 2021-23 | Q5 | 0 | 15 |
| 2021-23 | Q6 | 24 | 12 |
| 2021-23 | Q7 | 40 | 10 |
| 2021-23 | Q8 | 0 | 10 |
001594 - Off-Campus Outreach Services
Students served monthly through off-campus (outreach) services.
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | Q1 | 684 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q2 | 1,483 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q3 | 1,242 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q4 | 556 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q5 | 744 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q6 | 1,040 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q7 | 0 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q8 | 0 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q1 | 429 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q2 | 1,545 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q3 | 1,512 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q4 | 0 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q5 | 0 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q6 | 1,485 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q7 | 1,719 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q8 | 0 | 1,000 |
001595 - Districts receiving services from WSSB
Districts receiving services from WSSB will rate the services 4.0 or higher with 5 being the highest possible rating
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | A2 | 98% | 92% |
| 2019-21 | A3 | 0% | 92% |
002767 - Number of Birth to Three Children
Number of Birth to Three children identified as blind and visually impaired (BVI).
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | A2 | 172 | 350 |
| 2019-21 | A3 | 0 | 400 |
| 2021-23 | A2 | 151 | 350 |
| 2021-23 | A3 | 0 | 0 |
002768 - Birth to Three Children referred for Services within four months of diagnosis.
Percentage of blind and visually impaired (BVI) B-3 children receiving services within 4 months of their diagnosis.
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | A2 | 61% | 75% |
| 2019-21 | A3 | 0% | 75% |
| 2021-23 | A2 | 75% | 75% |
| 2021-23 | A3 | 0% | 0% |
A005 - On-Campus 24-Hour Educational Program
As required by both state and federal law, the on-campus educational program in Vancouver offers short-term, 24-hour educational services to blind and visually impaired children, ages kindergarten to 21 years. In addition to academic instruction, students are taught necessary skills to achieve independence and successful transition into the community. The school has had as much as a two-year waiting list for admission. It also serves as an evaluation center for blind children throughout Washington.
| Account | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 72.2 | 72.2 | 72.2 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 9,131,000 | 9,383,000 | 18,514,000 |
| 19B - School for the Blind Account | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 2,344,000 | 899,000 | 3,243,000 |
| FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 36.5 | 36.5 | 36.5 |
| GFS | 4,555,000.0 | 4,714,000.0 | 9,269,000.0 |
| Other | 1,172,000.0 | 449,000.0 | 1,621,000.0 |
| Totals | 5,727,000.0 | 5,163,000.0 | 10,890,000.0 |
001585 - Students taking Distance Learning courses
Percent of Washington State School for the Blind high school students enrolled in on-line classes.
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | Q1 | 7% | 5% |
| 2019-21 | Q2 | 22% | 5% |
| 2019-21 | Q3 | 8% | 5% |
| 2019-21 | Q4 | 8% | 5% |
| 2019-21 | Q5 | 8% | 5% |
| 2019-21 | Q6 | 8% | 5% |
| 2019-21 | Q7 | 0% | 5% |
| 2019-21 | Q8 | 0% | 5% |
| 2021-23 | Q1 | 0% | 0% |
| 2021-23 | Q2 | 0% | 0% |
| 2021-23 | Q3 | 0% | 0% |
| 2021-23 | Q4 | 5% | 0% |
| 2021-23 | Q5 | 0% | 0% |
| 2021-23 | Q6 | 0% | 0% |
| 2021-23 | Q7 | 0% | 0% |
| 2021-23 | Q8 | 0% | 0% |
001591 - Training opportunities related to blindness education accessed by individuals.
Number of training opportunities related blindness education accessed by individuals.
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | Q1 | 9,124 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q2 | 11,701 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q3 | 13,191 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q4 | 13,102 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q5 | 11,929 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q6 | 11,742 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q7 | 0 | 1,000 |
| 2019-21 | Q8 | 0 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q1 | 10,810 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q2 | 11,246 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q3 | 10,526 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q4 | 8,706 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q5 | 0 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q6 | 8,750 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q7 | 8,376 | 1,000 |
| 2021-23 | Q8 | 0 | 1,000 |
001593 - Number of students receiving an education on-campus.
Number of students receiving an education on-campus.
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | Q1 | 105 | 80 |
| 2019-21 | Q2 | 79 | 80 |
| 2019-21 | Q3 | 56 | 80 |
| 2019-21 | Q4 | 56 | 80 |
| 2019-21 | Q5 | 67 | 80 |
| 2019-21 | Q6 | 67 | 80 |
| 2019-21 | Q7 | 0 | 80 |
| 2019-21 | Q8 | 0 | 80 |
| 2021-23 | Q1 | 56 | 80 |
| 2021-23 | Q2 | 60 | 80 |
| 2021-23 | Q3 | 59 | 80 |
| 2021-23 | Q4 | 82 | 80 |
| 2021-23 | Q5 | 0 | 80 |
| 2021-23 | Q6 | 72 | 80 |
| 2021-23 | Q7 | 66 | 80 |
| 2021-23 | Q8 | 0 | 80 |
002831 - High School Graducation Rates
High school graduation rates for students attending comprehensive programs.
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | A2 | 100% | 100% |
| 2019-21 | A3 | 0% | 100% |
| 2021-23 | A2 | 100% | 100% |
| 2021-23 | A3 | 0% | 0% |
002832 - Graduate post-secondary transition
Percentage of graduates registered for adult services supporting post-secondary transition prior to graduating high school.
| Biennium | Period | Actual | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-21 | A2 | 100% | 90% |
| 2019-21 | A3 | 0% | 90% |
| 2021-23 | A2 | 100% | 90% |
| 2021-23 | A3 | 0% | 0% |
A006 - Student Transportation
This activity provides for the transportation of students living at home in the Vancouver area and throughout the state. Students in the Vancouver area are transported by Educational Service District #112 (contracted service).
| Account | FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTE | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| 001 - General Fund | |||
| State | 1,004,000 | 1,096,000 | 2,100,000 |
| 19B - School for the Blind Account | |||
| Non-Appropriated | 24,000 | 24,000 | |
| FY 2024 | FY 2025 | Biennium Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTES | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| GFS | 552,000.0 | 549,000.0 | 1,101,000.0 |
| Other | 12,000.0 | 12,000.0 | |
| Totals | 564,000.0 | 549,000.0 | 1,113,000.0 |
Expected Results
This activity also contributes to the customer satisfaction measure listed with the On-Campus 24-Hour Educational Program activity.
