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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Washington’s 2019 Law Adjusts Graduation Requirements
The Washington State Legislature passed a law in 2019 that changes graduation requirements and may impact students who receive special education services. House Bill (HB)…
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Ideas and Resources to Support Your Child’s Behavior at School
A Brief Overview Behavior specialists generally agree that difficult behaviors arise from unmet needs. How adults respond is critical if a child is going to…
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Response to Intervention (RTI) – Support for Struggling Students
Brief overview Students struggle in school for different reasons. RTI is an acceptable way of identifying students with learning disabilities. RTI isn’t a specific program…
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Parents as Team Partners: Options When You Don’t Agree with the School
A Brief Overview Not every meeting with the school ends in agreement. This article provides information about what parents can do when they disagree with…
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Get Ready for Your Meeting with a Handout for the Team
Parents and students who go to meetings prepared and organized are more likely to come away feeling heard and with a good action plan. This…
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Early Learning Transition: When Birth-3 Services End
The Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) ends when a child turns 3. A transition to a preschool plan with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) requires…
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What’s Next when Early Childhood Services End at Age 3?
A Brief Overview Full Article When a child is born with a disability or the family realizes early that an impairment might impact a young…
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Get SMART About Tracking Progress and Updating Goals with Your IEP Team
Holiday break is a good time to check on your student’s progress in school. You can take another look at the Individualized Education Program (IEP)…
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SMART Goals
In general, goals: Are required as part of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) Are designed to help a student make meaningful progress in light of…
