Improving Institutional Education Outcomes: Final Report. Report to the Legislature

Over the past decade, the Washington State Legislature has made significant progress in juvenile justice reforms. However, these investments have not been balanced by equal changes in education. This report provides 10 recommendations for the Legislature to reform institutional education in Washington focused on the following: (1) An organizational and accountability structure that is focused on meeting complex student needs and improving student outcomes; (2) An equitable, long-term funding model that sustainably supports the instructional, organizational, and accountability structure; and (3) A regular and ongoing review of system performance and education outcomes. Implementing the recommendations in this report will allow the state to meet the complex educational needs of students and to change the immediate and long-term trajectory for the young people that move through the state's system.