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Evaluations for Special Education and Related Services “Special education and related services” include a wide range of services provided by Washington’s schools to help children with disabilities receive educational benefit. Special services and related services can include, for example, tutoring, speech therapy, physical therapy, nursing services, transportation, and summer programs. They must be provided at no cost to parents.
By: Washington Protection & Advocacy System (WPAS)
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Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) If your child is eligible for special education and related services, the school must prepare an IEP for your child. An IEP is a written education plan, individualized to meet your child’s needs. It describes educational goals for your child, the programs and services that the school will provide, and how your child’s progress toward the goals will be measured.
By: Washington Protection & Advocacy System (WPAS)
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Make a Difference in a Child's Life - Education Advocacy Manual
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A manual for helping children and youth get what they need in school.
By: TeamChild
Special Education Due Process Hearings If parents are unhappy with a special education decision made by the school, they can request a due process hearing.
By: Washington Protection and Advocacy System
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Special Education Students** and Parents: Know Your Rights Regarding School Discipline
Special education students have all the procedural rights of non-special education students. The rights discussed in this flier are only those which specifically apply to special education students.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Washington Assessment of Student Learning (WASL) and Students with Disabilities The WASL is a series of standardized tests in reading, writing, math, and science, given to students annually in grades 3 through 8 and grade 10. The WASL includes multiple-choice, short-answer, and essay questions. High school students must pass the High School WASL, or the modified WASL or an alternate assessment, in order to graduate.
By: Washington Protection & Advocacy System (WPAS)
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