Learning in School
This section provides support, training, information and resources to empower you on your journey navigating your education if you or someone you love has a disability. Topics such as special education services, IEPs (Individualized Education Programs), Section 504 plans, school transitions, behavior supports, and dispute resolution. Designed to provide information 24/7 we are here to provide one-to-one support, on-demand training, peer learning circles and more so that you navigate early intervention & learning, K-12, and career and college readiness and advocate for the appropriate support.
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Life After High School: Tools for Transition
Planning for life after high school doesn’t happen all at once—it takes thoughtful coordination and clear next steps. With the right tools and support, students…
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Evaluations Part 1: Where to Start When a Student Needs Special Help at School
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.…
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Stay Informed: The Latest U.S. Department of Education Updates on Special Education & IDEA
The landscape of special education continues to evolve, making it more important than ever for families, educators, and advocates to stay informed. We will post…
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Parents, Navigate Adapted Physical Education, IEPs, and 504 Plans
Physical Education (PE) is part of school for all students and may be particularly important for your student with a disability. What are the ways…
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Keeping Kids Busy Through Summer: Summer Camp Alternatives
Summer camp is an excellent way for children to spend the long summer days. However, camps often fill quickly, and many are too expensive for families. Here are some alternatives to summer…
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School to Adulthood: Planning for Life after High School
For families supporting a young person with a disability, it’s never too soon to begin planning for the years after high school. Post-secondary transition planning…
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Kinship Families: Early Intervention, Special Education, and 504 Plans
Kinship families are created when a relative or close family friend raises a child or children when parents can’t. The relative or friend is often referred to as…
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Students: Get Ready to Participate in Your IEP Meeting with a Handout for the Team
Students of all abilities have the right to a solid education to get ready for adult life. Students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) have a…
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What to Know About Special Education in Private Schools
Families who enroll their child with disabilities in a private school keep important legal protections, though these are different from those in public schools. Public…
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Kinship Caregiving
Relatives raising the child(ren) of a family member (Kinship Families) Kinship families are families in which children live with and are being raised by grandparents,…
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Creating Comfortable Holiday Spaces
Navigating social interactions can be particularly challenging for individuals with disabilities, especially during the holiday season when gatherings are frequent and often overwhelming. While some…
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Help for Military Families: Tips to Navigate Special Education Process in Washington State
For families new to Washington State, this article includes state-specific information about special education systems. PAVE wants to extend a warm welcome to your entire family…