When a student is struggling in school and may have a disability, families can request a formal evaluation to explore eligibility for special education services. The process includes submitting a Read More
Category: Three to five Toolkit
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
Steps to Read, Develop, and Understand an IEP Worksheet
The IEP document is a lot to absorb. You will be better prepared to support your child when you review the IEP draft before meeting with the IEP team for Read More
Abbreviation Cheat Sheet
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Special Education Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my child has a developmental delay? If you suspect that your child might have a developmental delay, you should talk with your child’s pediatrician. They Read More
Special Education Terms
Glossary of Terms Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): also known simply as dispute resolution or procedural safeguards; options for resolving disagreements between parents and school districts; Washington’s options include facilitation, mediation, Read More
Who’s Who on the IEP Team
The IDEA requires that certain individuals be included in the IEP team, and their input is valuable in creating a plan that addresses the unique needs of the student. Here Read More
Communication Log
Maintaining a clear record of who said what and when is simplified with a school communication log. This tool streamlines the organization and retrieval of your notes pertaining to phone Read More
Educational Program Options for Children Aged 3-5 Years Old
Inclusion Preschool Programs Inclusion preschools, sometimes called developmental preschools, are special classes in the school district for children aged 3 to 5 with special needs. These students receive custom tailored Read More
Preparing for Productive and Effective Conversations with Education and Service Providers
Here are our top three tips for making every conversation with your child’s IFSP or IEP team an opportunity to show them what makes your child the remarkable human being Read More
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 sensory challenges, so it’s important Read More
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.
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 (Insert name) I am (insert Read More
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 about their disability. Use the Read More
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 the Part B evaluation and Read More