Resources for Parents and Guardians:
A Handbook for Family and Educators – produced by the WEA Special Education Support Center provides a comprehensive explanation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the related Washington Adminstrative Code: what the law says/means, what the school needs to do, and what parents need to know/do.
Discipline Procedures for Students Receiving Special Education Services. Note: A student in special education may be involved in two processes simultaneously:
- General education discipline process, following the rules and procedures to address whether the student actually engaged in the misconduct, including any decisions about the length and type of removal; and
- Special education discipline rules and procedures to make decisions about whether a student will be removed from her/his current special education placement, and if so, the services that will be provided to the student.
Special Education Parent Liaison is provided by OSPI if you have questions about the special education process or difficulties communicating with your school district and need additional help, our office has a Special Education Parent. CLICK HERE if you need Assistance?
IDEA Dispute Resolution Parent Guides. CADRE provides videos and printed materials available in several languages.
Parents Guide to Developing Your Child’s IEP. This guide can help you learn what you need to know. It explains the basics of the special education process and gives you information on how to be an effective partner with your child’s school.
AID for Students with Disabilities — describes 10 Best Aid Programs – includes resources on disability assistance and your rights and benefits.
The Do-It Center at UW has a mission of dvancing the success of people with disabilities in education, research, & careers.
Ten Best Aid Programs for Disabled Students – includes resources on Disability Assistance, Your Rights, and Benefits
OSPI Community Complaints. A community complaint is a written statement to OSPI, alleging that a federal or state special education rule or law has been violated by: a school district, another public agency serving special education students, an educational service district, or the state.
Share Your Stories. The Families and Advocates Transforming Education (FATE) Team is creating a catalog of stories from family, caregiver, and student perspectives to include in our training opportunities for educators (the stories are accessible only to SESC Trainers). Sharing authentic experiences helps provide connection, insight, and perspective as SESC Trainers work with families and students to advance inclusive practices.