College Readiness Workbook When students with disabilities graduate from high school, the same special education laws do not apply in postsecondary education programs. Special education and the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) end, but the rights and protections of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Read More
A Brief Overview Full Article If a student is having a hard time at school and has a known or suspected disability, the school evaluates to see if the student qualifies for special education. A child is protected in their right to be evaluated by the Child Find Mandate, which is part of the federal Read More
Workshops and Webinars STOMP provides a range of learning opportunities tailored to military families, including virtual workshops spanning multiple days, two-day in-person workshops, and 90-minute webinars covering a variety of topics. Our goal is to strengthen connections and knowledge among military families. Some of the topics covered include Parents Rights and Responsibilities in Achieving Education Read More
Helping a student with disabilities prepare for life after high school requires thoughtful organization and planning. This presentation describes three ways to support this important time of life: High School and Beyond Plan IEP Transition Plan Agency Support Here are resources referenced in the video: OSPI Model Forms: Scroll down to find and open the Read More
A Brief Overview Full Article Disability History and Awareness Month in October provides an opportunity for policy makers, teachers, families and people throughout communities to reflect on the disability rights movement. Equity and access are protected by law, yet there is still work to be done to ensure that laws are upheld and that everyone Read More
A Brief Overview At school, related services help children with disabilities benefit from their special education by providing extra help and support. Options for related services are described in state law (WAC 392-172A-01155). If a child with public health insurance needs specific therapies to meet medical needs, their insurance company is obligated to support those Read More
Useful Links Here is a list of external websites. You can filter these links by, for example, learning in school.. Links for Learning in School Links for Parent & Families Links for Health & Wellness Links for Youth
Youth: Links for Youth Resources such as articles and links for youth.
Health & Wellness: Signs & Symptoms Informational links and articles that will guide you understand your condition and help you make informed decisions
Health & Wellness: My Child’s Care (Medical Planning) Individualized care plan in the event of the need of long term disability health care.
Parent & Family: Your Young Persons Disability Information on different disabilities to better inform you.
Parent & Family: Taking Care of You Care or self-care so you can care of others. Parent & Family Resources
Learning in School: Where to Start Questions to ask your child’s teacher, IEP team, and other professionals regarding your child’s educational goals and progress. Behavior & Discipline
Learning in School: What Questions can I ask? Questions to ask your child’s teacher, IEP team, and other professionals regarding your child’s educational goals and progress.
Learning in School: IEP A legal document that is made for each child who needs special education. This document is dynamic and needs to be reviewed periodically. IEP Information: