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Learning in School
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Quick Look: How to Prepare for a Virtual Meeting
Schools and families continue to meet virtually to discuss special education services during the closures related to the coronavirus pandemic. Here are tips to help…
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Map Your Future with Person-Centered Planning
A Brief Overview Full Article Everyone dreams about what they might do or become. Individuals with disabilities might need additional support to design the plans,…
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Adolescent Health Care Act Provides Options for Families Seeking Mental Health and Substance Use Help for Young People Resistant to Treatment
A Brief Overview The Adolescent Behavioral Health Care Access Act, passed into law by the Washington Legislature in 2019, gives parents and providers more leverage…
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The School Might Call to Ask About a Young Adult’s Experience After High School: Here’s Help to Prepare
Post-Graduation Survey Support for Families Each June 1-Nov. 1, Washington school districts call the homes of former students to reconnect and see how things are…
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Isolation and Restraint Practices Attract Media Attention
Disability Rights Washington (DRW) has published a video about school use of isolation and restraint. The video, which is posted to YouTube, was produced by…
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OSPI Provides Guidance for Families
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is the agency responsible for oversight of all public schools and non-public agencies in Washington State. In…
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Special Education Parent Advisory Councils (SEPACs) Bring Parents to the Table
A Brief Overview Full Article Parents, school staff and invested community members can collaborate to improve outcomes for students in special education by building together…
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Washington’s 2019 Law Adjusts Graduation Requirements
The Washington State Legislature passed a law in 2019 that changes graduation requirements and may impact students who receive special education services. House Bill (HB)…
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Ideas and Resources to Support Your Child’s Behavior at School
A Brief Overview Behavior specialists generally agree that difficult behaviors arise from unmet needs. How adults respond is critical if a child is going to…
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Response to Intervention (RTI) – Support for Struggling Students
Brief overview Students struggle in school for different reasons. RTI is an acceptable way of identifying students with learning disabilities. RTI isn’t a specific program…
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Early Learning Transition: When Birth-3 Services End
The Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) ends when a child turns 3. A transition to a preschool plan with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) requires…
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What’s Next when Early Childhood Services End at Age 3?
A Brief Overview Full Article When a child is born with a disability or the family realizes early that an impairment might impact a young…
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Get SMART About Tracking Progress and Updating Goals with Your IEP Team
Holiday break is a good time to check on your student’s progress in school. You can take another look at the Individualized Education Program (IEP)…
