With summer approaching, parents may worry about their child’s progress being disrupted. They can request a meeting with the IEP team to review progress and address concerns. Extended School Year Read More
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The Power of Data: Shaping IEPs and 504 plans for Student Success
Data plays a crucial role in special education, helping teachers, parents, and support teams create effective learning plans for students with disabilities. By understanding data, students and their families can Read More
Getting to Know the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)
The Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) is an essential tool designed to support infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities. This guide provides a structured overview of each step Read More
Ensuring Safety and Inclusion: Adding an Emergency Action Plan to the IEP or 504 Plan
Emergency Action Plans are crucial for ensuring the safety of students with disabilities during crises like earthquakes, fires, or active shooter events. These plans should be integrated into existing Individualized Read More
Beyond School Walls: A Guide to Homeschooling in Washington State
Homeschooling is a popular and flexible educational option for many families. “Home-based instruction” (HBI), as it’s referred to in Washington State law, must meet specific required subjects and instructional hours Read More
Simple Instructions on How to Get Help From PAVE!
How to Get Help from PAVE (Simple Instructions) This page shares a short video that shows how to request help from PAVE. If you prefer not to watch the video, Read More
Early Intervention: How to Access Services for Children Birth to 3 in Washington
New parents often worry about their child’s growth and development, especially when comparing with other children. Early intervention can be crucial for children with developmental delays or disabilities. In Washington, Read More
Section 504: A Plan for Equity, Access and Accommodations
A student with a disability is protected by multiple federal laws. One of these laws is the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. This law is enforced by the U.S. Department of Read More
Transitioning Rights and Accommodations from IDEA to ADA and 504
The table below outlines the transition from the protections and accommodations provided under an Individualized Education Program (IEP) to the rights and accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Read More
What Parents Need to Know when Disability Impacts Behavior and Discipline at School
Behavior is a form of communication, and children often try to express their needs and wants more through behavior than words. When a young person has a disability or has Read More
Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3), Part 3: How the Compact Protects Academic Progress toward Graduation
The Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission (MIC3, pronounced “mick three”) is the more commonly used name for the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunities for Military Children. A Brief Overview
Your Child’s Application for Developmental Disabilities (DDA)
A Step -by-Step guide to submitting and application for DDA on behalf of your child. The Washington State Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) provides services for individuals with developmental and intellectual Read More
Procedural Safeguards: Student and Parent Rights in Special Education
A Brief Overview: Full Article The Procedural Safeguards are a written set of legal protections under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) designed to ensure that students with special Read More
Placement: Deciding Where a Student Spends the School Day
Where and when a student goes to school is called the placement. The Individualized Education Program (IEP) describes how much time a student spends in different settings. It also includes Read More
IDEA: The Foundation of Special Education
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a federal law that was passed in 1990 and has been amended. The IDEA provides children with qualifying disabilities, from birth to Read More