Special Education
- Students with Disabilities
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
- The IEP Team
- Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)
- Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
- Revocation of Consent for Services
- Extended School Year (ESY) Procedures
- Progress Reports
- Graduation
- Transfer of Rights at Age of Majority
Students with Disabilities
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
The IEP Team
Specially Designed Instruction (SDI)
Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
Revocation of Consent for Services
Extended School Year (ESY) Procedures
Progress Reports
Graduation
Transfer of Rights at Age of Majority
Steps to Follow When You Have a Question or Concern
Parents who have questions or concerns about their students should first contact the special education teacher/case manager, general education teacher, and/or school counselor who works with their student. If the questions or concerns are not answered at that level, the following list shows who to contact, and in which order:
- Start with the special education teacher/case manager, general education teacher, and/or school counselor
- If you feel concerns are not met, contact your school principal.
- If you feel your concerns are not met, contact the following Special Education District Contacts:
- Early Childhood - Contact 253.800.2317
- Secondary - Director, Courtnie Rederick 253.800.2302
- Elementary - Director, Amy Weaver 253.800.2307
- Community Based Programs and ESA - Director, Kristi Struna 253.800.2307
4. The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) also has resources and venues to assist parents with questions and concerns. They can be found on their website: https://ospi.k12.wa.us/student-success/special-education. You can directly contact OSPI Special Education Parent Liaison Scott Raub at 360-725-6075.