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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Developmental Disabilities Ombuds
By Tim McCue Self Advocacy Educator Pronouns: he/him/his Office of Developmental Disabilities Ombuds The Developmental Disabilities Ombuds; what are they all about? Are you frustrated…
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A Supreme Court Ruling Could Impact Your Child’s IEP
A Brief Overview The parents of a child named Endrew F argued that their son with a disability deserved more from his public school. They…
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Transition from Child Based to Adult Based Services in Behavioral Health
From Child to Adult Transition to adulthood is difficult for all young adults, but if you are a young adult who utilizes Behavioral Health or Substance…
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Inclusion Vs. Self-Contained Opportunities for Students in School
Debate continues even today on whether students should be educated in inclusive programs or self-contained programs. When looking at the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act…
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Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) in Schools
By Kelcey Schmitz, MSEd Center for Strong Schools University of Washington Tacoma We wouldn’t exclude, humiliate or send a child home for making an academic…
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What is ESSA?
Information on Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) replaced No Child Left Behind on December 10, 2015, as the re authorization of…
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Benefits of Providing Early Intervention in the Natural Environment
Importance of a Natural Environment As the Program Director of the Early Intervention Program at HopeSparks Family Services in Tacoma, I am frequently asked why we spend…
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Stress and Children Ages 0-3
“The perception of stress varies from child to child; serious threats may not disturb one child, while minor ones may be traumatic to another” (American…
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Choosing Colleges for Success: Finding Schools That Pay Attention
Pay attention to what? Pay attention to the highly-diverse needs and abilities of learners! Higher education schools don’t have the same legal obligations as public…
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Accommodations and Advanced Classes
Great Information About Accommodations There’s an unfortunate misunderstanding among some educators and disability professionals about accommodations and advanced classes (such as Magnet, Gifted, Advanced Placement,…