Interactive Copyright and Licensing Guide

This guide will provide you with more information about open licensing and walk you through all the steps needed to comply with OSPI's Copyright and Open Licensing Policy.


The policy defines the copyright owner for any materials created by Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) employees, contractors, and grantees. It also clarifies the requirement for open licensing of those materials used in educational programs.

 Examples of where this policy applies, include:

PowerPoint slides Reports Photos and Images

Brochures/flyers Posters

Instructional materials Web pages

Note: If you are not an OSPI staff member, contractor, or grantee, please feel free to download the documents under the "Resources for other site visitors" section for a version of the information that is not specific to OSPI.
 

• OSPI Open Policy
• Why is this policy important: OER and Public Policy: Overview and Opportunities
• Frequently Asked Questions (print version)
• Quick Start Guide to Openly Licensed Images
• OSPI Open Policy Overview (PowerPoint)
• OSPI Open License Language
• Open Licensing Checklist

• Copyright and Open Licensing Guide (for general use)
• Quick Start Guide to Openly Licensed Images (for general use)​

Before you start

• Make sure you know the source/original creator of all the components which make up your resource (graphics, text, video, assessments, etc.).
• Save your work in progress as you move through the guide if you want to complete the process at a later time.
• If you have any questions, please check the FAQ above. For any additional questions, contact the OSPI chief legal officer or communications department.