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Insight Washington tells board enrollment has grown and highlights special‑education services and new virtual student 'zones'
Summary
Insight Washington representatives told the Quillayute Valley School District board their statewide online program has seen enrollment growth since 2022, serves a higher‑than‑average share of special‑education students, and is piloting online testing and a moderated 'K‑12 zone' for student engagement.
Insight Washington presenters described program growth, support services for students with disabilities and new online learning environments designed to boost engagement and reduce early attrition.
"We've actually increased enrollment by about, close to a... almost 1000 of students to 2022," said Myron Hammond, the director of Insight Washington, and later added that "we have already enrolled 1,400 students in our ... school year," noting students come from across the state. He said growth is concentrated in elementary and middle grades while high‑school enrollment has held steady.
Presenters gave specific participation data for intervention programs: K‑12 tutoring currently serves 31 second graders, 54 third graders and 13 fourth graders in an opt‑in, one‑on‑one tutoring model that the presenter said shows early reading gains. Staff described roughly 6% of students with 504 plans, about 20% of students receiving special‑education services and about 7% in an EF population; therapy services are provided by certified teachers and contracted providers around the state.
Insight Washington described instructional tools and platforms they use — Engagely for live small‑group and 1:1 instruction and a K‑12 Zone, a moderated virtual environment for onboarding and career fairs. Presenters emphasized moderation, parental consent requirements for students under 13 and automated keyword flagging to catch safety concerns.
Board members thanked the presenters and noted the program's appeal for families seeking stronger one‑to‑one supports; staff said the district would continue to coordinate while monitoring state testing participation and the district's pilot for online assessment.
