Washington State Characteristics of a High-Quality Outdoor School
Overview
The Washington State Characteristics of a High-Quality Outdoor School is a tool to review, assess and develop an action plan for improvement to support quality overnight outdoor educational experinces for all Washington students.
Washington State Characteristics of a High-Quality Outdoor School
The Washington State Legislature created the Outdoor Learning Grants Program to develop and support outdoor educational experiences for students in all geographic regions and include high levels of accessibility for students with disabilities.
All students in Washington deserve well-rounded and meaningful outdoor education experiences. To assist schools and sites in creating programs that enrich and challenge children, the state Legislature requires a set of guidelines for high-quality outdoor schools in our state. The rubrics and growth tools presented here are genuinely meant to foster program growth and promote positive outdoor learning through overnight outdoor educational experiences.