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Learning in School
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Common Accommodations and Modifications in an IEP For 3-5 year old’s
Accommodations and modifications for 3-5-year-olds should be tailored to meet the unique needs of each child. These young children may have various developmental, cognitive, and…
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Your Child has Met the Eligibility for an IEP – Preparing for the IEP Meeting
Use this checklist to prepare for the meeting to discuss special education and related services with your child’s IEP team.
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What You Need To Know About My Child
Using the guiding questions below, prepare a one-pager of skills, challenges, concerns, and interests of your child on the next page. Hello My Name is…
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Sample Letter to the IEP Team – Today Our Partnership Begins
This sample letter introduces a child to members of the IEP team by highlighting their strengths and individual personality, while also providing strategies and information…
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What to Expect at the Transition Conference: Going from Part C to Part B
You can utilize this document when preparing for the transition planning process to collect essential Part C data that will be taken into account during…
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Differences Between Part B and Part C Services
The Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) ends when a child turns 3. Transitioning to a services under an Individualized Education Program (IEP) requires a new…
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Pathways to Support: Where to Begin If Your Child Receives Services Through Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT)
When an infant or toddler receiving early intervention services from Washington’s Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT) program approaches the age of three (3),…
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Step-By-Step Guide to Requesting Accommodations on SAT and ACT Exams
The transition from high school to college can be a daunting experience for any teenager. Part of the transition process is preparing for and taking…
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Dyslexia Screening and Interventions: State Requirements and Resources
A child who struggles to read can quickly fall behind in school. Nearly every learning area includes some reading, and children might become confused or…
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Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3), Part 2: Supporting Appropriate Placement and Inclusion of Military Families
A Brief Overview Full Article The Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3, pronounced “mick three”) is the more commonly used name for the Interstate Compact…
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Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3), Part 1: The Impact of MIC3 on Military Families
A Brief Overview Full Article The Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children was created to provide a smooth transition for military children as…
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Movers, Shakers, and Troublemakers: How Technology Can Improve Mobility and Access for Children with Disabilities
A Brief Overview Connecting to the World through Mobility I want to invite you to take 30 seconds and think back to when you were…
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Back To School Checklist!
Late summer is the time to gather school supplies, find out what time the school bus will pick up and drop off, and prepare to…
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MIC3 Step-by-Step Checklist-Resolve School Issues with the Interstate Compact
This resource shows you specific steps to take to resolve school issues for your child, using the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. …
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Possible Accommodations for SAT and ACT Entrance Exams
The following information is part of the college readiness workbook. You can download this and other parts of this workbook for your personal use. Each…
Parent & Family
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A Mother Shares her Personal Journey of Welcoming a Baby with Down Syndrome
By Elizabeth Paschich The news that my son had Down syndrome came at a bad time. I was pregnant with our 6th child, and my…
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Finding the Right Child Care Provider for Your Child
by Marcia Jacobs, Communications and Marketing Manager, Child Care Aware of Washington Selecting a child care provider is one of a parent’s most important decisions.…
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Washington State Offers a New Option for Employment and Housing Support
Employment and housing can be critical to good health, and the State of Washington has recognized that more supports are needed in these key areas. In January 2018, the state launched a new…
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Things I Wish I Knew on Folic Acid
As a mom of a child with Spina Bifida there are a lot of things I wish I knew. Like I wish I knew I…
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Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities
A Brief Overview: Full Article In any family, planning for an emergency is essential to reassuring the safety of all members. However, for families that…
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Transition from Child Based to Adult Based Services in Behavioral Health
From Child to Adult Transition to adulthood is difficult for all young adults, but if you are a young adult who utilizes Behavioral Health or Substance…
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Positive Behavior Supports: Continuing the model at home and in the community
By: Dr. Vanessa Tucker, PhD., BCBA-D What is Positive Behavior Support? Positive Behavior Support (PBS) is a special education initiative that informs school districts, schools…
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Person Centered Planning and Aging Families
At the age of 56, a single parent from the baby boom age, my youngest son is now 26, and at this time in my…
