Our goal is to ensure that every learner in Washington has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, connected, and supportive digital learning environment.
Supporting Digital Equity
Digital equity means more than just having a device and internet access. It also includes providing tools and services that meet the diverse needs of our communities, such as assistive technology, multilingual platforms, and culturally relevant digital resources.
Through our regional ESDs, we work with local school districts to provide hands-on assistance and training that supports:
- Accessing learning devices
- Setting up internet for education
- Building digital literacy skills
- Finding inclusive educational tools
Grant Support for Districts
Your Regional ESD EdTech Contacts are here to help with your grant writing and implementation needs. You are invited to apply for the HB 1365 OSPI Digital Equity and Inclusion Grants. Funding allocations: $X.X million for fiscal year 2024–25.
OSPI Contact
Lesley James
Media Literacy & Digital Citizenship Program Supervisor
Email: lesley.james@k12.wa.us
Upcoming Statewide Classes
Click on a listing below to learn more and register:
Digital Equity and Inclusion Supports
OSPI School Technology Support
K20 Network, Emergency Connectivity Funds, E-rate
Equity in Education
WA State Department of Commerce Broadband Office
Inclusive Technology Resources
Have additional questions?
For more information, please contact your regional coordinator or Travis Rush, AESD’s Education Technology Lead.