Digital Learning Department

Applicants who are denied approval or renewal will be given a compilation of their review scores/comments. Appeals are based on the criteria the applicant chooses to address with updated supporting evidence or documentation. Appeals must be submitted within 15 business days of the receipt of the notice of denial.

Upon receipt of the appeal, DLD will assign the appeal review of the criteria in question to an appeals review committee comprised of reviewers who have not previously reviewed the applicant.

As with the approval process, the review will be conducted by a committee of five reviewers. Appeal review scores and feedback are due back from committee to OSPI within ten business days. Final appeal decisions are made by the Superintendent of Public Instruction within 45 days.

Providers subject to denial of approval who do not appeal or have been denied appeal are eligible to submit a new application in the next renewal/approval period.